Anticipation has just hit a new gear… we have a start date and a full NRLW 2023 schedule.
As expected, it promises to be bigger and better than ever; new teams and an extended season. And on top of that, the 2023 season will also see matches played in primetime; a first for the league. Bring it on.
NRLW 2023 details
When does the NRLW season start?
Saturday, July 22
Titans v Cowboys, Saturday 12:50pm, Cbus Super Stadium
Knights v Dragons, Saturday 3:10pm, McDonald Jones Stadium
Broncos v Roosters, Saturday 7:45pm, Sunshine Coast Stadium (Kawana)
The season will kick off on July 22 with a Saturday Queensland derby between the Gold Coast Titans and the North Queensland Cowboys. After that, reigning champions the Newcastle Knights will host the Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium. And to conclude a huge opening day, the Broncos will battle the Roosters on the Sunshine Coast.
Unfortunately, most Round 1 games will be competing with Men’s Round 21 NRL action. Our solution? Sort out a second screen in the lounge room.
Who are the new teams in the NRLW 2023?
Four new teams will join the NRLW in 2023 – the Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers.
The new teams and new salary cap have led to some huge transfers ahead of NRLW 2023.
NRLW 2023 key dates
Season opener – July 22
NRLW 2023 Grand Final – October 1
The NRLW 2023 regular season is nine regular season rounds before finals — the longest season the NRLW has ever had.
Like in 2022, the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final will be played before the men’s final on Sunday, October 1 in what will be a huge double header final.
“This year’s NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership will be super charged with four new teams, nine regular-season rounds, followed by semi finals and a Grand Final,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.
“In 2023, there will be new rivalries and new timeslots with every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV nationally with primetime coverage for the first time ever.
How to watch the NRLW 2023 in Australia
Every match of the NRLW season will be available on Channel 9, 9 Now, Fox League and Kayo.
NRLW 2023 full draw
The full NRLW 2023 draw has been released. Here are all the games, for the full nine rounds of the regular season.
Round 1, July 22-23:
Titans v Cowboys
Knights v Dragons
Broncos v Roosters
Eels v Tigers
Sharks v Raiders
The opening round of the features a Western Sydney battle including one of the inaugural sides, the Wests Tigers.
Round 2, July 27-30:
Broncos v Titans
Raiders v Roosters
Dragons v Eels
Knights v Cowboys
Tigers v Sharks
Round 3, August 3-6:
Roosters v Dragons
Cowboys v Broncos
Sharks v Titans
Eels v Knights
Raiders v Tigers
The Roosters will host the Dragons at the Sydney Cricket Ground; a first for the Women’s game.
Round 4, August 12-13:
Dragons v Raiders
Cowboys v Tigers
Broncos v Eels
Sharks v Roosters
Knights v Titans
The co-Dally M medalists in 2021, Emma Tonegato and Millie Boyle, are both at new clubs and they’ll go head-to-head at PointsBet Stadium.
Round 5, August 19-20:
Cowboys v Sharks
Tigers v Dragons
Titans v Roosters
Knights v Broncos
Raiders v Eels
Round 6, August 26-27:
Eels v Cowboys
Dragons v Titans
Roosters v Tigers
Broncos v Raiders
Knights v Sharks
Round 7, September 2-3:
Raiders v Knights
Broncos v Sharks
Cowboys v Dragons
Titans v Tigers
Roosters v Eels
Round 8, September 7-10:
Sharks v Dragons
Tigers v Broncos
Knights v Roosters
Cowboys v Raiders
Titans v Eels
Knight-Roosters in Round 8 will be one of the most anticipated regular season games, with star Millie Boyle going up against the club she just won a premiership with.
Round 9, September 14-17:
Tigers v Knights
Roosters v Cowboys
Dragons v Broncos
Eels v Sharks
Raiders v Titans
