Sydney council strikes sponsorship deal worth up to $2.4 million with Parramatta Eels

Sydney council strikes sponsorship deal worth up to $2.4 million with Parramatta Eels

The logo of Parramatta Council will adorn the back of the powerhouse NRL team’s jerseys,despite its mayor describing the deal as an unwise use of ratepayer funds.

  • byAnthony Segaert

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Why the ‘bizarre’ two-game women’s Origin series is a thing of the past

Why the ‘bizarre’ two-game women’s Origin series is a thing of the past

Tamika Upton ‘hated’ the format,while Millie Elliott was left baffled. The NRL listened – and for the first time,the women’s Origin series will be played over three games from next year.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Collins class sub:Kangaroos thump Kiwis in Melbourne
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Collins class sub:Kangaroos thump Kiwis in Melbourne

Coming off the bench,Lindsay Collins was the unlikely hero after bagging two tries against New Zealand,but it wasn’t all good news for Australia at AAMI Park.

  • byMelissa Woods
The Weekly Sports Quiz:Shades,stinks on the green and punk rock

The Weekly Sports Quiz:Shades,stinks on the green and punk rock

How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?

Upton to finally make international debut as Jillaroos squad announced

Upton to finally make international debut as Jillaroos squad announced

Dally M fullback of the year Tamika Upton has been named in the Jillaroos squad alongside Kezie Apps and Ali Brigginshaw who have been named as co-captains.

  • byBillie Eder
‘Teams can wilt,and we didn’t’:Upton magic leads Knights to back-to-back NRLW titles
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‘Teams can wilt,and we didn’t’:Upton magic leads Knights to back-to-back NRLW titles

A double to Tamika Upton in the final 10 minutes of the game sealed victory for Newcastle in Sunday afternoon.

  • byBillie Eder
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Only five NRLW players are contracted until 2027,four of them at Newcastle. They’re building an empire

Only five NRLW players are contracted until 2027,four of them at Newcastle. They’re building an empire

Despite losing 10 players from last year’s title-winning side,the Knights are back in the grand final - and planning for a bright future by locking down their stars.

  • byBillie Eder
From top cop to head coach:How Karyn Murphy changed women’s rugby league

From top cop to head coach:How Karyn Murphy changed women’s rugby league

The Gold Coast Titans coach is the first female to steer her side to the NRLW grand final. It’s not the first time she’s broken the mould.

  • byBillie Eder
A year ago Sheridan was the Young Matildas captain. On Sunday,she plays in the NRLW grand final

A year ago Sheridan was the Young Matildas captain. On Sunday,she plays in the NRLW grand final

Sheridan Gallagher was the Young Matildas captain at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup,but when Newcastle coach Ronald Griffiths saw her play league,he wanted her to be a Knight.

  • byBillie Eder
The Moose still walks among us
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The Moose still walks among us

Football season is open season on grammar.

Nineteen years later,Niall is out to join brother Sonny Bill as a premiership winner

Nineteen years later,Niall is out to join brother Sonny Bill as a premiership winner

Niall Williams-Guthrie remembers coming to Sydney to watch her brother’s 2004 grand final victory. On Sunday,she gets the chance to emulate him.

  • byBillie Eder