Cronulla have announced the signing of two-time premiership-winning prop Caitlan Johnston on a three-year deal from 2025.
The 23-year-old international forward will join the Sharks next year and is set to remain at the club until at least the end of 2027.
Having made her NRLW debut for the Roosters in 2019 before joining the Knights in 2021, Johnston has gone on to win a World Cup title with the Jillaroos, represent the NSW Sky Blues, captain the Indigenous All Stars and win back-to-back premierships with Newcastle.
"This is a significant coup for our club given Caitlan has firmly established herself as one of the premier forwards in the NRLW and a terrific leader," Sharks coach Tony Herman said.
"She's already scaled the heights of the game, but at 23, her best years are still ahead of her. We look forward to her coming on board in 2025 and sharing her experience."
Round 7: Johnston coming in hot
The news comes after the club also signed NSW Origin representative Filomina Hanisi on a one-year deal and re-signed prop Ellie Johnston to a two-year extension through to the end of 2026.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have agreed to terms on one-year extensions with foundation NRLW players, Shakiah Tungai, Tommaya Kelly-Sines and Kerehitina Matua.
A Cook Islands and Māori All Stars representative, Matua joins current Indigenous All Star Kelly-Sines and former Jillaroos and NSW player Tungai in committing to the club for the 2024 season.
It comes after Canberra also re-signed co-captains Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara, along with forwards Grace Kemp and Sophie Holyman in recent times.
The Eels have continued to firm up their squad under new head coach Steve Georgallis, with the re-signing of fullback Abbi Church on a deal that runs through until the end of 2026. Church, who has been with the Eels since their inaugural season in the NRLW, has made the equal most appearances for the club to date alongside Kennedy Cherrington.
The Dragons have signed Tarsha Gale Cup winning stars Kasey Reh, Charlotte Basham and Bronte Wilson to NRLW deals.
Reh, who captained the Steelers to their 24-12 grand final victory, joins the NRLW squad on a three-year contract with Wilson and Basham both on one-year deals. Wilson joins the squad having been granted an age exemption to make her debut.
This comes after they locked in Kiwi playmaker Tyla King on a new deal which will see the 29-year-old remain at the club until at least the end of the 2025 season.
After appearing in all nine games for the Dragons in 2023, the cross-code convert capped off a stellar season after helping lead the Kiwi Ferns to a Pacific Championships victory over Australia in her debut Kiwi Ferns campaign.
Meanwhile, the Roosters landed US rugby sevens representative Liz Tafuna, who was spotted by recruits at the NRL’s Talent Combine in Las Vegas earlier this year and set become the first American to play in the NRLW.
Official Squad Lists
Updated NRL Telstra Women's Premiership rosters for the 2024 season are below. Contract lengths, as well as player, club and mutual options, are listed in full.
- Player option (PO): Player has the option to activate additional year(s)
- Club option (CO): Club has the option to activate additional year(s)
- Mutual option (MO): Both parties discuss the option to activate additional year(s)
Your club's NRLW contract list:
Titans | Knights | Cowboys | Eels
Dragons | Roosters | Wests Tigers
Brisbane Broncos
Ali Brigginshaw | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Ashleigh Werner | 2024 | |||
Brianna Clark | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Chelsea Lenarduzzi | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Destiny Brill | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Gayle Broughton | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Hannah Larsson | 2024 | |||
Hayley Maddick | 2024 | |||
Jada Ferguson | 2024 | |||
Jasmine Fogavini | 2024 | |||
Julia Robinson | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Keilee Joseph | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Lauren Dam | 2024 | |||
Mariah Denman | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Mele Hufanga | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Romy Teitzel | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Shenae Ciesiolka | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Stacey Waaka | 2024 | |||
Skyla Adams | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Tazmin Gray | 2024 | |||
Tafito Lafaele | 2024 | 2025 |
2024 gains: Keilee Joseph (Roosters), Stacey Waaka (rugby union).
2024 losses: Filomina Hanisi (Sharks).
Off contract players (2023): Grace Griffin, Lavinia Gould, Narikah Orchard, Toni Hunt.
Canberra Raiders
Apii Nicholls | 2024 | |||
Ashleigh Quinlan | 2024 | |||
Chanté Temara | 2024 | |||
Cheyelle Robins-Reti | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Emma Barnes | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Felice Quinlan | 2024 | |||
Grace Kemp | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Hollie-Mae Dodd | 2024 | |||
Kerehitina Matua | 2024 | |||
Mackenzie Wiki | 2024 | |||
Madison Bartlett | 2024 | |||
Monalisa Soliola | 2024 | |||
Shakiah Tungai | 2024 | |||
Simaima Taufa | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Sophie Holyman | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Tommaya Kelly-Sines | 2024 | |||
Zahara Temara | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
2024 gains: TBC.
2024 losses: TBC.
Off contract players (2023): Ahlivia Ingram, Alanna Dummett, Elise Smith, Ella Ryan, Jessica Gentle, Petesa Lio, Tara Reinke, Ua Ravu.
Cronulla Sharks
Andie Robinson | 2024 | |||
Annessa Biddle | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Brooke Anderson | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Caitlan Johnston | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
Cassie Staples | 2024 | |||
Chloe Saunders | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Ellie Johnston | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Emma Tonegato | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Filomina Hanisi | 2024 | |||
Georgia Ravics | 2024 | |||
Holli Wheeler | 2024 | |||
Jada Taylor | 2024 | |||
Manilita Takapautolo | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Pia Tapsell | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Quincy Dodd | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Rhiannon Byers | 2024 | `2025 | ||
Talei Holmes | 2024 | |||
Tayla Preston | 2024 | |||
Tegan Dymock | 2024 | |||
Tiana Penitani | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Vanessa Foliaki | 2024 |
2024 gains: Pia Tapsell (rugby union), Filomina Hanisi (Broncos).
2025 gains: Caitlan Johnston (Knights)
2024 losses: Harata Butler (Cowboys).
Off contract players (2023): Fatafehi Hanisi, Fiona Jahnke, Jazmon Tupou-Witchman, Kiana Takairangi, Maddie Studdon, Sereana Naitokatoka.
Gold Coast Titans
Chantay Kiria-Ratu | 2024 | CO | ||
Dannii Perese | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Destiny Mino-Sinapati | 2024 | CO | ||
Emily Bass | 2024 | |||
Evania Pelite | 2024 | |||
Georgia Hale | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell | 2024 | |||
Ivana Lolesio | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Jaime Chapman | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Jessika Elliston | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Karina Brown | CO | |||
Laikha Clarke | 2024 | |||
Lauren Brown | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Lily Kolc | 2024 | |||
Malaela Sua | 2024 | |||
Matekino Gray | 2024 | |||
Niall Williams-Guthrie | 2024 | |||
Rilee Jorgensen | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Shannon Mato | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Shaylee Bent | 2024 | |||
Sienna Lofipo | 2024 | CO | ||
Taliah Fuimaono | 2024 | PO | ||
Zara Canfield | CO |
2024 gains: Ivana Lolesio (rugby union).
2024 losses: TBC.
Development players (2024): Estanoa Faitala.
Off contract players (2023): Brittany Breayley-Nati, Brooke Saddler, Kaitlyn Phillips, Karina Brown (club option), Sienna Laing, Sophie Buller, Stephanie Hancock, Zara Canfield (club option).
Newcastle Knights
Abigail Roache | 2024 | |||
Caitlan Johnston | 2024 | PO | ||
Felila Kia | 2024 | |||
Georgia Roche | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Hannah Southwell | 2024 | 2025 | CO | CO |
Jayde Herdegen | 2024 | |||
Jesse Southwell | 2024 | 2025 | MO | MO |
Jules Kirkpatrick | 2024 | |||
Kayla Romaniuk | 2024 | |||
Laishon Albert-Jones | 2024 | |||
Nita Maynard | 2024 | |||
Olivia Higgins | 2024 | 2025 | Opt. | |
Rima Butler | PO | |||
Shanice Parker | 2024 | |||
Sheridan Gallagher | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Simone Karpani | 2024 | 2025 | Opt. | |
Tamerah Leati | 2024 | |||
Tamika Upton | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Tayla Predebon | 2024 | |||
Viena Tinao | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Yasmin Clydsdale | 2024 | 2025 |
2024 gains: TBC.
2024 losses: Jasmin Strange (Roosters), Tiana Davison (Roosters).
Development players (2024): Lilly-Ann White, Leah Ollerton.
Off contract players (2024): Caitlin Moran, Rima Butler (player option), Tiana Davison.
North Queensland Cowboys
April Ngatunpuna | CO | ||
Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly | CO | ||
Bree Chester | 2024 | ||
China Polata | 2024 | 2025 | |
Emma Manzelmann | 2024 | 2025 | |
Essay Banu | 2024 | ||
Francesca Goldthorp | 2024 | ||
Harata Butler | 2024 | 2025 | |
Jakiya Whitfeld* | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Jasmine Peters | 2024 | 2025 | |
Jessikah Reeves | 2024 | ||
Jetaya Faifua | 2024 | MO | |
Kirra Dibb | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Krystal Blackwell | 2024 | 2025 | |
Makenzie Weale | 2024 | ||
Merewalesi Rokouono | MO | ||
Sareka Mooka | 2024 | ||
Shaniah Power | 2024 | ||
Shaylee Joseph | PO | ||
Shellie Long | 2024 | ||
Tahlulah Tillett | 2024 | ||
Tallisha Harden | 2024 | ||
Tiana Raftstrand-Smith | 2024 | ||
Vitalina Naikore | 2024 | CO |
2024 gains: Jakiya Whitfeld (Wests Tigers), Harata Butler (Cowboys).
2024 losses: TBC.
Off contract players (2023): April Ngatunpuna, (club option), Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly (club option), Mia Middleton, Sera Koroi, Shaylee Joseph (player option)
Parramatta Eels
Abbi Church | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Cassey Tohi-Hiku | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Elsie Albert | 2024 | ||
Kennedy Cherrington | 2024 | 2025 | |
Madeline Jones | 2024 | ||
Mahalia Murphy | 2024 | 2025 | |
Monique Donovan | 2024 | ||
Noaria Kapua | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Rachael Pearson | 2024 | 2025 | |
Rosemarie Beckett | 2024 | ||
Ruby-Jean Kennard | 2024 | PO | |
Tyla Amiatu | 2024 | 2025 | |
Zali Fay | 2024 |
2024 gains: TBC.
2024 losses: Amelia Huakau (Wests Tigers).
Off contract players (2023): Capri Paekau, Jade Fonua, Kelsey Clark, Kimberley Hunt, Kyra Simon, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Pihuka Berryman-Duff, Rueben Cherrington, Shannon Muru, Shontelle Stowers, Talesha O'Neill,
St George Illawarra Dragons
Alexis Tauaneai | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa | 2024 | 2025 | |
Bobbi Law | 2024 | 2025 | |
Bronte Wilson | 2024 | ||
Charlotte Basham | 2024 | ||
Ella Koster | 2024 | 2025 | |
Jamilee Bright | 2024 | 2025 | |
Kaarla Cowan | PO | ||
Kasey Reh | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Macie Carlile | MO | ||
Margot Vella | MO | ||
Raecene McGregor | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sara Sautia | 2024 | 2025 | |
Shenai Lendill | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sophie Clancy | 2025 | 2025 | |
Tara McGrath-West | 2024 | 2025 | |
Taylor Mapusua | MO | ||
Teagan Berry | 2024 | 2025 | |
Trinity Tauaneai* | Dev. | 2025 | |
Tyla King | 2024 | 2025 | |
Zali Hopkins | 2024 |
2024 gains: Kasey Reh, Charlotte Basham, Bronte Wilson.
2024 losses: TBC.
Development players (2024): Trinity Tauaneai, Jessica Patea.
Off contract players (2023): Cheynoah Amone, Cortez Te Pou, Kaarla Cowan (player option), Keele Browne, Maddison Weatherall, Renee Targett, Roxette Murdoch, Sara Sautia, Sarah Riordan, Taylor Mapusua (mutual option).
Sydney Roosters
Aliyah Nasio | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Amber Hall | 2024 | |||
Brydie Parker | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Corban Baxter | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Imogen Hei | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Isabelle Kelly | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Jasmin Strange | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Jayme Fressard | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Jessica Sergis | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Jocelyn Kelleher | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Kalosipani Hopoate | 2024 | |||
Keeley Davis | 2024 | |||
Liz Tafuna | 2024 | |||
Mia Wood | 2024 | |||
Millie Boyle | 2024 | 2025 | PO | PO |
Mya Hill-Moana | 2024 | |||
Olivia Kernick | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Otesa Pule | 2024 | |||
Shannon Rose | 2024 | |||
Shawden Burton | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Tarryn Aiken | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Tavarna Papalii | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
Tiana Davison | 2024 | |||
Tyra Ekepati | Dev. | 2025 |
2024 gains: Jasmin Strange (Knights), Tiana Davison (Knights), Liz Tafuna (rugby union).
2024 losses: Keilee Joseph (Broncos).
Development players (2024): Tyra Ekepati.
Off contract players (2023): Alexandrea Kiriwi, Amelia Pasikala, Grace Hamilton, Joeli Morris, Lily Rogan, Teuila Fotu-Moala, Tyler Bentley.
Wests Tigers
Amelia Huakau | 2024 | 2025 | |
Botille Vette-Welsh | 2024 | ||
Brooke Talataina | 2024 | ||
Christian Pio | 2024 | 2025 | |
Claudia Nielsen | 2024 | ||
Ebony Prior | 2024 | ||
Eliza Siilata | 2024 | ||
Emily Curtain | 2024 | ||
Harmony Crichton | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Imogen Gobran | 2024 | ||
Jessica Kennedy | 2024 | ||
Kezie Apps | 2024 | 2025 | |
Leianne Tufuga | 2024 | ||
Losana Lutu | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Najvada George | 2024 | ||
Natasha Penitani | 2024 | ||
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale | 2024 | ||
Rikeya Horne | 2024 | 2025 | |
Salma Nour | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sarah Togatuki | 2024 | 2025 | |
Sophie Curtain | 2024 | ||
Tess Staines | 2024 | ||
Tiana Lee-Thorne | 2024 |
2024 gains: Claudia Nielsen, Natasha Penitani, Harmony Crichton, Amelia Huakau (Eels).
2024 losses: Jakiya Whitfeld (Cowboys).
Off contract players (2023): Bianca Bennetts, Folau Vaki, Hope Tevaga, Josie Lenaz, Rebecca Pollard, Taylor Osborne.