Queensland and New South Wales clash in the 2026 State of Origin decider.The 2026 State of Origin series has gone to a decider, with Queensland and New South Wales sharing the spoils after the opening two matches.There has been plenty of intrigue this year after the Blues won the opening match in Sydney by pulling off the largest comeback in Origin history, although Queensland responded with a record-setting performance in Melbourne, where their 36 second-half points were the most ever scored in a half of Origin to level the series to set up a winner-takes-all game three at Suncorp Stadium.History is on the side of the hosts. Since the beginning of the three-game Origin series in 1982, there have been 10 deciders played in Queensland; seven have been won by the home state, three by New South Wales and a sole draw in 1999.The Blues did win the most recent series decider in Brisbane, in 2024, while they also won the last time they played at the venue in last year’s series opener.Overall there have been 24 Game III deciders, Queensland winning 16, New South Wales six and two that ended in draws.A drawn series is now not possible; golden points will be played to determine a winner, should the match head to that.There is increased interest in Origin following confirmation Auckland’s Eden Park will host a match as part of the 2027 series.Queensland v New South Wales historyPlayed - 137Queensland won - 73New South Wales won - 62Draws - 2Queensland points scored - 2312New South Wales points scored - 2268Series won by Queensland - 25Series won by New South Wales - 17Drawn series - 2Queensland v New South Wales line-upsMaroons coach Billy Slater has made three changes to his side. Patrick Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai have both overcome injuries to take their place on the bench, while Corey Horsburgh has been listed as 20th man.Blues coach Laurie Dailey has named winger Jack Bostock to make his Origin debut among five changes to his side. The changes include Stephen Crichton and Bradman Best at centre, Liam Martin in the back-row, while Haumole Olakau’atu and Blayke Brailey are on the bench.Two Warriors players are taking part in the match, Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett starting for Queensland and New South Wales respectively. Ashley Klein will again referee the decider, his 23rd Origin match. He will retain the same officiating team he used throughout the series: Chris Butler stationed in the bunker, and Matt Noyen and Phil Henderson running the touchlines.Queensland: 1. Kayln Ponga, 2. Selwyn Cobbo, 3. Robert Toia, 4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 5. Jojo Fifita, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Thomas Flegler, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Max Plath.Interchange (from): 14. Max Plath, 15. Patrick Carrigan, 16. Jeremiah Nanai, 17. Trent Loiero, 18. Reece Walsh, 19. Murray Taulagi, 20. Corey Horsburgh.New South Wales: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Jack Bostock, 3. Bradman Best, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase, 6. Mitchell Moses, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Payne Haas, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Mitch Barnett, 11. Hudson Young, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo.Interchange (from): 14. Cameron Murray, 15/ Addin Fonua-Blake, 16. Haumole Olakau’atu, 17. Blayke Brailey, 18. Ethan Strange, 19. Tolutau Koulau, 20. Victor Radley.Form guide (past five matches)2026 Game II: Queensland beat New South Wales 44-23 in Melbourne.2026 Game I: New South Wales beat Queensland 22-20 in Sydney.2025 Game III: Queensland beat New South Wales 24-12 in Sydney.2025 Game II: Queensland beat New South Wales 26-24 in Perth.2025 Game I: New South Wales beat Queensland 18-6 in Brisbane.QLD v NSW TAB oddsQLD $1.20, NSW $2.45QLD 1-12 $2.75QLD 13+ $3.00NSW 1-12 $3.40NSW 13+ $6.00QLD v NSW - how to follow the actionYou can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreamed on Sky Sport Now, from 9pm.You can also find live updates at nzherald.co.nz.