The 2019 Women's State of Origin was the second

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match between the

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and

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women's teams played at

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on 21 June 2019. The match was the second played under the State of Origin banner. New South Wales defeated Queensland 14–4, extending their winning streak over their rivals to four games. New South Wales

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was awarded the Nellie Doherty Medal for Player of the Match.

Background

On 22 May 2019,

was announced as the venue for the 2019 Women's State of Origin, hosting the game for the second consecutive season. Also announced was the first under-18 Women's State of Origin game, which would take place as a curtain-raiser to the senior game.

Teams

Match summary

Under-18s

The Under-18 Women's State of Origin was played as a curtain-raiser to the senior

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match. New South Wales defeated Queensland 24–4 in the inaugural game at

, with Blues' Caitlan Johnston named Player of the Match. The game was

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on NRL.com.

Teams

Match summary

References

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