NRLW Premiership /

The NRL Telstra Women's Premiership is an elite competition that features the world's best female rugby league players. 

Four clubs – Canberra Raiders, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers – joined the NRLW in 2023 with the Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans all returning to create a 10-team competition. 

Newcastle are the back-to-back premiers after taking out the title in 2022 and 2023.

Key summary to the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership

• Squads of 24
• Duration of matches: 70 minutes of regular time (two 35-minute halves)
• Interchanges: a total of 10 in regular time (with two interchanges available in the case of golden point)
• 40/30 and 20/50 kick advantage: providing for tactical kicking and unpredictability during matches
• One on-field referee and the NRL Bunker in use
• Injury Surveillance, including the management of head injuries and/or concussion.
• Judiciary procedures
• Shot clocks

Golden point

For matches other than the grand final, in the event of a draw at the conclusion of regular time, golden point will apply, with a maximum of five minutes each way and the first team to score will win.

If neither team scores during golden point, a draw will be awarded.

In the case of a requirement for golden point in the grand final, five minutes extra time each way will be played (regardless of how many points are scored).

If, after 80 minutes, the game remains a draw, unlimited golden point will be played, with no change of ends or time limit, until a point is scored to determine the winner.

History

List of Premiership winners

Karyn Murphy medal winners 

The Karyn Murphy medal is awarded to the player of the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership grand final. 

Dally M medal winners 

The Dally M medal is awarded to the player of the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership based on a 3-2-1 voting system throughout the season. 

*Prior to the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership starting in 2018, three Dally M medal winners were awarded based on their efforts at the international level.

Veronica White medal winners

The Veronica White medal recognises the incredible contributions that so many female rugby league players are making to their local communities and beyond and is voted by a panel of experts from across the game.