NRLW wrap: New Knights prove they’re no easybeats
A new-look Newcastle outfit, including a 17-year-old Commonwealth Games sevens gold medallist, has proved more than a handful for three-time NRLW champion Brisbane.
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‘I never knew women played rugby’: Now she’s in the NRLW!
One minute she was in tears. The next thing this young rugby league player got the shock of her life. Now this late signing is preparing to make an extraordinary NRLW debut.
NRLW: Grudges will be settled and redemption sought
As the NRLW kicks off for the second time in 2022, Martin Gabor previews every team and their predicted finish ahead of the season opener on Saturday.
NRLW stars back Robinson’s stand against online trolls
NRLW players have rallied around Broncos star Julia Robinson after she was the target of “disgusting” online abuse and want the perpetrators held accountable for their actions.
‘Most beautiful human’: Support flows for Olympic star’s transition
There has been overwhelming love and support for a gold medal winning rugby star after news of his transition to male.
Peers back NRLW player after online abuse
NRLW players want trolls to be held accountable for the sickening messages sent to Julia Robinson on Instagram.
NRLW star calls out ‘disgusting’ trolls
An NRLW star has slammed online trolls in the wake of calls for the league to do more for the mental health of players and coaches.
Why NRLW star loves the big stage
There are plenty of players who will shy away when the pressure is on in the big games. But that’s when Isabelle Kelly plays her best.
Historic move: NRLW to kick-off new era at Allianz Stadium
In a groundbreaking move initiated by the Roosters, the NRLW will be the first competition to take centre stage at Sydney’s newest stadium when the Roosters play the Dragons.
Teen talent alert! ‘Aggressive, tough’ schoolgirls creating history
You may not have heard of them yet but you soon will. The incredibly tough and talented NSW and ACT schoolgirls making history in rugby league. LIST
Knights sign some gold-medal talent
The Newcastle Knights’ NRLW recruitment spree has landed another huge coup, with a Commonwealth Games gold medallist joining the club.
Reason Titans should be feared by rivals
She’s the tough but fair legend of the game who can help the Titans overtake the Broncos as the top team in Queensland.
Why former sevens star didn’t tune in
A former Rugby Sevens star has revealed the reason she didn’t watch Australia win gold at the Commonwealth Games.
NRLW stars’ historic push to end ‘career killer’
NRLW stars will unite in an effort to address the elite competition’s concerning drop-out rate.
Manly Seven banned from Brookie after meeting with police
The Manly Sea Eagles have told the seven stars boycotting the club’s pride jerseys to stay away 4 Pines Park, after a top-level meeting between Manly and NSW Police.
Girl power: The Qld schoolgirls who had Origin champs cheering
Ten Queenslanders have been included in the historic first ever Australian schoolgirls side to play Fiji later in the year. See the full list.
NRL’s drastic rule change to end six-again farce
The NRL is considering a dramatic change which would see matches go beyond the 80 minute mark in a bid to combat teams exploiting set restarts.
Meet 19 Qld schoolgirls making league history on Origin night
Meet all members of the first ever Queensland schoolgirls rugby league team making history on State of Origin night.
Dream draw: NRLW stars earn prime time slot
The NRLW will enter prime time this season while the regular season will finish with a triple-header on the Central Coast in an exciting new schedule for the game. Check out the full draw.
Sevens star makes call on NRLW return
Charlotte Caslick has seen some of her former sevens teammates tear it up in the NRLW, but the chance to dominate rugby league again is off the table.
Women’s Origin: The plan to ‘take heads’ for $100K
Sky Blues enforcer Hannah Southwell does not mince her words. One of the game’s most ferocious of enforcers, the NSW star is ready for battle – on and off the field.
Origin thriller shows what we’re missing out on
The Origin shield is heading to NSW after an epic battle that left fans wanting just one thing – two more games. Read our full analysis and match report
Freddy’s secret push for female NRL coach
A woman in the coaches’ box is the NRL’s final frontier and Kylie Hilder could be that woman. And NSW coach Brad Fittler is helping her make it happen.
‘Oh sh*t’: Star’s slip of the tongue on live TV
NSW reclaimed the women’s State of Origin shield with a gutsy win but a Blues star stole the show with a slip of the tongue on live TV.
Player ratings: Sky Blues star’s near-perfect night
The Sky Blues boasted the joint winners of the Dally M Medal among a host of big names and it was one of their ‘veterans’ who produced the knockout blow against the Maroons.
Expansion shock: Seventh team keen to join NRLW this year
A ball is yet to be kicked in the first of the two NRLW competitions this season, but the women’s game has already received a shot in the arm with more expansion on the horizon.
‘Little country girl from Mackay’ honouring past in captaincy role
It has been a long path to the top for Brittany Breayley-Nati, who started her rugby league career as a 17 year old at Mackay Magpies. But she will now lead an NRLW team in a historic season.
NRLW Top 30: Superstars out to end Broncos dynasty
Three years, three premierships – the Broncos’ NRLW juggernaut has proved unstoppable. It’s now up to the rising stars of the game to bring it down. We reveal the top-30 NRLW stars to light-up the 2022 season.
Origin stars out to help Titans kickstart a dynasty
One of the new kids on the NRLW block are confident of causing a few upsets with a squad including nine players with State of Origin experience and some exciting new talent. TITANS DEEP DIVE
Roosters reveal lethal plan for superstar recruit
She has played for her state and country in the centres, but the Roosters plan to give Jess Sergis more opportunity to follow her attacking instincts. ROOSTERS NRLW DEEP DIVE
Code hopper can help Knights cause NRLW headaches
As one of the NRLW’s expansion clubs, Newcastle is excited to make a splash in their debut season — and a former AFLW player headlines a diverse squad.
Star-studded Eels ready to rock the NRLW
The Eels aren’t mucking around in their quest to win the NRLW premiership at their first attempt with a squad overflowing with representative talent and some exciting young stars.
Wynnum-Manly duo set light up Broncos
A pair of prodigious talents, already firmly in the sights of Brisbane’s mighty NRLW team, headline our players to watch in the under-19s women’s competition.
Indigenous stars shine bright in spectacular opening show
Tamika Upton showed her star power with a huge play which helped flick the switch for the Indigenous women’s All Stars before one of her teammates stepped up to steal the show.
Soward: Before equal pay NRLW needs equal play
Pay parity is the hot-button issue for most when talking about the NRLW, but Dragons coach Jamie Soward wants another issue dealt with first.
Sergis makes big sacrifice for fresh start at Roosters
NRLW star Jessica Sergis has made some big changes on and off the field as she prepares for one of the busiest years ever for women’s rugby league.
Alfie warns all-conquering Broncos dominance comes at a cost
Famed for their resilience and tenacity, the Broncos NRLW squad has bossed women’s footy in recent years. But one club legend is concerned there will be a big target on their backs this year.
Holmes’ blunt message to players amid Covid protocols
Cowboys marquee man Valentine Holmes has had his say on the tight Covid restrictions set to be in place for NRL players in 2022.
Why the Eels’ first training run didn’t go exactly to plan
It wasn’t ideal circumstances for a first training run with the spectre of Covid never far away and players missing, but the inaugural Parramatta NRLW squad is up and running.
NRLW star warns of off-field spotlight
The enormous growth of the women’s game means players can no longer hide in anonymity when it comes to off-field scandals, says the first NRLW star to break the law.
Women’s Roosters jersey attracts big bucks
The Roosters’ fully-sponsored 2022 NRLW jersey is a further sign big business is right behind the women’s game as it builds up to an exciting new era.
Gold-star recruit: Olympic champ lights up Dragons backline
The Broncos are deserved favourites heading into the NRLW season, but here’s why they will have things far from their own way.
Tom Trbojevic stars as rugby league players stun on blue carpet
Tom Trbojevic stole the show at the Brad Fittler Medal for an outstanding 2021 but there were plenty of others turning heads on a special rugby league awards night. Great photos.
Hot tip on the Titans schoolboy, schoolgirl signings
Hot tip: A guide to some of the Gold Coast Titans best schoolboy and schoolgirl academy player signings.
Shock Aussie challenge for ‘the world’s fittest woman’
Elite Aussie athlete Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, aka ‘the world’s fittest woman’ has tried her hand at a number of sports and succeeded but her latest move is something else.
V’landys makes big commitment to NRLW
ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed his vision for the future of the NRLW competition in this exclusive interview with Dean Ritchie.
Buzz: Ignorant view ruining the equal pay debate
The notion of pay parity is misunderstood. Rugby league has been playing catch-up in the women’s game for too long. There is one major problem – and it’s backwards views.
The cop out argument in debate over equal pay
Parramatta Eels star Tiana Penitani juggles work, study training and a second job. She shares her story and calls out the biggest mistake anti-parity critics make.
2GB host slammed for league equal pay comments
A 2GB sports host has been blasted for his stance on equal pay for State of Origin teams following Queensland’s decision to pay female athletes the same as male players.
NSW to consider landmark move
NSW will consider following Queensland’s move to pay female State of Origin players the same as their male counterparts from 2022.
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