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NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins

NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.

AAP

NRLW player Corban Baxter on going from a 'plastic Māori' to leader of the pack

Sydney Roosters back Corban Baxter felt like an impostor when she first joined the NRLW Māori All Stars — but it's helped her learn more about her culture and take pride in her heritage.

ABC News

Not all pregnancies are being treated equally in Super Netball

The Super Netball league was the first club sport in Australia to introduce a parental policy for its players but — as negotiations kick-off for the sport's next collective bargaining agreement — there is one key component that needs to be revisited.

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NRL strike action possible as CBA talks grind on

Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

AAP

Advocate announced as Canberra's 2023 Citizen of the Year

Katrina Fanning has been recognised for her work for the Aboriginal community.

The Canberra Times

Dun named Lake Mac ambassador

Pioneering childhood brain cancer researcher and fundraiser Associate Professor Matt Dun has been named Lake Macquarie's Ambassador of the Year for 2023.

Newcastle Herald

Mike Clayton-Brown earns crucial points at Great Lakes Pro

Mike Clayton-Brown bowed out in semi-finals of the Great Lakes Pro on Friday to record his best result of 2023 on the qualifying series and boost his chances of making the Challenger Series. The Corlette surfer beat Joel Vaughan 14.17 to 10.83 in quarter-finals of the 3000-point QS event at…

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Southwell 'on track' for round-one return with Knights in NRLW

"I wouldn't want to be running into her first up."

Newcastle Herald

NRL season launch cancelled amid fears of player boycott as CBA dispute drags on

The ongoing pay dispute between the NRL and players prompts the league to cancel its plans for a season launch over fears of a boycott.

ABC News

Knights set for NRLW signing spree after historic CBA agreement

The club is preparing to try and retain a host of big-name players.

Newcastle Herald

NRL, RLPA hammer out new deal for NRLW stars which includes longer seasons and higher pay

The NRL and RLPA have reached an in-principal agreement on a new pay deal for women in the NRLW.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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."

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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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Newcastle Herald

Which NRLW players will the Knights retain in 2023?

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

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

Caitlan in for All Stars despite CBA concerns

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

AAP

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.

Leeds Live

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.

Newcastle Herald

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