Norris signs on with Maroons for two more years

Tahnee Norris will continue her proud association with women’s rugby league in Queensland after signing a two-year contract extension as the head coach of the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons.

Next year’s series will mark Norris’ fourth year at the helm of a Maroons team that remains a force in the highly competitive State of Origin arena.

Norris has previously combined her Maroons head coaching commitments with work overseeing the Queensland Rugby League's female pathways.

“We’ve set the foundations through the pathways program over the past few years which is pleasing, and I think that is now feeding into Origin,” Norris said.

“The future is looking really bright. That’s shown in the NRLW this season with the 18-year-olds we’ve had representing the Titans that have come through our Queensland 19s program.

“We’re looking to tap into that and hopefully they can put their hand up over the next few years to gain selection for the Maroons as well.”

Norris said she loved everything about coaching Queensland.

“There’s so much passion in this jersey,” the former Queensland and Australian representative player said.

“I just love seeing the girls grow, and being in a position to help them understand what it means to wear the maroon colours, and get the best out of them both on and off the field.”

QRL chief executive officer Ben Ikin congratulated Norris on her re-appointment.

“Tahnee has already achieved some wonderful things in her first three years with the Maroons, with many talented young players making the transition from the BMD Premiership into the NRLW and State of Origin under her guidance,” Ikin said.

“It’s very clear that Tahnee has an immense passion for the game, and she understands what the Maroons are all about.

“Queensland players connect with her and want to play for her. They’re great qualities to have and it means the Origin program is in a really strong position moving forward.”