The NRL's decision to expand the State of Origin series is a measure of the growth of women's rugby league, but some of the game's biggest stars have been left scratching their heads over the league's reluctance to implement a full, three-match series.
After five years of one-off matches the two states will now meet twice, with the opening clash to take place at Parramatta Stadium next Thursday night before a rematch in Townsville on June 22.