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Blues Defend Origin Crown After Dramatic Finish
14 May
Summary
- New South Wales secured the Women's State of Origin shield.
- Jasmine Peters' try was overturned by a review in the final minute.
- Jesse Southwell's try-saving tackle and winning field goal were crucial.
New South Wales has successfully defended its Women's State of Origin shield, securing a thrilling 14-10 victory over Queensland in the second game, held in Brisbane. The decisive moment came in the final minute when a Maroons try, initially celebrated, was overturned by a video review. Jasmine Peters' foot was deemed to have been in touch during the tackle by Teagan Berry, preserving the Blues' lead.
The nail-biting finish contrasted with a dominant start by NSW, who led 8-0 early on due to Queensland's errors. However, the Maroons fought back, with Tamika Upton scoring and Chantay Kiria-Ratu's bomb contributing to a comeback that saw them lead early in the second half.
Despite Queensland taking the lead, NSW responded with tries from Jess Sergis and Keeley Nizza. The win was solidified by crucial defensive plays, including a try-saving tackle by Jesse Southwell on Jasmine Peters and Teagan Berry's last-ditch effort. Southwell also kicked the winning field goal in game one, underscoring her pivotal role.
