The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has officially given the continuation of the NRLW competition in 2020 the green light.
Commencing in September, the NRLW competition will remain a four-team competition with the grand final match to be played on the same day as the NRL grand final, on Sunday October 25th.
The confirmation re-affirms the ARLC's continued support for growing the women's game at all levels and comes after a stand-alone women's State of Origin match on Friday November 13th also earned approval.
NRLW games will continue to be broadcasted by television partners Foxtel and Channel Nine, after the NRL officially announced a new broadcast agreement upon the return of the men's' competition on May 28th.
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys thanked the players' and clubs for their commitment and understanding through the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The women’s game is a very important element of Rugby League," V'landys said in a statement.
"We are very proud of our achievements in the women’s game and we should be providing it the significance it deserves.
“I want to thank the clubs for their commitment to women’s sport and the players themselves for their understanding as we worked through this process.
"I also want to thank our broadcast partners Channel Nine and Foxtel for their ongoing commitment to the women’s game.”
The NRLW will remain a four-team competition in 2020 with the Grand Final to be played on the same day as the NRL Grand Final on Sunday October 25.
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