She scored the biggest try in the history of women’s rugby league in North Queensland – now Shaniah Power has ensured she will be part of the next major milestone for the female game in her home region.
Power has signed a two-year deal to join the inaugural North Queensland Toyota Cowboys NRLW side.
Hailing from Bowen and playing her junior rugby league for the Whitsunday Brahmans, Power has been part of the Cowboys Women’s Academy since its inception in 2019.
The 26-year-old second-rower has featured for the Warriors, Titans and Roosters across three NRLW seasons, scoring six tries in 13 games.
She represented Queensland at State of Origin level in 2020 and 2021 and the Indigenous All Stars on four occasions.
Power played 13 games across the 2021 and 2022 seasons for the North Queensland Gold Stars in the BMD Premiership, including a starring role in the grand final victory last season.
Power scored the last minute try to seal a miracle 14-12 comeback victory over the CQ Capras to seal a premiership for the Gold Stars.
“Shaniah has very good football instincts, possesses good footwork and can find space consistently,” Cowboys NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries said.
“Her form this season has been outstanding. As it stands after four rounds of the BMD QRLW competition, Shaniah leads the points tally for the Steph Hancock BMD Premiership Player of the Year.
“Shaniah loves being amongst the community in promoting the game and as a North Queenslander, she will be a pivotal player within the leadership group who sets the standards for our inaugural season.”
