Author: Mike Simpson
Tia Molo following in the footsteps of NRL star uncles
A niece to NRL stars Francis and Michael Molo, Tia Molo is busy making a name for herself in the women’s game and has already…
Young history-maker playing part in Cook Islands’ rise
Kiera Rangi was a history-maker at the age of 12 and has continued to excel in her rugby league career with state and international honours…
How one pioneer – and KFC – launched a unique Queensland competition
As Brisbane Broncos celebrate winning the NRL Premiership, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit what preceded their existence on Queensland’s rugby league…
Inside one of the most feared sides in Australian country rugby league
We are all familiar with the sights and sounds of the NRL, but far beyond Australia’s premier competition you’ll find its beating heart in country…
Incoming Australian Wallabies coach Les Kiss on his rugby league roots
Newly appointed Australian Wallabies coach Les Kiss has never forgotten his rugby league roots having grown up in the Queensland town of Bundaberg where his…
The English-born daughter of ex-Super League stalwart playing in Australia
Amy Bird, daughter of Super League stalwart Deon, switched codes to play women’s rugby league in Australia and hasn’t looked back since. THE apple certainly…
The Argentinian code-hopper playing rugby league in Canada
A meeting with a stranger resulted in a rugby union-playing Argentinian, Pancho Gaspani, switching codes, gaining representative honours and ending up playing rugby league in…
The refugee turned South Sudan captain
Arriving in Australia as a refugee, Stimon Mow discovered an aptitude for a sport he had never previously heard of and has now become a…
The fearsome ‘Zulu’ who briefly made Keighley home
Campbell Dews earned himself a fearsome reputation with Norths Devils in the Brisbane Rugby League competition and then went on to play for Keighley Cougars…
The former St Helens star making fresh start with Australian club
Philippa Birchall is the latest in a growing number of players heading down under looking for a new challenge and the possibility of playing in…