NSW snatch epic Origin comeback over Queensland after Ponga's dismissal

New South Wales snatched a dramatic State of Origin series opener after capitalising on Kalyn Ponga’s dismissal to claim a 22-20 victory over Queensland in Sydney.

Queensland scored three tries in an 11-minute first-half burst to race into a 20-0 advantage and held a 20-6 half-time lead at the Accor Stadium, only for momentum to switch after Ponga was sent off in the 58th minute.