In pictures: Women's National Championships Day 1 action
The opening day of action from the Harvey Norman Women's National Champions on the Gold Coast. All photos: Scott Davis and Chloe Davis
NSW City v Ahi Ka Aotearoa.
NSW City v Ahi Ka Aotearoa.
Northern Territory started the tournament with a win.
Western Australia took on Northern Territory in Day 1.
Queensland Sapphires shone against Fiji.
Queensland Sapphires celebrate.
Fiji are taking part in their first Harvey Norman Women's National Championships.
First Nations Gems.
First Nations Gems were too strong for Victoria.
New South Wales Country faced off against Papua New Guinea.
Strong defence from Papua New Guinea.
New South Wales Country v Papua New Guinea.
Australia Defence Force Rugby League celebrate.
Australian Defence Force Rugby League v South Australia.

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