New South Wales Defeats Queensland In Women's State Of Origin
New South Wales defeated Queensland 11-6 in the first game of the women's rugby league State of Origin in Newcastle. Queensland took an early 6-0 lead following a try by Tessa Bulle and a conversion by Lauren Brown. New South Wales responded in the second half with a try by Ellie Johnston in the 46th minute. A field goal in the 64th minute by Jesse Southwell secured the victory for the Blues. The Blues secured the win following a late field goal by Jesse Southwell and a final try by Jessica Sergis. Queensland's Lauren Brown stated the team missed their opportunity after a strong start. The Blues secured a victory with 26 points against the South, according to ABC Sport reporter Andrew Moore. The match was attended by a crowd of 20,179 people. The series will move to Brisbane following this result. The match took place in Newcastle before 20,000 spectators.
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Sources · 7 independent
“New South Wales has fought back from a six-point halftime deficit to defeat Queensland 11-6 in game one in Newcastle. A try on the stroke of full-time to centre Jessica Sergers sealed the Blues win.”
“Queensland striking first in just the third minute with a try to forward a Tessa Bulle converted by Lauren Brown and the Marones led 6-0”
“New South Wales coming from behind to be Queensland 11 points to six in game one of women's rugby league's state of origin series in Newcastle.”
“New South Wales came from behind to beat Queensland. 11 points to six in game one of women's rugby league's state of origin series in Newcastle.”
“New South Wales has come from behind and beat Queensland 11 points to 6 in game 1 of women's rugby league state of origin series in Newcastle last night.”
“New South Wales... Queensland, 11 points to six in game one of Women's Labour League's State of Origin series in Newcastle last night.”
“Queensland striking first in just the third minute with a try to forward a Tessa Bulle converted by Lauren Brown and the Marones led 6-0 though to hold that lead until half time but it was New South Wales who dominated the second half”
“New South Wales heart back Jesse Southwell that put the blues up points to six and they will never be headed. The crowd 20,179 and the series moves to Brisbane.”
“The New South Wales women's origin team beat the Queenslanders in Newcastle to take a 1-0 series lead.”
“the Blanks who scored right on the bell to clinch victory. The current shield holders got up 11 to 6, 11, 6 over Queensland in front of 20,000 fans at the stadium in Newcastle.”
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