Hume City Council Rugby League clubs with Lord Mayor Cr Carly Moore, NRLVIC and Melbourne Storm Pathways NRL Victoria has officially launched its 2026 Female Footy Festival, with Hume City Council Lord Mayor Cr Carly Moore joining players from the Hume Eagles, Sunbury Tigers, Northern Thunder clubs and the Melbourne Storm's Lisa Fiaola program at Seabrook Reserve ahead of the festival on Sunday, 19 July. The Female Footy Festival is a dedicated celebration of girls' and wom

The Australian Secondary School Rugby League competition kicks off this weekend, and for the representatives of Victoria’s girls and boys u16 teams, the weekend cannot come fast enough. “Everyone is together, everyone is always having fun together, and I’m so excited for the tournament,” girls halfback Peyton Folomu-Koria said. Photo credit: Gerrad Jarred Rugby League in Victoria continues to rise in popularity and participation. It was announced last month that there were 62

NRL Victoria has reached a historic milestone, surpassing its all-time participation record with 6,250 registered participants across the state. The achievement marks a significant moment for rugby league in Victoria, reflecting the continued growth of the game across schools, clubs, community programs, and participation initiatives throughout metropolitan and regional areas. The new record eclipses the previous benchmark of 6249 and highlights the increasing popularity of