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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.
nrl March 5, 2016
Heart in the game: Michael Ennis, 31, rugby league player
NRL star Michael Ennis on rebuilding confidence and making a difference in the community.
nrl June 13, 2015
The stalwart: Corey Parker, 33, rugby league player
Ahead of State of Origin II, the Maroons’ Corey Parker talks longevity, discipline and dedication.
nrl September 20, 2014
Manly man: Geoff Toovey, 45, rugby league coach
Manly coach Geoff Toovey talks team culture and tactics ahead of his club's do-or-die NRL semi-final clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs.
