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Olivia Kernick
Personal information
Born (2001-01-10) 10 January 2001 (age 25)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight83 kg (13 st 1 lb)
Playing information
PositionLock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Sydney Roosters 46 20 0 0 80
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021 Indigenous All Stars 2 0 0 0 0
2022–25 Australia 9 4 0 0 16
2022–25 New South Wales 9 2 0 0 8
2022–23 Māori All Stars 2 0 0 0 0
Source: RLP
As of 9 November 2025

Olivia Kernick (born 10 January 2001) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a lock for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Women's Premiership and the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the QRL Women's Premiership.

She has represented New South Wales and Australia.

Playing career

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2021

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On 20 February 2021, Kernick represented the Indigenous All Stars in their 24–0 loss to the Māori All Stars.[1]

2022

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In Round 1 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Kernick made her NRLW for the Sydney Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos.[2][3] She also played in the Roosters' 2021 Grand Final win over the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[4] Additionally, she was named the team's Rookie of the Year.[5]

In September, Kernick was named in the Dream Team announced by the Rugby League Players Association. The team was selected by the players, who each cast one vote for each position.[6]

Kernick was selected for The Jillaroos in the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup and in the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup final, her team won 54-4 against New Zealand.[7][8]

2024

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On 2 October, Kernick took out the Women's Dally M medal winning by two votes.[9]

2025

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On May 29, Kernick was named the Nellie Doherty Medallist as player of the Women's State of Origin Series playing a starring role in the 2-1 series victory for the Blues!

Achievements and accolades

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Individual

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Team

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References

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  1. ^ "McGregor, Harden to lead talented teams". NRL. 20 February 2021.
  2. ^ Robertson, Josh (27 February 2022). "Broncos continue NRLW dominance over the Roosters". League Unlimited. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Chris (27 February 2022). "Broncos potent in first-up win over Roosters". NRL. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  4. ^ "2021 NRLW Team Lists: Grand Final". National Rugby League. 6 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Kelly named Roosters' NRLW Player of the Year". NRL. Roosters. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Roosters dominate 2022 Players' NRLW Dream Team". NRL. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Rugby League World Cup 2021: Official women's squads". NRL. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  8. ^ Talintyre, Dan (20 November 2022). "Brigginshaw brilliant as Jillaroos record World Cup three-peat". NRL. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  9. ^ Pryde, Scott (2 October 2024). "2024 NRLW Dally M Medal: Roosters star claims award in tight race". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Kernick claims the 2025 Nellie Doherty Medal". NRL. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
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