Overview

• New South Wales powered to an 18-6 victory in Game 1 through a dominant forward performance at Suncorp Stadium.
• Payne Haas overcame a quadriceps complaint to deliver 140 run metres, three offloads and 29 tackles that set the tone for the Blues.
• Queensland missed 49 tackles and saw veterans Daly Cherry-Evans and Harry Grant struggle with penalties and handling errors.
• The Maroons are considering lineup revisions, including calling up forward Corey Horsburgh and adjusting their hooker rotation.
• Game II shifts to Optus Stadium in Perth on June 18, where NSW will aim to extend their 1-0 series lead.