Local talent Rachael Pearson has scooped two important awards recently.

The NRLW and NSW Sky Blues half-back received the Parramatta Eels coaches award at their presentations last week.

This came on the back of recently being named the winner of the prestigious Apprentice of the Year at the 2024 NSW Training Awards.

Champion former Hay sportsperson Rachael Pearson (aka Rat) played a huge part in the NSW Rugby League State of Origin victory over Queensland at Canberra GIO Stadium, on Friday.