Ten minutes in, early dominance belongs to one side yet the visitors have not converted chances. From a 20-metre scrum they shift right without success, then move left via Kernick who attempts to force her way across but loses the ball, allowing the home side to ease pressure. Eight minutes: Destiny Mino-Sinapati handles another high kick from Kelleher cleanly after NSW advanced deep but stalled near the line. Another chance arrives when Apps flattens Peters and dislodges the ball. Six minutes: Southwell advances into the 20-metre area. Higgins, Sergis and Kelleher combine as the visitors edge closer, sending Church and Apps toward the try line, yet Queensland hold firm and force a last-tackle kick. The Maroons gain little from their exit as Kiria-Ratu again kicks on the fourth tackle. Four minutes: Queensland settle with a drive and send a high kick to Fressard, who secures it despite difficult conditions. NSW maintain territorial control as Southwell boots left to pin the hosts back. Pressure increases when Joseph drops a simple pass on her 30-metre line, handing NSW another platform. Two minutes: Brill takes the opening hit-up but meets strong NSW defence that forces a fourth-tackle kick. By the third tackle the visitors cross halfway and move the ball left until a pass hits the ground, requiring a reset through Meakes and Apps. A bomb follows on the last tackle but Mino-Sinapati claims it confidently. The women’s State of Origin series concludes tonight. A conventional national anthem precedes both squads forming huddles. Attendance appears lighter than previous games, likely due to weather and the decided series. The visitors emerge in sky and navy blue, led by Isabelle Kelly, followed by the Maroons whose broadcaster highlights debutant fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati. Conditions feature wind, rain and possible thunderstorms in southern Queensland. Belinda Sharpe referees her eighth consecutive Origin match. The Blues name an unchanged lineup. 1. Abbi Church, 2. Jaime Chapman, 3. Jessica Sergis, 4. Isabelle Kelly, 5. Jayme Fressard, 6. Jocelyn Kelleher, 7. Jesse Southwell, 8. Millie Elliott, 9. Olivia Higgins, 10. Ellie Johnston, 11. Kezie Apps, 12. Yasmin Meakes, 13. Olivia Kernick. Interchange: 14. Keeley Nizza, 15. Kennedy Cherrington, 16. Rima Butler, 17. Teagan Berry. Queensland face several injury absences including Julia Robinson, Tamika Upton and Makenzie Weale. Destiny Mino-Sinapati debuts at fullback while Lillian Yarrow joins the bench. 1. Destiny Mino-Sinapati, 2. Shenae Ciesiolka, 3. Rory Owen, 4. Ivana Lolesio, 5. Jasmine Peters, 6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu, 7. Lauren Brown, 8. Otesa Pule, 9. Destiny Brill, 10. Jessika Elliston, 11. Sienna Lofipo, 12. Romy Teitzel, 13. Keilee Joseph. Interchange: 14. Emma Manzelmann, 15. Brianna Clark, 16. Lillian Yarrow, 17. Jada Ferguson. Welcome to live coverage of Women’s State of Origin Game 3. Kick-off at Cbus Super Stadium is set for 7.45pm AEST. Only pride remains as NSW hold an unassailable 2-0 lead after tight wins in Newcastle and Brisbane. Queensland aim to avoid a series whitewash. Coach Nathan Cross stated no team wants a clean sweep and noted close finishes in prior games. The unchanged Blues remain formidable opponents.
