Super W set to take place at top table of Australian women’s sport | Jill Scanlon

After a successful debut series, this year hopes to translate new training levels to on-field quality

The 2019 Super W season kicks off this weekend amid great anticipation, given the success of the inaugural series 12 months ago. Rugby Australia has reported a 20% increase in female participation in the XVs form of the code, but it may still sit in the shadow of other women’s sport codes, considering the continuing growth and success the sector experienced overall in 2018.

But what will Super W offer a sport-loving public which has become increasingly enthralled with and consequently more supportive of women’s sport? Similar to AFLW, Super W has a short but impactful season scheduled across seven weeks with a slightly expanded competition from the first – with five regular rounds and two finals.

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