Westpac NSW Blues Women’s coach John Strange has reshuffled his squad for Game Two of the Ampol Women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday 14 May. Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler, who was part of the extended 20-player squad for Game One in Newcastle, has been named to make her debut off the bench. She replaces back-rower Tiana Penitani Gray, who sustained a knee injury in the opening game. Wests Tigers forward Kezie Apps, who started from the bench in Game One, has been promoted to the starting side for Penitani Gray, while Hannah Southwell (St George Illawarra Dragons) has been added to the extended squad. The Westpac NSW Blues Women won the opening game against Queensland 11-6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Following Game Two in Brisbane, Game Three will be played at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast on Thursday 28 May. The Westpac NSW Blues Women claimed the Ampol Women’s State of Origin Shield last year with a 2-1 win over Queensland. 2026 WESTPAC NSW BLUES WOMEN’S SQUAD Game Two, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Thursday 14 May Westpac NSW Blues Women 1. Abbi Church (Parramatta Eels) 2. Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans) 3. Jess Sergis (Sydney Roosters) 4. Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters) 5. Jayme Fressard (Sydney Roosters) 6. Jocelyn Kelleher (Sydney Roosters) 7. Jesse Southwell (Brisbane Broncos) 8. Millie Elliott (Sydney Roosters) 9. Keeley Nizza (Sydney Roosters) 10. Ellie Johnston (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) 11. Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers) 12. Yasmin Meakes (Newcastle Knights) 13. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters) 14. Olivia Higgins (Newcastle Knights) 15. Kennedy Cherrington (Parramatta Eels) 16. Rima Butler* (Sydney Roosters) 17. Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons) 18. Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters) 19. Quincy Dodd (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) 20. Hannah Southwell (St George Illawarra Dragons) Coach: John Strange *Denotes yet to play for NSW

NSW Blues Women's team named for Origin II

Author: NSWRL
Timestamp: Wed 6 May 2026, 11:40 AM

Westpac NSW Blues Women’s coach John Strange has reshuffled his squad for Game Two of the Ampol Women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday 14 May.

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler, who was part of the extended 20-player squad for Game One in Newcastle, has been named to make her debut off the bench. She replaces back-rower Tiana Penitani Gray, who sustained a knee injury in the opening game.

Wests Tigers forward Kezie Apps, who started from the bench in Game One, has been promoted to the starting side for Penitani Gray, while Hannah Southwell (St George Illawarra Dragons) has been added to the extended squad.

The Westpac NSW Blues Women won the opening game against Queensland 11-6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Following Game Two in Brisbane, Game Three will be played at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast on Thursday 28 May.

The Westpac NSW Blues Women claimed the Ampol Women’s State of Origin Shield last year with a 2-1 win over Queensland.

2026 WESTPAC NSW BLUES WOMEN’S SQUAD
Game Two, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Thursday 14 May
Westpac NSW Blues Women
1. Abbi Church (Parramatta Eels)
2. Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans)
3. Jess Sergis (Sydney Roosters)
4. Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)
5. Jayme Fressard (Sydney Roosters)
6. Jocelyn Kelleher (Sydney Roosters)
7. Jesse Southwell (Brisbane Broncos)
8. Millie Elliott (Sydney Roosters)
9. Keeley Nizza (Sydney Roosters)
10. Ellie Johnston (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
11. Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers)
12. Yasmin Meakes (Newcastle Knights)
13. Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
14. Olivia Higgins (Newcastle Knights)
15. Kennedy Cherrington (Parramatta Eels)
16. Rima Butler* (Sydney Roosters)
17. Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons)
18. Corban Baxter (Sydney Roosters)
19. Quincy Dodd (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
20. Hannah Southwell (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Coach: John Strange
*Denotes yet to play for NSW