'Sport cuts through gender equity issues': Fanning takes on IRL women's role

'Sport cuts through gender equity issues': Fanning takes on IRL women's role

Katrina Fanning, Jillaroos pioneer, to lead development of women's rugby league globally with International Rugby League role.

Canberra Raiders Club

Jillaroos pioneer and NRL Hall of Famer Katrina Fanning is set to play an influential role in the development of the women's game across the globe.

Fanning, who last year became one of the first six female players inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, has been appointed as Chair of International Rugby League's Women & Girls Advisory Group.

With 27 nations now having international women's teams and the next two IRL Women's World Cups to be played in 2026 and 2028, Fanning is excited about the growth of women's rugby league.

"With the leadership that [IRL Chair] Troy Grant and...

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