Queensland will attempt to reclaim the State of Origin shield in 2025 after going down to New South Wales in the series decider on home soil earlier this year. 

The Maroons raced into a 1-0 lead against Michael Maguire’s side with a thumping 38-10 victory in the opening clash.

Yet the Blues responded in style at the MCG as they put their rivals to the sword 38-18. 

The decider was hosted at Suncorp Stadium with Slater’s troops, who had claimed the past two series, heavily backed. 

However, NSW recorded a rare 14-4 win in enemy territory to complete a rousing comeback and take the shield back across the border. 

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State of Origin 2025: Schedule revealed for showpiece series

QLD will get a chance to make amends in front of their home fans following their shock loss in Game III when they host the Blues in the opening clash of the Origin 2025 series. 

The Maroons will take on their rivals on Wednesday, May 28 at Suncorp Stadium. 

Attention will then turn to Western Australia where Perth will once again welcome Origin to Optus Stadium on Wednesday, June 18. 

Tickets for Game 2 go on sale the general public from 2pm AEDT on Friday, November 22 and can be purchased here.

The reigning champions will then host the third and final fixture at Accor Stadium on Wednesday, July 9. 

“The 2024 State of Origin series was one for the ages,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said. 

“An intense and exciting series for both the men and women plus a showcase of emerging young talent in the Under 19s Origin matches. 

“The greatest rivalry in Australian sport returns to Brisbane, Perth and Sydney for the men’s series and the Sunshine Coast for the first time for the exciting Under 19s matches.” 

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Slater will be keen to put the memory of the 2024 series defeat firmly behind him when he takes charge of the Maroons for the fourth year. 

The QLD legend enjoyed two successive series victories while in the hot seat against Brad Fittler before running into trouble against Maguire. 

However, the premiership-winning coach has since departed from his NSW role after just one series.

Maguire moved into enemy territory to take up the top job at Brisbane after former Origin coach Kevin Walters was axed following a dire campaign. 

The Blues have yet to appoint a new coach with the NSWRL expected to unveil their new man before the end of the year.