New South Wales sealed a dominant Women’s State of Origin series with a 12-4 victory over Queensland in the third game at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, completing the first clean sweep in the competition’s history.
The Blues controlled the opening half, dominating the midfield and striking out wide, with skipper Isabelle Kelly among the try-scorers. Fressard added a second-half try, with Southwell converting, as NSW ran out deserved winners. Queensland’s line defence showed resilience early, but they lacked quality when forced to chase the game later on.
A Blues forward was named player of the series for her strong form. Kelleher and Southwell orchestrated play, while Kernick and Johnston provided relentless go-forward. For Queensland, Destiny Mino-Sinapati impressed on debut, highlighting the bright future for the young Maroons squad.
After the final whistle, Kelly thanked sponsors, congratulated her teammates and praised coach John Strange before lifting the shield amid sky-blue confetti. The victory represented the most comprehensive performance of a dominant campaign for the Blues.
