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Can't wait to see our entire squad for the debut NRLW season

Another question is it still a Top 4 for semis ??
 
NRL moves a step closer to women’s CBA after most positive meeting in month.
Andrew Abdo and Clint Newton spent five hours together at Rugby League Central on Wednesday for the second day of a three-day lock in to try and finalise a deal.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and RLPA boss Clint Newton spent five hours together at Rugby League Central in Moore Park on Wednesday on the second day of a three-day lock-in to try and finalise a deal.
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While a deal for the male players remains some way off, there is hope that an agreement can be reached for the female players by the end of next week.

THE FACT THAT BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AGREEMENTS HAVEN'T BEEN FINALISED THIS CLOSE TO THE TRIAL AND SEASON OPENINGS IS ABSOLUTELY BS!

Full article in SMH.
 
Cobarcats said:
NRL moves a step closer to women’s CBA after most positive meeting in month.
Andrew Abdo and Clint Newton spent five hours together at Rugby League Central on Wednesday for the second day of a three-day lock in to try and finalise a deal.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and RLPA boss Clint Newton spent five hours together at Rugby League Central in Moore Park on Wednesday on the second day of a three-day lock-in to try and finalise a deal.
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While a deal for the male players remains some way off, there is hope that an agreement can be reached for the female players by the end of next week.

THE FACT THAT BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AGREEMENTS HAVEN'T BEEN FINALISED THIS CLOSE TO THE TRIAL AND SEASON OPENINGS IS ABSOLUTELY BS!

Full article in SMH.
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Yep, massive failure on behalf of both parties.
 

Everything you need to know: NRLW CBA​

Alicia NewtonNRLW Reporter
Tue 14 Feb 2023, 06:44 PM
Alicia Newton

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NRLW players will earn a minimum of $30,000 this season and more than $50,000 in 2027 under an historic $6 million collective bargaining agreement for the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership.

The NRL and RLPA have reached an in principle agreement on financial terms for the first women's CBA, which puts the game's female stars in a similar or better position to their counterparts in most other Australian sports.

Significantly, the CBA also includes policies relating to pregnancy and parental provisions, as well as private health insurance.

Under the financial terms of the five-year CBA, the salary cap will be set at $900,000 per club this season and rise
to $1.5million in 2027.

The 2022 NRLW captains
The 2022 NRLW captains©Gregg Porteous/NRL Photos

With details of the terms announced on Tuesday, NRL.com explains what it means for NRLW clubs, players and the future of the 10-team competition, including further
expansion.

What is the women's collective bargaining agreement?​

The women's CBA is a contract between the NRL and Rugby League Players Association that will shape the next five years of the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership from 2023 to 2027.

It is the first time a women's CBA has ever been negotiated in rugby league, and includes details such as the salary cap for each season, the length of the competition and number of
weeks players are committed to their NRLW clubs.

How much can players earn and what will rosters look like?​

The NRL and RLPA confirmed the following amounts to be split across squads of 24 each season, with minimum wages for each player also confirmed:
  • 2023 - $900,000 ($30,000 minimum wage per player)
  • 2024 - $1,020,000 ($34,000 minimum wage per player)
  • 2025 - $1,254,000 ($41,800 minimum wage per player)
  • 2026 - $1,386,000 ($46,200 minimum wage per player)
  • 2027 - $1,518,000 ($50,600 minimum wage per player)
NRLW Match Highlights: 2022 GF Knights v Eels

NRLW Match Highlights: 2022 GF Knights v Eels

The average wage for NRLW players this season is $37,500 and will rise to $63,250 by 2027, according to the figures set above.

After allocating the minimum $30,000 for each squad member this season, clubs will have $180,000 left to top up the contracts of star players.

In 2027, clubs will have an additional $300,000 in their $1.518m salary cap to pay select players above the $50,600 minimum wage.

What is the length of NRLW contracts?​

Players will be signed to 12-month contracts as part of the agreement, with clubs in a position to offer multi-year contracts from 2023.

How regularly players are paid and other conditions, including state competition alignment, will be determined between the club and player.

In the case of Parramatta and star back Tiana Penitani, who signed a two-year contract last year, the deal remains valid, but the club and player may now renegotiate the terms of the final year due to the new CBA in
place.

Eels star Tiana Penitani at the 2022 season launch
Eels star Tiana Penitani at the 2022 season launch©Gregg Porteous/NRL Photos

What do the pregnancy and parental policies cover?​

Among the key terms of the CBA, to
be confirmed, are policies relating to pregnancy and parental arrangements, incorporating support for pregnant players and leave provisions, alongside support for primary carers and parents of infants up to 24 months.

All players will also have access to Wellbeing and Education support and access to injury hardship and other player support funds.

Private health insurance is not included in the salary cap figure for 2023, with funds from NRLW player and club allocation pools to cover private health insurance, pregnancy policies and parental leave for the year.

How long is the NRLW season in 2023?​

As part of the agreement, there will be a nine-game regular season in 2023, followed by a two-week finals series.

An additional seven weeks is included for a pre-season and players will receive two weeks annual leave, totalling 20 weeks at an NRLW club overall.

Will there be more new teams by 2027?​

There is an agreement in place for the NRL to be able to increase the number of NRLW teams to a maximum of 12 during the CBA cycle (2023-2027).

Under the terms of the CBA, the length of the season - including pre-season and annual leave - is due to be increased from 20 weeks to 23 weeks in 2025.

There are seven NRL clubs without an NRLW team - four in Sydney (the Bulldogs, Panthers, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles) and three others - the Warriors, Storm and Dolphins.

If the NRLW expanded to 12 teams, they will continue to play each other once as the addition of two more teams would coincide with an increased season of from 20 weeks to just 23 weeks.

When will squads be finalised and a draw announced?​

Now that the CBA has been agreed to, expect the NRLW draw for the 2023 season to be announced in the coming weeks amid a flurry of signing action.

The contracting window to officially sign players and announce them is expected to open once contracts are drawn up, with clubs required to fill their 24-strong rosters by May 24.
 
Great to hear.
Apps was part of WT’s premiership winning Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership side in 2022.
 
I reard Noddy on his usual Thursday morning radio spot on SEN, and he was very excited about more lady players being signed as early as today.
 

2023 NRLW fixtures announced​

Wests Tigers
Thu 27 Apr 2023, 10:57 AM

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The 2023 fixtures have been released for Wests Tigers’ inaugural season in the NRLW.
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Wests Tigers will play all nine opponents in the expanded 10-team competition once, before a top-four finals series decides the two grand-finalists.
2023 NRLW DRAW
History will be made on Sunday 23rd July when Wests Tigers plays its very first NRLW game against Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium.

Match: Eels v Wests Tigers​

ROUND 1 - SUNDAY 23RD JULY
12:00pm

This match will be one of four NRLW double-headers involving Wests Tigers and will see several players line up against their former club.
The NRLW team will play as a curtain-raiser to Wests Tigers NRL fixtures on four occasions, the first being in Round 3 against the Raiders in Canberra on Sunday 6th August.
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While there’s still a bit of travelling required, five of our nine regular season games will be played in Sydney.
Six days after the team’s first road trip to play the Raiders in Canberra, is a trip to Brisbane to face the Cowboys.
The other game to be played in Queensland is our Round 7 match against the Titans on the Gold Coast, before a battle against the Broncos in Newcastle the following weekend.
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Rounding off the 2023 regular season is a standalone home game at Campbelltown Sports Stadium against the Knights, which will be broadcast live on Channel Nine.
Wests Tigers’ nine games in the regular season will be played across eight different venues over a nine week period.
Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe believes the club should be very proud of its achievements in the women’s space.
“We’ve come a long way in the last few years in developing women’s rugby league and it is an exciting time ahead,” said Pascoe.
Our inaugural season in the NRLW is something we are all very excited about, and the release of the 2023 fixtures is another step in our journey.
Justin Pascoe
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“I’m sure our Members and fans will fully embrace our NRLW team and our opening game against the Eels will be another historic milestone for Wests Tigers.”
Head coach Brett Kimmorley says the release of the official fixtures list adds to the excitement ahead of the team’s first season.
“I know releasing the fixtures happens every year in the NRL and NRLW but for us, this is something quite special,” Kimmorley said.

“This is our very first season and I am thrilled to be a part of it.
“We have announced the bulk of our side, and now we know who we’re playing and where.
This is such an exciting time for Wests Tigers, a new chapter and so many new opportunities.
Brett Kimmorley
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Wests Tigers NRLW 2023 fixtures:
  • Rd 1: Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium - 12:00pm Sunday 23 July
  • Rd 2: Cronulla Sharks at Belmore Sports Ground - 1:50pm Sunday 30 July
  • Rd 3: Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium - 1:50pm Sunday 6 August
  • Rd 4: North Queensland Cowboys at Totally Workwear Stadium - 12:50pm Saturday 12 August
  • Rd 5: St George Illawarra Dragons at CommBank Stadium - 12:50pm Saturday 19 August
  • Rd 6: Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium - 3:10pm Saturday 26 August
  • Rd 7: Gold Coast Titans at CBUS Super Stadium - 12:00pm Sunday 3 September
  • Rd 8: Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium - 11:30am Saturday 9 September
  • Rd 9: Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Sports Stadium - 7:45pm Thursday 14 September
 
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