Player Shaniah Power

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Shaniah Power

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Shaniah Power (born 20 March 1997) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Women's Premiership.

She previously played for the New Zealand Warriors, Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters.

Power was born in Bowen, Queensland and began playing rugby league for the Proserpine Brahmans.

In 2019, while playing in Townsville for the Western Lions, Power represented Queensland Country at the Women's National Championships.

On 22 February, Power represented the Indigenous All Stars in their win over the Māori All Stars. In March, she joined the North Queensland Gold Stars for their first QRL Women's Premiership season but did not play a game before the season was cancelled. She later played for the Wests Panthers in the Holcim Cup.

In September, she joined the New Zealand Warriors NRL Women's Premiership team. In Round 1 of the 2020 NRLW season, she made her debut for the Warriors in their 28–14 loss to the Brisbane Broncos. In Round 3, she scored two tries in their win over the St. George Illawarra Dragons.

On 13 November, she made her State of Origin debut for Queensland in their win over New South Wales.

On 20 February, Power represented the Indigenous All Stars in their 24–0 loss to the Māori All Stars.

On 12 April, Power signed with her hometown club, the North Queensland Cowboys, on a two-year deal.

In Round 1 of the 2023 NRL Women's season, she made her debut for the Cowboys, starting at second-row in a 16–6 loss to the Gold Coast Titans.

On 22 August, she was ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 season with a foot injury.

On 25 May, Power started at second-row in the Mackay Cutters' QRLW Grand Final win over the Norths Devils.

In Round 2 of the 2024 NRL Women's season, she made her first appearance of the season for the Cowboys, coming off the bench in a 38–34 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.

 

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Power with the passion: Meaning behind Shaniah's superb four-pointer​

Wed 23 Mar 2022, 11:34 am

Fans will not see a better try this NRLW season.

It can easily be said Shaniah Power's heroic four-pointer in Saturday's historic win over the Brisbane Broncos arguably tops any of the other try of the year contenders thus far.

The dynamic utility beat five defenders and the goal post pad from 15 metres out to turn water into wine and score her first 'meat pie' in Titans colours.

"Our play had just broken down and I was trying to make something out of nothing because you never really expect it," Power said.

"You just lay the foundation for another setup play, but no, I ended up scooting through and getting over the line which was absolute incredible.

"I couldn't believe it."


After crossing the chalk, the 25-year-old's post-try celebration was one that has been replayed on several occasions... full of passion for her new club and the pride of now wearing the blue and gold. She also dedicated the four-pointer to her two biggest fans.

"It was for the badge. To be able to score my first try for the Titans and more for my team really... I love my team," Power said.

"The writing on my wrist said rum and coke, which is a little nickname they used to call my mum and dad when they first got together. My mum's name is Rosemary, so they called her rum, and then when she met dad, somebody said rum and coke.

"So instead of writing mum and dad, I wanted to be a little bit theatrical and put that on my wrist and that try is definitely for them."

Whilst Power's parents weren't in the stands at Cbus Super Stadium last weekend - still living in Bowen - the jubilant cheers after she crossed would've been heard as far south as the Gold Coast.

"They weren't there, but they definitely watched from home. I don't really push them to come along because it's such a big drive and they can watch me better on the television anyway," Power said.

"That's why I wear my hair in a big fluffy mess because my mum's like... 'I can't see you when you've got your head tied up'. That's why I leave it nice and big so she can find me."

"But it was so good to see how many people turned up to support our game.

"In comparison to the last few NRLW matches that we've played, just the sea of blue and yellow right around the stadium was really special."

Already winning bragging rights over fellow Queensland rivals Brisbane at the weekend, this Sunday's will also have a touch of Maroon feeling to it with five of Power's North Queensland Gold Stars teammates named in the extended Newcastle squad.

It's a must-win clash for the Titans if they want to ensure they'll play in next week's semi--finals and the Bowen product believes the Knights won't back down without a fight as they chase their first win of the season.

"When you haven't won a game, you've got nothing to lose anymore, so I think they're going to leave absolutely nothing in the tank," Power said.
"This weekend. we can't go in too complacent and we need to be switched on.

"Hopefully we can can get at those key people (such as Romy Teitzel and Tahlulah Tillett) just to make sure we get over the line and get that win because our game is at stake at the moment as well."

Power with the passion: Meaning behind Shaniah's superb four-pointer

Fans will not see a better try this NRLW season.

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Power signs for Cowboys​

Wed 12 Apr 2023, 07:19 pm


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.”

Power signs for Cowboys

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.

www.cowboys.com.au