Ex-Knight Upton still No. 1 in NRLW, as Southwell departs Newcastle
Tamika Upton won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.
newcastleweekly.com.auHere’s a quick update on Jesse Southwell’s latest news.
- Latest reporting in 2025 highlighted her continuing leadership and maturity in NSW Blues and broader representative duties, with media noting her standout performances and growing influence as a playmaker.[3][5]
- In 2025 she featured prominently for NSW in State of Origin, with articles praising her composure and effect on games, including debates about her role going forward.[4][10]
- Earlier in 2022 she was emerging on the Australian Women’s Sevens scene, signaling her versatility across rugby codes, though that phase predates her current NRLW focus.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current headlines and give you a concise timeline of her key career milestones and recent performance notes. I can also summarize the latest match reports mentioning her with direct quotes.