A Sydney club has pulled off a shocking poaching raid on North Queensland’s backyard, signing 14 teenagers – some as young as 14 – to relocate to Sydney for the 2025 season, amid scathing criticism of the NQ pathways.
They were stunned by New Zealand 12 months ago, but Jillaroos veteran Ali Brigginshaw insists her side is under no pressure ahead of their rematch this weekend.
It took just a single year for a five-year plan hatched by some Jillaroos stars back in 2017 to reap rewards. With the women’s game now booming, Simaima Taufa reflects on the plan that kickstarted it all.
Code-hopping NRLW star Mahalia Murphy was a regular for the Wallaroos and Australia in Rugby 7s, but the Eels skipper admits playing for the Jillaroos is still her proudest career achievement.
The Gold Coast Titans and their star fullback Georgia Hale had remarkable season in 2023, and she has committed long-term to their premiership dream despite juggling a long-distance relationship.
Women’s sport faces all manner of barriers when it comes to getting the respect it deserves. But one obstacle, according to Australian Olympic champion Cate Campbell, stands above all others.
Jillaroos star Jess Sergis saw the bright lights of Vegas for herself, but there was one thing missing from the NRL season opener.
Parramatta Eels supporter, and volunteer Jan Bryen could be the bravest woman in the NRL. She’s definitely been one of the busiest for the last 44 odd years.
Here’s the Harvey Norman under-17 girls Super 30 players of the season. The squad features potential NRLW talent for Broncos, Titans and Cowboys.
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.
Controversial anti-siphoning laws should be amended to enable free online video platforms, not just free-to-air TV, to have first dibs on lucrative sport broadcasting rights, the NRL has said.
Three NRLW jobs came up over the off-season, but for the women trying to land a head coaching gig it’s left them trapped on a merry-go-round with nowhere, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
The Cowboys have found their replacement for Ben Jeffries as head coach of the NRLW team. Find out how the experienced New Zealander will turn around North Queensland’s fortunes.
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.
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