It looks like you may be using adblocking software to view this site.
Many features on the site, such as video playback, may not work properly when using adblocking software.
Please whitelist our domain or disable your adblocker to access all features and videos.
The Westpac NSW Blues are determined to end Queensland’s recent State of Origin dominance and will look to close out this year's series with a win at Allianz Stadium.
NSW had the chance to claim the shield last year after they put on a similarly strong performance in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium, only to see the Maroons fight back to claim the inaugural three-game series.
The Blues have not won the State of Origin Shield since the concept expanded to a series in 2023.
The Maroons are equally adamant they can repeat history to go back-to-back and retain the shield, but they will need to make plenty of improvements if they are to upset the hosts in Sydney, with too many errors proving costly.
Match: Blues Women v Maroons
Game 2 -
home Team
Blues Women
away Team
Maroons
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Blues: Coach John Strange has retained the same starting 17 that got the job done against Queensland in the series opener at Suncorp Stadium. The only change to the extended squad sees Roosters winger Brydie Parker, who is yet to make her debut for NSW, named in the No.20 jersey alongside fellow reserves Titans forward Shaylee Bent and Knights hooker Olivia Higgins. No changes for the Blues an hour out from the game, with Bent the 18th player.
It looks like you may be using adblocking software to view this site.
Many features on the site, such as video playback, may not work properly when using adblocking software.
Please whitelist our domain or disable your adblocker to access all features and videos.
Last word: John Strange
Maroons: Chelsea Lendarduzzi has been drafted into the 17 for Game Two, with coach Tahnee Norris looking to bolster her forward pack after they were outmuscled in the opening game. The Broncos forward will come on to the bench, with Destiny Brill reverting to the reserves in No.19. Winger Jasmine Peters failed to finish Game One with a head knock, but the timing of the matches means she will be free to play after clearing the concussion protocols. Halfback Ali Brigginshaw and fullback Tamika Upton will co-captain the side. No changes an hour out from the match, with Hayley Maddick the 18th player.
It looks like you may be using adblocking software to view this site.
Many features on the site, such as video playback, may not work properly when using adblocking software.
Please whitelist our domain or disable your adblocker to access all features and videos.
Last word: Tahnee Norris
Match: Blues Women v Maroons
Game 2 -
home Team
Blues Women
away Team
Maroons
Team Lists
Backs
-
Fullback for Blues Women is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Maroons is number 1 Tamika Upton
-
Winger for Blues Women is number 2 Jaime ChapmanWinger for Maroons is number 2 Julia Robinson
-
Centre for Blues Women is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Maroons is number 3 Shenae Ciesiolka
-
Centre for Blues Women is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Maroons is number 4 Rory Owen
-
Winger for Blues Women is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Maroons is number 5 Jasmine Peters
-
Five-Eighth for Blues Women is number 6 Tiana Penitani GrayFive-Eighth for Maroons is number 6 Tarryn Aiken
-
Halfback for Blues Women is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Maroons is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Forwards
-
Prop for Blues Women is number 8 Simaima TaufaProp for Maroons is number 8 Makenzie Weale
-
Hooker for Blues Women is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Maroons is number 9 Lauren Brown
-
Prop for Blues Women is number 10 Ellie JohnstonProp for Maroons is number 10 Jessika Elliston
-
2nd Row for Blues Women is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Maroons is number 11 Sienna Lofipo
-
2nd Row for Blues Women is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Maroons is number 12 Romy Teitzel
-
Lock for Blues Women is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Maroons is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
-
Interchange for Blues Women is number 14 Jocelyn KelleherInterchange for Maroons is number 14 Jada Ferguson
-
Interchange for Blues Women is number 15 Kennedy CherringtonInterchange for Maroons is number 15 Sophie Holyman
-
Interchange for Blues Women is number 16 Sarah TogatukiInterchange for Maroons is number 16 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
-
Interchange for Blues Women is number 17 Emma VerranInterchange for Maroons is number 17 Tavarna Papalii
Reserves
-
Replacement for Blues Women is number 18 Shaylee BentReplacement for Maroons is number 20 Hayley Maddick
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Blues’ line-up includes six members of last year’s Sydney Roosters NRLW premiership team.
- The Maroons have won the last two Origin games played in Sydney.
- Blues players Tiana Penitani Gray, Yasmin Clydsdale and Sarah Togatuki will play their 10th Origin games.
- Maroons backs Tamika Upton, Shenae Ciesiolka and Tarryn Aiken will make their 10th Origin appearances.
- The Blues have played a combined 51 NRLW games at Allianz Stadium, compared to 24 for the Maroons.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
