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The council logo will be on the back of the Parramatta Eels jersey.

Sydney council strikes sponsorship deal worth up to $2.4 million with Parramatta Eels

The logo of Parramatta Council will adorn the back of the powerhouse NRL team’s jerseys, despite its mayor describing the deal as an unwise use of ratepayer funds.

  • Anthony Segaert

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NRLW stars Tamika Upton (left) and Millie Elliott with the State of Origin shield.

Why the ‘bizarre’ two-game women’s Origin series is a thing of the past

Tamika Upton ‘hated’ the format, while Millie Elliott was left baffled. The NRL listened – and for the first time, the women’s Origin series will be played over three games from next year.

  • Adam Pengilly
Lindsay Collins celebrates a try.

Collins class sub: Kangaroos thump Kiwis in Melbourne

Coming off the bench, Lindsay Collins was the unlikely hero after bagging two tries against New Zealand, but it wasn’t all good news for Australia at AAMI Park.

  • Melissa Woods
Tamika Upton will make her international debut, while Ali Brigginshaw and Kezie Apps have bene named as co-captains.

Upton to finally make international debut as Jillaroos squad announced

Dally M fullback of the year Tamika Upton has been named in the Jillaroos squad alongside Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw who have been named as co-captains.

  • Billie Eder
Tamika Upton celebrates after scoring.

‘Teams can wilt, and we didn’t’: Upton magic leads Knights to back-to-back NRLW titles

A double to Tamika Upton in the final 10 minutes of the game sealed victory for Newcastle in Sunday afternoon.

  • Billie Eder
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The Knights have a long-term plan for the club, signing four players until 2027.

Only five NRLW players are contracted until 2027, four of them at Newcastle. They’re building an empire

Despite losing 10 players from last year’s title-winning side, the Knights are back in the grand final - and planning for a bright future by locking down their stars.

  • Billie Eder
Titans coach Karyn Murphy is the NRLW coach of the year.

From top cop to head coach: How Karyn Murphy changed women’s rugby league

The Gold Coast Titans coach is the first female to steer her side to the NRLW grand final. It’s not the first time she’s broken the mould.

  • Billie Eder
Sheridan Gallagher is in the NRLW final for the Knights in her first year in rugby league.

A year ago Sheridan was the Young Matildas captain. On Sunday, she plays in the NRLW grand final

Sheridan Gallagher was the Young Matildas captain at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, but when Newcastle coach Ronald Griffiths saw her play league, he wanted her to be a Knight.

  • Billie Eder
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The Moose still walks among us

Football season is open season on grammar.

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