LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Belinda Sharpe will officiate Game III of the Ampol Women's State of Origin series, bringing her experience and calm authority to the series decider.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, Sharpe, who made her first-grade debut as a referee in 2019, has officiated eight NRL matches and served as a touch judge for 132 games.
She refereed the inaugural standalone Women's Origin match in 2019 and returned for the 2020 match, solidifying her status as a trusted figure in the sport.
Sharpe's international credentials include officiating the Jillaroos versus Kiwi Ferns Test in 2019 and the Prime Minister's XIII against the PNG Orchids in 2018.
Her extensive finals and representative experience features appointments for the 2020 NRLW Grand Final, QLD vs.
NSW Residents, numerous NRL Finals Series as a touch judge, and a range of All Stars and national championship events.
Joining her as touch judges will be Daniel Luttringer and Kieren Irons, both of whom bring significant experience.
Luttringer has officiated six matches in the 2024 NRLW Premiership and has a total of 62 games of NSW Cup experience since 2020.
Irons adds to this with an impressive 127 matches at Cup level since 2017.