Cooper Cronk and wife Tara Rushton are the definition of chic as they turn up the glamour at the NRL Hall of Fame in Sydney

Some of Australia’s greatest rugby league legends gathered on Wednesday for the NRL’s Hall of Fame Awards.

The main attendees at the black tie 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 chic as they posed in their evening wear on the black carpet.

Cooper looked handsome in a traditional tuxedo, with a bow tie and a white shirt with black studs.

Tara, meanwhile, looked glamorous in a figure-hugging dress with a slit down one side and a plunging neckline.

The Channel 10 sports reporter wore her long black hair loosely pulled back and accessorized with a pair of large earrings.

Former Melbourne Storm champion Billy Slater was also in attendance at the event with his wife Nicole.

Billy looked handsome in a simple dark suit, paired with a black tie, matching shoes and a white shirt.

The main arrivals for the black tie event at the Sydney Cricket Ground were former Rooster Cooper Cronk and his beautiful wife Tara Rushton. Both pictured

Former Melbourne Storm champion Billy Slater was also among the arrivals for the prestigious event, along with his wife Nicole. Both pictured

Former Melbourne Storm champion Billy Slater was also among the arrivals for the prestigious event, along with his wife Nicole. Both pictured

Former NRL Cowboy star Jonathan Thurston also made an appearance on the stylish black carpet at the Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old star was joined by his wife Samantha, who dazzled onlookers in a stunning black evening gown with lace sleeves. Both pictured

Former NRL Cowboy star Jonathan Thurston also made an appearance on the stylish black carpet at the Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old star was joined by his wife Samantha, who dazzled onlookers in a stunning black evening gown with lace sleeves. Both pictured

Meanwhile, Nicole showed off her stunning figure in a stylish blue dress with a plunging neckline, a side slit and puff sleeves.

She paired the outfit with silver heels and let her long, dark locks fall over her shoulders.

Former NRL Cowboy star Jonathan Thurston also appeared on the stylish black carpet at the Hall of Fame.

The 41-year-old star was joined by his wife Samantha, who dazzled onlookers in a stunning black evening gown with lace sleeves.

She paired the dress with matching heels and tied her dark hair up, putting her gold earrings on display.

Famous NRL legend Wally Lewis was also in attendance at the rugby league night, along with his partner Lynda Adams.

The proud 64-year-old Queenslander looked stylish in a grey jacket, which he paired with black trousers, a white shirt and a black tie.

Famous NRL great Wally Lewis was also in attendance at the rugby league night of nights, along with his partner Lynda Adams. Both pictured

Famous NRL great Wally Lewis was also in attendance at the rugby league night of nights, along with his partner Lynda Adams. Both pictured

Meanwhile, his partner Lynda looked elegant in a black dress with panels of sheer fabric.

She let her long hair fall over her shoulders and accessorized with a pair of silver hoop earrings, a simple necklace and a black handbag.

Former Balmain star Benny Elias was also among the newcomers to the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

The 60-year-old man smiled at the bystanders, together with his date Anne Finnie.

Benny opted to give the traditional black tuxedo look a new twist by wearing a white studless shirt and a gold bow tie.

He added an elegant touch by wearing a headscarf and completed his look with matching shoes.

Meanwhile, Anne amazed bystanders in a beige, Greek column dress.

Former Balmain great Benny Elias was also among the new arrivals on Wednesday as an inductee into the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame, accompanied by his date Anne Finnie. Both pictured

Former Balmain great Benny Elias was also among the new arrivals on Wednesday as an inductee into the 2024 NRL Hall of Fame, accompanied by his date Anne Finnie. Both pictured