A hat-trick by Dane Gagai has helped Queensland claim a 26-16 win over NSW.

Dane Gagai stars as Queensland notch another State of Origin series win.

Here are the full team lists and player profiles for Wednesday night's State of Origin game two.

NSW have been given a cruel reminder of Queensland's dominance after Tuesday's captain's run.

NSW centre Josh Morris has sensationally ruled himself out of Wednesday's must-win State of Origin match.

North Queensland prop Matt Scott must step up in Origin II in the injured Nate Myles' absence.

Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at NSW coach Laurie Daley

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Kiwi league fans will certainly agree with Queensland coach Kevin Walters' main gripe with State of Origin I - the late kick off.

COMMENT: I want my State of Origin back. I love it. It's the most wonderful time of the year, except when the Kiwis are playing the Kangaroos.

Maroons player Sam Thaiday soured a hard-fought Origin clash with a lewd and tasteless victory speech describing the win as: "Like losing your virginity."

Queensland's search for back-to-back interstate titles began with a tightly fought 6-4 victory.

As the great rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland resumes tonight for the first clash of 2016, we look back at some great 'State of O' moments.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga made an appearance at the Blues' final training run before Origin I.

Captain Smith reckons the Blues should be concerned with a Maroons record, last year's 52-6 Origin league demolition of NSW in Brisbane.

NSW will again adopt a conservative game plan in the State of Origin opener, Blues coach Laurie Daley said.

Mark Geyer has predicted dire consequences for Blues coach Laurie Daley if he fails to win this year's Origin series.

Queensland is set to heed Wendell Sailor's plea to "stay loyal" by selecting Nate Myles and Dane Gagai for State of Origin I.