This article was first written for and published by The Roar. At around this time last year, as I reflected on 2016, I knew that it had been a watershed 12 months for women in sport. Flash forward and I am reading plenty of articles labelling 2017 the same way.
Month: December 2017
Why live sport is always a good idea
This article was written by Melissa Muscat – Parramatta Eels Members Councillor and Parramatta Eels member. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and Happy Holidays to those who don’t. Hopefully everyone had a feast of food and family or friend gatherings. Now that the festivities and silly season are starting to subside, we finally have […]
The NRL women’s comp announcement brought me to tears
This story was first written for and published by The Roar. On December 6, 2017, the National Rugby League changed forever – and for the better – with a historic announcement regarding changes to the elite women’s program. Led by Yvonne Sampson, the announcement was made by John Grant and Todd Greenberg, while Ruan Sims […]
Women’s sport weekly wrap: Jillaroos vs Ferns in World Cup Final
This article was first written for and published by The Roar. It’s true what they say – there is no rugby league offseason. No matter the time of year there’s always something to keep us entertained whether it be signing news, announcements from our clubs or movements at rugby league central. But tonight once the […]
Standouts from the Women’s World Cup
This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. On Saturday night, the 15th iteration of the Rugby League World Cup will come to an end. From 14 teams in the men’s competition and six teams in the women’s competition, only four teams remain.
Hayne Plane: En route to Parramatta
This article was first written for and published by The Roar. If reports are to be believed, there’s a plane on its way from the Gold Coast to Parramatta and its arrival is imminent. Following the announcement by the Gold Coast Titans on Thursday afternoon that Jarryd Hayne had officially been released from the final year […]