The 2023 Women's State of Origin Series was the sixth official Women's State of Origin rugby league series between New South Wales and Queensland. It was the first time in Women's State of Origin history that it was a series rather than a one-off game. The first game was played at Parramatta's Commbank Stadium on 2 June 2022 and the second was played at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The teams have played each other annually since 1999 with the 2023 series being the sixth played under the State of Origin banner. Queensland were crowned champions having scored four more points than New South Wales as the teams won a game each in the two-game series.[1]
| 2023 Women's State of Origin | |
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| Won by |  Queensland |
| Series margin | 1–1 |
| Points scored | 60 |
| Attendance | 31,247 (ave. 15,624 per match) |
| Player of the series | Tazmin Gray (Nellie Doherty Medal) |
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Game I
editGame I was held at Commbank Stadium in Parramatta.
New South Wales were heavy favourites leading into the match, yet a well played Queensland side helped cause an upset for New South Wales at home.
New South Wales 
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10–18 | Queensland
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Tries: Sergis  16' Chapman 50'Goals: Southwell 1/2  18' |
1st: 6–10 2nd: 4–8 Report |
Tries: Robinson 7', 45' Gray 32' Bass 40'Goals: Temara 1/4 34' |
Commbank Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 12,972 Referee: Adam Gee Bunker: Kasey Badger Touch judges: Dave Munro, Belinda Sharpe |
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Game II
editGame II was held at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
Thursday, 22 June
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| Queensland
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14–18 | New South Wales
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| Tries: Upton 17' Bass 25'Aiken 27'Goals: Temara 1/3 29' |
1st: 14–6 2nd: 0–12 Report |
Tries: Penitani 3', 40' Clydsdale 68'Goals: Southwell 3/5 10 (pen)', 45 (pen)', 69' |
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Attendance: 18,275 Referee: Belinda Sharpe Bunker: Kasey Badger Touch judges: Darian Furner, Wayne Raymond |
Teams
editNew South Wales Blues
edit| Position | Game 1 | Game 2 |
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| Fullback |  CRO: Emma Tonegato
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| Wing |  GCT: Jaime Chapman
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| Centre |  SYD: Isabelle Kelly (c)
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SYD: Jessica Sergis
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| Centre | GCT: Taliah Fuimaono
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SYD: Isabelle Kelly (c)
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| Wing | SYD: Jessica Sergis
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 PAR: Tiana Penitani
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| Five-eighth |  NEW: Jesse Southwell
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GCT: Taliah Fuimaono
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| Halfback | PAR: Rachael Pearson
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NEW: Jesse Southwell
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| Prop | SYD: Millie Boyle
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 WTI: Kezie Apps
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| Hooker | SYD: Keeley Davis
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| Prop | PAR: Kennedy Cherrington
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SYD: Millie Boyle
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| Second row | SYD: Olivia Kernick
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| Second row | NEW: Yasmin Clydsdale
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| Lock | CRO: Brooke Anderson
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 CAN: Simaima Taufa
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| Interchange | WTI: Kezie Apps (c)
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CRO: Quincy Dodd
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| Interchange | WTI: Sarah Togatuki
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PAR: Kennedy Cherrington
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| Interchange | CRO: Quincy Dodd
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WTI: Sarah Togatuki
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| Interchange | GCT: Shaylee Bent
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| Replacement | CRO: Ellie Johnston
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PAR: Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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| Reserve |  SGI: Teagan Berry
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CRO: Brooke Anderson
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| Coach | Kylie Hilder
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Notes:
- Squad lists:[2][3]
- Isabelle Kelly and Kezie Apps were named as co-captains.[4]
- Tiana Penitani was named on the wing but was withdrawn on the morning of the first match due to a hamstring injury.[5][6]
- The starting line-up was also amended with Apps dropping to the bench, Cherrington moving from lock to prop and Anderson starting at lock.
- The order that interchange players took the field in game one was: Apps (13'), Togatuki (23'), Dodd (55') and Bent (also 55').
Queensland Maroons
edit| Position | Game 1 | Game 2 |
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| Fullback | NEW: Tamika Upton
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| Wing |  BRI: Julia Robinson
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 NQL: China Polata
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| Centre | BRI: Shenae Ciesiolka
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| Centre | GCT: Evania Pelite
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| Wing | GCT: Emily Bass
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| Five-eighth | SYD: Tarryn Aiken
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| Halfback | CAN: Zahara Temara
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| Prop | GCT: Shannon Mato
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| Hooker | BRI: Destiny Brill
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| Prop | SYD: Keilee Joseph
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| Second row | BRI: Tazmin Gray
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| Second row | NQL: Shaniah Power
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BRI: Romy Teitzel
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| Lock | BRI: Ali Brigginshaw (c)
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| Interchange | NQL: Emma Manzelmann
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| Interchange | GCT: Jessika Elliston
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| Interchange | CAN: Sophie Holyman
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| Interchange | BRI: Romy Teitzel
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NQL: Shaniah Power
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| Replacement | NQL: China Polata
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NQL: Tallisha Harden
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| Reserve | NQL: Makenzie Weale
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GCT: Sienna Lofipo
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| Coach | Tahnee Norris
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Notes:
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Maroons lose thrilling Game Two but claim series victory". NRL. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Southwell set for Origin debut as NSW make sweeping changes". NRL. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Kelly named, four NSW changes for Origin II". NRL. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ McDonald, Margie (25 May 2023). "Great mates are now Sky Blues co-captains". NSWRL. Retrieved 1 Jun 2023.
- ^ "Women's State of Origin Teams: Game One - Penitani ruled out". NRL. 1 Jun 2023. Retrieved 2 Jun 2023.
- ^ "Ruan Sims on final preparations for Game One". NSWRL. 1 Jun 2023. Retrieved 2 Jun 2023.
- ^ "'Door still open' for Maroons veterans left out of series opener". NRL. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Maroons debutant named in women's Origin II squad". NRL. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.