Kezie Apps returns for crucial Origin game two
Kezie Apps returns to the Blues starting lineup for game two of the Women's State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium, replacing injured back-rower Tiana Penitani-Gray.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I could gather based on recent public coverage.
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Kezie Apps returned to the NSW Blues starting lineup for Game 2 of the Women's State of Origin in early May 2026, stepping in for an injured back-rower. This kept her as a key contributor in the series’ pivotal clash at Suncorp Stadium.[2]
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Media profiles and interviews from 2025–2026 continue to highlight Apps as a veteran presence and leadership figure in women’s rugby league, with emphasis on her role in promoting pathways and development for young players and her ongoing collaboration with clubs and sponsor partners.[3][4][10]
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Coverage around her public presence includes feature pieces and social/club content that frame her career as part of the broader growth of the NRLW and State of Origin, including industry analysis of sponsorship and expansion of women’s programs in NSW.[10][3]
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