Full Time
70:00
7:45pm Thu June 1, 2023
Series - CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal - Crowd: 12972
70min

The full time siren sounds and Queensland have one the first leg here, to win the series they only need to lose game 2 by seven points or less as it is decided on aggregate.

69min

NSW scramble in attack and end up knocking it on. That should seal the victory for the Maroons

68min

Double knock on, first one QLD. Blues have to score soon, less than 3 minutes to go

65min

Shannon Mato drops the ball on play 1

64min

Emma Tonegato makes the catch but is shoved into touch and Queensland will have a fresh attacking set

62min

NSW survive and Emma Tonegato makes a nice run after fielding the grubber

61min

Emma Tonegato drops it cold and Queensland will have great field position

60min

Millie Boyle tries a crash play on the last and it doesn't work. Queensland hold on

60min

Queensland have dropped the ball on play 1

59min

Just as a type that, another mistake from NSW

58min

QLD surrender possession back almost immediately. The handling has been diabolical tonight from both sides

57min

Kezie Apps makes a mistake and QLD survive

56min

Superb grubber from Jesse Southwell forces a play from Tamika Upton. NSW will have a repeat set

55min

A poor pass from NSW is rewarded as QLD knock on while trying to dive on the loose ball

53min

Conversion: Sky Blues
Attempted by Jesse Southwell.

Jesse Southwell can't convert from the sideline, deficit remains at 8

Maroons lead Sky Blues 10 - 18 Maroons
51min

Try: Sky Blues
Scored by Jaime Chapman. Kick to come.

NSW spread it left off the scrum win, with Emma Tonegato finding Jaime Chapman, who strolls over to get NSW back in it

Maroons lead Sky Blues 10 - 18 Maroons
49min

Jessica Sergis breaks the line and tries a chip'n'chase but is taken out by Tamika Upton, the ref bizarrely not awarding a penalty. Queensland make a mistake shortly after, NSW back on the attack

47min

Conversion: Maroons
Attempted by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara misses to the right

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 18 Maroons
46min

Try: Maroons
Scored by Julia Robinson. Kick to come.

Queensland are rolling on with this, Shenae Ciesiolka getting on the outside of her opposite number to put Julia Robinson over untouched for a double

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 18 Maroons
44min

Jaime Chapman does enough to shepherd the ball dead, repeat set for QLD coming upo

42min

Queensland now get a penalty for a tackle off the ball and will go on the attack again

41min

Conversion: Maroons
Attempted by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara can't convert

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 14 Maroons
40min

Try: Maroons
Scored by Emily Bass. Kick to come.

INTERCEPT! Shenae Ciesiolka was in the clear but got run down by Jaime Chapman, however it isn't enough to stop the try as Queensland spread it left to Emily Bass, who scores

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 14 Maroons
39min

Jessika Elliston knocks on this time

38min

Jessica Sergis makes an error while trying to offload

36min

Isabelle Kelly has been taken to hospital as a precaution and will not return tonight

35min

Players are back out on the field ahead of the second 40

35min

Just before the break Isabelle Kelly left the field after a hit to the throat from Julia Robinson, who went on report. She is doubtful to return

35min

Half time and it's Queensland with the upper hand at the break leading 10-6

34min

Conversion: Maroons
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara extends the lead just before half time

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 10 Maroons
32min

Try: Maroons
Scored by Tazmin Gray. Kick to come.

Queensland take the lead back, with Tazmin Gray outmuscling two Blues defenders to get the ball to the line

Maroons lead Sky Blues 6 - 8 Maroons
32min

Another mistake, this time by Isabelle Kelly. It's been a scrappy old game so far

32min

Jessika Elliston puts it down from the restart, NSW let off the hook

31min

Shocking lifting tackle from Sarah Togatuki is penalised, Queensland will go on the attack

29min

Julia Robinson makes a 30 metre kick return and links Shenae Ciesiolka, who kicks ahead for Robinson who can't pick it up cleanly. NSW scrum feed

28min

Taliah Fuimaono strips the ball one-on-one, a big play for NSW

24min

Jesse Southwell's kick can't be saved by Jaime Chapman, Queensland have possession

21min

Queensland squander their opportunity, Shaniah Power putting it down on play 1

20min

Millie Boyle drops the ball and Queensland will have a fresh set starting from halfway

19min

Another penalty for NSW coming out of trouble

19min

Conversion: Sky Blues
Kicked by Jesse Southwell.

Jesse Southwell puts the Blues in front for the first time tonight

Sky Blues lead Sky Blues 6 - 4 Maroons
17min

Try: Sky Blues
Scored by Jessica Sergis. Kick to come.

NSW answer back very quickly, with Jessica Sergis winding up and crashing her way over the line for a try

Tied up at Sky Blues 4 - 4 Maroons
16min

NSW get another penalty as the QLD marker is ruled offside

15min

NSW now get a penalty coming out of their own end

14min

Destiny Brill knocks on while trying to play the ball, NSW survive

13min

The grubber from Temara is taken dead by Emma Tonegato, NSW will drop it out

11min

Destiny Brill passes into Millie Boyle, who knocks on. Fresh set for QLD

10min

Penalty to Queensland this time for high contact

9min

Conversion: Maroons
Attempted by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara is on-line with the conversion attempt but it doesn't quite make the distance

Maroons lead Sky Blues 0 - 4 Maroons
7min

Try: Maroons
Scored by Julia Robinson. Kick to come.

Queensland are first on the board at CommBank, a great pass by Tamika Upton finds Julia Robinson in space, the winger going over in the corner

Maroons lead Sky Blues 0 - 4 Maroons
6min

Shaniah Power is taken into touch by the Blues but the ref deems it was illegal, penalty QLD

5min

Isabelle Kelly makes contact with a pass, giving Queensland six more tackles

4min

QLD get a penalty coming out of their own end

3min

Jesse Southwell knocks on while playing the ball, QLD survive

2min

Challenge unsuccessful, QLD lose their challenge early and NSW will go on the attack

2min

Shannon Mato ruled to have knocked on but Queensland are challenging

1min

Underway and it's Queensland with first use of the ball, Keilee Joseph taking the hit up

Hello and welcome to LeagueUnlimited's coverage of Women's State of Origin game 1 and it's NSW hosting this one at CommBank Stadium looking to defend their 2022 title. It's changes galore for the Blues, Tiana Penitani a late withdrawal means that Taliah Fuimaono comes into the centres, while Brooke Anderson steps in to start at lock and Quincy Dodd comes onto the bench. Kennedy Cherrington will start at prop, pushing Kezie Apps to the bench. Welcome to country currently being performed and will be followed by the national anthem.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Adam Gee

Touch Judges: Dave Munro, Belinda Sharpe

Video Referee: Wyatt Raymond

NEW SOUTH WALES WOMEN (10)
Tries: Jessica Sergis, Jaime Chapman
Conversions: Jesse Southwell (1/2)

QUEENSLAND WOMEN (18)
Tries: Julia Robinson (2), Tazmin Gray, Emily Bass
Conversions: Zahara Temara (1/4)