Queensland’s Moreton Daily Stadium to host inaugural standalone women’s NRL Grand Final

The first-ever, standalone women’s NRL Grand Final will be hosted on 10th April at Redcliffe’s Moreton Daily Stadium (previously known as Dolphin Stadium and renamed under a naming rights and sponsorship deal early 2021). Redcliffe is a residential suburb in Queensland’s Moreton Bay Region. 

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.

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the region was experiencing surging growth in Rugby League participation rates among girls and women and advised “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.

“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."

Local State Member for Redcliffe and Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Redcliffe’s NRLW Grand Final would deliver more than $1 million for Moreton Bay Region businesses.

Minister D’Ath highlights “this history-making women’s Rugby League blockbuster gives the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula the chance to shine in the national sporting spotlight.

“Major events like the NRLW Grand Final bring visitors who support local jobs and the Moreton Bay Region’s tourism economy.

“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.

“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.

“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.”