Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed – Who’s No.1?
Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.
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Teenager nails art of crossing codes to play rugby and league
She’s the cross code footy gun who was a big hit at the Australian schools rugby champs and the Koori knockout. But this young gun also has a super talent off the footy field.
‘A bit surreal’: Aussie gun shocked by award
She was the best player in the NRLW grand final and starred for her state and country, but Tarryn Aiken still couldn’t believe this honour.
Roosters star caps off dream season with ultimate honour
It’s just her year. Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken could not have asked for anything more in 2024, after adding one of rugby league’s most prestigious trophies to her collection.
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Inside the code-hopping world of footballer Sheridan Gallagher
Newcastle Jets recruit – and NRLW player – Sheridan Gallagher is proving code hoping is a viable option for elite women athletes looking to earn a full time income.
State of play: NRLW stars call for draw overhaul, longer season
Ahead of the 2025 NRLW draw release, players have addressed some of the biggest issues in the women’s game, and what changes need to happen in order to truly go professional.
Jillaroos veteran takes phenom under her wing as pressure mounts
Ali Brigginshaw is a legend of the game, Jesse Southwell is the biggest rising star in the sport – PAMELA WHALEY reveals how the NRLW, Origin and positional rivals have bonded in Jillaroos camp.
Superstar trio send scare through Jillaroos camp ahead of final
The Jillaroos are sweating on the availability of three of their most important players ahead of the Pacific Championships final against New Zealand. See the latest team news.
Jillaroos sweat as star sent for scans ahead of Pacific Champs final
The Jillaroos are managing injuries to two key stars ahead of the Pacific Championships final, with one sent for scans as her team scrambles to find a replacement.
Watch: Kangaroos survive Kiwi onslaught to avenge NZ loss
Australia is into the Pacific Championship final after exacting revenge over New Zealand, surviving a Kiwi onslaught and one of the great bombed tries. Watch the highlights and re-live all the action.
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.
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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