Olivia Kernick (born 10 January 2001) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a 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 2021 On 20 February 2021, Kernick represented the Indigenous All Stars in their 24–0 loss to the Māori All Stars.
2022 In Round 1 of the delayed 2021 NRL Women's season, Kernick made her NRLW for the Sydney Roosters against the Brisbane Broncos. She also played in the Roosters' 2021 Grand Final win over the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Additionally, she was named the team's Rookie of the Year.
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.
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.
2024 On 2 October, Kernick took out the Women's Dally M medal winning by two votes.
2025 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 Individual Sydney Roosters Rookie of the Year: 2021 Women's Dally M Medal: 2024 Nellie Doherty Medal: 2025
Team 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup: Australia – Winners 2021 NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters – Winners 2024 NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters – Winners 2026 NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters – Winners
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