Dragons v Raiders: Berry catches fire; Canberra dealt forward blow
The 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
9th Position
away Team
Raiders
8th Position
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Dragons: Jamilee Bright joins the run-on side at prop, with Madison Mulhall reverting to the bench, while Sophie Clancy replaces Zali Hopkins (bench) as the starting hooker. The 17 players remain unchanged though, with Tayla Curtis the replacement player.
Raiders: With co-captain Simaima Taufa and Sereana Naitokatoka both out following head knocks and Hollie-Mae Dodd serving a suspension, Chante Temara moves to lock with Emma Barnes to start at hooker. Monalisa Soliola returns to the second row, while Jaida Faleono will make her NRLW debut off the bench.
Match: Dragons v Raiders
Round 7 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Raiders
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 17 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
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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 14 Sophie ClancyHooker for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Prop for Dragons is number 16 Jamilee BrightProp 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 9 Zali HopkinsInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Jaida Faleono
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Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Madison MulhallInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Charlotte BashamInterchange for Raiders is number 18 Amelia Pasikala
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph HancockInterchange for Raiders is number 20 Tatiana Finau
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Tayla CurtisReplacement for Raiders is number 21 Georgia Willey
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.
