The future of woman's RL

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Storm making moves in the female space

Melbourne Storm is taking advantage of a surge in female player numbers.

www.nswrl.com.au

 

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Raiders Valkyrie squads a success

The Canberra Raiders have recently completed their first Valkyrie squads, preparing young female players for the upcoming junior representative season.

www.raiders.com.au

 

[Keithwarriors1]

Hi Guys,

Keith here, from Everything Rugby League - The Podcast. We've recently ramped up our international RL podcasts. Below is a recent episode with Tahnee Norris. Tahnee is the most caped Jillaroo, the current QLD Origin coach and NRL Hall of Famer. Posting this here as this group might be interested

 

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Storm Female Development Program Update

One of the most significant steps taken by Melbourne Storm this season has nothing to do with the men’s team who is about to head into its 24th final’s series.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

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The Raiders will enter a team in the Lisa Fiaola Cup for the first time in 2025, further committing to the club’s female pathway program.

2025 Tarsha Gale Cup and Lisa Fiaola Cup Trials

The Canberra Raiders will be holding open trials for the girls Under 19 Tarsha Gale Cup and Under 17 Lisa Fiaola Cup teams ahead of the upcoming 2025 NSWRL Junior Representative season.

www.raiders.com.au

 

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Storm Female Touring Squad Announced

Melbourne Storm has reached a landmark milestone in its Female Development Program, announcing the inaugural travel squad to tour NSW in late September.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

 

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History made with first Queensland Universities Women’s team

History will be made when the first ever Queensland Universities Women’s team runs out for an exhibition game on October 19.

www.qrl.com.au

 

[Vlad59]

Whatever complaints there are about our women’s league it’s not even close to being anywhere near as bad as this. I’m glad the NRL is approaching developing the NRLW a bit more cautiously. Our grand final this year was a ripper

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/never-again-aflw-commentators-blast-disappointing-bombersdogs-farce/news-story/71e273771e06577335f3df7ee6837249

 

[Ride the Lion to Zion]

Whatever complaints there are about our women’s league it’s not even close to being anywhere near as bad as this. I’m glad the NRL is approaching developing the NRLW a bit more cautiously. Our grand final this year was a ripper

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/never-again-aflw-commentators-blast-disappointing-bombersdogs-farce/news-story/71e273771e06577335f3df7ee6837249

Take goals out of AFL and not much remains, other than all the fumbling. This seems to be the problem for AFLW. Not sure what they can do - reduce the size of the pitch? 6 points for a behind?

Our WSL GF was also "a ripper". Albeit a very different type of game from NRLW GF. If anyone wants to glimpse the future of women's RL in the UK, and can find it online, check out the Wigan try in their semi against Saints.