New South Wales (NSW) complete the first 3-0 clean sweep in Women’s State of Origin after defeating Queensland in the third game. The Blues win the series following a 12-4 victory over the Maroons on the Gold Coast. The result gives NSW the first whitewash in the women’s fixture since it shifted to a three-match format in 2024. NSW secure the shield with a match-winning try by Jayme Fressard, scored with 17 minutes remaining, which proves decisive in separating the sides. Queensland had competed closely for much of the contest, and the final score is described as slightly more favourable to NSW than the overall balance of play. Yasmin Meakes is named player of the series for her role across the series. The outcome leaves Queensland having lost back-to-back Women’s State of Origin series.
NSW complete first Women’s State of Origin clean sweep with Game Three win
New South Wales (NSW) complete the first 3-0 clean sweep in Women’s State of Origin after defeating Queensland in the third game. The Blues win the series following a 12-4 victory over the Maroons on...
- New South Wales beat Queensland 12-4 in the third Women’s State of Origin match.
- NSW finish the series with a 3-0 clean sweep.
- It is the first Women’s State of Origin whitewash since the competition moved to three matches in 2024.
- Jayme Fressard scores a try with 17 minutes remaining to help secure NSW’s win.
- Yasmin Meakes is named player of the series.
New South Wales completed the first 3-0 clean sweep in the Women's State of Origin after they beat Queensland in the third game.
2 months agoBlues defeat Maroons 12-4 to complete 3-0 whitewashYasmin Meakes named player of the series New South Wales have secured the first whitewash in Women’s State of Origin since the series shifted to three matches in 2024, after grinding out a 12-4 victory over Queensland on the Gold Coast in game three.The scoreline flattered the home side, who were clearly second best against the shield holders, and have now lost back-to-back series. But they hung with the Blues until Jayme Fressard’s try with 17 minutes to go which proved to be the match-winner. Continue reading...
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