Footy's worst kept secret is finally CONFIRMED: NRL boss makes blockbuster announcement after rumours swirled - here is everything you need to know Redcliffe Dolphins will join the NRL for season 2023 after winning expansion bid Australian Rugby League Commission approved their 17th licence Wednesday Redcliff Dolphins beat rivals Brisbane Firehawks and the Brisbane Jets NRL will be a 26-round competition with 24 games and two byes for each team
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The NRL has confirmed Redcliffe will join the competition from the 2023 season after the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) approved the 17th licence.
The Commission approved both the expansion of the competition and Redcliffe - to be known as The Dolphins - as the successful bid, in favour of other expansion hopefuls the Brisbane Firehawks and the Brisbane Jets.
The expanded 17-team competition will result in the NRL becoming a 26-round competition with every team continuing to play 24 games, with two byes, but with the total number of regular season games increasing from 192 to 204.