New South Wales forced a decider in their annual State of Origin rugby league clash against Queensland by winning last night’s thrilling Game Two 16-12 in Sydney to level the three-game series at 1-1.

The Blues overturned a two-point deficit at half time against their Maroon rivals and will head to Brisbane for the July 4 decider looking for their first series win since 2005.

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