🏉 Match Schedule & Venues
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Game 1: May 1 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
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Game 2: May 15 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
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Game 3: May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle ​
The series opener is part of Brisbane's NRL Magic Round, with strong ticket sales suggesting a potential record-breaking crowd. ​
🔍 Key Players & Team Updates
🟦 New South Wales Sky Blues
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Jaime Chapman: Returns to the wing after recovering from a spinal fracture earlier this year.
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Jesse Southwell & Tiana Penitani: Form a new halves pairing under coach John Strange.​
🟥 Queensland Maroons
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Tarryn Aiken: Back from injury, aiming to replicate her standout performances from 2024.
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Coaching Staff: Greg Inglis joins as an assistant coach, focusing on mentoring the outside backs. ​
🗓️ Series Context & Expectations
Queensland enters the series seeking a third consecutive title, having won the 2023 and 2024 series. New South Wales, under new leadership, aims to reclaim the shield, last held in 2022. ​
The scheduling of the series before the NRLW season has raised concerns, with Queensland coach Tahnee Norris advocating for a revised calendar to allow players adequate preparation time. ​
đź“ş How to Watch
All matches of the Women's State of Origin series will be broadcast live and free on the 9Network and streamed on 9Now.
