NSW coach Laurie Daley takes responsibility for the Blues' 26-24 loss to Queensland in State of Origin II, as he admits Nathan Cleary was troubled by injury in Perth.

Cameron Munster made no secret that Queensland wanted to perform for coach Billy Slater, but the performance they put on was not the most convincing way to shut down critics...

The NSW five-eighth was charged on a controversial return to the side that ended with Queensland levelling the series in Perth. Robert Dillon

With the Origin series at their mercy, New South Wales could not get out of their own way on one of the most frustrating nights in the state's history.

Queensland survived a ferocious comeback from NSW to level the State of Origin series and force a decider in Sydney. Here are the five quick hits from State of Origin II.

NSW is potentially 80 minutes away from wrapping up successive Origin series wins with a fourth successive victory. Can Queensland overcome the odds one more time in Perth? Follow...