Almost half of next year's NRLW games will be pitted against NRL matches, with 45 per cent of all games clashing with the men's competition.
The NRLW will see more double-headers with the men's game in a move designed to attract greater crowds.
The move is aimed to attract bigger crowds to matches, as part of a push from the Rugby League Players' Association . The NRL are determined to sell the rights to the NRLW in the next broadcast deal from 2028, eying it as a way to increase player pay. All 12 NRL clubs will have five home fixtures in the draw, while Magic Round has been introduced for Newcastle on August 2 and 3.
"The 12-team competition, now including the Bulldogs and Warriors, will be the biggest in NRLW history." The winners will advance to the second week of the finals to play the top two sides, in qualifiers for the October 5 grand final.Cricket
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