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. The enlarged six team tournament featured a single

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fixture series, after which the table was split in two. This was followed by three further 'play-off' rounds in a set of three double-header fixtures. Each team played a seven match season.

Teams and locations

In December 2023, the six teams were confirmed.

Table

Regular season

The fixtures were announced on 5 December 2023.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Play-offs

Unlike the inaugural competition, the 2023–24 competition will have a play-off stage. This involves splitting the teams into 2 tiers after the initial set of 5 rounds, the top 3 and the bottom 3. The teams will play the teams in their tier once more. The points from the all matches will count.

Round 6

Round 7

Round 8

Notes

References

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