Blues prop breaks Maroons defence
New South Wales prop Ellie Johnston scored the first try of the second half, breaking through the Queensland defence in the 2026 Women's State of Origin Game 1. The match, part of the ongoing NRL Women's State of Origin series, saw intense competition between the Blues and the Maroons. Highlights from the game were published shortly after its conclusion on April 30, 2026.
- ▪Ellie Johnston scored the first try of the second half for New South Wales.
- ▪The game was the first match of the 2026 Women's State of Origin series.
- ▪The match took place on April 30, 2026, with highlights published the same day.
- ▪NSW faced Queensland in a closely contested NRL Women's State of Origin game.
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