2023 NRL Women's season explained

NRL Telstra Women's Premiership
Year:2023
Duration:11 weeks (9 rounds;,)
22 July - 1 October
No Of Teams:10
Matches:48
Tv:Nine Network
Fox League
Sky Sport (NZ)
Sky Sports (UK)
Prevseason Year:2022
Nextseason Year:2024
Season Champs: Newcastle Knights (2nd title)
Minor Premiers: Newcastle Knights (1st title)
Mvp: Tamika Upton
Mvp Link:Dally M Award
Top Scorer: Ali Brigginshaw (84)
Top Try Scorer: Teagan Berry (11)

The 2023 NRLW Premiership was the sixth professional season of Women's rugby league in Australia. As announced in March 2022 by the governing body, the National Rugby League, the number of teams increased from six to ten.[1] [2]
The duration of the season was confirmed by the NRL in a media release on 14 February 2023 as nine rounds followed by semi-finals and a Grand Final.[3]

Contracted players were paid for a seven-week preparation period prior to the commencement of the competition, plus two weeks leave, for a total of 20 weeks. The contract period for players was, however, twelve months.[3] [4] The announcement also confirmed a rise in the salary cap from $350,000 in 2022 to $900,000 in 2023.[3] [5]

Teams

The Line-up of teams increased from six to ten.[6] Two of the new clubs announced in October 2022 the appointment of their NRLW coach for the 2023 season.

ColoursClubSeasonHead coachCaptain(s)
Brisbane Broncos6th seasonScott Prince[7] Ali Brigginshaw[8]
Canberra Raiders1st seasonDarrin Borthwick[9] [10] Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara[11]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks1st seasonTony Herman[12] Tiana Penitani[13]
Gold Coast Titans3rd seasonKaryn Murphy[14] Georgia Hale[15]
Newcastle Knights3rd seasonRonald GriffithsHannah Southwell and Tamika Upton
North Queensland Cowboys1st seasonBen JeffriesKirra Dibb and Tallisha Harden[16]
Parramatta Eels3rd seasonDean Widders[17] Kennedy Cherrington and Rachael Pearson
St. George Illawarra Dragons6th seasonJamie Soward[18] Raecene McGregor[19]
Sydney Roosters6th seasonJohn StrangeIsabelle Kelly
Wests Tigers1st seasonBrett Kimmorley[20] Kezie Apps and Botille Vette-Welsh[21]

Scheduling

The season saw the ten teams play each other once across nine rounds, followed by a two-week final series that involved the top four teams. They played semi-finals with the winners meeting in the Grand Final.[3]

Scheduling of the season allowed for:

Pre-season trial matches

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Gold Coast Titans30-6Saturday 1 July
18-14Friday 7 July
7:00 PM
Eric Tweedale Stadium, Granville[25] Billy Greatbatch
22-0Saturday 8 July PointsBet Stadium[26] Adam Sirriani
4-18Saturday 8 July
3:00 PM
Maitland No.1 Sportsground[27] Louis Matheson

Ladder

2023 NRLW season
Team
1 align=left 9 8 0 1 224 119 +105 16
2 align=left 9 7 0 2 284 120 +164 14
3 align=left 9 7 0 2 164 126 +38 14
4 align=left 9 6 0 3 256 165 +91 12
5 align=left 9 5 0 4 173 206 –33 10
6 align=left 9 4 0 5 202 150 +52 8
7 align=left 9 3 0 6 182 210 –28 6
8 align=left 9 2 0 7 136 186 –50 4
9 align=left 9 2 0 7 133 266 –133 4
10 align=left 9 1 0 8 104 310 –206 2

Ladder progression

Team123456789
1 Newcastle Knights2246810121416
2 Sydney Roosters2246810121214
3 Gold Coast Titans246668101214
4 Brisbane Broncos00244681012
5 Canberra Raiders02468881010
6 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks222244468
7 St George Illawarra Dragons022244666
8 Wests Tigers244444444
9 North Queensland Cowboys022444444
10 Parramatta Eels000002222

Regular season

The first announcement of the 2023 NRLW season's fixtures was released by the NRL on 27 April 2023.[28] [29]

Round 1

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Gold Coast Titans16-6Saturday 22 July
12:50 PM
Belinda Sharpe7,926 NRL
Newcastle Knights32-16Saturday 22 July
3:10 PM
Darian Furner8,109 NRL
Brisbane Broncos18-36 Saturday 22 July
7:45 PM
Wyatt Raymond2,832 NRL
Parramatta Eels6-36Sunday 23 July
12:00 PM
Rochelle Tamarua2,095 NRL
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks28-14Sunday 23 July
1:50 PM
Kasey Badger10,634 NRL

Round 2

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Brisbane Broncos16-17
Thursday 27 July
5:40 PM
The GabbaBelinda Sharpe7,279 NRL
Canberra Raiders24-14 Saturday 29 July
12:50 PM
Cameron Paddy8,034NRL
St. George Illawarra Dragons38-12Saturday 29 July
3:00 PM
WIN StadiumWyatt Raymond5,872NRL
Newcastle Knights20-31 Sunday 30 July
12:00 PM
Kasey Badger1,584 NRL
Wests Tigers10-0 Sunday 30 July
1:50 PM
Rochelle Tamarua2,196 NRL

Round 3

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Sydney Roosters30-0 Thursday 3 August
5:40 PM
Wyatt Raymond4,201NRL
North Queensland Cowboys12-40 Saturday 5 August
12:50 PM
Nick PelgraveNRL
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks8-10 Saturday 5 August
3:10 PM
Darian Furner3,021 NRL
Parramatta Eels4-38 Sunday 6 August
12:00 PM
Belinda Sharpe23,596 NRL
Canberra Raiders28-22Sunday 6 August
1:50 PM
Damian Brady7,140 NRL

Round 4

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
St. George Illawarra Dragons18-19
Saturday 12 August
11:05 AM
Kasey BadgerNRL
North Queensland Cowboys16-12 Saturday 12 August
12:50 PM
Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski1,173 NRL
Brisbane Broncos22-12 Saturday 12 August
3:10 PM
Rochelle Tamarua1,811 NRL
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks12-36 Sunday 13 August
12:03 PM
Belinda Sharpe1,920 NRL
Newcastle Knights22-10 Sunday 13 August
1:50 PM
Liam Kennedy 12,889 NRL

Round 5

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
North Queensland Cowboys12-40 Saturday 19 August
11:05 AM
Belinda Sharpe1,878 NRL
Wests Tigers16-20Saturday 19 August
12:50 PM
Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski3,652 NRL
Gold Coast Titans8-30 Saturday 19 August
3:10 PM
Rochelle Tamarua6,943 NRL
Newcastle Knights22-20 Sunday 20 August
12:03 PM
Darian Furner17,043 NRL
Canberra Raiders28-22Sunday 20 August
1:45 PM
Kasey Badger7,185 NRL

Round 6

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Parramatta Eels16-12 Saturday 26 August
11:05 AM
Cameron Paddy 520 NRL
St. George Illawarra Dragons22-23 Saturday 26 August
1:15 PM
1,312 NRL
Sydney Roosters48-10Saturday 26 August
3:10 PM
Mitch Currie 8,161 NRL
Brisbane Broncos40-8 Sunday 27 August
12:03 PM
1,692 NRL
Newcastle Knights22-14 Sunday 27 August
1:45 PM
19,519 NRL

Round 7

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Canberra Raiders12-20 Saturday 2 September
11:05 AM
Wyatt Raymond 1,962 NRL
Brisbane Broncos32-28 Saturday 2 September
12:50 PM
Nick Pelgrave 1,478 NRL
North Queensland Cowboys16-48 Saturday 2 September
3:10 PM
Liam Kennedy 2,497 NRL
Gold Coast Titans16-4 Sunday 3 September
12:03 PM
4,790 NRL
Sydney Roosters46-12 Sunday 3 September
1:50 PM
Darian Furner 3,756 NRL

Round 8

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks16-8 Thursday 7 September
7:45 PM
Wyatt Raymond 1,630 NRL
Wests Tigers18-22 Saturday 9 September
11:30 AM
Darian Furner NRL
Newcastle Knights20-4Saturday 9 September
1:30 PM
3,643 NRL
North Queensland Cowboys12-34 Sunday 10 September
11:30 AM
1,096 NRL
Gold Coast Titans34-12 Sunday 10 September
1:30 PM
2,086 NRL

Round 9

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Wests Tigers8-28Thursday 14 September
7:45 PM
Leichhardt Oval[30] 1,733 NRL
Sydney Roosters40-16 Saturday 16 September
6:00 PM
Wyatt Raymond 632 NRL
St. George Illawarra Dragons12-46 Saturday 16 September
8:10 PM
1,736 NRL
Parramatta Eels6-56 Sunday 17 September
1:00 PM
Darian Furner NRL
Canberra Raiders6-30 Sunday 17 September
3:15 PM
2,889 NRL
Notes:

Finals Series

On 25 August 2023, the NRL announced that both NRLW semi-finals will be played on Sunday, 24 September 2023, at the respective, selected home grounds of the teams that finish 1st and 2nd on the ladder. The matches will be 2nd vs 3rd and 1st vs 4th.[31] Within two hours of full time in the last regular season match, the NRL announced the kick-off times of the semi-finals and confirmed the venues.[32]

HomeScoreAwayMatch information
Date and timeVenueRefereesAttendanceReports
Newcastle Knights30-24Sunday. 24 September
2:05 PM
McDonald Jones StadiumBelinda Sharpe12,689 NRL
Sydney Roosters0-12Sunday. 24 September
4:15 PM
Kasey Badger3,028 NRL

Grand Final

On 24 July 2023 the ARLC confirmed the men's and women's final will be held in Sydney on a one-year deal, while the new Minns Government continues to negotiate with the ARLC for further stadium upgrades for both NRL competitions. [33]

Team of the week

At the conclusion of each round, the media department of the NRL announce a team of the week. Seventeen players are named.

Round 1 to Round 5

JerseyPositionRound 1[34] Round 2[35] Round 3[36] Round 4[37] Round 5[38]
align=center 1 align=center Tamika Upton
align=center 2 align=center Shakiah Tungai
align=center 3 align=center Leianne Tufuga Tiana Penitani
align=center 4 align=center Shanice Parker
align=center 5 align=center Annessa Biddle Shenai Lendill
align=center 6 align=center Tarryn Aiken
align=center 7 align=center Ashleigh Quinlan Ali Brigginshaw
align=center 8 align=center Christian Pio Ellie Johnston
align=center 9 align=center Destiny Brill Quincy Dodd
align=center 10 align=center Shannon Mato
align=center 11 align=center Amelia Pasikala Otesa Pule
align=center 12 align=center Monalisa Soliola Yasmin Clydsdale
align=center 13 align=center Alexis Tauaneai
align=center 14 align=center Ebony Prior Jada Taylor
align=center 15 align=center Mariah Denman
align=center 16 align=center Jakiya Whitfeld
align=center 17 align=center Alexis Tauaneai Cassey Tohi-Hiku

Round 6 to Semi-Finals

JerseyPositionRound 6[39] Round 7[40] Round 8[41] Round 9[42]
align=center 1 align=center Evania Pelite
align=center 2 align=center Julia Robinson
align=center 3 align=center Shenai Lendill Mele Hufanga
align=center 4 align=center Mackenzie Wiki Annessa Biddle
align=center 5 align=center Cassie Staples Jakiya Whitfeld
align=center 6 align=center Tarryn Aiken
align=center 7 align=center Tayla Preston
align=center 8 align=center Caitlan Johnston
align=center 9 align=center Rueben Cherrington Destiny Brill Destiny Brill Destiny Brill
align=center 10 align=center Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa Ellie Johnston
align=center 11 align=center Olivia Kernick Otesa Pule Otesa Pule
align=center 12 align=center Ella Koster Yasmin Clydsdale
align=center 13 align=center Holli Wheeler
align=center 14 align=center Abigail Roache
align=center 15 align=center Isabelle Kelly
align=center 16 align=center Tyla Amiatu Chantay Kiria-Ratu Shaylee Bent
align=center 17 align=center Shannon Mato

Team of the Year

Dally M Team of the Year

Announced on the evening of 27 September 2023.[43]

JerseyPositionPlayer
align=center 1 align=center Tamika Upton
align=center 2 align=center Jakiya Whitfeld
align=center 3 align=center Isabelle Kelly
align=center 4 align=center Mele Hufanga
align=center 5 align=center Julia Robinson
align=center 6 align=center Tarryn Aiken
align=center 7 align=center Ali Brigginshaw
align=center 8 align=center Shannon Mato
align=center 9 align=center Destiny Brill
align=center 10 align=center Sarah Togatuki
align=center 11 align=center Yasmin Clydsdale
align=center 12 align=center Olivia Kernick
align=center 13 align=center Simaima Taufa

Players' Dream Team

The Rugby League Players Association announced the 2023 Players' Dream team on 29 September 2023.[44]

JerseyPositionPlayer
align=center 1 align=center Teagan Berry
align=center 2 align=center Jakiya Whitfeld
align=center 3 align=center Shanice Parker
align=center 4 align=center Mele Hufanga
align=center 5 align=center Annessa Biddle
align=center 6 align=center Tarryn Aiken
align=center 7 align=center Ali Brigginshaw
align=center 8 align=center Shannon Mato
align=center 9 align=center Emma Manzelmann
align=center 10 align=center Sarah Togatuki
align=center 11 align=center Yasmin Clydsdale
align=center 12 align=center Otesa Pule
align=center 13 align=center Simaima Taufa

Individual Awards

Dally M Medal Awards Night

Announced on the evening of 27 September 2023[43]

Dally M Medal Player of the Year:
Tamika Upton (Newcastle Knights)

Veronica White Medal:
Tahlulah Tillett (North Queensland Cowboys).

Captain of the Year:
Simaima Taufa (Canberra Raiders).

Coach of the Year:
Karyn Murphy (Gold Coast Titans).

Provan-Summons Medal:
Lavinia Gould (Brisbane Broncos).

Rookie of the Year:
Annessa Biddle (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks).

Try of the Year:
Jesse Southwell (Newcastle Knights)
vs Sydney Roosters in Round 9.

Tackle of the Year:
Jakiya Whitfeld (Wests Tigers)
vs Sydney Roosters in Round 6.

Grand Final Day Awards

The following awards were presented at Olympic Park, New South Wales on Grand Final day, 1 October 2023.
Karyn Murphy Medal Player of the Match:
Tamika Upton Newcastle Knights

RLPA Players' Champion Awards

The following awards were voted for by NRLW players and announced at the end of the season.
The Players' Champion:
Teagan Berry (St. George Illawarra Dragons)[45]

Rookie of the Year:
Annessa Biddle (Cronulla Sharks)[46]

The following award, selected from five nominees, was announced at the end of the season.
Dennis Tutty Award:
Chelsea Lenarduzzi (Brisbane Broncos)[47]

The Rugby League Players Association announced monthly awards during the season. A panel of three former players selected five players for each month. All current players were eligible to vote for the monthly awards.

Statistical Awards

Highest Point Scorer in Regular-season: Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos) 80 (5t 30g)
Top Try Scorer in Regular-season: Teagan Berry (St George Illawarra Dragons) 11

Club Awards

ClubPlayer of the YearPlayer's PlayerMembers' AwardCoach's AwardRookie /
Emerging Talent
Community
align=left BrisbaneMariah DenmanMariah Denman &
Mele Hufanga
Mele Hufanga[50]
align=left CanberraSimaima TaufaJanelle WilliamsCheyelle Robins-Reti[51] [52]
align=left CronullaTiana PenitaniAnnessa BiddleAnnessa BiddleJada Taylor[53]
align=left Gold CoastShannon MatoEvania PeliteGeorgia HaleChantay Kiria-RatuSteph Hancock[54]
align=left NewcastleTamika UptonTamika Upton &
Shanice Parker
Yasmin ClydsdaleSheridan GallagherKayla Romaniuk[55]
align=left North QueenslandEmma ManzelmannEmma ManzelmannKirra DibbChina PolataFran Goldthorp[56] [57] [58]
align=left ParramattaAbbi ChurchCassey Tohi-HikuAbbi ChurchMahalia MurphyShontelle Stowers[59]
align=left St George IllawarraTeagan BerryTeagan BerryAlexis TauaneaiElla Koster[60]
align=left SydneyTarryn AikenCorban BaxterMia WoodBrydie Parker[61]
align=left Wests TigersSarah TogatukiSarah TogatukiEliza Siilata[62]
As clubs each define their own award categories there are awards that do not fit into the above categories:

Players and transfers

See main article: List of current NRL Women's team squads and NRL salary cap.

Player signings for the 2023 season were effectively placed on hold until an in-principle agreement between the NRL and RLPA was reached. This was announced on 14 February 2023.[4]

The 2023 season salary cap for clubs is $900,000 and the minimum wage for contracted players is $30,000. Squad size is 24 players plus 4 development players. The official signing period commenced on 29 March 2023.[63] Clubs are required to fill their 24-player roster by 24 May 2023.[4]

Table last updated: 25 May 2023.

2023 NRLW Transfers https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/01/01/2023-nrlw-signings-tracker-latest-signings-news-details-contracts-signings-updates/!Player!2022 Club!2023 Club!Announcement
Date!Reference
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No Club align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center
NSW Waratahs Women (Union) align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center
align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center
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align=center 31 Mar 2023 align=center [66]
align=center 2 Apr 2023 align=center [67]
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align=center 3 Apr 2023 align=center
align=center 3 Apr 2023 align=center [68]
Brisbane Broncos (Development) align=center 3 Apr 2023 align=center
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align=center 4 Apr 2023 align=center
align=center 4 Apr 2023 align=center [69]
align=center 4 Apr 2023 align=center [70]
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Season-long Injury align=center 4 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 5 Apr 2023 align=center [72]
No Club align=center 6 Apr 2023 align=center [73]
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No Club align=center 6 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 8 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 12 Apr 2023 align=center [80]
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No Club align=center 14 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 18 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 19 Apr 2023 align=center [87]
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No Club align=center 20 Apr 2023 align=center [88]
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No Club align=center 21 Apr 2023 align=center [91]
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No Club align=center 23 Apr 2023 align=center [92]
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No Club align=center 23 Apr 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 24 Apr 2023 align=center [94]
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No Club align=center 24 Apr 2023 align=center
Gold Coast Titans (Development) align=center 26 Apr 2023 align=center
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Gold Coast Titans (Development) align=center 28 Apr 2023 align=center
Gold Coast Titans (Development) align=center 28 Apr 2023 align=center
Gold Coast Titans (Development) align=center 28 Apr 2023 align=center
align=center 29 Apr 2023 align=center [99]
No Club align=center 29 Apr 2023 align=center [100]
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Tyler BentleyNo Club align=center 4 May 2023 align=center [102]
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No Club align=center 5 May 2023 align=center [103]
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No Club align=center 6 May 2023 align=center [104]
Newcastle Knights (Development) align=center 10 May 2023 align=center [105]
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No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
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align=center 10 May 2023 align=center [106]
No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
NSW Waratahs Women (Union) align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center [107]
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No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center
No Club align=center 10 May 2023 align=center [108]
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No Club align=center 15 May 2023 align=center [111]
No Club align=center 16 May 2023 align=center [112]
No Club align=center 16 May 2023 align=center [113]
ACT Brumbies Women (Union) align=center 17 May 2023 align=center [114]
Matatū (Union) align=center 17 May 2023 align=center
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NSW Waratahs (Union) align=center 19 May 2023 align=center [116]
Western Sydney Wanderers (Football) align=center 19 May 2023 align=center [117]
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No Club align=center 22 May 2023 align=center [119]
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No Club align=center 23 May 2023 align=center [121]
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No Club align=center 23 May 2023 align=center [123]
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No Club align=center 23 May 2023 align=center
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Pregnancy align=center 24 May 2023 align=center [125]
Injury align=center 24 May 2023 align=center
Blues Women (Union) align=center 24 May 2023 align=center [126]
No Club align=center 24 May 2023 align=center [127]
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Fijiana Drua (Union) align=center 25 May 2023 align=center [129]
Fijiana Drua (Union) align=center 25 May 2023 align=center
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No Club align=center 25 May 2023 align=center [131]

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  2. Web site: ARLC announce expansion for NRLW, Women's State of Origin. 15 Mar 2022. NRL. 15 Mar 2022.
  3. Web site: In principle agreement on key financial terms for NRLW CBA. 14 Feb 2023. NRL. NRL Media. 14 Feb 2023.
  4. Web site: Everything you need to know: NRLW CBA. Newton. Alicia. 14 Feb 2023. NRL. 14 Feb 2023.
  5. News: Her Story - Exclusive: Game-changing deals for female athletes. Daily Telegraph. 14 Feb 2023. 52. Riccio. David. Read. Brent. Horne. Ben.
  6. Web site: Sharks, Raiders, Cowboys and Wests Tigers to join NRLW in 2023. Newton. Alicia. 15 Jun 2022. NRL. 15 Jun 2022.
  7. Web site: Broncos announce Prince as NRLW coach for 2023. 16 Nov 2022. NRL. 18 Nov 2022.
  8. Web site: Broncos NRLW Team List: Trial v Knights. 4 Jul 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 6 Jul 2023.
  9. Web site: Borthwick named Raiders inaugural NRLW coach. 13 Oct 2022. Raiders.com.au. 14 Oct 2022.
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  11. Web site: Raiders name Taufa and Temara as inaugural NRLW co-captains. 5 Jul 2023. Raiders.com.au. 5 Jul 2023.
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  27. Web site: NRLW side set for first trial against the Broncos. 4 Jul 2023. Newcastle Knights. 4 Jul 2023.
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  29. Web site: 2023 NRLW Draw released. 27 Apr 2023. League Unlimited. 27 Apr 2023.
  30. Web site: NRLW venue change for Round 9. 13 Sep 2023. NRL. 14 Sep 2023.
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  41. Web site: NRLW Team of the Week: Round 8. 11 Sep 2023. NRL. 12 Sep 2023.
  42. Web site: NRLW Team of the Week: Round 9. 18 Sep 2023. NRL. 18 Sep 2023.
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  44. Web site: 2023 Players’ Dream Team for the NRLW. 29 Sep 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 29 Sep 2023.
  45. Web site: Berry and Johnson are The Players’ Champions. 1 Oct 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 2 Oct 2023.
  46. Web site: Biddle and Bula voted best Rookies. 24 Sep 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 27 Sep 2023.
  47. Web site: Lenarduzzi and Graham nab 2023 Dennis Tutty Awards. 17 Sep 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 19 Sep 2023.
  48. Web site: Players vote for inaugural NRLW POTM. 14 Aug 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 20 Sep 2023.
  49. Web site: Ponga and Aiken win August POTM awards. 18 Sep 2023. Rugby League Players Association. 19 Sep 2023.
  50. Web site: Haas Wins Fifth-Straight Paul Morgan Medal as Denman Crowned NRLW Player of Year. 5 Oct 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 6 Oct 2023.
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  52. Web site: Taufa named inaugural NRLW Player of the Year. 22 Sep 2023. Raiders.com.au. 23 Sep 2023.
  53. Web site: Penitani the first Sharks NRLW Player of the Year. 14 Sep 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 20 Sep 2023.
  54. Web site: Top of the props: Fotuaika, Mato rewarded for strong seasons. 20 Sep 2023. Gold Coast Titans. 21 Sep 2023.
  55. Web site: Upton named Knights NRLW Player of the Year. 4 Oct 2023. Newcastle Knights. 6 Oct 2023.
  56. Web site: Finefeuiaki and Goldthorp crowned Rookies of the Year. 20 Sep 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 20 Sep 2023.
  57. Web site: Trio named Cowboys Way Award winners. 20 Sep 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 20 Sep 2023.
  58. Web site: Drinkwater and Manzelmann named Players' Player. 20 Sep 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 20 Sep 2023.
  59. Web site: Church named Eels' best at NRLW Awards Night. 19 Sep 2023. Parra Eels. 20 Sep 2023.
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  61. Web site: Tarryn Aiken Claims 2023 KARI Foundation NRLW Player of the Year. 26 Sep 2023. Roosters.com.au. 27 Sep 2023.
  62. Web site: Togatuki claims inaugural NRLW Player of the Year Award. 19 Sep 2023. Wests Tigers. 20 Sep 2023.
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  66. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Brigginshaw & Broughton sign for 2023. 31 Mar 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 31 Mar 2023.
  67. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Brill & Teitzel Bolster Squad For 2023. 2 Apr 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 2 Apr 2023.
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  69. Web site: Cowboys announce Manzelmann as inaugural NRLW signing. 4 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 4 Apr 2023.
  70. Web site: NRLW: Wests Tigers announce three key signings. 4 Apr 2023. Wests Tigers. 4 Apr 2023.
  71. Web site: Sophie Holyman and Ash Quinlan sign for 2023 NRLW. 5 Apr 2023. Raiders.com.au. 5 Apr 2023.
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  73. Web site: Valkyrie to host Orchids in World Cup warm-up. 6 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 6 Apr 2023.
  74. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Origin Star Gray Back in Brisbane Colours. 6 Apr 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 6 Apr 2023.
  75. Web site: Parramatta Eels sign Rachael Pearson. 7 Apr 2023. Parra Eels. 7 Apr 2023.
  76. Web site: Peters joins Cowboys. 10 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 10 Apr 2023.
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  78. Web site: International representative duo join Raiders NRLW team. 11 Apr 2023. Raiders.com.au. 11 Apr 2023.
  79. Web site: Quincy signs on as NRLW Shark #1. 12 Apr 2023. Sharks.com.au. 12 Apr 2023.
  80. Web site: Broncos NRLW: World-Class Bobsledder Becomes a Bronco. 12 Apr 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 12 Apr 2023.
  81. Web site: Power signs for Cowboys. 12 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 13 Apr 2023.
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  83. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Origin Prop Hanisi Joins Broncos. 14 Apr 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 14 Apr 2023.
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  85. Web site: Jillaroos star becomes a Shark. 16 Apr 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 16 Apr 2023.
  86. Web site: Cowboys sign Dibb. 19 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 19 Apr 2023.
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  88. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Larsson, Maddick and Dam sign on for 2023. 20 Apr 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 21 Apr 2023.
  89. Web site: Wheeler to bring toughness and talent to NRLW Sharks. 20 Apr 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 20 Apr 2023.
  90. Web site: Roosters Bolster 2023 NRLW Squad with Trio of Experienced Campaigners. 21 Apr 2023. Roosters.com.au. 21 Apr 2023.
  91. Web site: Riverina talent join Raiders for inaugural NRLW season. 21 Apr 2023. Raiders.com.au. 21 Apr 2023.
  92. Web site: Wests Tigers pathways players progress to NRLW. 23 Apr 2023. Wests Tigers. 23 Apr 2023.
  93. Web site: Young gun signs on for NRLW Sharks. 24 Apr 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 24 Apr 2023.
  94. Web site: PNG Orchids World Cup stars join Cowboys. 24 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 24 Apr 2023.
  95. Web site: Elsie Albert joins Parramatta Eels. 27 Apr 2023. Parra Eels. 27 Apr 2023.
  96. Web site: Jessica Sergis and Tarryn Aiken Sign with Roosters. 27 Apr 2023. Sydney Roosters. 27 Apr 2023.
  97. Web site: Raiders add another two international representatives to NRLW squad. 27 Apr 2023. Raiders.com.au. 27 Apr 2023.
  98. Web site: Local talent signs on for NRLW Sharks. 28 Apr 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 28 Apr 2023.
  99. Web site: Cowboys sign English fullback Goldthorp. 29 Apr 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 29 Apr 2023.
  100. Web site: Nakia Davis-Welsh makes NRLW comeback with Eels. 29 Apr 2023. Parra Eels. 29 Apr 2023.
  101. Web site: City-Country reps signed and sealed for NRLW Sharks. 3 May 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 3 May 2023.
  102. Web site: New and Returning Players Added to Roosters NRLW Squad. 4 May 2023. Roosters.com.au. 4 May 2023.
  103. Web site: Knights further bolster NRLW Squad. 5 May 2023. Newcastle Knights. 5 May 2023.
  104. Web site: Cowboys sign Indigenous All Star Sareka Mooka. 6 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 9 May 2023.
  105. Web site: Cowboys announce six more NRLW signings. 10 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 10 May 2023.
  106. Web site: Canberra's Ella Ryan headlines next NRLW signings. 10 May 2023. Raiders.com.au. 10 May 2023.
  107. Web site: Host of international and NRLW experience bolsters Knights. 10 May 2023. Newcastle Knights. 10 May 2023.
  108. Web site: New NRLW recruits pull on the Blue & Gold. 10 May 2023. Parra Eels. 11 May 2023.
  109. Web site: Cowboys sign Jillaroos and Maroons star Tallisha Harden. 11 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 11 May 2023.
  110. Web site: Exciting outside backs join Wests Tigers NRLW squad. 11 May 2023. Wests Tigers. 11 May 2023.
  111. Web site: Rhiannon Byers. 15 May 2023. World Rugby. 16 May 2023.
  112. Web site: Monique Donovan joins the Eels. 16 May 2023. Parra Eels. 16 May 2023.
  113. Web site: Canberra's Ahlivia Ingram headlines latest NRLW signings. 16 May 2023. Raiders.com.au. 16 May 2023.
  114. Web site: Kemp and Robins-Reti sign with Raiders NRLW team. 17 May 2023. Raiders.com.au. 17 May 2023.
  115. Web site: Cowboys sign Kiwi Ferns star Stephens-Daly. 17 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 17 May 2023.
  116. Web site: Former Wallaroo added to NRLW squad. 19 May 2023. Wests Tigers. 19 May 2023.
  117. Web site: Two More Signings for Knights in NRLW. 19 May 2023. Newcastle Knights. 19 May 2023.
  118. Web site: Cowboys sign Raftstrand-Smith sisters. 20 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 21 May 2023.
  119. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Mariah Magic Is Back. 22 May 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 22 May 2023.
  120. Web site: Cowboys add five more players to NRLW squad. 23 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 23 May 2023.
  121. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Hunt & Griffin Locked For 2023. 23 May 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 23 May 2023.
  122. Web site: Sharks continue to add depth and quality to their NRLW squad. 23 May 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 23 May 2023.
  123. Web site: Parramatta Eels add to NRLW squad. 23 May 2023. Parra Eels. 24 May 2023.
  124. Web site: Four players added to complete NRLW roster. 23 May 2023. Wests Tigers. 24 May 2023.
  125. Web site: Corban Baxter and Brydie Parker make NRLW Comebacks with Roosters. 24 May 2023. Sydney Roosters. 24 May 2023.
  126. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Lafaele Joins Broncos. 24 May 2023. Brisbane Broncos. 24 May 2023.
  127. Web site: Emma Barnes signing completes Raiders NRLW top 24 squad. 23 May 2023. Raiders.com.au. 25 May 2023.
  128. Web site: Sharks continue to build ahead of 2023 NRLW season. 24 May 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 24 May 2023.
  129. Web site: Cowboys sign Fijian Internationals. 25 May 2023. Cowboys.com.au. 25 May 2023.
  130. Web site: Tiana the Sharks 24th in a major NRLW boost. 25 May 2023. Cronulla Sharks. 25 May 2023.
  131. Web site: Tinao adds steel while development deals confirmed for NRLW. 25 May 2023. Newcastle Knights. 25 May 2023.