Pamela Whaley

Sydney

Been described as someone who’d knit on the bus and it’s true, I enjoy a good yarn. Words about sports for @codesportsau @telegraph_sport 🏉

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NRLW teammates rally around Sarah Togatuki after tragic death of sister

3 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

NRLWDon't miss out on the headlines from NRLW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Wests Tigers players and staff rallied around Sarah Togatuki at her sister’s funeral on Monday after the beloved NSW Origin forward returned to the care of her NRLW club over the weekend. The 27-year-old is being heralded for her bravery to play Origin III in Newcastle on Thursday night while dealing with the unspeakable tragedy of suddenly losing her older sister Jean days earlier.
Queensland Maroons win 18-14 over NSW Blues in Women’s State of Origin game 3

4 weeks ago | couriermail.com.au | Pamela Whaley

Sarah Togatuki wore the pride of her family on Thursday night, taking the State of Origin field in Newcastle less than a week after the tragic death of her older sister, Jean. The inspirational NSW forward has been privately dealing with the sudden death of her sister, who was admitted to hospital before NSW claimed the series in Origin II in Sydney a fortnight ago, before passing away suddenly on Saturday.
Queensland Maroons win 18-14 over NSW Blues in Women’s State of Origin game 3

4 weeks ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

Queensland have been left contemplating serious change for 2026 despite saving face with a 18-14 win over NSW on Thursday night. Less than 24 hours after the Queensland men were beaten 18-6 in Origin I at Suncorp Stadium, the Maroons women gave the state something to cheer about with prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi scoring her first Origin try in the dying minutes to beat the Blues at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.
Ali Brigginshaw takes heat for Maroons’ Origin game one demolition

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

Ali Brigginshaw has taken ownership on behalf of the senior Maroons players for a crushing loss to NSW in the series opener, saying it’s “not OK” to perform like that in a Queensland jersey. The Maroons co-captain fronted media in camp on the Gold Coast Monday as the team finalised preparations for Thursday night’s must-win clash in Sydney.
NRL Women in League round: How Rabbitohs are breaking down barriers

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

Aaliyah Wighton watched the Jillaroos jet off to Las Vegas earlier this year, and hasn’t stopped talking about it since. The 10-year-old daughter of South Sydney star Jack Wighton has big dreams to play like her dad, and has started wearing the No.3 on her back too in her first season of tackle rugby league. Being the child of one of the game’s biggest stars comes with its privileges. Athletic genetics of course, proximity to rugby league and access to the best gear.
How a rising Eels star slipped through Queensland’s hands

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

In another life he could have been a Dolphin. Rising Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi grew up right outside of Redcliffe but it wasn’t until a chance meeting with Penrith he found his path to the NRL. A proud Queenslander who grew up on the outskirts of Brisbane, the 21-year-old slipped through the cracks of the system despite playing his entire junior rugby league career with Aspley Devils at Harry Kirby Park, just 30 minutes from Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe.
Maroons forced to make changes in bid to save Origin series

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

NRLDon't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has been forced to shuffle the team ahead of State of Origin II at Allianz Stadium on Thursday week, with Brisbane’s Destiny Brill dropped to make way for Chelsea Lenarduzzi. Brill started the game at lock in the opening loss at Suncorp Stadium last week, but has been left out of the 17 altogether with Norris to prioritise size in a bid to level the series.
Women’s Origin Game 2 at Allianz Stadium, Blues cleared of injury

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

State of OriginDon't miss out on the headlines from State of Origin. Followed categories will be added to My News. NSW coach John Strange is expected to name an unchanged side for State of Origin II next Thursday night with champion centre Jess Sergis cleared of a serious ankle injury. The Sydney Roosters star was caught in an awkward tackle in Thursday night’s record win over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium, but managed to play out the rest of the game in a positive sign for the Blues.
Women’s State of Origin Game 1: QLD v NSW, live scores, updates and analysis

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

SuperCoach Late Mail: Rabbitohs ring changes as Wighton out for a month South Sydney’s injury woes have worsened with former representative star Jack Wighton ruled out for four weeks. Predicted team changes for Magic RoundNRL ‘I was pretty naive’: Averillo opens up on Bulldogs exit Jake Averillo had every intention of being a Bulldog for life, until Wayne Bennett came calling. The Dolphins star opens up on his time at Canterbury, getting engaged and starting a new life at Redcliffe.
Tazmin Rapana retires from representative football

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Pamela Whaley

Queensland veteran and Brisbane forward Tazmin Rapana has announced her retirement from representative rugby league, saying the toll on her body after last year’s State of Origin series is now too great. The 29-year-old made the announcement on her podcast Moments, and comes after her notable absence from the Maroons team to play game one at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.