Queensland Rugby League has delivered on the commitment it made last year to provide equal remuneration for all players who represent the Queensland Maroons.

In a breakthrough for aspiring Maroons, elite female players who take part in camps and are selected to play State of Origin for the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons in 2022 will earn $15,000 – the same amount as the men’s match fee.

Equal Origin remuneration is a first for the game, and is an outcome driven by the QRL’s continued investment into women’s rugby league.

Maroons captains Ali Brigginshaw and Daly Cherry-Evans welcomed today’s news.

“It takes the pressure off when you go to represent your state, the pressure of being away from your families and your jobs,” Brigginshaw said.

“You’ve got a job to do with the Maroons and you go and do it, knowing that you’re fully supported by the QRL, and I think it’s a big step from the QRL to make sure we’re aligned with the men’s team for the first time.”


Media conference: Equal remuneration