Queensland will make Australian Rugby League history on April 10 with Redcliffe’s Moreton Daily Stadium hosting the first-ever, standalone women’s NRL Grand Final.
Member for Redcliffe and Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Redcliffe’s NRLW Grand Final would deliver more than $1 million for Moreton Bay Region businesses.
“This history-making women’s Rugby League blockbuster gives the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula the chance to shine in the national sporting spotlight,” Ms D’Ath said.
“Major events like the NRLW Grand Final bring visitors who support local jobs and the Moreton Bay Region’s tourism economy.
“The Palaszczuk Government has worked closely with the NRLW to secure the April 10 Grand Final because we know it will benefit Redcliffe accommodation providers and tourism operators, cafes and restaurants.
“Rugby League’s contribution to Redcliffe’s visitor economy will continue to grow in the months ahead with excitement building around the Dolphins’ 2023 NRL debut.”
Since the NRLW’s 2018 launch, the women’s decider has been played in Sydney immediately before the men’s first-grade premiership Grand Final.
Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said League fans would be treated to two NRLW seasons in 2022.
“Redcliffe’s NRLW Grand Final adds another chapter to Rugby League’s record book after last year’s historic NRL finals series in regional Queensland and the Brisbane Grand Final,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“Covid-19 postponed last year’s women’s Rugby League season, creating a second season in 2022 – the first from February 27, the second in September.
“We’ve turned the pandemic into football opportunity for Moreton Daily Stadium.
“The NRLW competition will boil over in 2022 with the Titans’ entry setting the scene for a Sunshine State rivalry with the Broncos, cheered on by Queenslanders in Rugby League’s heartland.”
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the region was experiencing surging growth in Rugby League participation rates among girls and women.
“I’m truly proud that Moreton Bay will help make women’s sporting history by hosting a standalone NRLW Grand Final at Moreton Daily Stadium,” he said.
“Council has invested $8.5 million in Moreton Daily Stadium to host elite events like this and become home to the NRL’s 17th franchise, The Dolphins in season 2023.
“I’d like to thank the Queensland Government and the NRL for their partnership and recognising the huge potential for Moreton Bay as a nation-leading region.”
