Queensland fended off a late New South Wales comeback to claim a 18-10 victory in the opening game of the 2023 Ampol Women's State of Origin Series on Thursday night.
The four tries to two victory means the Maroons head into the second and final game of the series later this month in Townsville knowing that under the points aggregate system being used this year, anything other than a loss by eight points or more will be enough to take control of the shield, which NSW won in 2022.
On the back of the brilliance of fullback Tamika Upton and a double to Broncos winger Julia...