

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 1 of the 2025 NRLW Telstra Premiership.
NRLW Team Lists: Round 1
Sharks v Eels, Thursday 7.45pm at Sharks Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Emma VerranFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie StaplesWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani GrayCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa BiddleCentre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay Tui
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Eels is number 5 Martha Mataele
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-RatuHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben Cherrington
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jacinta CarterProp for Eels is number 19 Tess McWilliams
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Paige Travis
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Eels is number 13 Ryvrr-Lee Alo
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Nakia Davis-WelshInterchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka Todhunter
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jaydika TafuaInterchange for Eels is number 15 Rysh'e Fa'amausili
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita TakapautoloInterchange for Eels is number 16 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Filomina HanisiInterchange for Eels is number 17 Fleur Ginn
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Grace-Lee WeekesReplacement for Eels is number 18 Mia Middleton
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Sharks: NSW star Emma Verran has been named at fullback as she looks to return from a procedure to remove a melanoma in her back. Tiana Penitani Gray and young gun Annessa Biddle will start in the centres, with Georgia Hannaway partnering with former Titan Chantay Kiria-Ratu in the halves. Quincy Dodd will wear the No.9 jersey while Nakia Davis-Welsh is set to make an impact as the bench utility. Talei Holmes and Rhiannon Byers will start in the back row, with Brooke Anderson at lock.
Eels: Rachael Pearson and Cassey Tohi-Hiku are set to link up in the halves for the season opener, with Abbi Church to line up at fullback. Captain Mahalia Murphy has been named in the reserves as she recovers from a hamstring injury however the Eels are taking a cautious approach with her return and she is unlikely to play. NSW star Kennedy Cherrington will miss the clash with a knee injury, with Boss Kapua also out injured. Elsie Albert and Breanna Eales have been named in the front row, with Rueben Cherrington at hooker. England international Paige Travis is set to make her NRLW debut in the back row.
Bulldogs v Knights, Friday 5.40pm at Accor Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Knights
Round 1 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Knights is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Bridget HoyWinger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Simina LokotuiCentre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana CourtenayCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Adi Vani BulekiWinger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann White
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 14 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-MonschauHooker for Knights is number 9 Joeli Morris
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tegan DymockProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Alexis Tauaneai2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Evah McEwen
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Latisha Smythe2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 9 Ebony PriorInterchange for Knights is number 14 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Shaniece MonschauInterchange for Knights is number 15 Simone Karpani
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Shannon MuruInterchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna Yeo
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani HopoateInterchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Hope MillardReplacement for Knights is number 18 Tess Staines
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Halfback Tayla Preston and prop Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa will captain the Bulldogs in their inaugural NRLW match. Ash Quinlan will link up with Preston in the halves, while former Shark Andie Robinson has won the race for the fullback jersey. Young gun Alexis Tauaneai is set to line up as an edge forward alongside Latisha Smythe. Tegan Dymock, the daughter of Bulldogs premiership winner Jim, will continue the family's long association with the club when she starts at prop.
Knights: Bo Vette-Welsh will start at fullback as Newcastle enter a new era in 2025. Joeli Morris is set to step into the No.9 jumper with Olivia Higgins suspended, while Jesse Southwell and Georgia Roche will play in the halves. Young gun Evah McEwen is set to start in the back row alongside experienced skipper Yasmin Clydsdale. Kayla Romaniuk will take on a greater role this year and will start at lock on Friday night.
Broncos v Wests Tigers, Saturday 12.45pm at Totally Workwear Stadium
Match: Broncos v Wests Tigers
Round 1 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jetaya Faifua
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Terina Te Tamaki
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Lily Rogan
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia RobinsonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Emily Bass
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Hayley MaddickWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Caitlin Turnbull
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Evie McGrath
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana Lutu
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keilee JosephProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tara McGrath-West2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Bree SpreadboroughLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Jade Fonua
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny BrillInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Chelsea Savill
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara Reinke
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Tafito LafaeleInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jessikah Reeves
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Shalom SauasoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Amelia Huakau
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Lauren DamReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Faythe Manera
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Broncos: Tamika Upton will line up at fullback in her return to the Broncos and will co-captain the side alongside halfback Ali Brigginshaw. New Zealand star Gayle Broughton has been named at five-eighth, with Jada Ferguson rounding out the spine at hooker. Jillaroos star Julia Robinson is set to start in the centres for the first time since 2020, with Kerri Johnson and Hayley Maddick to line up on the wing. Young Maroons prop Keilee Joseph will lead the Brisbane pack while Romy Teitzel will look to make an impact as an edge-forward.
Wests Tigers: Coach Brett Kimmorley has named a young halves duo of Evie McGrath and Losana Lutu as he looks to develop the next generation of future stars. Veteran Kezie Apps will provide crucial leadership for a forward pack also featuring Jillaroo Sarah Togatuki at prop and off-season recruit Pihuka Berryman-Duff at hooker. Queensland representative Emily Bass is set to line up in the centres in her first match for the Tigers.
Raiders v Dragons, Saturday 3.15pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Cheyelle Robins-RetiFullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Dragons is number 2 Margot Vella
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne TufugaCentre for Dragons is number 3 Keele Browne
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Dragons is number 20 Indie Bostock
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Isabella WatermanWinger for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi Law
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Georgia ThomasFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kasey Reh
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara TemaraHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregor
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Chloe SaundersProp for Dragons is number 8 Madison Mulhall
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Dragons is number 9 Zali Hopkins
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Dragons is number 10 Pia Tapsell
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Dragons is number 13 Hannah Southwell
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Nita Maynard-Perrin
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella Koster
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Jordyn PrestonInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Trinity Tauaneai
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Lili BoyleInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Ahlivia Ingram
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Jaida FaleonoReplacement for Dragons is number 18 Bronte Wilson
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
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Raiders: The off-season departure of Apii Nicholls has opened the door for Cheyelle Robins-Reti to shift to fullback, with Mackenzie Wiki and Leianne Tufuga to start in the centres. Former Australian OzTag representative Georgia Thomas is set to make her NRLW debut, with the 27-year-old to line up at five-eighth alongside halfback Zahara Temara. Co-captain Simaima Taufa will start at lock with prop Grace Kemp looking to make an impact off the bench.
Dragons: Kasey Reh and Raecene McGregor will combine in the halves as the Dragons look to get their season started with a win. Zali Hopkins will start at hooker, with new recruit Nita Maynard to make an impact off the bench in her first game for the club. Try-scoring talent Teagan Berry has been named at fullback, while Keele Browne and Bobbi Law will link up in the centres. Former Knight Hannah Southwell is set to add crucial experience to the pack and will start at lock.
Cowboys v Titans, Saturday 5.15pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Titans
Round 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jakiya WhitfeldFullback for Titans is number 1 Jaime Chapman
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal BlackwellWinger for Titans is number 2 Kayla Jackson
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail RoacheCentre for Titans is number 3 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine PetersCentre for Titans is number 4 Ivana Lolesio
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Francesca GoldthorpWinger for Titans is number 5 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Rosie KellyFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra DibbHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Lillian YarrowProp for Titans is number 8 Natasha Penitani
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma ManzelmannHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Makenzie WealeProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Sienna Lofipo
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 17 Essay Banu2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree ChesterLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 12 Hailee-Jay Ormond-MaunsellInterchange for Titans is number 14 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha FoordInterchange for Titans is number 15 Dannii Perese
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily PeacockInterchange for Titans is number 16 Ngatokotoru Arakua
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Najvada GeorgeInterchange for Titans is number 17 Jasmine Solia
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Lily DickReplacement for Titans is number 18 Takoda Thompson
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Cowboys: Jillaroo Jakiya Whitfeld is set to start her first game at fullback since 2022 in an exciting shift for the Cowboys. Krystall Blackwell and Francesca Goldthorp will line up on the wing. Rosie Kelly is set to partner Kirra Dibb in the halves, while young gun Lillian Yarrow will start at prop. Queensland star Emma Manzelmann has been named at hooker, with veteran Tallisha Harden as an edge forward.
Titans: Kiwi Ferns star Georgia Hale has been selected at lock as the Titans look to open their account with a win. Brittany Breayley-Nati will start at hooker while Jessika Elliston has been named in the front row. Natasha Penitani has been handed the No.8 jumper in her first game for the club, with the Titans to be without Shannon Mato for the season due to pregnancy. Jaime Chapman is set to start at fullback, with Lauren Brown and Taliah Fuimaono in the halves.
Roosters v Warriors, Sunday 11.50am at Allianz Stadium
Match: Roosters v Warriors
Round 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Brydie ParkerFullback for Warriors is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Taina NaividiWinger for Warriors is number 2 Michaela Brake
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Warriors is number 3 Tysha Ikenasio
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Warriors is number 4 Emmanita Paki
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Warriors is number 5 Payton Takimoana
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Corban BaxterFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Patricia Maliepo
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn KelleherHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Emily Curtain
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Otesa PuleProp for Warriors is number 8 Harata Butler
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Warriors is number 9 Capri Paekau
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Rima ButlerProp for Warriors is number 10 Lavinia Kitai
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Mia Wood2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Shakira Baker
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kaiyah Atai
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Warriors is number 13 Laishon Albert-Jones
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Shawden BurtonInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Lydia Turua-Quedley
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Macie CarlileInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Maarire Puketapu
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Aliyah NasioInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Ashlee Matapo
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Taneisha GrayInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Matekino Gray
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Jayde HerdegenReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Makayla Eli
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Roosters: Corban Baxter is set for her first NRLW match since September 2023 after she missed all of last season with an ACL injury. The veteran has been named at five-eighth, with Jocelyn Kelleher at halfback. Jillaroos and Queensland star Tarryn Aiken has not been named as she recovers from a shoulder injury. Olivia Kernick will start at lock after a dominant performance for the Blues during the State of Origin series. NSW teammates Jess Sergis and Isabelle Kelly will again link up in the centres, while Keeley Davis is set to start at hooker. Jasmin Strange has shifted from the outside backs to the back row as she takes on a new role this weekend.
Warriors: Fullback Apii Nicholls will lead the Warriors in their return to the competition, with Patricia Maliepo and Emily Curtain to combine in the halves. Olympic gold medallist Michaela Brake (nee Blyde) is set for her NRLW debut and has been named on the wing. Maroons young gun Emmanita Paki will line up in the centres, while Kiwi Ferns veteran Harata Butler will start at prop. New Zealand star Laishon Albert-Jones has been named at lock after joining the Warriors from the Knights in the off-season.