New South Wales have retained the Women’s Origin Shield, seemingly perfecting the balance between youth and experience. What can Queensland do to avoid a clean sweep? Speaking of Origin, Magic Round looms as an audition for a number of players as competition for spots in the NSW and Queensland teams tightens.
Featured: Emma Lawrence, reporter, Channel 9. Peter Badel, rugby league writer, Nine Newspapers
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Jaime Chapman of the Blues celebrates scoring a try during game two of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at Suncorp Stadium on May 14, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia.