NRLW 2024, Round 1, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 23 Jul 2024, 04:29 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 1 of the 2024 Telstra Women's Premiership season.

NRLW Team Lists: Round 1

Knights v Roosters, Thursday 7.45pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Thursday 25 Jul

Full Time

Knights

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Isabelle Kelly
Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Taina Naividi
Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail Roache

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin Strange
Winger for Knights is number 5 Isabella Waterman

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jayme Fressard
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
Prop for Knights is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-Green

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Pani Hopoate
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Aliyah Nasio

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita Maynard

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jocelyn Kelleher
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla Romaniuk

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Eliza Lopamaua
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Rima Butler

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha Economos
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Kukutai

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Jacinta Carter

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Imogen Hei

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 8/3/2024 4:21:55 AM

Knights: The Knights will begin their title defence with new coach Ben Jeffries naming a strong side for the 2024 season opener. Headlined by superstar fullback Tamika Upton, Blues Origin representatives Olivia Higgins, Caitlan Johnston-Green and Yasmin Clydsdale help form a formidable forward pack. Newcastle favourites the Southwell sisters Jesse and captain Hannah will also run out for the clash.

Roosters: Captain Isabelle Kelly has been named at fullback for the Tri-Colours after the club were dealt a cruel blow with Corban Baxter ruled out for the season after rupturing her ACL and tearing her lateral meniscus in their pre-season trial. Jasmin Strange will join Jess Sergis as the club's centre pairing. After playing as five-eighth last season, Maroons half Tarryn Aiken has been named at halfback, with Jayme Fressard her five-eighth partner. Samantha Bremner, who came out of retirement this week to help add depth to the squad, has been named in the reserves.

Sharks v Cowboys, Saturday 11.00am at PointsBet Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 27 Jul

Full Time

Sharks

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Krystal Blackwell
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Vitalina Naikore
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Tonegato

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla Preston

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd

Hooker for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha Foord
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Holli Wheeler

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Makenzie Weale
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Rhiannon Byers

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Georgia Hannaway

Interchange for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Chloe Saunders

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Vanessa Foliaki

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Harata Butler
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan Dymock

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Essay Banu

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Manilita Takapautolo

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Shaniah Power

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 8/3/2024 4:21:55 AM

Sharks: Cronulla have named a star-studded line-up for their season opener, with young gun Jada Taylor at fullback and Blues custodian Emma Tonegato pairing with Tayla Preston to help direct the side at five-eighth. New signing from Norths Devils Georgia Hannaway has been named on the interchange bench, with the former rugby sevens talent helping guide her BMD Premiership side to the grand final this year. International and State of Origin centre Tiana Penitani will again captain the side after serving in the role in their inaugural season last year.

Cowboys: Off-season recruit Jakiya Whitfeld will start in the centres for her first official game for the Cowboys, after last year claiming NRLW Dally M Winger of the Year honours. New coach Rick Henry has named English star Francesca Goldthorp to reprise her role as fullback after injury cut short her season last year. The Kiwi Ferns coach has also had the luxury of naming a number of players involved in the recent State of Origin series, with Blues squad member Kirra Dibb named as halfback, alongside Queensland series winners Emma Manzelmann at hooker and Makenzie Weale at prop. Youngster Lily Peacock has been named to come off the bench.

Broncos v Eels, Saturday 12.45pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 27 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson

Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga

Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Lauren Dam

Centre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Bree Spreadborough

Winger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Skyla Adams

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala

Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben Cherrington
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark

Prop for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Mariah Denman

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Boss Kapua
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee Joseph

Lock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Lavinia Gould

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka Todhunter
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla Amiatu
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Tazmin Rapana

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jasmine Fogavini

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tafito Lafaele

Replacement for Eels is number 19 Rosemarie Beckett

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 8/20/2024 6:44:05 AM

Broncos: With five-eighth Gayle Broughton still sidelined with a back complaint, Skyla Adams has been named to make her NRLW debut, partnering with skipper Ali Brigginshaw in the halves. Adams was part of the senior Maroons squad this year and also played in the Under 19 Origin for Queensland. Winger Bree Spreadborough, who was signed from the Central Queensland Capras, will also make her debut. Lock Keilee Joseph will play her first game for Brisbane after signing from the Roosters in the off-season.

Eels: New coach Steve Georgallis has named a strong side for his first official NRLW game in charge, with PNG powerhouse Elsie Albert named as starting prop after injury woes saw her only feature in one match last year. New captain Mahalia Murphy will line up in the second row, with deputy Abbi Church in the No.1 jersey. New South Wales Origin representative Rachael Pearson will guide the side as halfback while Georgallis has also handed out a number of NRLW debuts, with plenty of eyes set to be on New Zealand Black Fern and Super Rugby player Rosie Kelly who has been named in the centres.

Dragons v Titans, Sunday 12.00pm at WIN Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 28 Jul

Full Time

Dragons

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala

Winger for Titans is number 2 Karina Brown
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele Browne

Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi Law

Centre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Margot Vella

Winger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali Hopkins

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregor

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Prop for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Sophie Clancy

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
Prop for Dragons is number 17 Steph Hancock

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis Tauaneai

Lock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Jamilee Bright

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Lily-Rose Kolc
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Kasey Reh

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Rilee Jorgensen
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Sara Sautia

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Dannii Perese
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte Wilson

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Laikha Clarke

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Kimberley Hunt

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Georgia Grey

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 8/3/2024 4:21:55 AM

Dragons: Coach Jamie Soward has rewarded the good form of his youngsters and handed out a number of NRL debuts, headlined by New South Wales Under 19 Origin star Kasey Reh. The young halfback was voted player of the match in the 46-4 win and has been named in the interchange bench alongside fellow young gun Bronte Wilson. One of the most capped players in the NRLW, Steph Hancock has returned to the club and has been named on the bench, while Kiwi Ferns star Raecene McGregor will captain the side as halfback.

Titans: Highly-rated youngster Lily-Rose Kolc has been named to make her NRLW debut after being named on the bench by coach Karyn Murphy. The Tweed Seagulls hooker was elevated to the top 24 roster earlier this year. Rilee Jorgensen (interchange) and Emily Bass (wing) - who both recently missed out on Queensland representative games due to injury - have made their recoveries and have been named to face the Dragons. Maroons hooker Lauren Brown, who starred for Queensland as they claimed the inaugural three-game State of Origin series, will line up as halfback for the season opener.

Wests Tigers v Raiders, Sunday 1.45pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 28 Jul

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony Crichton

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Leianne Tufuga

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Rikeya Horne

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tess Staines

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Alanna Dummett
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana Lutu

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaianne McGlone

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada George

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie Curtain

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara Reinke

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Natasha Penitani

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke Talataina

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Sereana Naitokatoka

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jessica Kennedy

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Felice Quinlan

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

Last updated: 8/3/2024 4:21:54 AM

Wests Tigers: Co-captains Botille Vette-Welsh and Kezie Apps will provide the experience for a Tigers side that will see three players make their NRLW debut, including off-season recruits Natasha Penitani and Shaianne McGlone. Harmony Crichton has also been named to play her first NRLW game on the wing. The 19-year-old sister of NSW Origin star Stephen has progressed through Wests Tigers pathways, playing in the Tarsha Gale Cup and NSW Women’s Premiership competitions. Forward Tara Reinke will make her Wests Tigers debut against her former club after making the move in the off-season.

Raiders: The Raiders just missed out on a finals berth in their debut season last year and have kept the core of that building squad together for season 2024. Both inaugural season co-captains Simaima Taufa (lock) and Zahara Temara (five-eighth) have been named and bring plenty of experience to the side. Temara was part of Queensland's successful Origin squad, while prop Sophie Holyman and interchange forward Grace Kemp were also involved in this year's series. Fiji Bulikula representative Sereana Naitokatoka, who played nine games with the Eels last season, has been named on the interchange.