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St Helens’ Faye Gaskin: ‘You can’t be going through IVF while you’re still playing’

Women’s Super League Grand Final will be Saints’ scrum-half last game – three years after being told she would never play again

The Guardian - UK

NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers

A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms

The Guardian - AU

A non-exhaustive list of NRL media figures involved with gambling companies

The NRL is dominated by an endless list of chummy media figures and former players spruiking betting companies.

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What are the greatest upsets in NRL grand final history?

The Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm will contest the National Rugby League (NRL) grand final on Sunday.

The Conversation

Craig Bellamy: where does Storm coach sit in pantheon of Australian greats?

Heading into his 10th NRL grand final, the Melbourne master is considered among the best ever – and maybe even of any sporting code

The Guardian - AU

League player assault not linked to brain injury: judge

A former rugby league player who claimed a brain injury from concussions on the field contributed to him physically assaulting a woman has been sentenced.

AAP

Penrith v Melbourne: a clash of NRL titans where generational greatness is at stake

When the Panthers play the Storm in Sunday’s grand final, rugby league fans will get a matchup of champion sides that carries the weight of history

The Guardian - AU

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Super League playoffs: can anyone topple serial champions Wigan?

Warriors have hit form at an ominous time but Hull KR, Warrington and Salford have grounds for optimism

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s time’: PNG residents back NRL team but cost and benefits uncertain

Australian government plans include funds for education programs while locals estimate 80% of population follow rugby league

The Guardian - AU

‘It means so much’: western Sydney erupts with joy as Canterbury Bulldogs play finals football

After a decade in the doldrums, a new generation of fans is learning the unique ways the local community celebrates big wins

The Guardian - AU

A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick

The Guardian - AU

There’s always next year: what drives the fans of teams that always lose?

All too rare victories, countless floggings, years of heartache and perennially dashed hopes – following serial losers cannot be explained rationally

The Guardian - AU

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

AAP

No closer to Papua New Guinea NRL kick off: Albanese

A Papua New Guinea-based NRL team appears a matter of when, not if - though Anthony Albanese still cannot say 'when' will be.

AAP

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The Guardian - AU

The Prince of Locks: Ron Coote finally recognised as rugby league Immortal

The six-time premiership winner, three-time World Cup champion and World Cup winning captain deserves a place among the pantheon of greats

The Independent UK

Magic Weekend here to stay, says rugby league commercial chief

The two-day showcase had been viewed as a potential casualty of the sport’s link-up with IMG.

The Guardian - UK

There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host

Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch

The Guardian - AU

Western Bears can thrive in Perth as NRL learn lessons from darker times

New club with links to North Sydney will be a welcome addition but league must set them up for success to build on budding support in the west

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The Guardian - UK

Super League will benefit if Hull KR or Warrington can end title triopoly

For almost two decades, three teams have dominated rugby league’s top tier – but that may be about to change

The Guardian - UK

Wigan allay burnout fears with return to form against Leigh to reclaim top spot

Wigan Warriors returned to the top of the Super League with a 28-6 victory against Leigh Leopards

The Guardian - UK

St Helens may be getting back in gear after malfunction in winning machine

Saturday’s emphatic win over Hull FC ended a run of five straight defeats for Super League’s dominant force

AAP

Ex-NRL star loses bid for $1m spinal injury payout

A former professional rugby league player has lost a court bid to claim a sizeable insurance payout after suffering a career-ending spinal injury in a tackle.

The Independent UK

Regan Grace under no pressure ahead of Wales bow – Warren Gatland

Former St Helens star handed chance in Australia tour finale.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons: State of Origin 2024 Game 3 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: NSW claimed the 2024 series with a thrilling 14-4 victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK

RFL considers reviving Great Britain Lions brand to replace England for tour

Senior rugby league officials are considering reviving the Great Britain brand to replace England for next year’s tour of Australia

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