Fast-tracked NRLW expansion to 10 teams under consideration for 2023

• Decision based on readiness of additional four teams
• Proposal to be discussed at an ARLC meeting next week

The NRL could expedite the expansion of the women's competition with officials seriously considering jumping straight from six to 10 teams next year. Just two months after announcing a two-staged approach to expansion, the NRL is examining the merits of accelerating that process.

Under the plan announced in March, the NRL would introduce two teams next year to take the competition to eight sides, before adding a further two in 2024. However, the ARL Commission has since asked about the feasibility of going straight to 10, with the belief there was enough talent and player numbers to accelerate the expansion.