Winger Desiree Miller didn't even realise the siren had sounded as she powered the NSW Waratahs to their sixth Super Rugby Women's premiership with a 43-21 drubbing of Queensland in Sydney.
The Player of the final mixed style with substance on Saturday afternoon, exposing the right side of the Reds' defence, providing energy through the middle of the field and scoring a try.
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Her performance also came in front of Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp, as a selection announcement for the Australian side looms ahead of their first Test against Fiji on May 3.
But Miller is solely focused on celebrating her triumph with the Waratahs, as her side remains unbeaten against Australian opponents and has lost only four times in their seven-year history.
Miller said her emotions were "all over the place" after the match.
"I didn't even know the buzzer went and everyone was getting around each other," Miller said.
"Women's rugby is only getting bigger, and we've got to jump on the ride and propel it further.
"It was a massive team effort. We showed a lot of resilience.
"I try to not focus on the Wallaroos. I'm just focusing on my craft, my game, and what I can do for the Waratahs."
Georgina Friedrichs had another superb performance, scoring twice, while fullback Caitlyn Halse assisted two tries for the Tahs.
NSW also completed their premiership defence missing key backrower Leilani Nathan and captain Piper Duck due to injury.
Queensland coach Andrew Fraser admitted his side was outmuscled by the premiers, but saw the 2213 strong crowd as a step in the right direction for women's sport.
"They (Waratahs) showed a lot of cohesion in the outside channels, and it wasn't our day sadly," he told AAP.
"There were some good individual efforts that shine a light for the program for years to go.
"Today was a great advertisement of women in sport. We've got Olympic gold medallists here at North Sydney Oval.
"The Women's game is well and truly alive in Australia and hopefully we see a competitive Wallaroos at the end of the year."
