NewsBite

NRLW

L-R: DalizÃÂ¨ Feo, Sierra TeÃ¢â¬â¢o, Nikita-Jaye Faoa and Akeelah Coffin are members of Melbourne Storm's new Female Development Squad at AAMI Park. Picture: Tony Gough

Storm takes big step towards NRLW team

Melbourne Storm is seeking young female athletes from all codes – including netball, Aussie rules and soccer – to help the club create history.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Jesse Southwell of the Blues runs with the ball during game one of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland at CommBank Stadium on June 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NSW Origin shock as star snubbed

The women’s State of Origin will be played across three matches for the first time and NSW is out to make an early statement after pulling a selection surprise.

State of Origin

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 25, 2024: NSW Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder, Sky Blues representatives Millie Elliott and Kezie Apps during a sponsorship announcement on Thursday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

Blues’ new plan to avoid underdone players in Origin I

Origin I was of dismal quality in 2023, but the Blues have come up with a plan to counteract a black hole of game time ahead of game one on May 16.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Jaime Chapman of the Indigenous All-Stars looks on during the NRL All-Stars match between Women's Australia Indigenous All Stars and Aotearoa NZ Maori Tane All Stars at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on February 16, 2024 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Chapman puts speed on display in Indigenous All Stars win

Gold Coast Titans centre Jaime Chapman starred despite limited ball in tough conditions as the Indigenous All Stars thumped the Maori All Stars in Townsville.

Mahalia Murphy of the Parramatta Eels NRLW team. (Pic: Parramatta Eels)

Why Cross-code NRLW star knocked back Super Rugby deal

Without a state competition to play before the NRLW season, Parramatta star Mahalia Murphy had a chance for a short stint in Super W. So why did she knock it back?

0

YORK, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Ben Jeffries, Head Coach of Papua New Guinea looks on following the Women's Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final match between Australia and Papua New Guinea at LNER Community Stadium on November 14, 2022 in York, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images for RLWC)

Beloved PNG coach joins heavyweight Knights

Newcastle’s exhaustive search to replace two-time premiership coach Ronald Griffiths is finally over.

0

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Lavinia Gould of the Broncos passes the ball during the round six NRLW match between Brisbane Broncos and Canberra Raiders at Totally Workwear Stadium, on August 27, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘Hard to ask for help’: NRLW star opens up on family health crisis

It’s been one of the worst times in her life, but Broncos’ NRLW star Lavinia Gould has been overwhelmed by the outpour of support by the rugby league community.

0

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Shannon Mato of the Titans is tackled during the round four NRLW match between Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park, on September 10, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

NRLW Market Watch: Titans star shuns Broncos pursuit

Gold Coast are ramping up for another huge NRLW season and have already scored a win over close rivals. Follow all the pre-season transfer news.

0

Ronald Griffiths has led the Knights to back-to-back NRLW premierships. Credit: NRL Images.

Knights on the hunt for NRLW coach as Griffith quits

Ron Griffiths is moving onto a new challenge after winning two premierships with the Knights, opening up the most coveted job in the NRLW.

NRLW roster health check: Can Knights create dynasty, can Roosters keep Tarryn Aiken?

NRLW roster health check: Can Knights create new dynasty?

Newcastle has a chance to create an NRLW dynasty after back-to-back premierships, but some other teams need a huge overhaul to find success in 2024, writes Pamela Whaley.

0

Tamika Upton (L) and Hannah Southwell (R) of the Knights pose with the Premiership Trophy after winning the women's 2023 NRL Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans at Accor Stadium in Sydney on October 1, 2023. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘Can’t see anyone as good’: Star’s world’s best tag

Tamika Upton has won everything, including four premierships and a Dally M, and is finally set for a national call-up.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, OCTOBER 1, 2023., NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final at Accor Stadium between Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos. Penrith and Brisbane fans are filling up the stadium and looking excited. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

State in total mourning after finals chaos

Queensland sports fans have been left reeling after its four teams failed to win a single premiership during the 2023 grand finals.

Tamika Upton scores the match winner during the NRLW Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Pics Adam Head

Heartbreak for Titans as Knights win drama-charged NRLW grand final

Dally M medallist Tamika Upton starred in Newcastle’s nailbiting NRLW premiership win against the Gold Coast, entering the conversation as one of the all-time great female footy players.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Tamika Upton and Hannah Southwell of the Knights poses with the Premiership Trophy after winning the 2023 NRLW Grand Final match between Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans at Accor Stadium, on October 01, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Freak’ pulls off unthinkable in GF first

The rugby league community has lost its minds as the NRLW’s best player proved she may be the greatest ever with a wild slice of history.

Accor Stadium failed to sell NRLW merchandise on Grand Final day. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Glaring problem with grand final merch

Fans cheering on their favourite NRLW team have been left disappointed with the lack of merchandise available ahead of the grand final.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Isabelle Kelly of the Roosters runs with the ball during the round nine NRLW match between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on September 16, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)

Roosters re-sign superstar centre

Isabelle Kelly has capped an incredible week by inking a monster new deal with the Roosters just days after she was named in the Dally M Team of the Year.

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. UNDER EMBARGO MUST CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN, GARRY FERRIS AND JAMES SILVER BEFORE PUBLISHING.Parramatta Eels coach Dean Widders pictured during the NRLW Grand Final Media Conference with the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Incredible honour’: Parra GF coach quits

After taking Parramatta to the NRLW grand final last year, the Eels coach has stepped down.

EXCLUSIVENRL

Bulldogs' Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership team. NRL Pics

Bulldogs ready for NRLW after historic $1.5m investment

The NRLW could be set for further expansion in the coming years, with the Bulldogs applying for an NRLW license and declaring themselves fully equipped to host matches.

0

b b b b b bb b b

NRL’s pledge after Broncos star’s devastating cancer diagnosis

Brisbane’s NRLW team has been shattered with popular players Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould enduring the toughest heartbreaks of their lives. How the NRL and Broncos are rallying around the two warriors.

0

Toni Hunt + Broncos jersey. Picture: Supplied

Broncos to wear hearts on jerseys to support heartbroken duo

The Broncos will wear Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould on their hearts for the rest of the NRLW season as the two players deal with personal tragedies.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Millie Boyle of the Roosters runs with the ball during the round six NRLW match between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium, on August 26, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRLW Run Home: Top four heats up with gun contenders

There’s only two weeks left of the NRLW season, but in a close finish only a handful of games will decide who makes the cut for finals. See how your team is tracking.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Alexis Tauaneai of the Dragons comes from the field after being injured during the round seven NRLW match between North Queensland Cowboys and St George Illawarra Dragons at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, on September 02, 2023, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRLW tackle: Hip-drop horror could end two players’ season

North Queensland prop Makenzie Weale and Dragons star Alexis Tauaneai could miss the rest of the season after a shocking hip-drop tackle. All the likes and dislikes from the latest NRLW week.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Kezie Apps of the Wests Tigers in action during the round four NRLW match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Totally Workwear Stadium, on August 12, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

NRLW teams: Broken Brigginshaw, Kezie concussion confusion

Wests Tigers co-captain Kezie Apps has been ruled out against Gold Coast after confusion around concussion protocols. Every change for round 7 of the NRLW.

0

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The Knights celebrate with the NRLW Premiership Trophy after victory in the 2022 NRLW Grand Final match between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRLW marks another first with home semi-finals

For the first time since the competition’s inception, teams who finish the NRLW in first and second place will get to play in front of a home crowd.

Dragons' NRLW star Raecene McGregor. NRL Imagery

Every game do-or-die as NRLW season heats up

The NRLW season is getting interesting with a number of teams including the St George Illawarra Dragons facing must-win matches every week.

0

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Mahalia Murphy of the Eels speaks to team mates after a Newcastle tryduring the round three NRLW match between Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights at CommBank Stadium, on August 06, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

The NRLW Tackle: Eels desperately seeking season-saver

Last year’s grand finalists Parramatta are yet to secure a win in 2023 while the competition’s newcomers are making their mark as the as the season reaches it’s halfway mark.

0

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw of Australia celebrate with the Women's Rugby League World Cup trophy and winners medals following the Women's Rugby League World Cup Final match between Australia and New Zealand at Old Trafford on November 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images for RLWC)

NRLW expansion causes huge national selection headache

The Jillaroos perfectly swept the 2021 World Cup, but an influx of new talent across the NRLW could force a massive shift at the top of the women’s game.

0

Queensland Women's Origin Team will have a female coach this year, Tahnee Norris has taken up the coaching role and she is pictured at Suncorp Stadium, Milton Monday 22nd March 2021 Picture David Clark

NRL sexism: Double standards of league coaching

NRL players walk into jobs when they retire but it’s totally different for women. Queensland coach Tahnee Norris lifts the lid on the hypocritical treatment female coaches get.

0

The Vickery sisters: Shanae, Breony, Tory, Paige, Dakota and Monique

The super sisters creating rugby league history

The Matildas’ World Cup run has captivated the Australian public and now these six sisters are helping set remarkable new records in rugby league.

0

Isabelle Kelly, captain of the Sydney Roosters ahead of their NRLW home game at the SCG against the Dragons on August 3. Photo by Phil Hillyard/SCG(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

NRLW state of play: Star reveals biggest unknown of new-look comp

One of the most respected players in the NRLW, Isabelle Kelly has opened up on the women’s game, as the historic 10-team competition continues to find its feet.

0

1
2

Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrlw