This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Week 2 of the Women’s National Rugby League premiership saw the top three teams continue their dominance over the bottom three but what was pleasing this round were some closer contests with big improvement from the Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans. Here’s your […]
Month: August 2022
‘Not just for Indigenous Round’: Why cultural recognition is a year-round commitment at the Sharks
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. The Cronulla Sharks have had an incredible season. Under new coach Craig Fitzgibbon, the Sharks have all but secured their place in the top four with the only outstanding question being whether they will get the benefit of a home game in week one […]
NRLW Round 1 talking points: Knights stake their claim as premiership contenders
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. lmost all of the top teams from the 2021 season of the NRLW premiership have picked up right where they left off in April, dominating the 2022 competition in Round 1. Here’s your talking points.
How the treatment of NRL referees flows down to the grassroots
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Recently the NRL released a powerful video featuring Ben Cummins, who has refereed over 400 games at the top level. The video is about Cummins’ fifth NRL grand final in 2019 where he was officiating a game between the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters […]
NRL needs more than a ‘mental health round’ – systemic change required to prevent tragedies
This article was first written for and published for by the Roar. Last week, just like so many other members of the rugby league family, my heart felt heavy with the news of the tragic and sudden passing of Paul Green. I did not know him, but the news still weighs upon me. He was […]
‘Same game, same way’: Why equal suspensions for NRL and NRLW players won’t work
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. Season five of the Women’s National Rugby League Premiership is just 10 days away.
Why must there always be a problem? Big four weeks loom for Eels players and fans
This article was first written for and published by the Roar. As an avid Seinfeld fan, there’s always an appropriate George Costanza quote that summarises how I’m feeling. After the Parramatta Eels beat the Penrith Panthers on Thursday night 34-10, I was elated. Nathan Cleary got sent off. The Eels remained in the hunt to finish in […]