2023 Newcastle Knights season explained

Year:2023
Team Colour:
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Font Colour:
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League:NRL
League Rank:5th
League Wins:14
League Draws:1
League Losses:9
Points For:645
Points Against:312
Ceo Title:CEO
Coach Title:Coach
Avg Attendance:21,312
High Attendance:29,548
Top Tries:Dom Young (25)
Top Goals:Kalyn Ponga (45)
Top Points:Kalyn Ponga (126)
Next Season:2024

The 2023 Newcastle Knights season was the 36th in the club's history. Coached by Adam O'Brien and co-captained by Jayden Brailey and Kalyn Ponga, they competed in the NRL's 2023 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 5th place (out of 17), thus reaching the finals. The Knights made it to the second week of finals, before being knocked out by the New Zealand Warriors.

Transfers and re-signings

Gains

Player/Coach Previous club Length Source
Dane AukafolauNorth Sydney Bears2023[1]
Fa'amanu BrownCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2023[2]
Adam ElliottCanberra Raiders2025[3]
Tyson GambleBrisbane Broncos2024[4]
Jackson HastingsWests Tigers2025[5]
Jack HetheringtonCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2025
Greg MarzhewGold Coast Titans2025[6]
Brian McDermott (assistant coach)Fiji national rugby league team2023[7]
Lachie MillerCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2025[8]
Michael Monaghan (NSW Cup coach)Manly Warringah Sea Eagles2023
Ryan RivettCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2023[9]

Losses

Player/Coach Club Source
Mitchell BarnettNew Zealand Warriors[10]
Jake CliffordHull F.C.[11]
Tex HoyHull F.C.[12]
Jacob KirazCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs[13]
David KlemmerWests Tigers[14]
Edrick LeeDolphins[15]
Anthony MilfordDolphins[16]
Jirah MomoiseaParramatta Eels[17]
Brayden MusgroveCessnock Goannas[18]
Mark O'Meley (NSW Cup coach)Released[19]
Mitchell PearceCatalans Dragons[20]
Willie Peters (assistant coach)Hull Kingston Rovers[21]
Dylan PhythianLakes United[22]
Jaron PurcellTweed Heads Seagulls[23]
Chris RandallGold Coast Titans[24]
Kobe RuglessBlacktown Workers[25]
Pasami SauloCanberra Raiders[26]
Eric Smith (assistant coach)Released[27]
Sauaso SueHull Kingston Rovers[28]
Ben TaltyNorth Sydney Bears[29]
Starford To'aWests Tigers[30]
Tevita ToloiRedcliffe Dolphins[31]
Chris Vea'ilaCronulla-Sutherland Sharks[32]

Promoted juniors

Player Junior side Source
David ArmstrongKnights NSW Cup[33]
Tom CantKnights NSW Cup
Riley JonesKnights NSW Cup
Dylan LucasKnights NSW Cup[34]
Myles MartinKnights Jersey Flegg Cup
Kobe RuglessKnights NSW Cup
Tevita ToloiKnights Jersey Flegg Cup

Re-signings

Player/Coach Re-signed to Source
David Armstrong2024[35]
Thomas Cant2024
Phoenix Crossland2026[36]
Tyson Frizell2026[37]
Brodie Jones2024
Riley Jones2025
Dylan Lucas2025[38]
Greg Marzhew2026[39]
Ryan Rivett2024
Enari Tuala2024

Player contract situations

2023 (left)2024202520262027
Dane Aukafolau[40] David Armstrong[41] Jayden Brailey[42] Phoenix CrosslandKalyn Ponga[43]
Fa'amanu Brown[44] Bradman Best[45] Adam ElliottTyson Frizell
Adam Clune[46] Tom CantJackson HastingsGreg Marzhew
Lachlan Fitzgibbon[47] Mat Croker[48] Jack HetheringtonDaniel Saifiti[49]
Bailey Hodgson[50] Dane Gagai[51] Riley Jones
Hymel HuntTyson GambleDylan Lucas
Jack JohnsBrodie JonesLeo Thompson[52]
Oryn Keeley[53] Krystian Mapapalangi[54]
David KlemmerMyles Martin[55]
Kurt Mann[56] Ryan Rivett
Lachie Miller[57] Jacob Saifiti
Chris RandallEnari Tuala
Kobe Rugless
Simi Sasagi[58]
Ben Talty
Tevita Toloi[59]
Chris Vea'ila
Dom Young[60]

Ladder

Result by round

Milestones

Jerseys and sponsors

In 2023, the Knights' jerseys were made by Classic Sportswear and their major sponsor was nib Health Funds.

Fixtures

Pre-season trials

Date[61] OpponentVenueScoreTriesConversionsAttendance
Friday, 10 February Cronulla-Sutherland SharksIndustree Group Stadium16–28T.Gamble, P.Crossland, L.PietznerR.Rivett (2/2)
Friday, 17 February Parramatta EelsIndustree Group Stadium14–36D.Young, B.Best, G.MarzhewJ.Hastings (1/3)
Legend:

Source:[62] [63]

Regular season

See main article: 2023 NRL season results.

Date[64] RoundOpponentVenueScoreTriesGoalsAttendance
Friday, 3 March1 New Zealand WarriorsSky Stadium20 - 12Lachlan Fitzgibbon 1'
Hymel Hunt 45'
Jackson Hastings (2/2)16,676
Sunday, 12 March2 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval12 - 14Dominic Young 10', 60'
Lachlan Fitzgibbon 15'
Jackson Hastings 12'13,214
Friday, 17 March3 DolphinsMcDonald Jones Stadium20 - 36Tyson Gamble 18'
Lachlan Miller 35', 45'
Jackson Hastings (3/3)
Lachlan Miller (1/1)
20,093
Sunday, 26 March4 Canberra RaidersMcDonald Jones Stadium24 - 14Greg Marzhew 11', 43'
Bradman Best 17'
Dane Gagai 45'
Tyson Frizell 49'
Lachlan Miller (2/6)15,106
Saturday, 1 April5 Manly Warringah Sea EaglesGlen Willow Oval32 - 32Greg Marzhew 12'
Jack Johns 17'
Dominic Young 23', 32', 55', 77'
Jackson Hastings (2/3)
Lachlan Miller (2/3)
9,024
Sunday, 9 April6 New Zealand WarriorsMcDonald Jones Stadium34 - 2418,007
Saturday, 15 April7 Penrith PanthersMcDonald Jones Stadium15 - 1626,084
Saturday, 22 April8 North Queensland CowboysQueensland Country Bank Stadium18 - 1617,970
Friday, 28 April9 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium43 - 1215,875
10BYE
Sunday, 14 May11 Gold Coast TitansMcDonald Jones Stadium46 - 2613,064
Saturday, 20 May12 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksCoffs Harbour International Stadium26 - 6N/A
Sunday, 28 May13 Manly Warringah Sea EaglesMcDonald Jones Stadium28 - 1820,661
14BYE
Saturday, 10 June15 Brisbane BroncosLang Park24 -2035,814
Saturday, 17 June16 Sydney RoostersMcDonald Jones Stadium16 - 1821,966
Saturday, 24 June17 Penrith PanthersBlueBet Stadium20 - 1218,589
Sunday, 2 July18 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsAccor Stadium0 - 66Jackson Hastings 12', 51'
Bradman Best 16', 36', 56'
Lachlan Fitzgibbon 24'
Phoenix Crossland 34', 70'
Kurt Mann 42'
Greg Marzhew 49'
Enari Tuala 64'
Kalyn Ponga (11/11)11,004
19BYE
Friday, 14 July20 Wests TigersMcDonald Jones Stadium34 - 1818,470
Saturday, 22 July21 Melbourne StormMcDonald Jones Stadium26 - 1820,392
Saturday, 29 July22 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium28 - 615,487
Saturday, 5 August23 DolphinsOptus Stadium30-2842,042
Sunday, 13 August24 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsMcDonald Jones Stadium42-623,464
Sunday, 20 August25 South Sydney RabbitohsMcDonald Jones Stadium29-1029,018
Sunday, 27 August26 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksMcDonald Jones Stadium32-8
Saturday, 2 September27 St. George Illawarra DragonsNetstrata Jubilee Stadium32-12
Legend:
  • Magic Round

Statistics

NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPointsCaptainAge
25130052022
50000527
21004029
10000021
41015028
2430012024
2560024023
180000029
2150020029
22400161732
2241018132
2461127027
22416048127
261004027
41004030
51004026
110000024
10000021
10000020
72008023
1840016030
22220088026
12226060029
2094501262025
10000021
222008027
211004127
251004023
630012025
252500100022
Totals 26 121 89 2 666 Average: 26

30 players used.

Source:[65]

NRL Women's team

Year:2023
Team Colour:
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Font Colour:
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League:NRLW
League Rank:1st
League Wins:8
League Losses:1
Points For:224
Points Against:119
Playoff Result:Premiers
Ceo Title:CEO
Coach Title:Coach
Avg Attendance:12,239
High Attendance:19,519
Top Tries:Sheridan Gallagher & Tamika Upton (7)
Top Goals:Jesse Southwell (33)
Top Points:Jesse Southwell (78)
Next Season:2024

The 2023 Newcastle Knights Women's season was the 3rd in the club's history. Coached by Ronald Griffiths and captained by Hannah Southwell, they competed in the NRLW's 2023 NRL Women's Premiership, finishing the regular season in 1st place (out of 10), thus reaching the finals. The Knights made it to the Grand Final, defeating the Gold Coast Titans and claiming the 2023 NRLW premiership. During the absence of Hannah Southwell due to injury, the side was captained by Tamika Upton.

Player gains & losses

Player gains
Player/Coach Previous club Length Source
Laishon Albert-JonesMount Pritchard Mounties2024[66]
Rima ButlerParramatta Eels2024
Sheridan GallagherMount Pritchard Mounties2023[67]
Jayde HerdegenWynnum Manly Seagulls2024
Felila KiaWynnum Manly Seagulls2024
Tamerah LeatiParramatta Eels2024
Nita MaynardBrisbane Broncos2023
Abigail RoacheChiefs Manawa2024
Georgia RocheLeeds Rhinos2027[68]
Jasmin StrangeSydney Roosters2023[69]
Viena TinaoIllawarra Steelers2023[70]
Player losses
Player/Coach Club Source
Tamsin BarberReleased
Millie BoyleSydney Roosters[71]
Bree ChesterNorth Queensland Cowboys[72]
Sophie ClancySt. George Illawarra Dragons[73]
Kirra DibbNorth Queensland Cowboys[74]
Jessica GentleCanberra Raiders[75]
Bobbi LawSt. George Illawarra Dragons
Emma ManzelmannNorth Queensland Cowboys[76]
Mia MiddletonNorth Queensland Cowboys
Nicole NathanReleased[77]
Emmanita PakiReleased
Kyra SimonParramatta Eels[78]
Autumn-Rain Stephens-DalyNorth Queensland Cowboys[79]
Kiana TakairangiCronulla-Sutherland Sharks[80]
Romy TeitzelBrisbane Broncos[81]
Makenzie WealeNorth Queensland Cowboys
Jakiya WhitfeldWests Tigers[82]
Promoted juniors
Player Junior side Source
Jacinta CarterKnights NSWRL Women's Premiership
Evie JonesKnights NSWRL Women's Premiership
Jules KirkpatrickKnights NSWRL Women's Premiership
Tazmyne LuschwitzKnights NSWRL Women's Premiership
Tylah VallanceKnights NSWRL Women's Premiership
Player re-signings
Player/Coach Re-signed to Source
Yasmin Clydsdale2025[83]
Tiana Davison2023[84]
Olivia Higgins2023
Caitlan Johnston2025[85]
Simone Karpani2023
Caitlin Moran2023
Shanice Parker2024
Tayla Predebon2024
Kayla Romaniuk2024
Hannah Southwell2027[86]
Jesse Southwell2027
Tamika Upton2027[87]

Player contract situations

2023 (left)2024202520262027
Tiana Davison[88] Laishon Albert-JonesYasmin ClydsdaleOlivia Higgins[89] Jacinta Carter[90]
Felila KiaRima ButlerSheridan Gallagher[91] Simone KarpaniGeorgia Roche
Tazmyne LuschwitzJayde HerdegenCaitlan JohnstonHannah Southwell
Caitlin Moran[92] Evie Jones[93] Viena TinaoJesse Southwell
Jasmin StrangeJules KirkpatrickTamika Upton
Tylah VallanceTamerah Leati
Nita Maynard
Shanice Parker
Tayla Predebon
Abigail Roache
Kayla Romaniuk

Women's milestones

Women's statistics

NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField GoalsPointsCaptainAge
100000026
71004026
20000019
1140016029
61004023
1174036021
1140016031
101004022
50000026
30000020
110000031
30000027
1160024025
1130012023
1160024023
81004023
112008021
81004824
11333078018
1140016021
40000021
1170028326
Totals 11 51 37 0 278 Average: 24

22 players used.

Source:[94]

Women's draw

Regular Season
DateRoundOpponentVenueScoreTriesGoalsAttendance
Saturday, 22 July1 St. George Illawarra Dragons WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium32 - 16Tayla Predebon 11'
Yasmin Clydsdale 17'
Kayla Romaniuk 27'
Jasmin Strange 44'
Abigail Roache 56'
Jesse Southwell 68'
Jesse Southwell (4/6)8,109
Sunday, 30 July2 North Queensland Cowboys WomenBelmore Sportsground20 - 31Sheridan Gallagher 1', 46'
Shanice Parker 8'
Rima Butler 50'
Jesse Southwell (2/6)2,196
Sunday, 6 August3 Parramatta Eels WomenCommBank Stadium4 - 38Yasmin Clydsdale 6'
Tamika Upton 8'
Olivia Higgins 18'
Tayla Predebon 44'
Abigail Roache 47'
Sheridan Gallagher 57'
Kayla Romaniuk 68'
Jesse Southwell (2/6)23,596
Sunday, 13 August4 Gold Coast Titans WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium22 - 1012,889
Sunday, 20 August5 Brisbane Broncos WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium22 - 2017,043
Sunday, 27 August6 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium22 - 1419,519
Saturday, 2 September7 Canberra Raiders WomenGIO Stadium12 - 201,962
Saturday, 9 September8 Sydney Roosters WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium20 - 43,634
Thursday, 14 September9 Wests Tigers WomenCampbelltown Sports Stadium8 - 281,733
Finals Series
DateRoundOpponentVenueScoreTriesGoalsAttendance
Sunday, 24 SeptemberSemi Final Brisbane Broncos WomenMcDonald Jones Stadium30 - 24Olivia Higgins 4'
Hannah Southwell 10'
Caitlan Johnston 18'
Tamika Upton 43'
Tiana Davison 65'
Jesse Southwell (5/5)12,869
Sunday, 1 OctoberGrand Final Gold Coast Titans WomenAccor Stadium

Women's ladder

2023 NRLW season
Team
1 Wests Tigers1100368+282
2 Sydney Roosters11003618+182
3 Newcastle Knights11003216+162
4 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks11002814+142
5 Gold Coast Titans1100166+102
6 North Queensland Cowboys1001616−100
7 Canberra Raiders10011428−140
8 St. George Illawarra Dragons10011632−160
9 Brisbane Broncos10011836−180
10 Parramatta Eels1001836−280

Representative honours

See also: List of Newcastle Knights representatives.

The following players appeared in a representative match or were named in a representative squad in 2023.

Australia

Australia (Women's)

England

England (Women's)

Fiji

Indigenous All Stars

Indigenous All Stars (Women's)

Māori All Stars

Māori All Stars (Women's)

New South Wales

New South Wales (Women's)

New Zealand

New Zealand (Women's)

Queensland (Women's)

Samoa

Samoa (Women's)

Tonga

Individual honours

Newcastle Knights awards

NRL

NRLW

NRL awards

NRLW awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knights upsize their pack. 11 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  2. Web site: Knights sign Fa'amanu Brown. 28 July 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  3. Web site: Knights take two big forward steps. 10 June 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  4. Web site: Knights Sign Tyson Gamble. 6 September 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  5. Web site: Knights sign Jackson Hastings. 16 November 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  6. Web site: Knights confirm Randall-Marzhew swap deal. 30 November 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  7. Web site: Knights announce staff appointments. 4 November 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  8. Web site: Knights secure Lachlan Miller. 31 January 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  9. Web site: Boyhood dreams into reality: Meet our three new NRL debutants. 16 March 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  10. Web site: Knights agree to release Barnett. 19 April 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  11. Web site: Knights agree to release Clifford. 27 October 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  12. Web site: Hoy to tackle Super League. 19 July 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  13. Web site: Barry Toohey Twitter. 14 January 2022. Twitter.
  14. Web site: David Klemmer signs long-term deal. 16 November 2022. Wests Tigers.
  15. Web site: Lee signs off with the Knights. 16 May 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  16. Web site: Milford to depart the Knights. 18 July 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  17. Web site: Momoisea to join Parramatta Eels. 22 June 2022. Parramatta Eels.
  18. Web site: Musgrove returns to Cessnock after NRL stint at Knights. 14 November 2022. The Advertiser - Cessnock.
  19. Web site: Hoy & Clifford Solid Additions, Says Former Hull Star O'Meley. Lewis. Scott. 28 October 2022.
  20. Web site: Statement: Mitchell Pearce. 14 November 2021. Newcastle Knights.
  21. Web site: Willie Peters becomes Hull KR Head Coach from 2023. 9 May 2022. Hull KR.
  22. Web site: REAL NRL: Bourke puts faith in Seagulls' future. Rod. Thompson. 29 June 2023.
  23. Web site: Tweed Seagulls RLFC on Instagram. Instagram.
  24. Web site: Randall headed to the Coast for '23. 29 November 2022. Gold Coast Titans.
  25. Web site: Rd 20 Blacktown Workers team vs Raiders. 11 July 2023. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
  26. Web site: Raiders set to poach Knights young gun. wwos.nine.com.au.
  27. Web site: Newcastle Knights in a race to fill vacant positions on high-performance staff. Robert. Dillon. 12 October 2022. Newcastle Herald.
  28. Web site: Incoming Hull KR coach Willie Peters confirms triple NRL swoop as overseas trio prepare to depart. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  29. Web site: 2023 Team Lists: Grand Final. Bears. Admin. 18 September 2023.
  30. Web site: Wests Tigers sign Starford To’a. 13 January 2022. Match Preview: Round 11 vs Bulldogs.
  31. Web site: Teams: QRL U21 Hastings Deering Colts - 2023 Round 12 » League Unlimited. 4 July 2023. League Unlimited.
  32. Web site: Jersey Flegg Team List – Round 20. 11 July 2023. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
  33. Web site: Dragons v Knights Round 27 NRL Team List. 29 August 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  34. Web site: 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Updated squads as new season begins. 14 November 2022. National Rugby League.
  35. Web site: 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Oates rides on with Broncos; Staines extends Tigers stay. 21 November 2023. National Rugby League.
  36. Web site: Knights Re-Sign Crossland. 25 October 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  37. Web site: Frizell re-signs with the Knights. 27 July 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  38. Web site: Knights re-sign Lucas and Tuala. 8 August 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  39. Web site: Knights extend Marzhew. 30 August 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  40. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com.
  41. Web site: 2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Oates rides on with Broncos; Moylan makes UK switch. 21 November 2023. National Rugby League.
  42. Web site: Extended: Brailey a Knight until 2025. 5 September 2021. Newcastle Knights.
  43. Web site: Kalyn Ponga Re-Signs. 20 April 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  44. Web site: Fa’amanu Brown Signs For 2024. Lewis. Scott. 13 October 2023.
  45. Web site: Bradman Best extends Knights deal. 2 March 2021. Newcastle Knights.
  46. Web site: Huddersfield sign Australian scrum-half Clune. www.bbc.com.
  47. Web site: What Lachlan Fitzgibbon has said about bringing his Wire move forward. 10 July 2023. Warrington Guardian.
  48. Web site: Mat Croker inks new two-year deal. 22 April 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  49. Web site: Daniel and Jacob Saifiti sign long term Knights deals. 16 July 2021. Newcastle Knights.
  50. Web site: English fullback Bailey Hodgson lands NRL lifeline after leaving Knights. Joe. Appleyard. 5 November 2023. Yorkshire Live.
  51. Web site: Coming Home: Dane Gagai confirms Knights return. 9 August 2021. Newcastle Knights.
  52. Web site: Three more years for rising star Leo Thompson. 28 July 2022. Newcastle Knights.
  53. Web site: Young gun Oryn Keeley to join the Dolphins in 24'. 5 October 2023. The Dolphins.
  54. Web site: 2022 NRL Signings Tracker: Final rosters confirmed following deadline. 8 August 2022. National Rugby League.
  55. Web site: 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Eels extend Hands; Sharks secure Kennedy. 14 April 2023. National Rugby League.
  56. Web site: A New Breed in Hutchison, Mann, Turpin and Faamausili. 8 November 2023. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
  57. Web site: Rhinos secure Miller on three-year deal. www.superleague.co.uk.
  58. Web site: Raiders re-sign Tom Starling and sign Simi Sasagi. 21 August 2023. Canberra Raiders.
  59. Web site: Barry Toohey Twitter. 17 January 2023. Twitter.
  60. Web site: ‘Hang up the phone’: Roosters told to ‘p**s off’ in epic spray over bold Dom Young move. 23 February 2023. Fox Sports.
  61. Web site: 2023 NRL Pre-Season Challenge. 12 March 2023. NRL.com.
  62. Web site: Knights have first hit-out of the season against the Sharks. 10 February 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  63. Web site: Knights complete Pre-Season Challenge against the Eels. 17 February 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  64. Web site: 2023 NRL Regular Season/Telstra Premiership. 12 March 2023. NRL.com.
  65. Web site: NRL 2023 - Newcastle Knights. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  66. Web site: Host of international and NRLW experience bolsters Knights. 10 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  67. Web site: Two More Signings for Knights in NRLW. 19 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  68. Web site: NRLW, Newcastle Knights, Georgia Roche, Telstra Hersday, English star talks about the biggest move of her life | Knights. 20 July 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  69. Web site: Knights further bolster NRLW Squad. 5 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  70. Web site: Tinao adds steel while development deals confirmed for NRLW. 25 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  71. Web site: Roosters Bolster 2023 NRLW Squad with Trio of Experienced Campaigners. 21 April 2023. Sydney Roosters.
  72. Web site: Cowboys announce six more NRLW signings. 9 May 2023. North Queensland Cowboys.
  73. Web site: 2023 NRLW signings tracker. 12 April 2023. St George Illawarra Dragons.
  74. Web site: Cowboys sign Dibb. 18 April 2023. North Queensland Cowboys.
  75. Web site: Canberra’s Ella Ryan headlines next NRLW signings. 10 May 2023. Canberra Raiders.
  76. Web site: Cowboys announce Manzelmann as inaugural NRLW signing. 3 April 2023. North Queensland Cowboys.
  77. Web site: 2023 NRLW Signings Tracker: Knights secure two more; Eels re-sign Kennard. 19 May 2023. National Rugby League.
  78. Web site: Parramatta Eels add to NRLW squad. 23 May 2023. Parramatta Eels.
  79. Web site: Cowboys sign Kiwi Ferns star Stephens-Daly. 17 May 2023. North Queensland Cowboys.
  80. Web site: Local talent signs on for NRLW Sharks. 27 April 2023. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
  81. Web site: Broncos NRLW: Brill & Teitzel Bolster Squad For 2023. 2 April 2023. Brisbane Broncos.
  82. Web site: Exciting outside backs join Wests Tigers NRLW squad. 11 May 2023. Match Preview: Round 11 vs Bulldogs.
  83. Web site: Clydsdale commits for Knights NRLW charge. 13 April 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  84. Web site: Premiership winners going around again with the Knights in 2023. 3 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  85. Web site: Johnston and Parker recommit to Knights in NRLW. 28 April 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  86. Web site: Home is where the heart is for Southwell sisters. 19 April 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  87. Web site: Upton to spearhead Knights NRLW charge into the future. 11 April 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  88. Web site: Tiana Davison and Jasmin Strange join Roosters NRLW squad. 14 December 2023. Sydney Roosters.
  89. Web site: Knights announce 2024 NRLW signings. 8 December 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  90. Web site: 2024 NRLW Signings Tracker: Broncos finalise 2024 squad; Davis-Welsh joins Sharks. 7 June 2024. National Rugby League.
  91. Web site: Knights re-sign Sheridan Gallagher. 19 January 2024. Newcastle Knights.
  92. Web site: HNWP | Team List Tuesday | Illawarra Rugby League.
  93. Web site: Knights confirm 2024 NRLW squad. 24 May 2024. Newcastle Knights.
  94. Web site: NRLW 2023 - Newcastle Knights (W) - RLP. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.