Ella Koster

Ella Koster is a rugby league footballer who plays for the [St. George Illawarra St. George Illawarra Dragons Women|Dragons Women|St George Illawarra Dragons] in the NRL Women's Premiership.

Background

Born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia. Koster is of Indigenous Australian descent. 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 Illawarra Dragons against the Newcastle Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium. Koster played 8 games for the Dragons scoring 2 tries as well as getting the NRLW Emerging Talent award. On 4 October, Koster resigned with the Dragons until 2025.

2024

On 11 January, Koster was selected for the under 19 New South Wales Blues.
In round 4, Koster made her season debut after a shoulder injury. Koster finished the season playing 6 games and scoring 3 tries. Koster was selected to play for the Australian Prime Minister's XIII.

2025

On 15 February, Koster scored a try on debut for Indigenous All Stars in their 20-18 win against the Maori All Stars.
On 4th April 2025 Koster re-signed with the Dragons until the end of the 2027 season.