Queensland squads named for 2023 national championships
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The Queensland Rugby League has today announced its two Under 19 squads that will contest the Women’s National Championships on the Gold Coast in May.
Queensland will be represented by the Rubys and Sapphires, with both playing groups to feature some of the state’s most talented prospects.
Rubys will be guided by Veronica White, while Chelsea Baker takes charge of the Sapphires team.
Both White and Baker have extensive playing and mentoring experience within Queensland’s pathways and programs.
They will work closely with Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons head coach and female pathways manager Tahnee Norris, who is excited about the depth of talent involved in both squads.
Players who perform consistently will enhance their chances of gaining selection in the Queensland Under 19 team to play New South Wales later this year.
The Rubys squad is primarily made up of aspirational players based in the south east, while the Sapphires group is locked and loaded with some of the state’s best regional athletes.
Both the Rubys and Sapphires squads will assemble in Brisbane in late April for a pre-championship camp.
The championships will be played at Burleigh from May 17-21.
Squad lists
Queensland Rubys
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Alyssa McCarthy | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Destiny Mino-Sinapati | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Ebony Raftstrand-Smith | Canterbury Bulldogs |
| Emma Barnes | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Estanoa Faitala | Brisbane Tigers |
| Helen Uitualagi | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Jacinta Carter | Newcastle Knights |
| Kiarah Siauane | Souths Logan Magpies |
| Lily Kolc | Burleigh Bears |
| Livinia Kitai | Souths Logan Magpies |
| Malaela Su'a | Brisbane Tigers |
| Matekino Kahukoti-Gray | Burleigh Bears |
| Mattisse Bettridge | Burleigh Bears |
| Rilee Jorgensen | Burleigh Bears |
| Shaylee Joseph | Indigenous Roosters |
| Skyla Adams | Indigenous Roosters |
| Tarleah Fisher-Pearson | Brisbane Tigers |
| Tayla Sykes | Norths Devils |
| Tavarna Papalii | Indigenous Roosters |
| Trinity Veetutu | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
Coach: Veronica White
Assistant coaches: Ana Fotu and Paul Nieuwenhuyzen
Queensland Sapphires
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Aerielle Hobbler | Northern Pride |
| Alenna Whipp | Central Queensland Capras |
| Dakota Taputoa | Brisbane Tigers |
| Dmaris Setu | Ipswich Jets |
| Emily Bella | Mackay Cutters |
| Grace Gampino | Norths Devils |
| Jaydah Tofae | Indigenous Roosters |
| Jayde Herdegen | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Kate Ellem | Sunshine Coast Falcons |
| Kayla Sheppard | Mackay Cutters |
| Kirby Richardson | Central Queensland Capras |
| Libby Suhra | Mackay Cutters |
| Lily Peacock | Mackay Cutters |
| Luca Howarth | Central Queensland Capras |
| Lylla Williamson | Townsville Blackhawks |
| Mackenzie Zeller | Western Clydesdales |
| Montaya Hudson | Brisbane Tigers |
| Paityne Johns | Mackay Cutters |
| Prue Peters | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
| Relna Hosea | Ipswich Jets |
Coach: Chelsea Baker
Assistant coaches: Matt Sanders and Amanda Ohl
