May 19, 2012

Rugby League

Current Jillaroos Squad

As of 25 August 2011

  • Bianca Ambrum (Cairns)
  • Heather Ballinger (Cairns)
  • Joanne Barrett (Brisbane)
  • Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane)
  • Tui Cope (Brisbane)
  • Chloe Caldwell (Sydney)
  • Natalie Dwyer (Brisbane)
  • Erin Elliott (Brisbane)
  • Lisa Fiaola (Sydney)
  • Stephanie Hancock (Brisbane)
  • Suzanne Johnson (Brisbane)
  • Renae Kunst (Brisbane)
  • Karyn Murphy (Brisbane)
  • Tahnee Norris (Brisbane)
  • Jess Palmer (Sydney)
  • Tegan Rolfe (Rockhampton)
  • Alex Sulusi (Sydney)
  • Julie Young (Newcastle)
  • Rebecca Young (Newcastle)

Further Reading on Rugby League

Big increase in women playing league
Jess Palmer is excited about the future of women’s rugby league, and rightfully so.

To coincide with the Women In League round, the NRL has released figures indicating a 12 per cent increase in the amount of female players playing in regular competitions since last year, with a staggering 52 per cent increase in girls taking part in rugby league school programs.