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In a move sure to excite football fans, the NRL has lengthened the Women’s State of Origin series to three games in 2024.
The decision comes after the Queensland Maroons reclaimed the shield this year on points aggregate with the series drawn 1-1.
Women’s State of Origin initially formed a one-off annual fixture but was played out across two games for the first time in 2023.
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The addition of a decisive third game will ensure each season moving forward has a clear winner.
Nine will be the exclusive home of Origin in 2024, showcasing both the men’s and women’s series.
The women’s competition will begin on the eve of Magic Round.
The 2024 NRLW season will open with the Newcastle Knights hosting the Sydney Roosters on Thursday, July 25 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The match will form a standalone fixture with that week’s NRL round starting on Friday.
The NRL on Monday unveiled the full NRL and NRLW draws for next year, as well as the representative calendar.
NRLW draw 2024
ROUND ONE (AEST)
Thursday, July 25
7:45pm, Newcastle Knight vs Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium
Saturday, July 27
11:05am, Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys at PointsBet Stadium
12:45pm, Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium
Sunday, July 28
12:00pm, St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans at WIN Stadium
1:45pm, Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
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