Diverse range of talent celebrated in the Team of the Tournament
For the first time in Harvey Norman Women's National Championship history, two players were awarded the Tahnee Norris Medal as players of the tournament.
Powerful Papua New Guinea centre Belinda Gwasamun and Ahi Ka Aotearoa lock Sharnyze Pihema shared the honours after putting in eye-catching performances across the four days of the 2024 tournament.
Women’s National Championships Presentation
The final day of the Championships had all 12 teams in action with all games providing plenty of entertainment for the fans and some great individual performances from players.
This year, there were 20 players named in the Team of the Tournament, reflecting the 20-player squads each team submitted.
The official Team of the Tournament was selected via a 3-2-1 process, with a nominated official from each team submitting votes for their opposition.
Harvey Norman Team of the Tournament
Rosina Tupau (South Australia)
Kirra Smith (Australian Defence Force Rugby League)
Jodeci Nicholson (NSW City)
Cayla Barlow (Australian Defence Force Rugby League)
Alesi Kilawekana (Fiji)
Mereseini Drotini (Fiji)
Meli Joe (Papua New Guinea)
Tallara Bamblett (First Nations Gems)
Zali Waihepe (NSW Country)
Lyrech Mara (Northern Territory)
Kate Eldridge (Victoria)
Claudia Foster (Western Australia)
Anahera Te Rahui (Western Australia)
Bree Spreadborough (Queensland Sapphires)
Leilani Wilson (NSW City)
Makayla Henry (Queensland Sapphires)
Abigail Sekitoga (Northern Territory)
Monica Samita (Ahi Ka Aotearoa)
Sharnyze Pihema (Ahi Ka Aotearoa) - Tahnee Norris Medal
Belinda Gwasamun (Papua New Guinea) - Tahnee Norris Medal
The Harvey Norman Women’s National Championships is proudly supported by Experience Gold Coast.
