2019 Women's State of Origin

The 2019 Women's State of Origin was the second State of Origin rugby league match between the New South Wales and Queensland women's teams played at North Sydney Oval on 21 June 2019. The match was the second played under the State of Origin banner.

2019 (2019) Women's State of Origin  ()
12 Total
NSW 014 14
QLD 40 4
Date21 June 2019
StadiumNorth Sydney Oval
LocationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nellie Doherty MedalMaddie Studdon
RefereesGrant Atkins, Belinda Sharpe
Attendance10,515
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New South Wales defeated Queensland 14–4, extending their winning streak over their rivals to four games.[1] New South Wales halfback Maddie Studdon was awarded the Nellie Doherty Medal for Player of the Match.[2]

Background

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On 22 May 2019, North Sydney Oval was announced as the venue for the 2019 Women's State of Origin, hosting the game for the second consecutive season. Also announced was the first under-18 Women's State of Origin game, which would take place as a curtain-raiser to the senior game.[3]

Teams

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New South Wales Position Queensland
  Corban McGregor Fullback Chelsea Baker  
  Jessica Sergis Wing Karina Brown  
  Tiana Penitani Centre Stephanie Mooka  
  Isabelle Kelly Centre Amber Pilley  
  Shakiah Tungai Wing Meg Ward  
  Kirra Dibb Five-Eighth Ali Brigginshaw (c)  
  Maddie Studdon Halfback Jenni-Sue Hoepper  
  Simaima Taufa Prop Heather Ballinger  
  Kylie Hilder Hooker Brittany Breayley  
  Millie Boyle Prop Rona Peters  
  Kezie Apps (c) 2nd Row Tazmin Gray  
  Shontelle Stowers 2nd Row Tallisha Harden  
  Hannah Southwell Lock Annette Brander  
  Vanessa Foliaki Interchange Steph Hancock  
  Botille Vette-Welsh Interchange Amy Turner  
  Holli Wheeler Interchange Chelsea Lenarduzzi  
  Takilele Katoa Interchange Jessika Elliston  
  Andy Patmore Coach Jason Hetherington  

Match summary

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Friday, 21 June
7:40 pm (AEDT)
New South Wales   14 – 4   Queensland
Tries:
Jessica Sergis (38') 1
Shakiah Tungai (44') 1
Maddie Studdon (50') 1
Goals:
Kirra Dibb 1/2
(51')
Maddie Studdon 0/1
Report
1st: 0 – 4
2nd: 14 – 0
Tries:
1 (24') Tazmin Gray
Goals:
0/1 Meg Ward
North Sydney Oval
Attendance: 10,515
Nellie Doherty Medal: Maddie Studdon
Referee: Grant Atkins, Belinda Sharpe

Under-18s

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The Under-18 Women's State of Origin was played as a curtain-raiser to the senior Women's State of Origin match.[4] New South Wales defeated Queensland 24–4 in the inaugural game at North Sydney Oval, with Blues' second-row Caitlan Johnston named Player of the Match.[5][6] The game was livestreamed on NRL.com.[7]

Teams

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New South Wales Position Queensland
  Tess Staines Fullback China Polata  
  Teagan Berry Wing Jasmine Peters  
  Jaime Chapman Centre Tyesha Mikaio  
  Mikayla Kidd Centre Chante Temara  
  Zali Fay Wing Rosemary Vaimili-Toalepai  
  Emily Curtain Five-Eighth Rhiannon Revell-Blair  
  Tiana Graham Halfback Courtney Tamati  
  Maddison Weatherall (c) Prop Jessikah Reeves  
  Janaya Bent Hooker Emma Manzelmann  
  Filomina Hanisi Prop Lyllian Mikaio (c)  
  Olivia Kernick 2nd Row Keilee Joseph  
  Caitlan Johnston 2nd Row Jasmon Tupou  
  Mareva Swann Lock Nakita Sao  
  Rhiannon Tungai Interchange Acacia Wulf  
  Eleni Amone Interchange River Smalley  
  Sophie Curtain Interchange Tiamo Williams  
  Joeli Morris Interchange Keisharn Hala  
  Daniel Lacey Coach Ben Jeffries  

Match summary

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Friday, 21 June
5:45 pm (AEDT)
New South Wales   24 – 4   Queensland
Tries:
Teagan Berry (8', 32') 2
Olivia Kernick (17') 1
Caitlan Johnston (46') 1
Goals:
Emily Curtain 4/4
(10', 19', 34', 47')
Report
1st: 12 – 0
2nd: 12 – 4
Tries:
1 (39') Courtney Tamati
Goals:
0/1 Emma Manzelmann
North Sydney Oval
Attendance:
Player of the Match: Caitlan Johnston
Referee: Tom Cambourn

References

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  1. ^ "2019 Women's Rugby League calendar announced". National Rugby League. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Women's State of Origin 2019". Wide World of Sports. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  3. ^ "2019 Holden Women's State of Origin launched". NRL. 22 May 2019.
  4. ^ "NSWRL to be part of historic under-18 women's representative match". New South Wales Rugby League. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  5. ^ "NSW under 18s women kick off rep round with strong win". NRL. 21 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Women's Origins - Caitlan Johnston". NSWRL. 4 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Queensland Under 18 Girls team announced". QRL. 7 June 2019.