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The Latest Breaking News from NRLW

NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw retires from State of Origin

Ali Brigginshaw has played her last game for Queensland, announcing her retirement from State of Origin.

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Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

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Sharks renew calls for funding with NRLW team sidelined

Cronulla's NRLW team will be the only side not to play a double-header with their men's team in 2026, prompting fresh calls for upgrades of Shark Park.

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Reunited never felt so good for Nicholls in New Zealand

New Zealand No.1 Apii Nicholls had to spend months away from her son to play NRLW in recent years. The Warriors' return has made her a reinvigorated force.

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Samoa's Soward makes bold declaration before Aussie tie

Samoa's women have proven they belong in the same class with Australia and New Zealand, with coach Jamie Soward now believing a World Cup win is possible.

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Rooster hit with four-game ban over NRLW final brawl

The NRLW judiciary have added more pain to the Sydney Roosters' NRLW grand-final loss to Brisbane, with forward Aliyah Nasio banned for four games for punching.

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NRLW's best get better as Southwell signs with Broncos

NSW State of Origin halfback Jesse Southwell's new two-year deal with Brisbane is set to raise more questions about the lopsided nature of the NRLW.

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Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids

Despite being outplayed 50-0 by Australia, the PNG Orchids have put in an improved performance in the Women's Prime Minister's XIII clash in Port Moresby.

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Matildas coach's bold ideas to boost A-League Women

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro believes allowing investment solely in A-League Women clubs could help open the door to making it fully professional.

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NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.

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Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl

Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final.

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Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut

Jesse Southwell is poised to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos, after long being viewed as the future of the NRLW in Australia.

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Brisbane Broncos win NRLW premiership after surviving Sydney Roosters fightback

Broncos beat Roosters 22-18 in spiteful grand final as Mele Hufanga scores late try and awarded Karyn Murphy Medal at Accor Stadium

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Broncos beat Roosters to claim NRLW premiership

The Brisbane Broncos have beaten minor premiers the Sydney Roosters 22-18 in a thrilling grand final to claim the NRLW premiership.

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NRLW 2025 grand final: Brisbane Broncos beat Sydney Roosters – as it happened

The Broncos hold off the Roosters for 22-18 victory in the decider as Mele Hufanga scores match-winning try at Accor Stadium

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Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.

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'Too aggressive': how rising Roosters ace found NRLW

Rated too tough for touch footy, Roosters NRLW star Eliza Lopamaua hails from the same area of Brisbane as Canberra great Josh Papalii and hits like him too.

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Broncos primed to reclaim NRLW throne from Roosters in fitting grand final matchup

Brisbane were the original benchmark in the league before Sydney toppled them. Now the two best clubs meet in the decider for the third time

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Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider

Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.

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From shock to awe: Robinson set for Broncos glory

Brisbane centre Julia Robinson has been a star after a positional switch and has her sights on winning a fourth NRLW decider, against rivals Sydney Roosters.

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Upton still No.1 in NRLW with historic second Dally M

Tamika Upton has won her second Dally M Medal, in a season when she returned to Brisbane and steered them to the NRLW grand final.

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Stay away bro: Strange wary of Ethan virus for NRLW GF

Sydney Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange has kept away from her brother Ethan ahead of the NRLW grand final, after the sick Canberra men's star returned home

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Baxter fires warning as Roosters chase perfect season

Corban Baxter says the Sydney Roosters have yet to fulfil their potential as they look to wrap up the perfect NRLW season with a grand-final win over Brisbane.

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Klein dumped as NRL appoint new grand-final referee

Ashley Klein's reign as the NRL's top referee is over after a first-time grand-final referee was put in charge of Sunday's game between Brisbane and Melbourne.

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'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.

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