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NRLW TEAMS & PREVIEWS - 2025 Round 3
It's Teamlist Tuesday! Get all the NRLW teamlists and officials here from 4pm each Tuesday, with updated squads and late mail across the round and match previews from our writers.
Here's when everything happens:
- Tuesday afternoon: match official appointments
- Tuesday 4pm: squads named for each club
- 24 hours from kickoff: squad update (three players omitted, squads reduced to 19)
- One hour from kickoff: final lineups (17 players plus one reserve or '18th player')
- From Wednesday: our team delivers previews right here on this page for each of the six games.
The competition
The NRLW has expanded to a 12-team competition this year, with Canterbury-Bankstown introduced and the Warriors returning after a four-season absence (having withdrawn at the end of 2020). The season will be played over 11 rounds with a top-six, three week finals series to be played in September and October.
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1. Elise Simpson 2. Madison Bartlett 3. Leianne Tufuga 4. Cheyelle Robins-Reti 5. Isabella Waterman 6. Georgia Thomas 7. Zahara Temara 8. Chloe Saunders 9. Chante Temara 10. Sophie Holyman 11. Monalisa Soliola 12. Hollie Dodd 13. Simaima Taufa 14. Lili Boyle 15. Grace Kemp 16. Jordyn Preston 17. Tatiana Finau 18. Amelia Pasikala 19. Kerehitina Matua 20. Jaida Faleono 21. Relna Wuruki-hosea 22. Sereana Naitokatoka
Out: Mackenzie Wiki (centre), Emma Barnes (hooker), Sereana Naitokatoka (five-eighth to reserve)
In: Elise Simpson (fullback), Georgia Thomas (five-eighth), Lili Boyle (bench)
Changes: Cheyelle Robins-Reti (fullback to centre), Chante Temara (bench to hooker)
1. Abbi Church 2. Zali Fay 3. Rory Owen 4. Lindsay Tui 5. Martha Mataele 6. Cassey Tohi-Hiku 7. Rachael Pearson 8. Elsie Albert 9. Rueben Cherrington 10. Breanna Eales 11. Chloe Jackson 12. Paige Travis 13. Ryvrr-Lee Alo 14. Taneka Todhunter 15. Rysh'e Fa'amausili 16. Tess McWilliams 17. Fleur Ginn 18. Mahalia Murphy 19. Rosemarie Beckett 20. Ruby-Jean Kennard 21. Yasmine Baker 22. Chelsea Makira
Changes: Tess McWilliams (front row to bench), Breanna Eales (bench to front row)
Match Officials
Referees: Tori Wilkie;Sideline Officials: Bradley Kiehne, Micheal Ford;Video Referees: Matt Noyen;
Match preview
- Luke JOBSON
Round three of the NRLW Premiership kicks off bright and early on Saturday afternoon as the Canberra Raiders look to win their first game of the season in front of their faithful against the Parramatta Eels.
Kicking off the first game of a loaded Super Saturday, the Raiders will look to bounce back from what can only be described as a demolition job, going down 56-6 against the competition favourites in the Cronulla Sharks. It was all downhill from the start, with Emma Verran running in four tries in the first forty minutes as the Raiders did anything but raid the Sharks defense for 70 minutes. It went so far down the slippery slope that our old friend Scott Bailey had to pull out his infamous tweet… no one has ever won a premiership after conceding 50 points in a season. Canberra finished the game with 34 missed tackles, another 17 that were deemed inefficient, ten errors and on the wrong side of an 8-1 line break count. It bodes poorly for the Green Machine in 2025, who currently have a -68 points differential after the opening two rounds. Ironically, they come up against a side who only two years ago, lost 56-6 against the Sharks at GIO Stadium.
The Parramatta Eels come into the game with a win and a loss, having upset the Sharks at home in round one before being held scoreless in New Zealand last weekend. The 14-0 scoreline possibly makes it look worse than it was for the blue and gold, with the Eels matching the Warriors in every aspect bar where it truly counted. 17 errors did not help the cause of the Eels, as well as being on the wrong end of an 8-1 penalty count. The Eels took down the Raiders last season in a tight two point win, and will be looking to do the same as they try to condemn the Raiders to their third straight loss of 2025
Who to watch: Elise Simpson comes in to make her debut for the Raiders at the back, and walks into the side with an already established sporting career. A former Australian youth touch football representative, as well as a school-girls sevens rep to boot, Simpson has the ability to break apart the game with a dash of speed and some glamorous footwork. If you haven't seen her highlights from the Tarsha Gale competition in 2025, do yourself a favour and go find them… she will need to be shut down early if the Eels want to win.
Rachael Pearson is coming off a career season and has started well once again as she looks to lead Parramatta to their second ever grand final. She was almost perfect in round one, scoring a try and setting another up in the upset win over the Sharks. While she isn't seen as a dominant ball runner in comparison to some, she's a sneaky runner who can dart through the line while also providing some class kicking around the red zone. She will be crucial in putting the Raiders under pressure early.
My tip: The Raiders have yet to inspire confidence in 2025, with two lacklustre performances capping off a brutal start to the campaign. The Eels, whilst held scoreless last week, have been playing very gritty, tough football which bodes well against a Raiders side that has rolled over in the opening rounds. It won't be high-scoring, but it will be an Eels win all the same.
1. Andie Robinson 2. Bridget Hoy 3. Monica Tagoai 4. Moana Courtenay 5. Adi Vani Buleki 6. Ash Quinlan 7. Tayla Preston 8. Hope Millard 9. Ebony Prior 10. Tegan Dymock 11. Alexis Tauaneai 12. Shaniece Monschau 13. Holli Wheeler 14. Anneka Wilson 15. Paea Uilou 16. Shannon Muru 17. Kalosipani Hopoate 18. Maatuleio Fotu-moala 19. Elizabeth MacGregor 20. Simina Lokotui 21. Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau 22. Pauline Suli-Ruka
Out: Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (front row), Latisha Smythe (second row), Simina Lokotui (centre to reserve), Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau (hooker to reserve)
In: Monica Tagoai (centre), Hope Millard (front row), Anneka Wilson (bench), Paea Uilou (bench)
Changes: Ebony Prior (bench to hooker), Shaniece Monschau (bench to second row)
1. Teagan Berry 2. Margot Vella 3. Indie Bostock 4. Bobbi Law 5. Keele Browne 6. Kasey Reh 7. Raecene Mcgregor 8. Madison Mulhall 9. Zali Hopkins 10. Pia Tapsell 11. Ella Koster 12. Charlotte Basham 13. Hannah Southwell 14. Nita Maynard 15. Shenai Lendill 16. Trinity Tauaneai 17. Ahlivia Ingram 18. Bronte Wilson 19. Grace Hamilton 20. Alice Gregory 21. Jamilee Mcgregor 22. Jayme Millard
Changes: Ahlivia Ingram (front row to bench), Pia Tapsell (bench to front row)
Match Officials
Referees: Clayton Wills;Sideline Officials: Karra-Lee Nolan, Luke Saldern;Video Referees: Matt Noyen;
Match preview
- Luke JOBSON
Round three of the NRLW Premiership heads to Accor Stadium as the newest team in the competitions takes on a foundation club on Saturday afternoon.
The Canterbury Bulldogs take on the St George Illawarra Dragons for the first time ever as Brayden Wiliame's side look to continue their unbeaten run to their top flight history. The 26-12 win was something of a surprise as the Dogs ran in four tries in just over twenty minutes to pierce the armour of the Knights defense. They then backed it up against the Wests Tigers with some tough defense, holding off Kezie Apps and the Campbelltown faithful that went on Thursday to make it two on the trot. Leading from the front is halfback Tayla Preston and lock forward Holli Wheeler, both representative players with vast experience in the NRLW while rookie coach Brayden Wiliame is playing his cards perfectly to start his coaching career. Running out of the kennel and into the fire of the Dragons, this may be the toughest task to date as St George looks to put the Dogs in their place on Saturday.
The Dragons come into the game with a win and a loss to start the season, most recently going down to the defending premiers, the Sydney Roosters 24-10 at Jubilee Oval last week. The sin-binning of Hannah Southwell condemned the Dragons to the loss, as the Roosters were able to run up the scoreline against an otherwise valiant Dragons outfit. Teagan Berry looks as dangerous as ever at fullback, while Indie Bostock has cemented her spot in the side with lightning speed and brilliant footwork at the line. The Dragons side is a relatively inexperienced one, and yet will no double be up to the tasks as they look to hand the Bulldogs their first ever loss in the NRLW.
Who to watch: The most experienced player in the squad, playing her 40th game this weekend, Holli Wheeler brings some much needed firepower to the Dogs line-up. Averaging a touch under 30 tackles a game to go with 140 running metres, Wheeler is to-go woman for the Bulldogs to go forth and charge at the Dragons front-line. With a plethora of experience and knowledge playing against the likes of Raecene McGregor and Teagan Berry, Wheeler will know where to go and who to attack.
The aforementioned Teagan Berry is one of the most dangerous fullbacks in the competition. A nightmare to defend, Berry already has 15 tackle breaks (tied for second behind Michaela Brake) to go with five line breaks and two tries so far this season. Those two tries took her up to 31, currently the all-time leader for the NRLW and at only 23, she could very easily add another century onto that number. The Bulldogs, for all their defensive worth, need to stop the woman they call Flash - Berry's speed, strength and all round football IQ makes her one of the most dangerous women to play against in the NRLW.
My tip:It could easily be the match of the round. The undefeated Bulldogs against the forever contenders in the Dragons. The fullback battle could inevitably win the game here, with Andie Robinson having a stand out start to 2025 while Teagan Berry.. well, need I say more? The Bulldogs have been great to start, but their bark won't be able to scare off the Dragons - who will rain fire down on the Dogs come Saturday. Dragons by 4.
1. Emma Verran 2. Cassie Staples 3. Tiana Penitani 4. Grace-Lee Weekes 5. Georgia Ravics 6. Georgia Hannaway 7. Chantay Kiria-Ratu 8. Ellie Johnston 9. Quincy Dodd 10. Jacinta Carter 11. Talei Holmes 12. Rhiannon Byers 13. Brooke Anderson 14. Nakia Davis-Welsh 15. Jaydika Tafua 16. Manilita Takapautolo 17. Stephanie Faulkner 18. Leki Leilua 19. Dominique Du Toit 21. Tommaya Kelly-Sines 22. Annemarie Kiria-ratu
Out: Annessa Biddle (centre)
In: Grace-Lee Weekes (centre)
1. Jakiya Whitfeld 2. Krystal Blackwell 3. Abigail Roache 4. Jasmine Peters 5. Francesca Goldthorp 6. Rosie Kelly 7. Kirra Dibb 8. Lillian Yarrow 9. Emma Manzelmann 10. Makenzie Weale 11. Tallisha Harden 12. Hailee-Jay Maunsell 13. Bree Chester 14. Alisha Foord 15. Lily Peacock 16. Najvada George 17. Essay Banu 18. Tahlulah Tillett 19. Lily Dick 20. Ana Malupo 21. China Polata 22. Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
Out: Lily Dick (bench to reserve)
In: Najvada George (bench)
Match Officials
Referees: Mitchell Currie;Sideline Officials: Dillian Wells, Ethan Klein;Video Referees: Liam Kennedy;
Match preview
- Kelly HOLLIS
The Cowboys, meanwhile, will be out to regain momentum after suffering their first loss of the season in a 26-6 defeat to defending premiers Newcastle. Alisha Foord was the lone try-scorer in a game where the Cowboys struggled to match the Knights' firepower and polish. Coach Ricky Henry has stuck solid with his 17, with experienced back-rower China Polata listed among the reserves as she eyes a return from an ACL injury. With no major changes and a point to prove, expect a sharper Cowboys outfit this weekend.
Who to watch: Coming off a four-try masterclass, Emma Veran is in red-hot form and will be Cronulla's biggest threat out wide. Her speed, footwork, and instinct around the try line make her a nightmare for defenders. Expect her to see plenty of ball again.
Named as co-captain and starting at five‑eighth, Kirra Dibb brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the side. She's a seasoned playmaker for both club and country, with a sharp kicking game and strong vision around the ruck.
My tip:After a mammoth win over the Raiders in Round 2, the Sharks will be brimming with confidence and looking to secure back-to-back victories. While the Cowboys are resilient and well-coached, the Sharks' attacking combinations are beginning to click, and their home-ground advantage may be the difference. Sharks by 10.
1. Jetaya Faifua 2. Terina Te Tamaki 3. Lily Rogan 4. Emily Bass 5. Caitlin Turnbull 6. Evie McGrath 7. Losana Lutu 8. Sarah Togatuki 9. Salma Nour 10. Christian Pio 11. Kezie Apps 12. Montana Clifford 13. Jade Fonua 14. Chelsea Savill 15. Tara Reinke 16. Pihuka Berryman-Duff 17. Amelia Huakau 18. Faythe Manera 19. Claudia Nielsen 20. Tiana-Lee Thorne 21. Claudia Brown 22. Iemaima Etuale
Out: Jessikah Reeves (bench)
In: Salma Nour (hooker)
Changes: Pihuka Berryman-Duff (hooker to bench), Amelia Mafi (lock to bench), Jade Fonua (bench to lock)
1. Jaime Chapman 2. Georgia Grey 3. Sarina Masaga 4. Ivana Lolesio 5. Lily Patston 6. Pauline Piliae 7. Lauren Brown 8. Natasha Penitani 9. Lily-Rose Kolc 10. Jessika Elliston 11. Jasmine Solia 12. Shaylee Bent 13. Sienna Lofipo 14. Lailani Montgomery 15. Laikha Clarke 16. Megan Pakulis 17. Takoda Thompson 18. Shaianne McGlone 19. Dannii Perese 20. Taliah Fuimaono 21. Ngatokotoru Arakua
Out: Kayla Jackson (wing), Georgia Hale (lock), Ngatokotoru Arakua (bench to reserve), Taliah Fuimaono (hooker to reserve)
In: Jaime Chapman (fullback), Sarina Masaga (centre), Lailani Montgomery (bench), Laikha Clarke (bench)
Changes: Lily Patston (fullback to wing), Georgia Grey (centre to wing), Jasmine Fogavini (wing to second row), Sienna Lofipo (second row to lock), Lily Kolc (bench to hooker),
Match Officials
Referees: Luke Saldern;Sideline Officials: Mitchell Currie, Clayton Wills;Video Referees: Peter Gough;
Match preview
- Josh ROBERTSON
Two sides that have started with two losses meet as the Wests Tigers meet the Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon.
The Wests Tigers nearly pulled off a late comeback against the Canterbury Bulldogs in a fiery clash at Campbelltown Stadium last week. The game was an arm-wrestle for the most part despite the Bulldogs scoring two tries in quick succession. The Tigers were strong in the contest and two late tries got them close to winning with only goalkicking the only difference in the score with Canterbury converting both tries whilst Tigers missed both. The Tigers have a couple of changes with Salma Nour returning to the side at hooker with Pihuka Berryman-Duff moving to the bench. Jade Fonua comes into the lock role with Jessikah Reeves missing the clash after a head knock last week.
The Gold Coast Titans have been ultra disappointing in both their clashes this season as they went down 44-4 against the Brisbane Broncos last week. The Titans were comprehensively outplayed throughout the contest as the Gold Coast from the get-go were looking outclassed through the half. Despite missing a key star, things just never went right for the Titans all along and were just poor all over the park. Teamwise, Titans coach Karyn Murphy has shifted things around with the return of Jaime Chapman after missing last weeks clash. Chapman comes into the side at fullback, moving Lily Patson to the wing with Georgia Gray moving to the other wing. Lily Kolc starts at hooker with Taliah Fuimaono moving back to the reserves. The Titans also have lost captain Georgia Hale who is suspended from last weeks clash with Sienna Lofipo playing lock and Lauren Brown will be captain.
Who to watch: Wests Tigers captain Kezie Apps had a fantastic game last week and scored an important solo try in the Tigers comeback again. Apps has been a great player and with the Tigers slumped to 0-2, Apps is going to need to lead her team to get their first win of the season.
Titans fullback Jaime Chapman comes back into the side after missing last week's game with a hamstring issue. The performance of Chapman in round 1 wasn't great and after such a poor performance last week, the introduction of Jaime Chapman back into the team is going to be a big key for the Gold Coast to get their first win.
My tip: The Wests Tigers at Leichhardt might just have enough to get the win. The performance from the Tigers was good enough last week against the Bulldogs and if they can take advantage of the Titans fragilities they can get the points.
1. Tamika Upton 2. Kerri Johnson 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Julia Robinson 5. Hayley Maddick 6. Gayle Broughton 7. Ali Brigginshaw 8. Keilee Joseph 9. Jada Ferguson 10. Chelsea Lenarduzzi 11. Tara McGrath-West 12. Romy Teitzel 13. Bree Spreadborough 14. Destiny Brill 15. Lauren Dam 16. Tafito Lafaele 17. Shalom Sauaso 18. Azalleyah Maaka 19. Annetta Nuuausala 20. Montaya Hudson 21. Skyla Adams
Out: Brianna Clark (front row), Reegan Hicks (bench)
In: Lauren Dam (bench), Tafito Lafaele (bench)
Changes: Chelsea Lenarduzzi (bench to front row)
1. Brydie Parker 2. Taina Naividi 3. Jessica Sergis 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Mia Wood 6. Corban Baxter 7. Jocelyn Kelleher 8. Otesa Pule 9. Keeley Davis 10. Rima Butler 11. Aliyah Nasio 12. Jasmine Strange 13. Olivia Kernick 14. Shawden Burton 15. Macie Carlile 16. Amber Hall 17. Eliza Lopamaua 18. Jayde Herdegen 19. Taneisha Gray 20. Imogen Hei 21. Tyra Ekepati
Out: Logan Fletcher (wing), Taneisha Gray (bench to reserve)
In: Taina Naividi (wing), Eliza Lopamaua (bench)
Match Officials
Referees: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski;Sideline Officials: Rochelle Tamarua, Hamish Kleijn;Video Referees: Todd Smith;
Match preview
- Beth NICHOLLS
Brisbane are back home to take on the 2024 reigning premiers, the Sydney Roosters.
Going back-to-back wins and sitting top of the table, the Broncos have had a strong start to the season, including a 44-4 win over "little sister" Titans last week. Brisbane will be looking to snag their third win and keep their top of the ladder spot. Scott Prince makes a few forced changes to his side, due to the two-week suspension of Reegan Hicks due to a dangerous throw, and Brianna Clark suffering an ankle injury. Chelsea Lenarduzzi will move to the starting side from the bench, whilst Tafito Lafaele and Lauren Dam join the bench, with it being Dam's first game of 2025.
Sitting just below the Broncos in second place, the Roosters have also had a strong start to their season going two from two, beating both the Warriors and Dragons. A win over the Broncos means a move into first place on the ladder, which they will be desperate to have. John Strange makes two changes to his side that got the job done last week; Taina Naividi replaces Logan Fletcher who missed Round 2 due to concussion protocols and Eliza Lopamua joins the bench for her first game of the season forcing Taniesha Gray to drop to the reserves.
Who to watch: Both long term veterans with their respective clubs, the battle of the halfbacks will be an interesting one for this clash. Ali Brigginshaw has been with the Broncos since their inauguration in 2018, and across her career has scored twelve tries and made 26 try assists. A senior and experienced player on the field Brigginshaw continues to steer the Brisbane side to victory.
Opposite Brigginshaw, Jocelyn Kelleher joined the Roosters in 2020, where she was the side's top point scorer in 2024, as well as leading the NRLW competition with a total of 78 points. Making her Sky Blues Origin debut in 2025 off the bench, Kelleher continues to impress and has recently extended with the tricolours until at least the end of 2027.
My tip: Sorry, going fully with my heart (although my head also believes this) for this one. Broncos by 18.
1. Botille Vette-Welsh 2. Sheridan Gallagher 3. Shanice Parker 4. Tenika Willison 5. Tess Staines 6. Georgia Roche 7. Jesse Southwell 8. Tayla Predebon 9. Olivia Higgins 10. Tiana Davison 11. Evah McEwen 12. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Kayla Romaniuk 14. Jules Kirkpatrick 15. Simone Karpani 16. Sienna Yeo 17. Grace Kukutai 18. Viena Tinao 19. Lilly-Ann White 20. Joeli Morris 21. Keighley Simpson 22. Evie Jones
Out: Lilly-Ann White (wing to reserve)
In: Tess Staines (wing)
1. Apii Nicholls 2. Michaela Brake 3. Tysha Ikenasio 4. Emmanita Paki 5. Payton Takimoana 6. Patricia Maliepo 7. Emily Curtain 8. Harata Butler 9. Capri Paekau 10. Lavinia Kitai 11. Shakira Baker 12. Kaiyah Atai 13. Laishon Albert-Jones 14. Lydia Turua-quedley 15. Maarire Puketapu 16. Ashlee Matapo 17. Matekino Gray 18. Makayla Eli 19. Avery-rose Carmont 20. Ivana Lauitiiti 21. Tyra Wetere 22. Metanoia Fotu Moala
Unchanged
Match Officials
Referees: Kasey Badger;Sideline Officials: Dillian Wells, Ethan Klein;Video Referees: Gerard Sutton;
Match preview
- Kelly HOLLIS
For the first time in NRLW history, the Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors will face off — and there's plenty of intrigue around this Round 3 clash.
Both sides are coming off impressive Round 2 victories and will be looking to build momentum as the 2025 season takes shape. The match kicks off at McDonald Jones Stadium following the NRL fixture between the Knights and Warriors, setting the scene for a bumper Sunday of rugby league in the Hunter. Newcastle bounced back in style last weekend after a Round 1 stumble, putting in a dominant performance against the Cowboys in Townsville. Led by halfback Jesse Southwell, the Knights were in control from the outset, building a 14-0 halftime lead and never looking back. Southwell's running game created plenty of headaches for the Cowboys, and the return of Olivia Higgins from suspension added extra spark around the ruck — her late try sealing the 26-6 win. The only change to the Knights' line-up sees Tess Staines named on the wing, replacing Lilly-Ann White, who shifts to the extended bench.
The Warriors, meanwhile, claimed a historic 14-0 shutout win over the Eels in their first NRLW home game since 2019. Coach Ron Griffiths — who was part of Newcastle's premiership-winning coaching staff — would've been particularly pleased with the defensive steel his side showed. Michaela Brake starred with over 200 running metres and multiple line breaks, while rookie Payton Takimoana also made her mark with a try. With a settled squad and back-to-back wins, the Warriors will head across the ditch full of confidence and ready to spoil the party in Newcastle. Griffiths has stuck solid with his 17 for the third week running.
Who to watch: For the Knights, Jesse Southwell is the architect. When she runs the ball, good things tend to happen. Her control, vision, and footwork will be central to the Knights' attacking strategy. Keep an eye also on Olivia Higgins — her experience and speed around the ruck make her a constant threat.
For the Warriors, Laishon Albert-Jones has been rock solid in the middle and will be up for a big one against her former club. Michaela Brake was electric last week and looms as a serious danger anytime she gets in open space.
My tip: Back on home turf and with the support of a local crowd rolling over from the men's game, the Knights should lift again. But the Warriors are no easybeats, and their defence will keep things tight. This one could go down to the wire. Knights by 4.