Upton signs longest deal in NRLW history at Newcastle Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a five-year deal to stay with Newcastle until the end of 2027, the longest contract in NRLW history. AAP · Apr 12, 2023
NRLW's Parramatta sign NSW Blues half Rachael Pearson Parramatta are making the most of the NRLW's new multi-year contracts, securing NSW Blues halfback Rachael Pearson on a three-year deal. AAP · Apr 7, 2023
Simaima Taufa joins the Raiders as signing spree for the NRLW continues and it ushers in a new era Simaima Taufa joins the Canberra Raiders as a signing spree for the NRLW hits top gear and the league ushers in a new era. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Cowboys and Tigers reveal maiden NRLW signings Emma Manzelmann will go down in the history books as the first-ever NRLW player for North Queensland, while Kezie Apps' move to Wests Tigers has been confirmed. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
Raiders sign NRLW premiership-winning half Temara Canberra have snared Jillaroos half Zahara Temara from the Sydney Roosters for their inaugural NRLW season, as well as young forward Monalisa Soliola. AAP · Apr 3, 2023
Soward backs Dragons NRLW roster amid big-name exodus Jamie Soward has defended St George Illawarra's NRLW roster, after six Australian representatives left and Emma Tonegato among those moving to Cronulla. AAP · Mar 31, 2023
Canberra confirm Taufa, Apps leaves Dragons in NRLW Canberra have confirmed the shock acquisition of Parramatta NRLW captain Simaima Taufa, while Kezie Apps is leaving St George Illawarra. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
Boyle set to join NRLW's Roosters, Dragons sign Law Millie Boyle, one of the NRLW's most well-known players, is set to join the Sydney Roosters now that the contract window is open. AAP · Mar 29, 2023
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 · Mar 28, 2023
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 · Mar 23, 2023
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. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
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 · Mar 21, 2023
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 · Mar 15, 2023
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 · Mar 12, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023 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…
Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023 Southwell 'on track' for round-one return with Knights in NRLW "I wouldn't want to be running into her first up."
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 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.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023 Knights set for NRLW signing spree after historic CBA agreement The club is preparing to try and retain a host of big-name players.
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 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.
AAP · Feb 14, 2023 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 · Feb 8, 2023 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.
Leeds Live · Feb 8, 2023 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
AAP · Jan 31, 2023 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 · Jan 30, 2023 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 · Jan 30, 2023 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.