League

Queensland have held on to beat New South Wales in the second State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Man-of-the-match Payne Haas says the 18-6 win in Brisbane hands the defending champions an advantage heading to Perth next month for game two of the series.

Their strong 6-2 run through nine rounds is still a long way short of outright club history.

The Auckland club have doubled the glory, after they snatched the NSW U17 trophy last year at their first attempt.

The Kiwis have avoided relegation from the Pacific Championship in a triumph at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

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