Some of Australia’s greatest rugby league legends gathered for the NRL Hall of Fame Awards on Wednesday.
The biggest newcomers to the gala event at the Sydney Cricket Ground were former Rooster Cooper Cronk and his beautiful wife Tara Rushton.
The couple, both 40, were the definition of elegance as they posed in their evening gowns on the black carpet.
Cooper looked dapper in a traditional tuxedo, complete with a bow tie and white shirt with black studs.
Tara, for her part, looked glamorous in a fitted dress that featured a slit on one side and a plunging neckline.
The Channel 10 sports reporter combed her long black hair back, leaving it over her shoulders, and accessorized with a pair of large earrings.
Former Melbourne Storm champion Billy Slater also attended the event with his wife Nicole.
Billy looked dapper in a simple dark suit paired with a black tie, matching dress shoes and a white shirt.
Heading the arrival list for the gala event at the Sydney Cricket Ground were former Rooster Cooper Cronk and his beautiful wife Tara Rushton. Both are pictured
Former Melbourne Storm champion Billy Slater was also among those who arrived at the prestigious event along with his wife Nicole. They are pictured together.
Also appearing on the Hall of Fame’s chic black carpet was former NRL Cowboys star Jonathan Thurston. The 41-year-old star was accompanied by his wife Samantha, who dazzled onlookers in a gorgeous black evening gown with lace sleeves. Both pictured
Meanwhile, Nicole showed off her stunning figure in an elegant blue dress that featured a plunging neckline, a side slit and billowing sleeves.
She paired the outfit with a pair of silver heels and let her long dark hair fall over her shoulders.
Also appearing on the Hall of Fame’s elegant black carpet was former NRL Cowboys star Jonathan Thurston.
The 41-year-old star was accompanied by his wife Samantha, who dazzled onlookers in a gorgeous black evening gown that featured lace sleeves.
She paired the dress with a matching pair of heels and pulled her dark hair back to show off a pair of gold earrings.
NRL power forward Wally Lewis was also in attendance at the rugby league night of nights alongside teammate Lynda Adams.
The proud 64-year-old from Queensland looked dapper in a grey blazer which he teamed with black trousers, a white shirt and a black tie.
NRL superstar Wally Lewis was also in attendance at the rugby league night of nights alongside his partner Lynda Adams. They both appear in the photo
Meanwhile, her partner Lynda looked chic in a black dress that featured sheer fabric panels.
She let her long hair fall over her shoulders and accessorized with a pair of silver hoop earrings, a simple chain necklace and a black handbag.
Former Balmain player Benny Elias was also among the newcomers on Wednesday as a 2024 NRL Hall of Fame inductee.
The 60-year-old smiled at onlookers alongside his date, Anne Finnie.
Benny decided to put a twist on the traditional black tuxedo look by wearing a studless white shirt and a gold bow tie.
He also added a classy touch by sporting a dress scarf and completed his look with a matching pair of dress shoes.
Meanwhile, Anne stunned onlookers in a beige Grecian-style dress.
Former Balmain star Benny Elias was also among those inducted into the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame on Wednesday, accompanied by his partner Anne Finnie. They are pictured here.