The first Immortal? Where four-time champion’s legacy places her in history

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 17, 2026

Cast an eye to the future and consider who the first rugby league Immortal of the women’s game may be. Ali Brigginshaw must be at the front of the debate.

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