The rise of the Matildas has put a spotlight on women’s sport in Australia – and these are the NRLW players set to benefit, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
NRLW: The Roosters looked sharp across the field in attack as they notched up another NRLW win, this time over the Sharks.
And NRLW players will be the next to cash in big.
Rising interest in women’s sports, plus societal changes, all over the globe is starting to put money in the pockets of NRLW players with personal sponsorships, corporate endorsements and brand deals.
And if they aren’t already earning more outside of their club contracts they will be soon.
“It’s arrived and it’s going to be massive,” says Steve Gillis, NRL and NRLW talent manager with Sydney Roosters star Jess Sergis on his books.
“There’s enormous growth and potential in it.
“A lot of corporate companies are very interested in the female aspect of sponsorship promotion and endorsements.
“There’s a lot of high profile women who are already…