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NRLW deal done, expansion likely again for 2025 season

The NRLW will remain as a nine-round regular season for 2023, before expanding to an extra two rounds in 2025, with another two teams likely to join.

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NRL player-boycott threat escalates as deadline set

The war between the NRL hierarchy and its players has ramped up after an RLPA conference resolved to take industrial action to the next level.

AAP

Leeds Rhinos succeed in pursuit of NRLW and New Zealand star

Georgia Hale has signed for Leeds Rhinos after her partner Sam Lisone made the move to Headingley ahead of the 2023 season

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NRL denies rejecting league pregnancy and leave policy

The NRL has issued a statement saying it has been working on a NRLW pregnancy policy since last October, denying reports it had rejected a proposal by the RLPA.

AAP

NRLW champion Tayla Predebon back in action for Newcastle Knights

"We've pencilled in a fair few of them round three to come back in and play then."

Newcastle Herald

NRLW high priority in renewed CBA talks

The NRLW's CBA is likely to be a major priority when the NRL and the RLPA meet later this week to restart negotiations.

AAP

NRL and players remain a long way from peace in protracted pay dispute

Failure to secure a new CBA has led to media boycotts, talk of strikes and threats to the NRLW as uncertainty hovers over the new season

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Which NRLW players will the Knights retain in 2023?

The Knights face a challenge to retain all of their players.

Newcastle Herald

NRL warned to brace for player strikes

Brisbane NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw says male NRL players could refuse to play games as a result of the bungled CBA negotiations.

AAP

Cherrington's big fear ahead of All Stars

Maori All Stars prop Kennedy Cherrington will risk her playing future for the love of her culture but says the NRL could easily spare players from that gamble.

AAP

Caitlan in for All Stars despite CBA concerns

At least one player has already withdrawn from the Women's All Stars match.

Newcastle Herald

Women's players insured for All-Stars

Out-of-contract NRLW players will be insured during the All-Stars fixture, amid fears they would be unprotected as the pay dispute rolls on.

AAP

Leeds Rhinos stars set to make NRLW decision as Super League champions brace to lose talent

Clubs down under have expressed interest in a number of players following their performances for England in the World Cup.

Leeds Live

Highs, lows, history made and relentless rain in a year of Newcastle sport

Read how it played out, month by month.

Newcastle Herald

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Enduring sexist comments and trying to change a narrative, these women want to grow American football in Australia

A group of determined women have heard it all — "It's not a girl's sport? Why are you doing that to your body?" — but they're out to change that narrative and make American football big in Australia.

ABC News

New North Queensland rugby league side gives talented women opportunity to play closer to home

The Mackay Cutters will replace the North Queensland Gold Stars in the QRLW Premiership series, with the Cowboys-aligned team to focus its attention on the NRLW.

Newcastle Herald

World Cup-winner Caitlan Johnston reveals her NRLW future plans

Johnston has achieved just about all you can in the women's game.

Newcastle Herald

Knights duo Clydsdale, Johnston cap off big years with World Cup triumph

The Newcastle duo played their part in the 50-point victory and World Cup campaign.

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The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

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From Manurewa to Manchester, Kiwi Ferns go hard

Can the Kiwi Ferns replicate the Black Ferns' World Cup victory this weekend? Trailblazing league and rugby player Karla Matua reckons they can, with the help of her Manurewa Marlins stars.

ABC News

New Zealand's childhood combination may quash Jillaroos' Rugby League World Cup dream

Amber Hall and Mele Hufunga have been two of the best players at the World Cup and now the childhood best mates are hell bent on winning it all for New Zealand.

Newcastle Herald

Clydsdale ready to seize World Cup glory in 'intense' final at Old Trafford

Clydsdale is expected to line-up for Australia in the final.

AAP

NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement

The NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.

The Independent UK

Rugby League World Cup: Jodie Cunningham takes solace in England progress after exit

A crowd of over 7,000 in York watched New Zealand’s blend of power and professionalism prove just too much for Cunningham’s side on Monday night

ABC News

Australia and New Zealand's battle for ultimate World Cup supremacy has been a long time coming

The best two teams in the world will duke it out in the women's Rugby League World Cup final, but the battle between Australia and New Zealand runs deep into the history of the game.

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