Women's Premiership
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NRL 2022
NRL eyes raids on rival codes, more expansion for NRLW
The NRLW’s expansion has been fast-tracked with North Queensland, Canberra, Cronulla and Wests Tigers all granted licences in 2023 despite reservations about player depth.
- by Dan Walsh
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‘My passion is for the women’s game’: Andre Ponga denies conflict of interest in NRLW role
The father of Newcastle’s recently re-signed captain says Kalyn gave him his blessing to continue pursuing a role with the Knights’ women’s side.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Opinion
No, Google, I meant women’s rugby league, not NRL
The national women’s rugby league competition is growing in popularity, but that won’t help you find out about it online.
- by Marnie Vinall
‘What was the rush?’: Soward left bemused after stars raided during finals run
The Dragons coach can’t understand why clubs were given the green light to negotiate during the finals campaign, rather than after the season.
- by Sam Phillips
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NRL 2022
Roosters cap incredible comeback campaign with maiden premiership
Two weeks ago, the Roosters weren’t even in finals contention. On Sunday, they won their first NRLW premiership after coming from behind to beat the Dragons 16-4.
- by Sam Phillips
‘Everyone wrote us off’: Why Kezie Apps knew the Dragons would taste success
There has been no greater role model for women’s rugby league than Kezie Apps, but she won’t let herself think about lifting the NRLW trophy just yet.
- by Sam Phillips
Opinion
Opinion
Broncos’ loss is NRLW’s gain as trophy heads to Sydney for first time
Leading into this season, the continued dominance of Brisbane was presumed by most pundits. But their semi-final loss last week is a positive for the game.
- by Mary Konstantopoulos
The Kelly gang: Individual honours no longer enough for Roosters star
Isabelle Kelly has a Golden Boot, State of Origin player of the year and a NSWRL premiership in her trophy cabinet, but not the final piece of the NRLW puzzle.
- by Sam Phillips
NRLW television ratings soar in bumper 2022 season
There has been a surge in television viewers as the competition has returned from a COVID-enforced break, with some games matching NRL ratings.
- by Sam Phillips
Soward wants to show daughters they ‘can do anything in this world’
It’s been 12 years since Soward helped the Dragons win the 2010 grand final. On Sunday, against the same team, he could lead the club to its first NRLW premiership.
- by Michael Chammas
‘No one gave us a chance’: Roosters stun Broncos to set up decider against Dragons
The Roosters were given no hope of knocking off the three time NRLW premiers and progressing to Sunday’s final, but produced an incredible comeback to do exactly that.
- by Sam Phillips