Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 2 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Women's Premiership season.
NRLW Team Lists: Round 2
Broncos v Titans, Thursday 5.40pm at The Gabba, Brisbane
Match: Broncos v Titans
Round 2 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley MaddickFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Lauren DamWinger for Titans is number 2 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae CiesiolkaCentre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
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Winger for Broncos is number 18 Jasmine FogaviniWinger for Titans is number 5 Emily Bass
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Titans is number 7 Sienna Lofipo
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausalaProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Destiny BrillHooker for Titans is number 14 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Broncos is number 15 Breanna EalesProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Gray2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Titans is number 18 Rilee Jorgensen
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Mariah DenmanLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Titans is number 9 Lauren Brown
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Jada FergusonInterchange for Titans is number 15 Stephanie Hancock
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Brianna ClarkInterchange for Titans is number 16 Kaitlyn Phillips
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Lavinia GouldInterchange for Titans is number 20 Dannii Perese
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Toni HuntReplacement for Titans is number 19 Sophie Buller
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
Last updated:
Broncos: Ashleigh Werner has been suspended for two games by the NRL Judiciary for biting. Brisbane have lost their winger on the opposite side, Julia Robinson, to a hamstring injury, so Lauren Dam comes in from the bench to fill the void. With interchange player Filomina Hanisi also out, Lavinia Gould is promoted to the 17 after being the replacement player last week, while Brianna Clark is back on deck after overcoming a hand injury.
Titans: Taliah Fuimaono has been named in the reserves as she races the clock to overcome an ankle injury suffered last week. For the time being Sienna Lofipo, who came on for 13 minutes as a replacement player last week, is set to make her starting debut at halfback alongside Chantay Kiri-Ratu, who moves to the No.6 jersey. That is the only change to Karyn Murphy's side, with winger Emily Bass good to go after picking up an arm injury in the win over the Cowboys.
Raiders v Roosters, Saturday 12.50pm at GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match: Raiders v Roosters
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-RetiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah TungaiWinger for Roosters is number 17 Joeli Morris
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara TemaraFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Tarryn Aiken
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh QuinlanHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn Kelleher
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-SinesProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Roosters is number 10 Mya Hill-Moana
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Roosters is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Shawden Burton
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace KempInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina MatuaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Lexi Kiriwi
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Elise SmithReplacement for Roosters is number 19 Lily Rogan
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Raiders: Darrin Borthwick has named an unchanged line-up following a Round 1 defeat at the hands of the Sharks. Representative recruits Simaima Taufa and Madison Bartlett were among the standouts last week, with Taufa topping the tackle count with 40 and Bartlett scoring a double in addition to running for a team-high 149 metres from the wing.
Roosters: Amber Hall will miss Round 2 due to an ankle injury suffered last week, which presents Otesa Pule with the opportunity to start in the second row. New signing Lexi Kiriwi joins the bench, while former World Cup Player of the Tournament Teuila Fotu-Moala is listed as the 18th women.
Dragons v Eels, Saturday 3.10pm at WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Match: Dragons v Eels
Round 2 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan BerryFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Margot VellaWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Keele BrowneCentre for Eels is number 3 Mahalia Murphy
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi LawCentre for Eels is number 5 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Cortez Te PouWinger for Eels is number 17 Monique Donovan
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Tyla KingFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rosemarie Beckett
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Eels is number 10 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Renee TargettHooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben Cherrington
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Roxy MurdochProp for Eels is number 12 Talesha O'Neill
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Sara Sautia2nd Row for Eels is number 4 Shontelle Stowers
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Shenai Lendill2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Amelia Huakau
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis TauaneaiLock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Kaarla CowanInterchange for Eels is number 8 Madeline Jones
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ella KosterInterchange for Eels is number 14 Capri Paekau
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Tara McGrath-WestInterchange for Eels is number 15 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Maddison WeatherallInterchange for Eels is number 16 Shannon Muru
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Zali HopkinsReplacement for Eels is number 19 Kyra Simon
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Dragons: Jamie Soward has made widespread changes following the Round 1 loss to the Knights. That includes handing NRLW debuts wingers to Margot Vella and Cortez Te Pou, with Taylor Mapusua dropping out of the 17 and Shenai Lendill moving from the wing to second row. Roxy Murdoch moves from second row to prop, which bumps Tara McGrath-West back to be part of a new-look bench that includes debutante Kaarla Cowan. Zali Hopkins and Jamilee Bright drop out of the 17.
Eels: Parramatta are again without two of their most experienced players, with Elsie Albert and Rachael Pearson not named as they battle calf injuries which saw them be late withdrawals in Round 1. A hand injury to Jade Fonua sees her drop out and Rosemarie Beckett come in at No.7. Former Jillaroo Nakia Davis-Welsh comes into the 17 after missing Round 1, taking the place of Kyra Simon on the bench.
Knights v Cowboys, Sunday 12.00pm at Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Match: Knights v Cowboys
Round 2 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Cowboys is number 2 China Polata
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jasmine Peters
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail RoacheCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Shellie Long
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Jasmin StrangeWinger for Cowboys is number 19 Vitalina Naikore
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Caitlin MoranFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Krystal Blackwell
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Rima ButlerProp for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie Weale
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Knights is number 16 Simone KarpaniProp for Cowboys is number 16 Jetaya Faifua
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Caitlan Johnston-Green2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shaniah Power
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla RomaniukLock for Cowboys is number 10 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 8 Tayla PredebonInterchange for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita MaynardInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sera Koroi
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Tiana DavisonInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Sareka Mooka
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Viena TinaoInterchange for Cowboys is number 21 April Ngatupuna
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 21 Felila KiaReplacement for Cowboys is number 22 Jessikah Reeves
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Knights: Skipper Hannah Southwell is available again for the first time since suffering a ACL injury in Round 1 of last year, but for now at least isn't part of the 17 and is listed as the replacement player. Tayla Predebon is set to play despite suffering a dislocated finger in Round 1 and is named to take her place in the starting front row. Kiwi Fern Laishon Albert-Jones is out after failing a HIA, so Kayla Romaniuk comes in to start at lock and Tiana Davison joins the interchange.
Cowboys: Kiwi Ferns representative Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly comes in to make her club debut on the wing, with the former Knights back replacing the suspended Mia Middleton. After being a late inclusion in the run-on side last week, Krystal Blackwell keeps the five-eighth job, with returning half Tahlulah Tillett included in the extended reserves after overcoming the hand injury which kept her out of Round 1. Essay Banu and Jetaya Faifua are the new faces on the bench, replacing April Ngatunpuna and Vitalina Naikore.
Wests Tigers v Sharks, Sunday 1.50pm at Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Round 2 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Sharks is number 5 Andie Robinson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Jakiya WhitfeldWinger for Sharks is number 2 Annessa Biddle
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Rikeya HorneCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Leianne TufugaCentre for Sharks is number 4 Kiana Takairangi
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Josie LenazWinger for Sharks is number 18 Cassie Staples
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-RasabaleFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Tonegato
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Emily CurtainHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Ebony PriorHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Sharks is number 10 Harata Butler
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Eliza Siilata2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Vanessa Foliaki
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada GeorgeLock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie CurtainInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Sereana Naitokatoka
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Losana LutuInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Tegan Dymock
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Taylor OsborneInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Chloe Saunders
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Folau VakiInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jessica KennedyReplacement for Sharks is number 20 Maddie Studdon
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Brett Kimmorley has retained the same 17 who thumped the Eels in their first outing at NRLW level last week, with teenage sensation Losana Lutu to again play a role off the bench. Fullback Botille Vette-Welsh got through her return to the NRLW arena unscathed and was among the best on field for the Wests Tigers.
Sharks: Just one change to the group who earned Cronulla their first ever NRLW win last week and it's a forced one, with Rhiannon Byers (wrist) replaced by Tegan Dymock on the interchange. Harata Butler is named to start in the front row this week after being promoted to the starting side prior to kick off against the Raiders.
A blockbuster Round 2 of NRLW action awaits this weekend including on Sunday, July 30, with a double-header at Belmore Sports Ground. The Cowboys clash against Newcastle before Wests Tigers take on Cronulla. Get your tickets at NRL.com/tickets.