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The St George Illawarra Dragons are eager to build on a dominant victory over Parramatta while Canberra hope to snap a five-game losing streak when the two sides face off on Saturday.
The match will be played as a double-header before the men's sides face off at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah.
The Dragons NRLW campaign roared to life last weekend with a commanding 42-14 win over the Eels at CommBank Stadium.
It was a dominant performance that saw fullback Teagan Berry cross for a double and the youngster is looking to build on the showing this Saturday.
It's been a turbulent week for the team, with coach Jamie Soward informed this will be his last season in charge of the side. The NRL premiership winner will see out the 2024 campaign, with the squad eager to finish the year with three impressive performances.
Canberra have endured a challenging campaign thus far, the side pushing their opponents to the brink but struggling to come away with wins.
The Raiders enter Saturday's game with just one victory and eager to break a five-game losing streak.
They will be without co-captain Simaima Taufa after she left last week's game with a head knock and was placed in the concussion protocols.
Match: Dragons v Raiders
Round 7 -
home Team
Dragons
8th Position
away Team
Raiders
9th Position
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dragons: The players within the Dragons 17 remain the same, but there has been some shuffling of starting players. Zali Hopkins has been named as hooker in place of Sophie Clancy, while Madison Muhull to start at prop with Jamielee Bright to the bench. Tayla Curtis is the new 18th player.
Raiders: A host of forced changes for the Raiders following injuries to key players. With co-captain Simaima Taufa and Sereana Naitokatoka both out following head knocks and Hollie-Mae Dodd serving a one-game suspension, Chante Temara moves to lock with Emma Barnes to start at hooker. Monalisa Soliola is to return after originally being named last week, while Relna Wuruki-Hosea is back on the bench after serving her suspension. Jaida Faleono is set for her NRLW debut via the bench with Tatiana Finau the new 18th player.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-MoalaWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Alice GregoryWinger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kasey RehFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Raiders is number 8 Grace Kemp
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Zali HopkinsHooker for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Madison MulhallProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ella Koster2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Felice Quinlan
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Sophie ClancyInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Jaida Faleono
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Charlotte BashamInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jamilee BrightInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockInterchange for Raiders is number 18 Amelia Pasikala
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Tayla CurtisReplacement for Raiders is number 19 Tatiana Finau
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Kaarla CowanReserve for Raiders is number 20 Alanna Dummett
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Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Kimberley HuntReserve for Raiders is number 21 Georgia Willey
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Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jordyn PrestonReserve for Raiders is number 22 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
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Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Bronte WilsonReserve for Raiders is number 23 Ua Ravu
Dragons Ins
- Bronte Wilson
- Kaarla Cowan
- Kimberley Hunt
- Tayla Curtis
Raiders Ins
- Alanna Dummett
- Jaida Faleono
- Monalisa Soliola
- Relna Wuruki-Hosea
- Tatiana Finau
- Tommaya Kelly-Sines
- Ua Ravu
Dragons Outs
Raiders Ins
- Hollie-Mae Dodd
- Sereana Naitokatoka
- Simaima Taufa
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dragons have not won at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium since 2022.
- Raiders winger Madison Bartlett has scored five tries in six games this season.
- Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored 17 tries in her past 15 games.
- Raiders halfback Zahara Temara will become the first player to appear in 40 NRLW games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.