NRLW faces drastic draw shake up as RLPA looks to boost crowds via increased double-headers
4 months, 1 week ago

NRLW faces drastic draw shake up as RLPA looks to boost crowds via increased double-headers

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Almost half of next year's NRLW games will be pitted against men's matches, in a drastic shake up to the women's draw. The NRL confirmed its women's schedule alongside the men's on Thursday, with a significant increase in double-headers alongside men's matches. Last season, only seven games clashed with men's fixtures, or around 15 per cent of regular-season matches. "In 2025 there will be more teams, more matches and more innovation in the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership," NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.

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RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw
5 months ago

RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw

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The NRLW risks losing prime-time television viewers and wider visibility under a radical proposal to shake up the competition's schedule put forward by the players' union. The Rugby League Players Association has asked the NRL for additional payments for NRLW players who feature in Thursday evening matches, claiming their female members deserve compensation for taking time off from their day …

NRL releases the draw for the remainder of the 2020 season
4 years, 10 months ago

NRL releases the draw for the remainder of the 2020 season

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Parramatta has been delivered a dream draw while the Sydney Roosters' bid to pull off an NRL three-peat has been made even harder by the revised match schedule. Key points: The 26-round NRL season was suspended in March after two rounds due to the coronavirus shutdown The revamped season will run for 20 rounds plus finals, with matches resuming on …

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