Why women and sport DO mix

How good are major sporting events?!

Screaming for the Socceroo’s after singing the national anthem with pure pride has got to be one of the greatest feelings in the world.

The nail-biting nerves and heart fluttering hope you feel watching the new generation of NSW origin players smash their way through to victory.

Even just stopping in the middle of an outdoor bar to watch the last five minutes of the NBA final, and having that clench in your gut for a team you’ve never actually supported.

We are in the midst of, one of the most exciting times in both local and international sport, and it’s damn good to be a part of it.

Sport is one of the most beautiful things in the world, it brings people, countries, enemies, and allies together in a bundle of passion and hope.

And I am proud to say – it’s bringing a new dimension to a "girls night out".

One of my all-time favourite things to see is girls debating with men in pubs about their favourite sport.

Gone are the days where we were too afraid to put our two-cents worth in, from fear of being ridiculed.

Halle-bloody-lujah!

But the latest and greatest triumph of all, after 19 years of contests labelled as Interstate Challenges, women's rugby league has finally been granted State of Origin status. And last night it was shown during a prime Friday night slot.

As hundreds of fans descended upon the North Sydney oval, it was electric to see the amount of young women glowing with excitement to witness the spectacle.

The girls came out to play their game. But also to make a point.

As first try-scorer and woman of the match, Isabelle Kelly threw herself over the line, Chelsea Baker smashed her conversion and maroons second rower Maitua Feterika crushed through the defence - young girls around the country were shown, they can do whatever they want.

Win or lose, the sheer amount of pride these girls showed in their game meant more than anything out there.

Over a million people watched on at home, as the girls showcased why they are the best of the best, and why they should be given the same time and respect as the boys.

They proved their point, and they should be proud.

Maroons captain Karina Brown even threw in a cheeky, “credit to the girls” at half time, as the gap between the sexes narrows.

The message painted on the field was clear - girls, it's time to make your move.