Mother and son end rugby league careers in same year
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Corban Baxter of the Sydney Roosters and her son, Carter, both concluded their rugby league careers this year, after starting to play together 12 years ago.
Corban began playing when she was 20 and Carter was four years old. Carter finished his junior football season earlier in the year, and Corban will retire after the current NRLW season, potentially with another premiership win.
The pair have supported each other throughout their sporting journeys, attending each other's games and sharing both successes and challenges. Baxter reflected on their shared experience, noting she has played for one year longer than her son. She hopes to cap off her career by leading the Roosters to a premiership, after missing out on the grand final in both 2024 and 2025.
Baxter’s career includes four Origin shields from 2016 to 2019, a 2017 World Cup win, and a 2021 NRLW premiership with the Roosters. She initially played netball, but sought a new sport after becoming a young mother, eventually discovering rugby league. Her parents provided crucial support, helping with childcare to enable her to train and play. Teammates praise Baxter’s selfless attitude and dedication to the team, saying she always prioritises the needs of the group.
