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.
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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.
Triple-header to get NRLW party started again
An opening round triple-header in Newcastle will herald the return of a revamped NRLW next season — and for Eels coach Dean Widders, the kick-off can’t come quick enough.
The King backs the Queen after Diehards’ shock axing
Rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis has come out swinging for his former club the Valley Diehards and their star player Ali Brigginshaw after their scratching from the QRLW next year.
Aussie star pledges to stay with 112-year-old club after shock axing
Arguably the best female rugby league player in the world and a group of fellow footy stars have pledged to stay with their historic club despite it being controversially axed from the top-tier QRLW competition.
NRL legend’s surprise new gig
St. George-Illawarra Dragons legend Jamie Soward has been appointed to a head coaching role for the first time.
Titans CEO’s extraordinary premiership claim
As part of the club’s strategic road map for 2030, Gold Coast Titans CEO Steve Mitchell has made a huge declaration about the side’s ambitions.
How Wests Tigers landed most prized signatures in women’s game
They are two of the most dangerous players in women’s rugby league, wreaking havoc for the Jillaroos and NSW Blues. Now, Jess Sergis and Kezie Apps will join forces at the Wests Tigers.
How Covid pandemic has widened sport’s gender gap
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started sport across the world has been faced with havoc, but none more so than women’s sport which has been pushed to the margins.
Marquee NRLW stars call out NRL over COVID communication
With relations between NRLW players and the NRL still frosty over the postponement of the 2021 season, the game’s leading female stars have called for greater dialogue.
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