Overview
- The league has expanded to 12 teams with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs making their debut and the New Zealand Warriors returning
- Parramatta delivered a season-opening upset by defeating Cronulla 18-16 at Sharks Stadium, driven by Rachael Pearson’s playmaking and Chloe Jackson’s two tries
- The campaign spans 71 games over 11 rounds plus five finals, introducing a top-six finals series and the inaugural Magic Round in Round 5 at McDonald Jones Stadium
- Broadcast coverage is bolstered by FOX League and Nine alongside Kayo Sports’ ad-free live streams, featuring Fox Hero Camera slow-motion captures and exclusive player mic-ups
- A triple-header weekend from July 4–6 spans Accor Stadium, Totally Workwear Stadium and GIO Stadium, highlighting Friday’s Bulldogs vs Knights and culminating in Sunday’s Roosters vs Warriors