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NSW Dominates Women's State of Origin Opener with Record Crowd

New South Wales defeated Queensland 32-12 in Game I at Lang Park, marking the largest-ever attendance for women’s rugby league and setting the stage for the rest of the Magic Round.

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Overview

  • New South Wales claimed a decisive 32-12 victory over Queensland in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s State of Origin series at Brisbane’s Lang Park.
  • A record-breaking crowd of 26,022 attended the match, the largest in women’s rugby league history, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport.
  • NSW debutants, including Jesse Southwell and Jayme Fressard, played pivotal roles in the win, with Fressard scoring two tries and Southwell excelling in her playmaking duties.
  • NSW hooker Keeley Davis lodged an official complaint alleging an eye-gouging incident during the match, while Tiana Penitani Gray faces scrutiny for a hair-pulling incident.
  • The NRL Magic Round continues through May 4 at Lang Park, featuring both men’s and women’s rugby league fixtures in a four-day celebration of the sport.