NSW Triumphs in Historic Women's State of Origin Opener

The Sky Blues secure a gritty win against Queensland, marking the first victory in the inaugural three-match series.

New South Wales defeated Queensland 24-14 at Suncorp Stadium, setting a new attendance record for Women's State of Origin with 25,492 spectators.
Key strategic decisions by NSW coach Kylie Hilder, including a seven-week training camp, proved crucial to the team's success.
Queensland's second-half comeback fell short due to critical handling errors, including a decisive drop by Emma Manzelmann.
NSW's Yasmin Clydesdale was named player of the match, contributing significantly in both attack and defense.
The second game of the series is set to take place in Newcastle on June 6.