Rugby player admits to supplying cocaine
A women’s rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
NRLW
International RL wrap: Jillaroo’s awkward SOS, Bateman’s brawl blunder
John Bateman produced a brain explosion of the highest order as he fights for his NRL career, while Jillaroos coach Brad Donald is facing a selection dilemma. Seven things we learned over the weekend of international footy.
Sydney club pulls off major poaching raid in Cowboys’ backyard
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.
Aussies out to avenge shock loss
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.
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‘The dark side’: Why Wallabies royalty made NRLW code switch
Rugby union is in her blood but Georgia Grey, daughter of former Wallabies star Nathan Grey, has made the forbidden switch to rugby league and says she’s happier for it.
North Queensland Cowboys NRLW squad breakdown
The Cowboys launched their upcoming NRLW season with high hopes of a first-time finals appearance in their second campaign. Read more about the full squad and the options in every position.
Blues coach feeling heat as NSWRL review Origin defeat
After losing back-to-back Women’s State of Origin series, NSWRL will kick off a raw examination into what went wrong from next week.
Warriors land coaching coup in major NRLW market move
The Warriors have landed the biggest NRLW coach on the market as they prepare to rejoin the competition in 2025.
Queensland claim sweet revenge in historic Origin decider
The Queensland Maroons have claimed a historic victory in the first ever Game 3 decider in the Women’s State of Origin, crushing the Sky Blues in horrible conditions.
Fans call for change in wake of Blues’ Origin capitulation
The Sky Blues went within a field goal of winning the State of Origin series in game two, but a flat performance in the historic decider has led to calls for a NSW overhaul.
Origin III player ratings: Who starred, flopped in historic decider
Queensland cruised past a shell-shocked NSW Sky Blues side early, setting up a dominant victory in the first ever Women’s State of Origin decider. See our full player ratings from the historic clash.
Calls grow for major changes to Women’s State of Origin
Australia’s top female rugby league players have called for two major changes to Women’s State of Origin ahead of the blockbuster Game III decider in Townsville. Read what they want.
‘It would be her’: Why this kick could change women’s rugby league
With a kick out of the mud in driving rain Lauren Brown changed the trajectory of the 2024 State of Origin series — and with it, women’s rugby league. It was a long time coming, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
Historic Manly partnership to give Titans an edge over NRLW rivals
The Gold Coast Titans suffered with no NRLW reserve grade last season, but they won’t let it happen again, after announcing a historic partnership with the Manly Sea Eagles.
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