This article was first written for and published for by the Roar. With Rugby League Central and the Rugby League Players Association about to start discussions about a new collective bargaining agreement, one of the hot topics that will no doubt be considered is the player transfer system. In recent weeks the conversation about whether […]
Month: April 2022
It’s 2022, ‘the heat of the moment’ is not an excuse for homophobia
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Macklemore performing ‘Same Love’ at the NRL Grand Final in 2017 is one of my most treasured rugby league memories. On that night the NRL proudly declared that we are a game for everyone. The message was clear: everyone is welcome in rugby league.
Broncos’ loss is NRLW’s gain as trophy heads to Sydney for first time
This article was first written for and published by the Sydney Morning Herald. The era of the Broncos’ dominance in the NRLW has come to an end. And not to be seen as anti-Queensland, but this is a good sign for the women’s game with the trophy headed to NSW for the first time.
Have the Brisbane Broncos been a victim of their own NRLW success?
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. or the first time in the history of NRL Women’s, this weekend a premier other than the Brisbane Broncos will be crowned. The St George Illawarra Dragons booked their place in the grand final with a 24-18 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
Tahlulah Tillett reflection on the Knights’ inaugural season and NRLW expansion
This article was first written for and published by Siren Sport. With a heartbreaking 14–10 loss against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday, the 2021 NRL Women’s Premiership came to an end for the inaugural Newcastle Knights team. Unfortunately, the Knights were the only team who did not post a win this season, but the […]
NRLW 2021: Existing teams dominant as semi-finals approach
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. or the fourth year in a row in the NRL Women’s premiership, the Brisbane Broncos are the minor premiers and have the edge leading into the semi-finals this weekend. After a dramatic final round where the make-up of the top four was unknown until […]
It’s the hope that kills Wests Tigers fans: Where to from here for Maguire?
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. It was the great Ted Lasso that said, “I believe in hope. I believe in believe.” This is a quote that resonates with many sports fans, and I wonder whether it resonated with Wests Tigers fans leading into the 2022 NRL season.
NRLW, Origin expansion exciting steps in move toward full-time professionalism
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Four new NRLW teams entering the competition by 2024, Origin becoming a two-game series next year, pay increases and private health insurance – today is a proud day for rugby league. The ARL Commission’s announcements make for great reading and the timing of the […]