Latest News About Womens State Of Origin 2026

Here’s the latest on the 2026 Women's State of Origin.

Key outcomes from 2026 series

• The 2026 Women's State of Origin was contested as a three-game series between New South Wales (Blues) and Queensland (Maroons). The opening match took place in Newcastle on April 30, 2026, with the series continuing in Brisbane on May 14 and the Gold Coast on May 28, 2026. These dates and venues were announced in late 2025.[1]
• The Blues edged the Maroons to claim the series in Game 2, securing the title despite earlier expectations that Queensland might mount a comeback in the closer games.[4]

Team selections and notable stories

• NSW called up Rima Butler to make her Origin debut, replacing the injured Tiana Penitani Gray in the Blues squad, signaling a shift in the Blues’ forward pack ahead of the series.[2]
• Queensland’s camp and selection process in 2026 featured a more extended, camp-driven approach, with a new coaching setup under Nathan Cross aiming to rejuvenate the squad after Ali Brigginshaw’s retirement and Aiken’s injury challenges; meanwhile NSW sought to capitalize on recent dominance.[3]

What you might want next

• If you’d like, I can pull in game-by-game results, player statistics, or head-to-head records for this year’s series, as well as any post-series summaries or award winners.
• I can also provide a quick comparison table of key players for NSW vs Queensland in 2026, or generate a chart showing game scores across the three matches.

Citations

• Overview of the 2026 three-game schedule and venues (April 30 in Newcastle; May 14 in Brisbane; May 28 on the Gold Coast).[1]
• NSW selection including Rima Butler’s debut due to Penitani Gray’s injury.[2]
• Queensland’s 2026 preparation and coaching changes under Nathan Cross; context on Brigginshaw’s retirement and Aiken’s injury.[3]
• Result noting NSW’s series win in Game 2 to clinch the title.[4]