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Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker make NRLW Comebacks with Roosters

With the NRLW pre-season kicking off next week, the Sydney Roosters have today announced that Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker will be returning to the NRLW competition in 2023.

The reality of wanting to be a pro athlete and a mum

NSW and Jillaroos star Corban Baxter is allowing just four months between giving birth and playing professional contact sport – this is how she’s making the stunning transition a reality.

Local talent signs on for NRLW Sharks

Our very own Kiana Takairangi signs with the Sharks as they continue to build towards their first season in the NRLW competition.

NRLW player Corban Baxter on going from a ‘plastic Māori’ to leader of the pack

Two-time Māori Ferns captain Corban Baxter says rugby league has helped her learn more about her heritage. Hear what Corban had to say about her experience on leading the pack.

Junior Rugby League Skills Clinic in Rarotonga

More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars. Takairangi, a Cook Islands international and CK Athletic co-founder, said...

Two tries a premiership ring and bragging rights – what a night for Kiana Takairangi

What a night for Kiana Takairangi as she scores 2 tries in the NRLW Grand Final for the Newcastle Knights

Takairangi nets a double

Watch Kiana score not once but twice for the Knights in their 2022 Grand Final victory

Grand Final Bound! Kiana and the Knights book a ticket to the big dance

Our very own Kiana and her NRLW team the NIB Knights have locked in a spot in the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final after defeating the St George Illawarra Dragons 30 – 6 in the Semi- Final

Sharing in culture with the next generation

Growing up, there weren’t a lot of Pacific Islanders around for NRLW stars Kiana Takairangi and Corban Baxter, now they’re training the next generation and sharing in culture on uniforms.

Our very own Kiana signs with the Newcastle Knights

Our very own Kiana has signed with the Newcastle Knights for the upcoming NRLW season.

Baby joy for Corban and Matt

When Corban returned a positive pregnancy test in May, she knew that some secrets don’t last long, especially when it comes to pregnancy in women’s sport.