NRL Telstra Women's Premiership
Duration11 weeks (9 rounds; SF, GF)
25 July - 6 October
Teams10
Broadcast partnersNine Network
Fox League
Sky Sport (NZ)
Sky Sports (UK)

The 2024 NRLW Premiership will be the seventh professional season of Women's rugby league in Australia. The number of teams (ten), start date (25 July 2024) and duration of the season (eleven weeks) was confirmed by the NRL, with the release of the draw on 13 November 2023.[1] Possible expansion in the number of teams for 2024 had been discussed by the Australian Rugby League Commission during October 2023.[2][3]

Teams

The ten teams that participated in the 2023 season will return for the 2024 season.

Colours Club Season Head coach Captain(s)
 Brisbane Broncos 7th season Scott Prince Ali Brigginshaw
 Canberra Raiders 2nd season Darrin Borthwick Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara
 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2nd season Tony Herman Tiana Penitani
 Gold Coast Titans 4th season Karyn Murphy Georgia Hale
 Newcastle Knights 4th season Ben Jeffries[4] Hannah Southwell and Tamika Upton
 North Queensland Cowboys 2nd season Kirra Dibb and Tallisha Harden
 Parramatta Eels 4th season Steve Georgallis[5][6] Kennedy Cherrington and Rachael Pearson
 St. George Illawarra Dragons 7th season Jamie Soward[7] Raecene McGregor
 Sydney Roosters 7th season John Strange[8] Isabelle Kelly
 Wests Tigers 2nd season Brett Kimmorley Kezie Apps and Botille Vette-Welsh

Notes:

  • In late August 2023 the NRL asked the seven other clubs for expressions of interest in joining an expanded NRLW competition.[9] Although expansion in the 2024 season is unlikely, it has not been ruled out by the NRL.[2]
  • The release of the 2024 NRLW draw on 13 November 2023 confirmed that the number of teams would remain at ten for 2024.[1]
  • In late September 2023, the Parramatta Eels inaugural coach, Dean Widders announced his resignation.[10]
  • On 2 November 2023, the Newcastle Knights announced that Ronald Griffiths, their NRLW coach for the 2022 and 2023 premiership-winning seasons, had been appointed to coach their NSW Cup team in 2024.[11]
  • On 22 November 2023, the Parramatta Eels announced the appointment of Steve Georgallis in a dual role as their NRLW coach and Coaching Director of the Club’s Elite Pathways program.[5]
  • On 10 January 2024, the Newcastle Knights announced the appointment of Ben Jeffries as their NRLW head coach for the 2024 season, the first year of a three-year contract. Jeffries had coached the North Queensland Cowboys in the 2023 NRLW season.[4]

Scheduling

Ten teams will play each other once across nine rounds, followed by a two-week final series involving the top four teams. First place on the ladder plays fourth-place and second-place plays third-place in semi-finals, with the winners meeting in the Grand Final.[12]

The start, duration, and conclusion of the 2024 season was influenced by several factors.

  • A three-match Women's State of Origin series on 16 May, 6 June, and 27 June. All three matches are on a Thursday night.
  • A seven-week preparation period.[12]
  • Two weeks of leave.
  • An All Stars match on 16 February 2024.
  • The State Competitions.
    • New South Wales — 11 rounds and a Finals Series; and
    • Queensland — 9 rounds and a Finals Series;
      • Several articles have reported of a proposal to move the State Competitions from being run early in the season, prior to the NRLW season, to instead be run in at the same time as the NRLW season.
      • The purpose of aligning the competitions to run in parallel would be:
        • To cater for players who don't initially make the NRLW playing 18 at their club, by providing them with a high-standard secondary competition; and
        • Ensuring players brought into the NRLW squads to cover injuries are match-fit.[2]
      • An AAP article on 10 November 2023 reported that the New South Wales state competition would likely move, but the Queensland Women's Premiership would not.[3]

Regular season

The first announcement of the 2024 NRLW season's fixtures was released by the NRL on 13 November 2023.[1]

Round 1

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Newcastle Knights Sydney RoostersThursday 25 July
7:45 PM		McDonald Jones Stadium
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks North Queensland CowboysSaturday 27 July
11:05 AM		PointsBet Stadium
Brisbane Broncos Parramatta EelsSaturday 27 July
12:45 PM		Sunshine Coast Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Gold Coast TitansSunday 28 July
12:00 PM		WIN Stadium
Wests Tigers Canberra RaidersSunday 28 July
1:45 PM		Campbelltown Sports Ground

Round 2

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Canberra Raiders Newcastle KnightsSaturday 3 August
11:05 AM		GIO Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Wests TigersSaturday 3 August
12:45 PM		Cbus Super Stadium
Parramatta Eels Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSunday 4 August
12:00 PM		Allianz Stadium
Sydney Roosters Brisbane BroncosSunday 4 August
1:45 PM		Allianz Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys St. George Illawarra DragonsSunday 4 August
6:10 PM		Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 3

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Sydney Roosters Wests TigersSaturday 10 August
11:05 AM		Industree Group Stadium
Canberra Raiders Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 10 August
12:45 PM		GIO Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Parramatta EelsSunday 11 August
12:00 PM		Totally Workwear Stadium
Brisbane Broncos Gold Coast TitansSunday 11 August
1:45 PM		Totally Workwear Stadium
Newcastle Knights St. George Illawarra DragonsSunday 11 August
6:10 PM		McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 4

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Brisbane Broncos Canberra RaidersSaturday 17 August
11:05 AM		Totally Workwear Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Gold Coast TitansSaturday 17 August
12:45 PM		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Sydney RoostersSunday 18 August
12:00 PM		WIN Stadium
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Newcastle KnightsSunday 18 August
1:45 PM		PointsBet Stadium
Wests Tigers Parramatta EelsSunday 18 August
6:10 PM		Campbelltown Sports Ground

Round 5

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Parramatta Eels Newcastle KnightsSaturday 24 August
11:05 AM		Eric Tweedale Stadium
Canberra Raiders North Queensland CowboysSaturday 24 August
12:45 PM		GIO Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Sydney RoostersSunday 25 August
12:00 PM		Cbus Super Stadium
Wests Tigers Brisbane BroncosSunday 25 August
1:45 PM		Leichhardt Oval
St. George Illawarra Dragons Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSunday 25 August
6:10 PM		WIN Stadium

Round 6

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Gold Coast Titans Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 31 August
11:05 AM		Cbus Super Stadium
Parramatta Eels St. George Illawarra DragonsSaturday 31 August
12:45 PM		CommBank Stadium
Newcastle Knights Wests TigersSunday 1 September
12:00 PM		McDonald Jones Stadium
Brisbane Broncos North Queensland CowboysSunday 1 September
1:45 PM		Totally Workwear Stadium
Sydney Roosters Canberra RaidersSunday 1 September
6:10 PM		Allianz Stadium

Round 7

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
North Queensland Cowboys Wests TigersSaturday 7 September
11:05 AM		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Canberra RaidersSaturday 7 September
12:45 PM		Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Sydney RoostersSunday 8 September
12:00 PM		PointsBet Stadium
Parramatta Eels Gold Coast TitansSunday 8 September
1:45 PM		Eric Tweedale Stadium
Newcastle Knights Brisbane BroncosSunday 8 September
6:10 PM		McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 8

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Wests Tigers St. George Illawarra DragonsThursday 12 September
7:45 PM		Leichhardt Oval
Brisbane Broncos Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 14 September
12:00 PM		Cbus Super Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Newcastle KnightsSaturday 14 September
1:45 PM		Cbus Super Stadium
Sydney Roosters North Queensland CowboysSunday 15 September
12:00 PM		Industree Group Stadium
Canberra Raiders Parramatta EelsSunday 15 September
1:45 PM		GIO Stadium

Round 9

Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Wests TigersThursday 19 September
7:45 PM		PointsBet Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Brisbane BroncosSaturday 21 September
1:30 PM		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Newcastle KnightsSaturday 21 September
3:15 PM		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Canberra Raiders Gold Coast TitansSunday 22 September
1:30 PM		CommBank Stadium
Parramatta Eels Sydney RoostersSunday 22 September
3:15 PM		CommBank Stadium

Players and transfers

The 2024 season salary cap for clubs is $1,020,000 and the minimum wage for contracted players is $34,000. Squad size is 24 players plus 4 development players.[12] The first transfer signing was announced on 20 October 2023. Clubs are required to fill their 24-player roster by late May 2024.

Table last updated: 17 Dec 2023.

2024 NRLW Transfers
Player 2023 Club 2024 Club Announcement
Date		 Reference
Jakiya Whitfeld Wests Tigers North Queensland Cowboys20 Oct 2023[13]
Keilee Joseph Sydney Roosters Brisbane Broncos1 Dec 2023[14]
Tiana Davison Newcastle Knights Sydney Roosters15 Dec 2023[15]
Jasmin Strange Newcastle Knights Sydney Roosters15 Dec 2023[15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2024 NRL Telstra Premiership schedule released". NRL. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Whaley, Pamela (20 September 2023). "Timing is everything as NRLW plans future". Daily Telegraph. p. 61.
  3. 1 2 Bailey, Scott (10 November 2023). "Three women's Origins for 2024, NRLW stays at 10 teams". aapnews. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Knights announce new NRLW Head Coach". Newcastle Knights. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Steve Georgallis joins Eels as NRLW coach". Parra Eels. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Bruce, Jasper (22 November 2023). "Steve Georgallis takes over NRLW reins at Parramatta". aapnews. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  7. ↑ Chalk, Ethan Lee (14 August 2023). "Jamie Soward agrees to historic two-year contract". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "NRLW Head Coach John Strange Extends with Roosters". Roosters.com.au. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ↑ Eder, Billie (15 September 2023). "Roosters coach fears standard will suffer with fast-tracked NRLW expansion". NRL. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Dean Widders steps down". NRL. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Griffiths Appointed Knights NSW Cup Coach". Newcastle Knights. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  12. 1 2 3 "In principle agreement on key financial terms for NRLW CBA". NRL. NRL Media. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "Cowboys sign NRLW Winger of the Year Whitfeld". Cowboys.com.au. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  14. ↑ "New NRLW Signing: Broncos Bring Joseph Back To Brisbane". Brisbane Broncos. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  15. 1 2 "Tiana Davison and Jasmin Strange join Roosters NRLW squad". Roosters.com.au. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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