women's rugby league

50% of NRLW clubs drop out as women's rugby falters

50% of NRLW clubs drop out as women's rugby falters

Australian women's rugby league is in crisis, with two of the four NRLW league clubs announcing they won't compete in the upcoming season. 30 Mar 2020
NRL announce players awarded contracts

NRL announce players awarded contracts

Despite the NRL reducing the number of elite player contracts, athletes will receive an increased slice of the money pool under the collective bargaining agreement. 2 Apr 2019
What's life like for an NRLW player?

What's life like for an NRLW player?

In the build-up to the grand final of the inaugural National Rugby League Women’s competition, we recently asked the Senior Manager of the NRL’s Elite Women’s Program, Tiffany Slater, for an insight into the lives of rugby league’s newest pioneers. 27 Sep 2018
Broncos prove too strong for the Roosters

Broncos prove too strong for the Roosters

Sydney Roosters hosted the Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium in round two of the NRLW but the visitors proved too good for the hosts. 14 Sep 2018
Same game played their way

Same game played their way

The National Rugby League’s long-awaited inaugural Women’s competition finally launches into action this weekend, with some subtle differences to the men’s version. 6 Sep 2018
Caryl Jarrett Making History

Caryl Jarrett Making History

Caryl Jarrett’s team's making history with a series of firsts. 24 Aug 2018
Origin is a battle and 2018 is extra special

Origin is a battle and 2018 is extra special

The State of Origin is one of the biggest rivalries on the rugby league calendar and for NSW centre Corban McGregor and her teammates 2018 will be extra special. 21 Jun 2018
Kuk overcomes hurdles to play for Queensland

Kuk overcomes hurdles to play for Queensland

Amelia Kuk’s overcome some major hurdles to earn her place in the Queensland team for the inaugural Women’s State of Origin match tomorrow night. 21 Jun 2018
Sharks launch female inclusive network

Sharks launch female inclusive network

The Cronulla Sharks have launched the Female Inclusive Network of Sharks (FINS) to drive changes and create greater engagement for women within rugby league. 14 Jun 2018
Broncos add four Jillaroos to NRLW squad

Broncos add four Jillaroos to NRLW squad

The Brisbane Broncos have added another four players to their inaugural NRL Women's Premiership squad. 14 Jun 2018
Ruan Sims ruled out of Origin

Ruan Sims ruled out of Origin

NSW captain Ruan Sims is out of the inaugural Women's State of Origin with an injury. 12 Jun 2018
NRL Women's Premiership squads to be finalised in July

NRL Women's Premiership squads to be finalised in July

NRL Women's Premiership sides will have until next month to finalise their squad ahead of the inaugural season. 5 Jun 2018
Talent ID a success, more planned for future

Talent ID a success, more planned for future

After the success of the inaugural Talent ID day to find the new and upcoming rugby league stars ahead of the NRL Women's Premiership, more are expected. 2 Jun 2018
From the sidelines: NRL Talent ID Day

From the sidelines: NRL Talent ID Day

Today was the inaugural NRL Talent ID Day to find the upcoming and new talent ahead of the NRL Women's Premiership in September this year. The day saw players from both league and non-league backgrounds put through a series of skills, anaerobic drills and games as coaches from the four NRL clubs watched on. 31 May 2018
Bremner: Honoured to be an inspiration for young girls

Bremner: Honoured to be an inspiration for young girls

NSW and Jillaroos fullback Sammy Bremner is excited to be one of the next inspirations for young girls playing rugby league. 31 May 2018
Sims: It's a special time in league

Sims: It's a special time in league

The Women’s Game spoke to New South Wales captain Ruan Sims alongside her Blues and Jillaroos teammate Samaima Taufa ahead of next month’s standalone Women’s State of Origin match at North Sydney Oval. 22 May 2018
Could some of the best talent miss out?

Could some of the best talent miss out?

There is a chance that some of rugby league's top female talent will miss the inaugural NRL Women's season. 20 May 2018
NRL Talent ID off to a big start

NRL Talent ID off to a big start

It has been revealed there is nearly 500 expressions of interest for the NRL's Women's Talent ID Day at the end of the month. 11 May 2018
Sharks and Bunnies face fight to keep players

Sharks and Bunnies face fight to keep players

South Sydney Rabbitohs and Cronulla Sharks will meet with Todd Greenberg on Tuesday to reach an agreement to be included in the 2019 competition and ask the NRL to make a ruling on pilfering players. 29 Apr 2018
What you need to know about the new Women's NRL competition?

What you need to know about the new Women's NRL competition?

On Tuesday, the NRL announced the four teams who would be part of the inaugural NRL Women's Premiership and now the dust has settled The Women's Game can show what has gone down. 31 Mar 2018
Bec Young disappointed but looking forward to new competition

Bec Young disappointed but looking forward to new competition

Although Jillaroo and National Indigenous captain Rebecca Young is disappointed the Newcastle Knights won’t have a team in the inaugural women’s NRL competition, she is excited and looking forward to the 2018 season. 30 Mar 2018