Cobbo scores hat-trick as Maroons level State of Origin series

Selwyn Cobbo scored a second-half hat-trick as Queensland levelled the 2026 State of Origin series with a huge 44-24 victory against New South Wales at the MCG in Melbourne.

The Blues were the better team in the first half, with tries from Kotoni Staggs and Origin debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase leading Laurie Daley's side to a four-point lead at half-time.