The Second Division was increased to 18 clubs with the introduction of Kent Invicta, who played their home fixtures at Maidstone, this season.

End of possession: Value of a try: Temporary suspension: In September 1983, the ban on international transfers between England and Australia was lifted.

During the competition, Danny Wilson of Swinton scored a record 5 drop goals in the tie against Hunslet on 6 Nov 1983.

beat Castleford 13–2 to win the Yorkshire County Cup At the end of the 1983 seasons in Qld and NSW, the Queensland team also toured Papua New Guinea and England.

The first against Hull Kingston Rovers resulted in an 8–6 loss, though the Wally Lewis-led Maroons then easily won their remaining matches against Wigan (40–2) and Leeds (58–2) Final Standings