Overview

• NSW hooker Keeley Davis alleged she was eye-gouged during the first half of the women’s State of Origin opener in Brisbane.
• Davis and Blues captain Isabelle Kelly formally reported the incident to referee Belinda Sharpe, who placed it on report without identifying a specific player.
• The NRL judiciary reviewed the footage and cleared all players, citing a lack of evidence, with the official charge sheet left blank.
• Coach John Strange revealed that Davis had previously reported being bitten during the 2024 Origin series but did not escalate the incident at the time.
• Both teams will have full squads available for game two on May 15, as Davis maintains her allegation while emphasizing her focus on the series ahead.