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Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons 2026 Game I Squad

Queensland Rugby League has today announced the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons squad for Game I of the 2026 Women’s State of Origin series.

The Maroons will open their campaign against New South Wales at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on April 30, as they look to lay a strong platform in the three-game series.

The squad features a blend of established Origin performers and emerging talent, with a number of players set to make their debut on the game’s biggest stage.

Phoenix-Raine Hippi, Chantay Kiria-Ratu, and Otesa Pule have all been named to make their Origin debuts, earning selection following strong performances during the pre-series Origin campaign. While young guns, Ivana Lolesio has been named as 18th on the bench and Destiny Mino-Sinapati has been listed to wear jersey number 20.

Their inclusion highlights the continued growth and depth of the women’s game in Queensland, with the next generation ready to step into the Origin arena.

The squad retains a strong core of experienced representatives, providing a solid foundation as Queensland prepares for the opening clash in Newcastle.

The Maroons will come together in camp tomorrow ahead of Game I.

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Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons Game I squad:

Coach: Nathan Cross

* Yet to play State of Origin

Player NRLW Club
1. Tamika Upton Brisbane Broncos
2. Julia Robinson Brisbane Broncos
3. Rory Owen Parramatta Eels
4. Shenae Ciesiolka St. George Illawarra Dragons
5. Phoenix-Raine Hippi* Gold Coast Titans
6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu* Cronulla Sharks
7. Lauren Brown Gold Coast Titans
8. Makenzie Weale North Queensland Cowboys
9. Jada Ferguson Brisbane Broncos
10. Jessika Elliston Gold Coast Titans
11. Sienna Lofipo Gold Coast Titans
12. Romy Teitzel Brisbane Broncos
13. Keilee Joseph Parramatta Eels
14. Emma Manzelmann North Queensland Cowboys
15. Otesa Pule* Sydney Roosters
16. Chelsea Lenarduzzi Brisbane Broncos
17. Brianna Clark Brisbane Broncos
18. Ivana Lolesio* Gold Coast Titans
19. Destiny Brill Brisbane Broncos
20. Destiny Mino-Sinapati* Gold Coast Titans
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