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New South Wales Clinches 2025 Women's State of Origin Series with Game 2 Victory

A dominant 26-6 win in Sydney, led by Olivia Kernick's standout performance, secures the Blues' first series title since 2022.

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Overview

  • New South Wales secured the 2025 Women's State of Origin series with a decisive 26-6 victory over Queensland in Game 2 at Allianz Stadium.
  • Olivia Kernick delivered a stellar performance, scoring two tries, assisting another, and amassing a game-high 169 meters to earn player-of-the-match honors.
  • The Blues' win marks their first series triumph since 2022 and their first victory in the newly expanded three-match format introduced in 2024.
  • Queensland's efforts to stay in the series faltered, with errors and an injury to fullback Tamika Upton compounding their struggles in wet conditions.
  • Game 3, now a dead rubber, will take place on May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium, where NSW will aim for a series whitewash.