This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. It has been a big 2019 for Millie Boyle, and she’s not done yet. Representing NSW in the Women’s State of Origin win over Queensland, playing for the Wallaroos (rugby union) in their two Test matches against Japan have kept her busy over the first […]

This article was first written for and published by The Roar.  It certainly is an exciting time for women’s rugby league – and I don’t just mean here in Australia. Two weeks ago the eight teams who will be contesting the Women’s Rugby League World Cup in the United Kingdom in 2021 were announced.

This article was first written and published for the Roar.  Over the State of Origin period, the quality of rugby league certainly takes a back seat. But over the last two weekends we’ve all been reminded how glorious rugby league can be due to the quality of the footy that’s been played.

This article was first written for and published by The Roar. Last week the eight teams which will contest the 2021 Women’s Rugby League World Cup in England were announced, and it’s fair to say there were some surprises. With an additional two spots up for grabs this time around due to expansion of the […]

This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. If we rewind to nine weeks ago, many (including myself) had all but written off the Panthers. They were languishing towards the bottom of the ladder after losing eight of their first 10 games. At one point they suffered six straight defeats. So, what’s the […]

This article was first written for and published by the Roar.  Sport and big business are not identical, but the sooner clubs understand that the NRL is a multi-million dollar industry and they need to run their businesses accordingly, the better our sport will be. There have been two stories that have emerged out of […]

This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. When I look back at my early years of watching and following rugby league, I do so with a slight sense of shame. As a young girl, it never occurred to me that women could play rugby league. In fact, I don’t even remember asking […]

This article was first written and published for the Roar.  On Sunday, Garth Brennan was sacked as Gold Coast coach after the Titans’ insipid 24-2 loss to Penrith on Friday. There have already been whispers about who Brennan’s replacement may be – perhaps Kevin Walters or Mal Meninga. I question both these appointments.

This article was first written for and published by NRL.com. There was more pressure on Brad Fittler and his team on Wednesday night than they probably realised – there was a State of Origin clean sweep on the line. After claiming the Women’s State of Origin title at North Sydney Oval, the NSW Wheelchair Rugby […]

This article was first written and published for the Roar.  Can I make a confession? I’ll be absolutely thrilled come Wednesday night at around 10.15pm when the siren will sound and State of Origin will be over for another year. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to love about State of Origin. It’s a time […]