Ella Koster

Ella Koster is a rugby league footballer who plays Second-row for the St. George Illawarra Dragons Women.

Ella Koster

Personal information
Born	(2005-07-16) 16 July 2005 (age 20) Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Height	171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	73 kg (11 st 7 lb)
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2023– St. George Illawarra Dragons 14 5 0 0 20 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2024 Prime Minister's XIII 1 0 0 0 0 2025 Indigenous All Stars 1 1 0 0 4
Source: [1] As of 16 February 2025

Background

Born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia. Koster is of Indigenous Australian descent.^[2] Koster played her junior rugby for Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles.

Playing career

2023

In round 1, Koster made her debut coming off the bench for the St. George Dragons against the Newcastle Knights. Koster played 8 games for the Dragons scoring 2 tries as well as getting the NRLW Emerging Talent award.^[3] On 4 October, Koster resigned with the Dragons until 2025.^[4]

2024

On 11 January, Koster was selected for the under 19 New South Wales Blues.^[5]

In round 4, Koster made her season debut after a shoulder injury.^[6] Koster finished the season playing 6 games and scoring 3 tries. Koster was selected to play for the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.^[7]

2025

On 15 February, Koster scored a try on debut for Indigenous All Stars in their 20-18 win against the Maori All Stars.^[8]