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.
As they prepare for a brutal Pacific Championship clash against PNG, Fiji have taken the extraordinary step of running an unconventional opposed session against the Tongan women’s side.
NRLW champion Millie Elliott has appealed for help after revealing a treasured new possession had been stolen from her home.
The Dragons are in safe hands for the future with Kasey Reh, Bronte Wilson and a number of their other emerging NRLW stars putting on masterful performances as NSW U19s demolished QLD.
The U19s NSW and QLD sides are stacked with teenage prodigies who have dominated junior reps and are eyeing NRLW success. See the full player analysis for both squads including schools and junior clubs.
A history-making State of Origin has laid the groundwork for a bumper NRLW season. PAMELA WHALEY takes a look at the players who will define the premiership race from every club in 2024.
Melbourne Storm is seeking young female athletes from all codes – including netball, Aussie rules and soccer – to help the club create history.
The second Women’s State of Origin game has broken records with a monster audience tuning in to watch Queensland’s series-levelling victory.
The Queensland Maroons have completed a miracle comeback against the NSW Sky Blues, keeping the series alive and setting up a game three decider in Townsville.
NSW were on top for most of the game but Queensland finished strong to steal victory at the death. But who starred and who struggled in the Maroons miracle comeback? See our full Women’s Origin II player ratings.
There’s been plenty of humble firsts, but a timeline of events through history shows women’s rugby league has never reached heights like this before. Track the 103-year timeline.
It’s official. Women’s State of Origin is set to break the attendance record for a fourth straigh game, with McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle selling out for Game 2.
It’s her NRLW home ground, but NSW plan to spoil the party for the game’s best player and Queensland superstar, Tamika Upton. See the blueprint.
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