Gus Gould blows up, NRL world in disbelief
Phil Gould has quickly gone viral and been widely mocked for his call on a NSW Blues no-try in Queensland’s Women’s Origin victory.
Phil Gould has quickly gone viral and been widely mocked for his call on a NSW Blues no-try in Queensland’s Women’s Origin victory.
Sarah Togatuki wore the pride of her family for the Blues in Newcastle, finding the strength to take the field less than a week after the tragic death of her older sister, Jean.
Lauren Brown firmly believes full-time professionalism is the future for the NRLW, but the solution isn’t rushing into it overnight. The Maroons star warns that expanding too fast can have detrimental impact beyond the field.
Kezie Apps has one of the longest contracts in the NRLW, but still lives like a nomad during the season as she travels from Bega to Sydney. The 34-year-old reveals how she powers through and why she’s nowhere near done playing yet.
It wasn’t long ago NSW Origin debutant Jayme Fressard was a teenager going off the rails. Now she’s one of five Roosters players – and four Blues – making their way up the ranks of female coaching, using her story as inspiration.
State of Origin II will have a similar feel for Millie Elliott despite playing a very different role. She may not be playing, but she’ll still tie up her boots and take the field.
After humiliation on home turf in the series opener, Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has been forced to shuffle her team for Origin II, including a recall for a star forward. SEE THE TEAMS.
NSW are set to be full strength for State of Origin II next Thursday night as they prepare to claim the shield for the first time in three years.
The opening match of this year’s Women’s State of Origin showdown has been rocked by a shock accusation in Brisbane.
Tazmin Rapana was a notable absence from the Queensland women’s team for Origin I, and she’s now announced her retirement from representative football.
The NRLW Broncos’ 10-strong contingent in the Maroons’ extended squad is a throwback to the days when the club dominated the men’s team.
Magic Round is officially sold out with the last tickets to the NRL’s feast of football snapped up on Wednesday afternoon as the event marches towards a record crowd.
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