'How the hell?' How Millie Elliott bounced straight back into Origin post-baby
Millie Elliott is making her return to rugby league with the New South Wales Blues after giving birth to her daughter, Gigi. She expressed her excitement about rejoining the team, which won the series last year. Elliott acknowledged the challenges of returning to competitive play but feels prepared thanks to her training and support system.
- ▪Millie Elliott's daughter, Gigi, is seven-and-a-half months old and will be watching her mother play.
- ▪Elliott has not played rugby league in 18 months but feels fit and confident for her return.
- ▪She credits her mother for helping care for Gigi while she balances her athletic career.
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Thu, 30 Apr116→Thu, 14 May1014→Thu, 2 July19:45--→Sat, 4 July12:45--→Sat, 4 July15:15--→Sat, 4 July17:15--→Sun, 5 July11:50--→Sun, 5 July15:45--→ NRLW Score Centre Millie Elliott returns after having a baby to line up for NSW in State of Origin Game ISBy Simon SmaleTopic:Rugby LeagueTue 28 Apr 2026 at 2:31pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 2:31pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 2:31pmAdam Elliott and Millie Elliott had Gigi in September. (Supplied: Millie Elliott)abc.net.au/news/millie-elliott-rugby-league-post-baby-state-of-origin-return/106615386Link copiedShareShare articleWhen prop Millie Elliott runs out for the Blues in State of Origin I in Newcastle on Thursday, she'll have a fresh new supporter in the stands.Baby Gigi is seven-and-a-half months old and will be there, watching her mum take to the field in New…
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