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NSW Blues complete historic 3-0 whitewash in women's State of Origin with Game 3 victory on the Gold Coast
New South Wales completed a historic clean sweep in the women's State of Origin series, defeating Queensland 12-4 in Game 3 on the Gold Coast. It is the first ever 3-0 whitewash in women's State of Origin history, marking back-to-back series wins for the Blues.
New South Wales completed a historic whitewash in the women's State of Origin series, defeating Queensland 12-4 in Game 3 on the Gold Coast. The victory secured a 3-0 clean sweep for the Blues, the first in the history of the women's competition.
The Maroons were competitive throughout the contest and remained in every battle, but the Blues proved too clinical in the decisive moments. New South Wales demonstrated the composure and quality that have defined their campaign throughout the entire three-game series.
The result marks back-to-back series victories for the Blues, who have now firmly established themselves as the dominant force in women's rugby league at the representative level. The clean sweep adds an emphatic exclamation mark to what has been a dominant campaign from start to finish.
The women's State of Origin series has grown significantly in profile and competitiveness in recent years, attracting increasing television audiences and fan engagement. The 2026 edition delivered three entertaining contests, even as New South Wales maintained their grip on the series throughout.
For Queensland, the result will prompt a thorough review ahead of next year's series. Despite the scoreline, the Maroons showed resilience and were not outclassed in any single contest, giving their coaching staff a platform to build on for 2027, ABC News Australia reported.