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2 December 2015

“It’s like dealing with four year olds”: Age labels in a pro rugby league workplace

What happens when you infantilise the workers in a hyper-masculine workplace like a professional British rugby league club? Loughborough University’s...

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23 April 2014

Is rugby league too dangerous?

After Newcastle forward Alex McKinnon’s neck was broken in a lifting tackle in March, some commentators and parents have questioned whether rugby is just too dangerous to safely play. Griffith Health Institute's Professor Peter Milburn looks at the issue.

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9 September 2013

Redbacks top University rugby league

The Logan Redbacks are in the grand final of the Universities Rugby League Queensland championship against UQ Hounds on Wednesday

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15 March 2021

Griffith girls in gear for 2021 AON Rugby 7s campaign

Griffith University has named the squad for its 2021 AON Uni 7s campaign, with high hopes for a successful season after Covid impacted the interstate rugby sevens competition last year.

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3 June 2014

Tyrone’s in a league of his own

Tyrone Girle completed a Masters of Human Services at Griffith University’s Logan campus and now works as a Youth Support Coordinator for Beenleigh State High School.

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15 February 2013
Thilo Kunkel in football jersey holding football at Griffith University sports track

Leagues undermined when clubs play dirty

As six NRL clubs slipped into the glare of the Australian Crime Commission’s spotlight this week, so too did their...

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13 March 2024
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After Vegas

The National Rugby League's inaugural Las Vegas Round attracted over 40,000 fans and showcased rugby league to Americans. To capitalise, the NRL should focus on awareness, celebrity involvement, American ownership, and expanding the women's game says Griffith University's Dr Jason Doyle.

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18 October 2022

Jillaroos to set up camp at Griffith ahead of World Cup

The Australian Women’s National Rugby League team will set up camp at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus from today as the team prepares for the World Cup in November.

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11 March 2020

NRL Jillaroos: Fitter, Faster, Stronger and Safer with Griffith Sports Science

Australia’s best female rugby league players are partnering with Griffith sports scientists to improve their performance on the field.

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6 December 2018

NRL research aims to lift participation rates and promote junior players’ wellbeing

Dr Wayne Usher, from the School of Education and Professional Studies, has played a significant role in helping guide Australia’s Rugby League into an exciting new era.

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