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Nita Maynard

A current NRLW player in her second season with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Nita has built an accomplished career across rugby league and rugby union.

Her rugby league achievements include representing the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns at two Rugby League World Cups and being part of both the inaugural winning NSW Sky Blues State of Origin team and the inaugural NRLW competition in 2018. She also played a premiership winner with the Newcastle Knights, and has also played for the Brisbane Broncos, ParramattaEels, and Sydney Roosters.

Outside of rugby league, Nita has represented the Wallaroos and the Australian women's national rugby sevens team in rugby union.

Away from the field, Nita is married to her husband Jack and is a proud mother to her 12-year-old daughter. She has worked at the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) as a Player Operations Manager for almost five years.

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