‘We love our footy': Paul Murray celebrates NRLW season launch this week
Sky News host Paul Murray joins the Balmain Tigers during a training session to shed light on the rapid growth in the NRLW and to discuss some exciting news.
'We all love our footy … NRLW starts up next weekend and I am a lifelong Tigers' fan,' Mr Murray said.
'You are about to see wonderful professional athletes and an absolute loser trying to keep up.'
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