MATCH DETAILS Queensland: 22 Tries: Slater (2), Tonga, Carlaw Goals: Smith (2) Prince NSW: 18 Tries: Tahu (2), Carlaw Goals: Fitzgibbon (3)

New South Wales led 12-6 at half-time after two tries from Newcastle wing Timana Tahu to one from Slater.

Queensland stormed back in the second half with tries from Willie Tonga, Slater again and Dane Carlaw.

A try from Luke Rooney cut the deficit but the Maroons added a late penalty as they levelled the series at 1-1.