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nrl October 3, 2020
What next for the Brisbane Broncos?
In 1988, a brash new club turned rugby league on its head and went on to become a dominant force in the NRL. But this year the Brisbane Broncos parted with the coach, left fans dispirited and finished bottom of the ladder. Where did the club lose its way?
nrl July 18, 2020
Power couple build their resilience
Faced with the uncertainty of Covid-19, pace bowler turned rugby league champion Courtney Hill and her English wife, cricket international Lauren Winfield, remain committed to being the best athletes they can be.
union June 20, 2020
He was a small man with a huge heart and left an indelible mark on the games of rugby league and rugby union. Arthur Summons was also one half of the famous “Gladiators” image. “I didn’t really do anything to make it happen. Just tripped over in the mud, had a photo taken and became famous.”
union May 2, 2020
Greenberg’s and Castle’s losing battles
The demise of the chief executives of Rugby Australia and the NRL came in quick succession on the back of the Covid-19 catastrophe. But the pandemic may have just given the sports’ governing bodies the excuse they were looking for.
nrl October 5, 2019
From humble beginnings in 1971, rugby league’s Koori Knockout has become a key event on the Australian sporting calendar. But the ad hoc running of the tournament has led to urgent calls for professional governance.
nrl September 22, 2018
Dragons’ slayer: Talesha Quinn, 29, rugby league player
St George Illawarra’s Talesha Quinn on why she loves the physicality of rugby league and the importance of being a good role model for younger sportswomen.
nrl March 17, 2018
Best practice: Lachlan Penfold, 50, director of performance
Melbourne Storm’s director of performance Lachlan Penfold on preparing the best team possible, his time in the NBA and the athletes he admires most.
nrl July 15, 2017
Her own league: Maddie Studdon, 22, rugby league player
Australian Jillaroo and NRL All Star Maddie Studdon on training and playing between shifts as a stevedore.
nrl April 1, 2017
The ambassador: Johnathan Thurston, 33, rugby league player
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston on footy, family life and using his voice to promote reconciliation.
nrl July 2, 2016
Back in the game: Blake Austin, 25, rugby league player
Canberra Raiders’ Blake Austin on the beautiful language of sport.
union April 23, 2016
All fired up: Ruan Sims, 34, rugby union/league player
Ruan Sims on the similarities between football and fighting fires.
