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The Latest Breaking News from Olivia Higgins

Upton to meet her match in do-or-die NRLW final

Olivia Higgins has made a bold claim about breakout star Lucy Spain as she prepares to do battle with the NRLW's best fullback, Tamika Upton.

AAP · Sep 18

Broncos, Roosters Magic Round wins highlight concerns

Brisbane have flexed their muscles at the NRLW's Magic Round while Gold Coast and Newcastle were made to work for their Sunday victories.

AAP · Aug 2

Triple blow for Maroons in bid to avoid women's sweep

Injuries to three key players have compounded Queensland's task to avoid a 3-0 women's State of Origin whitewash.

AAP · May 20

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Jillaroos superstar returns for Pacific title clash

Two-time Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton will give Australia a boost for their Pacific Cup final against New Zealand, with the fullback overcoming a calf strain.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Cronulla upset the Cowboys at home while Newcastle beat Gold Coast in Saturday's NRLW elimination finals.

AAP · Sep 20, 2025

Jillaroos hooker bounces back into club football

Newcastle hooker Olivia Higgins has had an up-and-down NRLW season so far but is finding her feet again.

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

Changes as Maroons fight to avoid women's Origin sweep

Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has made changes for the third women's State of Origin match as the Maroons hope to avoid a series whitewash.

AAP · May 21, 2025

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Knight's Choice an omen for thousands of Hunter punters in the Melbourne Cup

More than 60,000 bets were placed per minute on Melbourne Cup Day.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2024

Jillaroos on track for full-strength squad in Cup final

Australia's Jillaroos are set to welcome back troops for next month's Pacific Cup final at CommBank Stadium.

AAP · Oct 27, 2024

Upton stars as Jillaroos advance to Pacific Cup final

Tamika Upton was the star of the show as Australia booked their spot in rugby league's Pacific Cup final with a 14-0 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.

AAP · Oct 27, 2024

Quincy Dodd injured, out of Jillaroos' clash with Kiwis

Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Dally M winner Kernick dropped from Australian squad

Australia's selectors have made the shock call to drop Sydney Roosters star Olivia Kernick from their Test squad, despite her winning the NRLW's Dally M Medal.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Council's push to name new streets after Newcastle Knights legends

The draft list includes male and female players.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2024

Mate's belief spurs Higgins to cusp of Origin history

Olivia Higgins says if not for the belief of Knights teammate Yasmin Clydsdale, she might not be lining up in the second match of the State of Origin series.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

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AAP · May 8, 2024

Pearson earns NSW recall for women's Origin opener

NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2024

'$50 a game': the high price elite Hunter sportswomen paid to play

The juggle is real on International Women's Day.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 5, 2023

All the red carpet photos from the NRLW Knights presentation night

Some players had hoarse voices following celebrations after their premiership win

Liverpool Echo · May 26, 2023

Girl, 4, playing on iPad suddenly cries 'mummy I can't breathe'

Her grandad has pledged to give back to the hospital that saved the youngster's life

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Newcastle Herald · Oct 1, 2022

NRLW: 21 years later, Higgins on other side of fence for GF

"But the 2001 grand final we actually went to Sydney to watch it. Mum and dad took all four of us. We were all in our Knights gear and we paid for the shirts they were selling. Had the ribbon and the hairspray. I still remember the game, I still…

AAP · Sep 4, 2022

Knights beat Eels, book NRLW finals berth

Newcastle have notched a last-minute NRLW victory over Parramatta to confirm they will play finals football this season.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2022

Knights score in final minutes to steal NRLW victory off Parramatta

Newcastle scored in the 67th minute to set up their 18-16 win.

ABC News · Sep 4, 2022

Newcastle Knights beat Parramatta Eels 18-16 to remain undefeated in NRLW season

A converted try in the shadows of full-time sees the Knights defeat the Eels 18-16 to maintain their undefeated start to the NRLW season.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2022

Olivia Higgins reaches NRLW start line after undergoing surgery on broken leg

"If Ron [coach] had of said to me 'I want to give you another week' or 'come off the bench', I would have been completely OK with that. But I'm stoked he's got faith in me to wear the number nine."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 15, 2022

TOOHEY'S NEWS: 'Lightweight' Knights need a powerful voice

Off the field, the club is a lightweight when it comes to wielding any sort of influence or power at head office.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2022

Olivia Higgins relishes first shot in NRLW finals

"Having two games in Newcastle this season has meant a lot of family and friends have been able to come and watch ... all of my students get into it as well."

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