{"id":379989,"date":"2024-03-27T23:35:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T00:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=379989"},"modified":"2024-03-28T01:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T01:02:14","slug":"warriors-return-as-nrlw-adds-two-new-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=379989","title":{"rendered":"Warriors return as NRLW adds two new teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\ufeffhe NRLW<\/a> competition will welcome the Warriors<\/a> back into the fold as one of two new teams.<\/p>\n

The Auckland-based side was previously in the women's rugby league competition but dropped out amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Canterbury<\/a> will also enter the NRLW competition to make it a 12-team league in 2025.<\/p>\n

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NRL chief Andrew Abdo revealed the two expansion teams at a press conference on Thursday.<\/p>\n

"The return of the Warriors is an important strategic boost for the women's game in New Zealand, while the Bulldogs are adding the final step to their program after years of strong investment in the women's game," Abdo said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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"We are working closely with each and every club to build a comprehensive strategic plan for the NRLW and the women's game.<\/p>\n

"The plan with clubs will see further expansion opportunities in the coming years, for which we have seen strong interest and detailed business plans from all 17 clubs."<\/p>\n

South Sydney released a statement following Thursday's announcement, reiterating \ufeffthe club's push to join the NRLW.<\/p>\n

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The Warriors and Bulldogs will next year join the Knights, Broncos, Roosters, Eels, Tigers, Sharks, Dragons, Cowboys, Raiders, and Titans\ufeff in the league.<\/p>\n

The NRL's desire to one day have every NRL club represented in the NRLW.<\/p>\n

For the Warriors, Thursday's announcement comes four years after they were forced to abandon the NRLW.<\/p>\n

"Our fans have eagerly awaited the return of their side to the NRLW stage," club chief Cameron George said.<\/p>\n

"We saw that excitement pre-COVID and now, after plenty of work, we're finally ready to go again."\ufeff<\/p>\n

\ufeffThis year's 10-team NRLW season starts on July 25.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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