Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
Indigenous teammates touched by mature Munro's words Dean Widders has praised the maturity of 20-year-old Inidgenous All Stars flyer Tyrone Munro. AAP · Feb 11, 2025
Blak excellence front and centre at Koori knockout While rugby league is central to the Koori Knockout being held this weekend, the sporting tournament also celebrates Indigenous culture and community. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Steve Georgallis takes over NRLW reins at Parramatta Parramatta have identified former Penrith and Canterbury interim coach Steve Georgallis as their new NRLW coach. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
How rugby league can open the door for the next generation of Indigenous NRL stars and coaches Some of rugby league's biggest and best players will run out for the Indigenous All Stars on Saturday night but the sport is facing new challenges when it comes to pathways for Indigenous coaches and players. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
Tyro Jesse makes Knights seven jumper her own with grand final performance for the ages "Joey came into the sheds before the game and helped us out with a few things. Seeing someone like that talk to me and us as a team is very, very cool." Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2022
Embrace club's history, NRLW Knights told Newcastle's NRLW side have been encouraged to look to their club's past for inspiration ahead of their grand final against Parramatta. AAP · Sep 30, 2022
Koori Knockout celebrates 50 years as new exhibition looks at the history of the 'modern day corroboree' It all began when a group of Indigenous footy players decided there should be greater representation of First Nations people in rugby league. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Dragons secure gritty NRLW win over Eels St George Illawarra have started the 2022 NRLW season with two straight wins after seeing off Parramatta 16-10 at Commbank Stadium. AAP · Aug 28, 2022
Indigenous voices are heard in Redfern, and a beloved community sporting hub is saved There are tears, cheers, relief and cautious celebration in Redfern as a determined community successfully averts the immediate closure of the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence. ABC News · Aug 5, 2022
‘Keep this place open’: hundreds protest closure of Redfern’s National Centre of Indigenous Excellence Calls grow to save ‘the beating heart of the Aboriginal community in Redfern’ following shock announcement The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022
Snakes, goannas and stingrays: the kids dancing into NRL’s Indigenous round Partnerships such as that between the Brisbane Broncos and the Bangarra Dance Theatre are aiming to empower Indigenous youth through programs that will be showcased this weekend The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022