All the details ahead of Game 3 of the 2026 Women’s State of Origin as Queensland and New South Wales meet in the series finale on the Gold Coast. Get the confirmed team lists, late mail, kick‑off time, how to watch, and key talking points as the Blues chase a clean sweep and the Maroons look to finish the series on a high.
Today’s Game
| Match | Kick‑off (AEST) | Venue | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women | 7:45pm | Cbus Super Stadium | Nine Network / 9Now |
How to Watch
- Free‑to‑Air: Channel 9 (live)
- Streaming: 9Now (live)
- Pay TV: Fox League (delayed)
- Streaming: Kayo Sports (delayed)
Kick‑off times listed in AEST.
Matchday Talking Points
- Blues chase a series clean sweep
New South Wales enter Game 3 with the series already secured after wins in Newcastle and Brisbane, and will be looking to complete a 3–0 clean sweep to underline their dominance in the 2026 series. - Maroons play for pride on home soil
Queensland head to the Gold Coast with the series out of reach, but with plenty to play for as they look to respond in front of a home crowd and finish the campaign strongly. - Major Maroons reshuffle for Game 3
Queensland have been forced into key changes, with Tamika Upton, Julia Robinson and Makenzie Weale among the outs, prompting a significant reshuffle heading into the series finale. - New faces step onto the Origin stage
The Maroons hand opportunities to Destiny Mino‑Sinapati, Lillian Yarrow and Sophie Holyman, as Queensland look to inject fresh energy into the side for the final game of the series. - Blues stability a key advantage
New South Wales have largely stuck with a settled line‑up throughout the series, maintaining combinations and cohesion as they aim to finish the job with another strong performance.
Team News – Player Line‑ups
Queensland Maroons Women vs NSW Blues Women
Starting Line‑ups
| Queensland Maroons Player | No. | Position | No. | NSW Blues Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Mino‑Sinapati | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Abbi Church |
| Shenae Ciesiolka | 2 | Winger | 2 | Jaime Chapman |
| Rory Owen | 3 | Centre | 3 | Jessica Sergis |
| Ivana Lolesio | 4 | Centre | 4 | Isabelle Kelly (c) |
| Jasmine Peters | 5 | Winger | 5 | Jayme Fressard |
| Chantay Kiria‑Ratu | 6 | Five‑Eighth | 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher |
| Lauren Brown (c) | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Jesse Southwell |
| Otesa Pule | 8 | Prop | 8 | Millie Elliott |
| Destiny Brill | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Olivia Higgins |
| Jessika Elliston | 10 | Prop | 10 | Ellie Johnston |
| Sienna Lofipo | 11 | Second Row | 11 | Kezie Apps |
| Romy Teitzel | 12 | Second Row | 12 | Yasmin Meakes |
| Keilee Joseph | 13 | Lock | 13 | Olivia Kernick |
Interchange Benches
| Queensland Maroons | No. | Role | No. | NSW Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Manzelmann | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Keeley Nizza |
| Brianna Clark | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Kennedy Cherrington |
| Lillian Yarrow | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Rima Butler |
| Jada Ferguson | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Teagan Berry |
Reserves / Replacements
| Queensland Maroons | No. | Status | No. | NSW Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Lenarduzzi | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Quincy Dodd |
| Sophie Holyman | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Corban Baxter |
Line‑ups listed as named. Subject to late changes.
Quick Form Check (At a Glance)
Queensland Maroons Women: L – W – W – L – L
NSW Blues Women: W – W – L – L – W – W
