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HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 | History Defined

Clubs with NRLW sides have written to head office fearing they could lose $500,000 each season they field a women's team, as funding talks continue.

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Jillaroos beat Cook Islands 74-0, and Women's Rugby League World Cup blowouts may be exaggerated by rule changes

There have been plenty of one-sided scorelines in the men's World Cup already, but a couple of rule changes threaten to create a more uneven competition in the women's tournament, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News

NRLW coach rates Butler's rise up rugby league ranks

"She's certainly an extremely solid player and wouldn't look out of place at the next level."

Newcastle Herald

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Jillaroos debutants set to shine at Women's Rugby League World Cup after NRLW seasons

The first NRLW season came hot on the heels of the Jillaroos' last World Cup triumph, and the impact of both are clear to see in the 2022 side.

ABC News

Forget the money, passion powers Caitlan for women's World Cup

"If they offered me nothing, I would have still been humbled to be here."

Newcastle Herald

Australia face threat of complacency in Women’s Rugby League World Cup title defence

The growth and expansion of the NRLW and an enviable depth of talent has put a target on the Jillaroos’ backs but other nations have made advances too

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle's Anika Butler set to represent PNG at women's World Cup

"The fact she [my grandmother] isn't with us anymore makes this even more special, it feels nice to have that connection when we didn't have that much time to spend with her."

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Brigginshaw backs RLPA call on CBA

NRLW players, including the Jillaroos at the World Cup, have no contractual certainty for next year's competition and are calling on the NRL to codify a CBA.

AAP

Robinson 'riding a wave' with Jillaroos

Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson will contest the World Cup as one of the game's best players, but when the 2017 tournament was on she had not played league.

AAP

Imposing Kiwi Ferns tyro challenges the world

Mya Hill-Moana is just out of her teens, but already a role model and leader in the Kiwi Ferns about to play in the Rugby League World Cup in England.

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Jillaroos debutant Kennedy Cherrington is giving back to the charity behind her life-saving open heart surgery

Jillaroos debutant Kennedy Cherrington had life-saving open heart surgery as a kid — now she's giving back to the charity that helped her when she was young

ABC News

Knights NRLW stars want a women's Origin match held in Newcastle

Three representative players have urged the governing body to hand Newcastle a women's Origin match.

Newcastle Herald

Badger to become first female RLWC ref

NRL official Kasey Badger is to make rugby league history by becoming the first female referee to take charge of a men's World Cup match.

AAP

Knights couple Elliott, Boyle announce engagement

The duo have shared news of their engagement.

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Kimmorley ready for Tigers NRLW job

Brett Kimmorley says the lessons he learned coaching Wests Tigers' NRL side will be of value when he takes charge of the club's NRLW side next year.

AAP

Borthwick named first Canberra NRLW coach

Current Parramatta NRLW assistant coach Darrin Borthwick has been named the inaugural head coach of Canberra's women's side.

Newcastle Herald

Teitzel believes Knights can claim 'back to back' NRLW premierships

The Townsville product is expected to attract interest from incoming NRLW club North Queensland.

Newcastle Herald

Rugby League: World Cup-bound Johnston eyes a rare title treble

"I debuted in a Blues jersey, back on the paddock in a red and blue jersey and now being able to put on a green and gold jersey."

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Knights recruit Adam Elliott hoping to emulate partner Millie Boyle's success

Elliott has joined the Knights on a three-year deal.

Newcastle Herald

Injured Knights NRLW skipper Southwell proud to have played her part in premiership

The 23-year-old played only one game after suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Newcastle Herald

Knights NRLW premiership-winner returns to lead Uni's 7s series charge

"Jess is pretty pumped coming back from the win with the Knights."

Newcastle Herald

Chief hopes NRLW title helps galvanize the Newcastle Knights

"For those girls to go through and claim victory won't be forgotten. That's going to set a standard and a culture for everyone else to follow. It's a really special time for them."

Newcastle Herald

Knights dynamo Southwell 'sad' to be overlooked for Australian selection

Southwell was named the NRLW's rookie of the year.

Newcastle Herald

Southwell in awe of younger sister's talents just like the rest of us

The sisters lined up alongside each other in the NRL for the first time this season.

Newcastle Herald

Watch as fans fill the street to greet Knights NRLW champions

"It really means a lot to have you all here, we definitely did not expect this at all," captain Millie Boyle told the crowd.

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