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The AFL needs to rethink its approach to AFLW.

Origin of the AFL’s great challenge: What AFLW can learn from the NRL

The Matildas have raised the bar. The NRLW has jumped ahead via Origin. The AFL can’t create a larger footprint for women without thinking bigger.

  • Jake Niall

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Romy Teitzel is tackled.

Queensland deny Blues series whitewash with victory in Newcastle

The Blues were denied a 2025 Origin clean sweep after a Chelsea Lenarduzzi try secured victory for the Maroons in game three in Newcastle.

  • Billie Eder
Jesse Southwell has given NSW a new dimension in this year’s Origin series.

Why Jesse Southwell is poised to be NSW’s halfback for next 10 years

She’s one of Andrew Johns’ favourite players, and the 20-year-old halfback appears to be following a similar career path to the eighth Immortal.

  • Robert Dillon
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They’ve already won the series. But Blues want to pile misery on Maroons

NSW star Yasmin Clydsdale is determined to wrap up a historic 3-0 series whitewash when the series concludes in Newcastle on Thursday.

  • Robert Dillon
Jesse Southwell.

Why this old-school 20-year-old is already one of my favourite halfbacks

I’ve had the chance to work with NSW Blues No.7 Jesse Southwell over the years, and I’ve seen her leave NRL halfbacks in the dust with her playmaking skills.

  • Andrew Johns
Keeley Davis in the Blues game one Origin victory on Thursday night.

Maroons players cleared of ‘eye gouge’ after Davis drops complaint

Blues hooker Keeley Davis has decided not to pursue an eye-gouge complaint she made in Origin I on Thursday night after footage of the incident was inconclusive.

  • Billie Eder
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Blues teammates celebrate a try in the second half.

Blues within sight of a first series win after dominating Maroons

The Blues have a 1-0 series lead in the Women’s State of Origin series, after a comprehensive 32-12 victory over the Maroons in game one at Suncorp Stadium.

  • Billie Eder
Ellie Johnston will make her Origin debut at Suncorp Stadium, but in the off-season, you can find her in the rodeo ring.

Johnston’s journey from the rodeo arena to the Origin cauldron

Sharks prop Ellie Johnston will make her NSW debut on Thursday night. In the off-season, you’ll find her competing in rodeos.

  • Billie Eder
The cost of a meat pie and beer at each NRL venue ahead of the 2025 season.

How much a pie and beer costs at every NRL stadium

Find out how much you’ll be out of pocket at half-time this season.

  • Frances Howe
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Sin Bin with Joey and Chammas

Michael Chammas and Andrew Johns dissect the week in NRL

  • Jane Hutchinson

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