Congratulations to Queensland. The Maroons claim the first game of the 2015 State of Origin.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
Mitchell Pearce kicks to Darius Boyd and QLD win.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
NSW will get one final play. One second left on the clock.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
60 seconds. COME ON NSW!
Queensland Maroons 11-10
QLD get a penalty for a strip from Ryan Hoffman. Two men in the tackle should get the Maroons home.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES
Field goal attempt by Josh Dugan unsuccessful.
Dugan pushes it right. The Blues have wasted some opportunities late in the game.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
The Blues get away with a forward pass, NSW in position to take a field goal.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
NSW up to halfway.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
Cronk finds Hopoate. COME ON NSW!!
Queensland Maroons 11-10
NSW get Fifita and Klemmer on, they'll need some impact to get out of this one.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Field goal attempt by Cooper Cronk successful.
CRONK TAKES THE LEAD! QLD HIT THE FRONT.
Queensland Maroons 11-10
Jennings grubber kick goes dead. Wasted opportunity to take the lead by NSW.
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NSW get a penalty on halfway. Big chance for the Blues here.
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UNSUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Penalty goal attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.
From 45 metres out, Thurston's kick falls short.
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Thurston has elected to kick for penalty goal just over halfway. It'll be a big kick for QLD to take the lead.
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Penalty to QLD on halfway. Big chance for the Maroons to post points off the penalty.
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The game is right in the balance at the moment, either side could win it.
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Ryan Hoffman looks to get an offload away but can't.
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Corey Parker takes QLD up to halfway on the last.
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Slater catches Pearce's bomb without any major hassles.
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Great tackle from Thurston on Josh Jackson.
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Aaron Woods comes away with the ball after a big hit.
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NO TRY QLD. Can the blues hold on.
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Referee has ruled No Try. Awaiting video confirmation.
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Cameron Smith has gotten over the line, but it looks as though the Blues have held the QLD captain up.
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Thurston bombs for Slater, but Michael Jennings forces the ball in-goal.
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Trent Merrin on for the Blues. Matt Gillett on for the Maroons.
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Farah trapped in-goal after a QLD grubber kick. Line dropout.
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Will Chambers almost comes up with a second, but Daniel Tupou finally bats the ball dead.
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Chambers can’t clean up a Thurston bomb. NSW off the hook.
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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston unsuccessful.
Thurston pushes his kick wide. Scores level.
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TRY QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Scored by Will Chambers. Kick to come.
After a sweep play to the right, the Melbourne centre gets over in the corner after a lovely Billy Slater pass.
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Corey Parker coming back on, his offloads will be a major threat. Michael Morgan coming off.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Big kick from the Blues gets NSW into a great position, before a penalty lets the Maroons off the hook.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Thurston dummies, but Farah makes sure the #6 can't get through the Blues line.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Great run from David Klemmer puts the Blues on the attack, but Josh Dugan loses the ball.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
QLD knock-on. NSW will get a set close to halfway, as Aaron Woods looks to get back onto the field.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Penalty to QLD. Fiftita ruled to have performed a chicken wing tackle on Will Chambers.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Slater ruled to have touched the ball. NSW to start a set 10 metres out.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Possible knock on by Josh Dugan on his own line.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
On the kick return, the Maroons get up to the halfway line after 3 tackles.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
QLD look to score in the corner, but Darius Boyd can't latch on to Inglis' pass.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
The Blues fail to find touch. Big chance for QLD to level the scores
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Josh Morris gets a Blues penalty after being taken in the air by Greg Inglis.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Mitchell Pearce knocks on at the halfway line.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Jacob Lillyman takes the first run of the second half.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Robbie Farah possibly in doubt for the second half. If the NSW captain is unable to play out the match, Josh Jackson will operate at Hooker.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
2nd Half almost upon us. Can the Blues do it in front of their home fans or will the Maroons dig deep and pull of another win.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
James Tamou and Aaron Woods have laid the platform for the Blues in the first half, while the Maroons back-rowers have been particularly strong for the visitors.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
So far neither Trent Merrin or Matt Gillett have seen any football. Look for them to make an impact in the second half.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
NSW have dominated the first half, despite conceding the first try. But will their lead be enough to withstand the might of QLD?
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Daniel Tupou tackled short of the line as the siren sounds. NSW take a 10-6 lead into the break.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Good hit on Beau Scott by Aidan Guerra.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Penalty to NSW. Big chance here for the Blues to strike a blow just before the break.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Cronk bombs, but once again Dugan is able to clean up.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Mitchell Pearce almost gets through the QLD defence, as the Blues find touch just short of the QLD goal line. Scrum Maroons.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Michael Morgan on for QLD. Look for the Cowboys utility to make an impact as the first half draws to a close.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Robbie Farah appears to be ok after being hit by Hodges earlier.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Thurston dummies, but the Blues trap the QLD #6.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Great kick from Cameron Smith forces Dugan close to his own goal line.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
David Klemmer takes his first run in Origin.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Aidan Guerra gets over the NSW line, but the Blues are able to hold the Rooster up. Great defence from the Blues. After a slow start, NSW are on top.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Andrew Fifita takes his first run of the game. David Klemmer about to come on for Aaron Woods.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Thurston bombs, but once again Dugan is able to take the ball.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Boyd Cordner on for NSW. Jacob Lillyman about to come on for QLD.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
Play stopped after Robbie Farah has been slammed into the ground by Justin Hodges. No penalty.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
James Tamou takes another run. The Cowboys front rower has been a colossus so far.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
After missing his first kick, Hodkinson makes amends. Blues 10-6.
New South Wales Blues 10-6
TRY NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES
Scored by Beau Scott. Kick to come.
NSW ARE IN AGAIN. THE BLUES HAVE THE LEAD!!!
New South Wales Blues 8-6
Possible try to Beau Scott. Great run from the back rower charging through the line after a great ball from Mitchell Pearce.
Queensland Maroons 6-4
Dugan dummies, only to lose the ball. Fortunately the Blues will get another chance.
Queensland Maroons 6-4
Great set from NSW sees the Blues get another set inside the Maroons half following a Nate Myles knock on.
Queensland Maroons 6-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson unsuccessful.
From the sideline, last year's hero pushes the kick to the right. No goal.
Queensland Maroons 6-4
TRY NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES
Scored by Josh Morris. Kick to come.
NSW ARE IN!!! Morris scores in the right corner. 6-4. KTC.
Queensland Maroons 6-4
Brilliant try to the Blues if awarded.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Possible try to NSW. A brilliant offload from James Tamou sent Josh Dugan away who kicked ahead for Josh Morris.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Josh McGuire preparing to come on for QLD.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Once again, Daniel Tupou is able to leap high and come away with the ball for NSW.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Penalty QLD. Darius Boyd taken by Hopoate without the ball.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Mitchell Pearce takes on the line, but is taken by the QLD defence.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
NSW receive a penalty and will start a set just short of halfway.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
No problems for Thurston. QLD 6-0.
Queensland Maroons 6-0
Put that try down to QLD getting a quick play-the-ball which exploited the retreating NSW defence.
Queensland Maroons 4-0
TRY QUEENSLAND MAROONS
Scored by Cooper Cronk. Kick to come.
After a run out of dummy half from Cameron Smith, the QLD #7 puts on some great footwork to cross in the right corner.
Queensland Maroons 4-0
Josh Dugan's dropout goes 60 metres. QLD to start the set inside their own half.
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Cameron Smith grubbers for the in-goal, earning a line dropout after Hopoate batted the ball dead.
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Beau Scott takes down Greg Inglis as QLD try a sweep play.
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Cameron Smith loses the ball, but James Tamou knocks on. QLD Scrum.
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Hodkinson kicks, but QLD earn a penalty for an offside Blues player.
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Aaron Woods up to the halfway line for NSW.
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No Try to QLD. Slater ruled to deny Hodkinson an opportunity. Penalty NSW.
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Thurston elected to grubber for his fullback, but Trent Hodkinson may have been denied an opportunity.
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Slater is claiming a try.
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From the scrum, Daniel Tupou knocks on. Big pressure for NSW.
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QLD knock on inside the NSW 30. Billy Slater unable to pick up an inside ball from Thurston.
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QLD earn a penalty for a flop.
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Will Chambers makes a great run up to QLD's 40 metre line.
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Mitchell Pearce takes the first kick of the night, as Billy Slater takes it on the kick return.
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Cameron Smith kicks off and Origin 2015 is underway!
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NSW. QLD. Get set for Sports Greatest Rivals to battle it out once again.
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Get set ladies and gentlemen, STATE OF ORIGIN 2015 is only moments away.
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Will the NSW halves be able to overcome the absence of Jarryd Hayne and create the points needed, or will the QLD stars prove too powerful.
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Kick-off around 10 minutes away.
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For the Maroons, Michael Morgan and Josh McGuire will debut, while Greg Inglis will play despite doubts in the week leading up to tonight.
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For NSW, Josh Jackson and David Klemmer will make their debuts, while Mitchell Pearce will make his return to the Origin stage at 5/8.
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Both sides will be as per program.
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Will the New South Wales Blues be able to defend their title or will the might of the Queensland Maroons prove too much.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of State Of Origin, Game One - 2015.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Brett Suttor
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten
NEW SOUTH WALES BLUES (10)
Tries: Josh Morris, Beau Scott
Field Goals: Josh Dugan (0/1)
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (1/2)
Penalty Goals:
QUEENSLAND MAROONS (11)
Tries: Cooper Cronk, Will Chambers
Field Goals: Cooper Cronk (1/1)
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Johnathan Thurston (0/1)