The NSW representative role is changing
John Strange is stepping down as coach of the NSW Blues Women, NSWRL announced on November 11, 2026. The governing body will run a process to appoint a coach for the 2027 Women’s State of Origin series.
Two series wins in two years
Strange was appointed at the end of 2024. NSW won the 2025 series 2-1 and then swept the 2026 series 3-0. NSWRL describes the latter as the first three-game clean sweep in Women’s Origin.
The team conceded 20 points across the three 2026 matches. Across his two series, Strange finished with five wins and one loss.
What remains unannounced
NSWRL has not named the next coach or supplied a date for that appointment. Its next announced step is the selection process for the 2027 series.
