2026 NRL State of Origin Series

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QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women NRL State of Origin Game 2 Tips - Blues back-to-back

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Tue 12 May 2026 10:28

Jeremy Darke 12 May 2026

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Kick off is at 7:45 PM (AEST) at Suncorp Stadium
NSW Blues Women predicted to secure a 2-0 State of Origin series win over QLD Maroons Women.
The Blues expected to cover the 8.5-point margin, with their defence and attack leading the way.
Jessica Sergis is tipped to score in a match expected to have fewer than 37.5 points.

QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women NRL State of Origin Game 2 Tips

QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women, State of Origin Game 2 2026 - Expert Prediction

NSW will wrap up the series with a 2-0 victory stamping their dominance over QLD by covering the 8.5 points as the favourites.

QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women, State of Origin Game 2 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
QLD Maroons Women Form Analysis & Betting Trends
QLD Maroons Women Team News
QLD Maroons Women Team List
NSW Blues Women Form Analysis & Betting Trends
NSW Blues Women Team News
NSW Blues Women Team List
QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women NRL 2025 Round State of Origin FAQ’s

The Maroons put up a gallant effort in Game one to keep the result within a converted try, but with a run in their legs and a few more weeks in camp, the Blues attack will find its flow at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, just as it did in their 32-12 victory in Game 1 last season.

The NSW core have shown that they are the superior unit in this contest and they will do that again in Game 2. Over the 2025 series and the opening match in 2026 the QLD attack has not had the creativity to break the the Blues defensive line, scoring an average of just 10.5 points per game over the last 4 matches.

The Blues will once again absorb the pressure of the Maroons women and then will take their own chances when they arrive.

On the back of their strong forward movement which outran the Maroons by 368 metres in Game 1, Jesse Southwell will unlock their backline doing enough with their attack to cover the 8.5-point margin.

Jessica Sergis is still showing she is the dominant centre in women’s rugby league with 3 tries in her last 4 matches, bringing her Origin total to 8 four-pointers. Expect Southwell to seek out Sergis and give her the space to crash over for her second try this series.

NSW are 2-0 at Suncorp Stadium in Women’s Origin matches.
Four of the last five meetings have produced 38 points or less.
The Blues have conceded 14 points or fewer in four of their last five matches against the Maroons.
Jessica Sergis has scored a try in 3 of the last 4 Women’s Origin matches.

Head to Head

NSW won the opening match of the series 11-6 making it 3 wins from the last 4 contests.

The Blues hold a 10-6 head to head record.

QLD Maroons Women Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Queensland showed plenty of positives in Game 1 despite the loss. The Maroons defended strongly for long periods and were dominant through the middle during stages of the first half before injuries disrupted their rotation.

Keilee Joseph was enormous through the middle before suffering a head knock, while Otesa Pule provided immediate impact off the bench with a try. The biggest issue for Queensland was their inability to execute in attacking territory late in the match, with handling errors (70% completion rate) and fatigue costing them momentum.

QLD Maroons Women Team News

Queensland have largely resisted major changes despite the Game 1 defeat.

Phoenix-Raine Hippi has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, opening the door for Jasmine Peters to come into the starting side. Destiny Mino-Sinapati has also been included in the extended squad and could make her Origin debut.

There is also concern surrounding forwards Makenzie Weale and Keilee Joseph after both suffered head knocks in Newcastle. Coach Nathan Cross has included both players in the squad but will wait on final medical clearance before confirming his game-day team.

QLD Maroons Women Team List

1. Tamika Upton (c)

2. Julia Robinson

3. Rory Owen

4. Ivana Lolesio

5. Jasmine Peters

6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu

7. Lauren Brown

8. Otesa Pule

9. Jada Ferguson

10. Jessika Elliston

11. Sienna Lofipo

12. Romy Teitzel

13. Keilee Joseph

Interchange

14. Destiny Brill

15. Makenzie Weale

16. Brianna Clark

17. Shenae Ciesiolka

Reserves

18. Chelsea Lenarduzzi

19. Emma Manzelmann

20. Destiny Mino-Sinapati

NSW Blues Women Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

The Blues once again showed why they are the benchmark side in women’s Origin football. Their defence absorbed Queensland’s early pressure before Jesse Southwell took control with her kicking game and composure in clutch moments.

Southwell’s field goal in Game 1 was the first of her professional career and highlighted the maturity of the young halfback under pressure. NSW controlled large portions of the second half and looked the more organised side once the game tightened up.

The Blues spine continues to impress, with Keeley Nizza, Jocelyn Kelleher and Southwell steering the side around effectively, while Olivia Kernick and Kennedy Cherrington provide relentless effort through the middle.

NSW Blues Women Team News

The Blues have made just one change from Game 1.

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is set to make her State of Origin debut from the interchange bench after Tiana Penitani Gray suffered a knee injury.

Kezie Apps shifts from the bench into the starting second-row role, bringing experience and leadership to the edge.

NSW Blues Women Team List

1. Abbi Church

2. Jaime Chapman

3. Jessica Sergis

4. Isabelle Kelly (c)

5. Jayme Fressard

6. Jocelyn Kelleher

7. Jesse Southwell

8. Millie Elliott

9. Keeley Nizza

10. Ellie Johnston

11. Kezie Apps

12. Yasmin Meakes

13. Olivia Kernick

Interchange

14. Olivia Higgins

15. Kennedy Cherrington

16. Rima Butler

17. Teagan Berry

Reserves

18. Corban Baxter

19. Quincy Dodd

20. Hannah Southwell

QLD Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women NRL 2025 Round State of Origin FAQ’s

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Verdict

QLD Maroons Women v NSW Blues Women NRL State of Origin Game 2

Jessica Sergis will score a try as the Blues cover the 8.5 points as the favourite in a match that will have less than 37.5 points

NSW -8.5

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