Queensland women's rugby league team

The Queensland women's rugby league team represents the Australian state of Queensland in rugby league football. Nicknamed the "Maroons", after the colour of their jersey, the team compete in the annual Women's State of Origin game against arch-rivals New South Wales. Coached by Tahnee Norris and captained by Ali Brigginshaw, the team is administered by the Queensland Rugby League.

Queensland Maroons
Team information
NicknameMaroons
Governing bodyQueensland Rugby League
Head coachTahnee Norris
CaptainAli Brigginshaw
Most capsKaryn Murphy (20)[1]
Home stadiumSunshine Coast Stadium (12,000)
Team results
First game
Queensland 18–16 New South Wales
(ANZ Stadium, Brisbane; 4 July 1999)
Biggest win
Queensland 46–4 New South Wales
(Kougari Oval, Brisbane; 9 August 2008)
Biggest defeat
New South Wales 22–6 Queensland
(WIN Stadium, Wollongong; 23 July 2017)

Until 2017, the team competed in the Women's Interstate Challenge before the game was rebranded as State of Origin in 2018.[2] From 1999 to 2015, the Maroons went on an unprecedented 17-year undefeated streak.[3]

History

In 1999, Queensland played New South Wales for the first time at Brisbane's ANZ Stadium, with the Maroons' winning 18–16.[4] The win started an undefeated streak that would last for 17 years. The team were originally nicknamed the "Brolgas".[5][6]

In 2015, Queensland failed to defeat New South Wales for the first time, drawing with them 4–all at Townsville's 1300SMILES Stadium.[7]

In 2016, New South Wales defeated Queensland for the first time, winning 8–4 at Cbus Super Stadium.[8]

In 2018, the Women's Interstate Challenge was rebranded as State of Origin.[9] On 22 June 2018, New South Wales won the first game under the State of Origin banner, defeating Queensland 16–10 at North Sydney Oval.[10] In 2020, Queensland won their first game under the Origin banner, defeating New South Wales 24–18.[11]

On 23 March 2021, Tahnee Norris, who played 13 interstate games for Queensland, was announced as new head coach of the side.[12]

In March 2022, it was announced that the one fixture in 2022 would be played at Canberra Stadium on 24 June, and that from 2023 onwards, two Women's State of Origin matches would be played each season.[13][14][15]

Players

Prior to 2019, the Queensland and New South Wales teams were largely selected under residency rules, meaning a number of players represented both states. Tahnee Norris, who captained Queensland, and Natalie Dwyer, both represented New South Wales before moving to Queensland, while Tarah Westera represented Queensland before moving south.[16]

In 2019, the eligibility rules were revised to be more inline with the men's State of Origin rules.[17] The residency rule was removed, which saw New Zealand representatives Maitua Feterika (Queensland) and Nita Maynard (New South Wales) ruled ineligible.[18] Rona Peters was also ruled ineligible as she had previously represented New Zealand. This was later overturned and she was given special dispensation, as she had retired from international rugby league in 2015, before she first represented Queensland in 2016.[19]

Current squad

On 14 June 2021, the QRL announced a 19-player squad for their fixture against New South Wales on 25 June 2021 at Sunshine Coast Stadium.[20] Romy Teitzel and Natassja Purontakanen did not play in the match. The table below includes appearances and points scored in the 2021 match. Brill and Raftstrand-Smith had not played NRLW when they made their debut, but on 27 February 2022 both made their NRLW debut, playing for the Gold Coast Titans. Natassja Purontakanen had signed for the St George Illawarra Dragons, but sustained a season-long injury during pre-season training.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Pts NRLW Club QRLW Club
FullbackTamika Upton (1997-03-17) 17 March 199728 Brisbane Broncos Burleigh Bears
WingShenae Ciesiolka (1997-08-07) 7 August 199720 Brisbane Broncos Valleys Diehards
CentreLauren Brown (1995-04-18) 18 April 1995212 Brisbane Broncos Burleigh Bears
CentreJulia Robinson (1998-06-01) 1 June 199820 Brisbane Broncos West Brisbane Panthers
WingKarina Brown (1989-03-09) 9 March 1989912 New Zealand Warriors Burleigh Bears
Five-eighthTarryn Aiken (1999-07-14) 14 July 199924 Brisbane Broncos Tweed Seagulls
HalfbackZahara Temara (1997-07-04) 4 July 199740 Sydney Roosters Burleigh Bears
PropChelsea Lenarduzzi (1995-11-26) 26 November 199540 Brisbane Broncos Burleigh Bears
HookerDestiny Brill (2003-06-10) 10 June 200314 Gold Coast Titans Valleys Diehards
PropShannon Mato (1998-08-21) 21 August 199820 Brisbane Broncos North Sydney Bears
Second-rowTazmin Gray (1995-08-04) 4 August 199564 New Zealand Warriors Burleigh Bears
Second-rowTiana Raftstrand-Smith (2003-06-17) 17 June 200310 Gold Coast Titans Burleigh Bears
LockAli Brigginshaw (1989-12-01) 1 December 1989108 Brisbane Broncos Valleys Diehards
Second-rowShaniah Power (1997-03-20) 20 March 199720 New Zealand Warriors North Queensland Gold Stars
PropBrianna Clark (1995-05-25) 25 May 199510 New Zealand Warriors Valleys Diehards
Second-rowTallisha Harden (1992-07-21) 21 July 199240 Brisbane Broncos Burleigh Bears
PropRona Peters (1988-05-21) 21 May 198860 2019 Brisbane Broncos Tweed Seagulls
FullbackRomy Teitzel (1999-02-23) 23 February 199900 Brisbane Broncos North Queensland Gold Stars
Second-rowNatassja Purontakanen (1992-05-29) 29 May 199200 Yet to play NRLW Valleys Diehards

Coaches

Accurate records were not kept in early years of the Women's Interstate Challenge by either the QRL or the NSWRL. The following list of coaches is therefore incomplete.[10]

Coach Years Games Wins Win %
Tony Ashton 1999-2000 2 2 100%
Karen Stuart 2007 1 1 100%
Gordon Robson 2008 2 2 100%
Steve Belsham 2010–2011 2 2 100%
Beth Harlow 2012 1 1 100%
Brad Donald 2013–2016 4 2 50%
Adrian Vowles 2017 1 0 0%
Jason Hetherington 2018–2020 3 1 33%
Tahnee Norris 2021 1 1 100%

Results

2006

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 21 NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers.

30 July 2006
12.15pm
Queensland 40 – 24 New South Wales
Tries
Steph Hancock 2
Leah Williams 2
Teresa Anderson 1
Karyn Murphy 1
Megan Spicer 1

Goals
Neena Fraser 4
Steph Hancock 1
Megan Spicer 1
Report Tries
1 Teina Clark
1 Dahlia Tahu
1 Nadine Schmidt
1 Johnnie Tukwaho

Goals
4 Teina Clark
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2006 team Coaching staff
  •  1 Teresa Anderson FB
  •  2 Megan Spicer WG
  •  3 Jaye Christensen CE
  •  4 Carolyn White CE
  •  5 Tammy Cole WG
  •  6 Erin Elliott FE
  •  7 Karyn Murphy (c)HB
  •  8 Leah Williams PR
  •  9 Rebecca Jones HK
  • 10 Neena Fraser PR
  • 11 Melissa Edwards SR
  • 12 Tahnee Norris SR
  • 13 Steph Hancock LK
  • 14 Jenny Pope SR
  • 15 Anna-Marie Burki SR
  • 16 Jasmine Green SR
  • 17 Kerryanne Stead SR




Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2007

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 22 NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys.

13 August 2007
3.30pm
New South Wales 16 – 38 Queensland
Report Tries
2 Rachele Whelan
1 Bianca Ambrum
1 Teresa Anderson
1 Kellie Batchelor
1 Suzanne Johnson
1 Leah Williams

Goals
5 Kellie Batchelor
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2007 team Coaching staff
  •  1 Jasmine Green FB
  •  2 Megan Spicer WG
  •  3 Casey Watkins CE
  •  4 Suzanne Johnson CE
  •  5 Rachele Whelan WG
  •  6 Erin Elliott FE
  •  7 Teresa Anderson HB
  •  8 Leah Williams PR
  •  9 Tooa Nanai HK
  • 10 Bianca Ambrum PR
  • 11 Kellie Batchelor SR
  • 12 Hayley Vankempen SR
  • 13 Tahnee Norris (c)LK
  • 14 Alisha Creeed SR
  • 15 Melissa Edwards SR
  • 16 Tania Davis SR
  • 17 Alex Robertson SR

Head coach

  • Karen Stuart



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2008

The Woman's Interstate Challenge was played as a two-game series in 2008.

Game 1

8 July 2008
New South Wales 6 – 8 Queensland
Tries
Jessica Palmer 1

Goals
Teina Clark 1
Report Tries
1 Steph Hancock
1 Tegan Rolfe
CUA Stadium, Penrith
Player of the Match: Renae Kunst
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2008 team Coaching staff
  •  1 Erin Elliott FB
  •  2 Teresa Aiton WG
  •  3 Tegan Rolfe CE
  •  4 Steph Hancock CE
  •  5 Suzanne Johnson WG
  •  6 Karyn Murphy FE
  •  7 Teresa Anderson HB
  •  8 Neena Fraser PR
  •  9 Tarah Westera HK
  • 10 Tracey Bailey PR
  • 11 Amie Solomona SR
  • 12 Renae Kunst SR
  • 13 Deanna Turner LK
  • 14 Bianca Ambrum PR
  • 15 Leah Williams PR
  • 16 Anna-Marie Burki SR
  • 17 Naomi Bobongie HK

Head coach

  • Gordon Robson



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


Game 2

9 August 2008
Queensland 46 – 4 New South Wales
Tries
Bianca Ambrum 3
Suzanne Johnson 2
Tarah Westera 2
Tegan Rolfe 1
Renae Kunst 1
Steph Hancock 1
Goals
Steph Hancock 3
Report
Scores[21]
Tries
1 Lisa Fiaola

2009

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 19 NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and Canberra Raiders.

18 July 2009
New South Wales 14 – 20 Queensland
Tries
Poihaera Clark 1
Natalie Levy 1
Jessica Palmer 1

Goals
Renee Gloss 1
Report Tries
1 Erin Elliott
1 Tahnee Norris
1 Nive Moefaauo
1 Tarah Westera

Goals
1 Natalie Dwyer
1 Tegan Rolfe

2010

26 June 2010
Queensland 36 – 6 New South Wales
Tries
Latisha Gary 2
Tegan Rolfe 2
Karina Brown 1
Natalie Dwyer 1
Suzanne Johnson 1

Goals
Natalie Dwyer 4
Report Tries
1 Kylie Hilder

Goals
1 Teina Clark
Albert Park, Gympie
Player of the Match: Latisha Gary
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2010 team Coaching staff

Head coach

  • Steve Belsham



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2011

Played as a curtain raiser to Game I of the 2011 State of Origin series.

25 May 2011
Queensland 26 – 0 New South Wales
Tries
Bianca Ambrum 1
Natasha Baggow 1
Natalie Dwyer 1
Natalie Gala 1
Steph Hancock 1
Karyn Murphy 1

Goals
Natalie Dwyer 1
Report
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2011 team Coaching staff
  •  1 Tegan Rolfe FB
  •  2 Bianca Ambrum WG
  •  3 Steph Hancock CE
  •  4 Nicole Curtis CE
  •  5 Tui Cope WG
  •  6 Erin Elliott FE
  •  7 Karyn Murphy (c)HB
  •  8 Heather Ballinger PR
  •  9 Natalie Dwyer HK
  • 10 Jo Barrett PR
  • 11 Renae Kunst SR
  • 12 Suzanne Johnson SR
  • 13 Tahnee Norris LK
  • 14 Natasha Baggow SR
  • 15 Delwyn Fraser PR
  • 16 Natalie Gala SR
  • 17 Kaitlin Moss SR

Head coach

  • Steve Belsham



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2012

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 16 NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels.

23 June 2012
New South Wales 10 – 34 Queensland
Tries
Sam Bremner 1
Tarah Westera 1

Goals
Maddie Studdon 1
Report Tries
4 Bianca Ambrum
2 Natalie Dwyer
1 Karina Brown
1 Karyn Murphy

Goals
1 Amber Saltner
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2012 team Coaching staff

Head coach

  • Beth Harlow



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2013

7 April 2013
Queensland 30 – 12 New South Wales
Tries
Bianca Ambrum 1
Jo Barrett 1
Steph Hancock 1
Renae Kunst 1
Tahnee Norris 1
Amber Saltner 1

Goals
Amber Saltner 3
Report Tries
2 Tegan Chandler

Goals
2 Margaret Watson
Davies Park, Brisbane
Player of the Match: Steph Hancock
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2013 team Coaching staff
  • 14 Jenni-Sue Hoepper FE
  • 15 Nichole Richards SR
  • 16 Millie Edwards PR
  • 17 Kaitlin Moss SR

Head coach

  • Brad Donald



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2014

19 July 2014
New South Wales 10 – 26 Queensland
Tries
Kezie Apps 1
Teina Clark 1

Goals
Maddie Studdon 3
Report Tries
1 Steph Hancock
1 Kellye Hodges
1 Jenni-Sue Hoepper
1 Renae Kunst
1 Deanna Turner

Goals
2 Ali Brigginshaw
1 Jenni-Sue Hoepper
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Player of the Match: Renae Kunst
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2014 team Coaching staff
  • 14 Talia Poutini-Lawrence PR
  • 15 Nichole Richards SR
  • 16 Teri Nukunuku PR
  • 17 Jazmyn Taumafai SR

Head coach

  • Brad Donald



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2015

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 16 NRL game between the North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

27 June 2015
Queensland 4 – 4 New South Wales
Tries
Chelsea Baker 1
Report Tries
1 Isabelle Kelly
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2015 team Coaching staff
  • 14 Jazmyn Taumafai PR
  • 15 Florence Faamita SR
  • 16 Sarah Walker PR
  • 17 Amie Solomona SR

Head coach

  • Brad Donald



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2016

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 20 NRL game between the Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels.

23 July 2016
Queensland 4 – 8 New South Wales
Tries
Ali Brigginshaw 1
Report Tries
1 Simaima Taufa

2 Maddie Studdon
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2016 team Coaching staff

Head coach

  • Brad Donald



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2017

Played as a curtain raiser to the Round 20 NRL game between the St George Illawarra Dragons and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

23 July 2017
New South Wales 22 – 6 Queensland
Tries
Jessica Sergis 3
Vanessa Foliaki 1
Corban McGregor 1

Caitlin Moran 1
Report Tries
1 Jenni-Sue Hoepper

1 Chelsea Baker
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Player of the Match: Kezie Apps
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2017 team Coaching staff

Head coach



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2018

The first "official" State of Origin game.

22 June 2018
New South Wales 16 – 10 Queensland
Tries
Isabelle Kelly 2
Nakia Davis-Welsh 1

Maddie Studdon 2
Report
Highlights
Tries
1 Karina Brown

1 Chelsea Baker
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2018 team Coaching staff

Head coach



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2019

21 June 2019
New South Wales 14 – 4 Queensland
Tries
Jessica Sergis 1
Maddie Studdon 1
Shakiah Tungai 1

Kirra Dibb 1
Report
Highlights
Tries
1 Tazmin Gray
Team list:
Queensland Maroons
2019 team Coaching staff

Head coach



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)


2020

13 November 2020
7:45 PM
Queensland Women 24 – 18 New South Wales Women
Tries:
Tamika Upton 2
Tarryn Aiken 1
Steph Hancock 1

Goals:
Lauren Brown 4
Report
Highlights
HT 6-6
Tries:
1 Kezie Apps
1 Tiana Penitani
1 Filomina Hanisi
1 Botille Vette-Welsh
Goals:
1 Melanie Howard
Sunshine Coast Stadium
Player of the Match: Tarryn Aiken
Referee: Belinda Sharpe

2021

25 June 2021
7:45 PM
Queensland Women 8 – 6 New South Wales Women
Tries:
Destiny Brill 1
Goals:
Lauren Brown 2
Report
Highlights
HT 6-4
Tries:
1 Isabelle Kelly
Goals:
1 Maddie Studdon
Sunshine Coast Stadium
Player of the Match: Tazmin Gray
Attendance: 7183
Referee: Belinda Sharpe

See also

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