Country team undefeated

The championships were held on the Gold Coast from March 21 to March 24 and featured players from across Australia and the Pacific.

A total of 12 teams from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea took part with the teams split into three pools who all played one match each day.

Earsman's Country side was pooled with Papua New Guinea, Australian Defence Force and South Australia.

In their first match against Papua New Guinea Country were in control from start to finish to post a 22-0 win but the match was much closer than the score indicated, with some stoic defensive efforts from the PNG side.

Carly Abbott, Zali Waihape, Anji Tau and Xanthe Booth posted four pointers for Country with Sarah Coleman successful with three of four conversion attempts.

In their second match of the tournament NSW Country proved too strong for Australian Defence Force Rugby League, running out 14-0 winners.

In a taxing and physical match, points were hard to come by, with a double from NSW Country winger Caitlin Turnbull proving vital to the result.

Ava Glassie crossed for Country's other try with Sarah Coleman converting one of her side's three tries.

Day 3 of the tournament saw NSW Country face South Australia in a match they proved far too strng posting a 44-0 win.

and were too strong, coming out on top with a big win.

Country ran in four tries in the opening half to post a 22-0 lead at the half time break, before adding to their tally in the second half, with Sarah Coleman going over for a try in each half.

The Country halfback also kicked six conversions for a personal tally of 20 points.

Nikki Berryman, Danielle Plummer, Teliya Hetaraka, Ava Glassie, Caitlin Turnbull and Teliya Hetaraka crossed for Country's other four pointers.

NSW Country wrapped up their tournament, on the fourth and final day managing to hold off the challenge from Ahi Ka Aotearoa.

Both teams were in good form coming into the final day but it was Country who were able to kick on after a tightly-contested opening half which saw them take a 12-6 lead at the break.

Another tournament try to Caitlin Turnbull in the second half proved to be the winner, with Ahi Ka Aotearoa lock Sade Schaumkel's 35th minute try narrowing the gap.

Last month's tournament allows players who may not usually get the best pathway opportunities the chance to showcase their skill on a bigger stage and in front of notable coaches and talent scouts.

Earsman was selected for the side through the Western Rams side with the NSW Country team also including Rams team mates Tiana Anderson, Carly Abbott, Lilly Baker, Alahan Ryan, Sarah Colman and Xanthe Booth.