2025 NRLW Signings Tracker: PNG star moves to Wigan; Kolc inks new Titans deal

Orchids star Emily Veivers is set to be a trailblazer for Papua New Guinea players after signing with Wigan Warriors for the 2025 Women's Super League.

Veivers, who played alongside Wigan backrower Georgia Wilson with Norths Devils last year, and former Australia A rugby union international Remi Wilton were announced as new Wigan recruits for the upcoming season.

The 23-year-old forward grew up in Brisbane hearing stories about PNG from her mother, Yvonne, who grew up there until the age of 18, and has represented the Orchids in seven Tests after debuting at the 2022 World Cup.

“I’m really looking forward to playing in the Betfred Women’s Super League over here in England and joining Wigan," Veivers said. "The club and environment here is amazing and I couldn’t be more happy.

“I think it’s a massive opportunity for me as a player and a role model for the younger generation coming through in Papua New Guinea and Australia, just showing that there’s a lot of opportunities out there in the world if you just stay determined you can do anything."

Wilton, a hooker, joins Wigan after helping York Valkyrie to victory in the 2024 Women’s Super League grand final.

Wigan coach Denis Betts said: “It is great to welcome Remi and Emily to the Warriors. it shows the ambition of the club to pursue players of this standard. We look forward to seeing both girls thrive in a Betfred Women’s Super League. which is getting better each year.

“The need for the club to grow and the competition to get stronger is the thought process behind adding girls with this experience to a young and talented group. 2025 is looking like it’ll be an exciting year for Women’s Rugby League."

Young gun Lily Kolc has signed a contract extension with the Titans through to the end of the 2026 season.

Kolc made her NRLW debut in the opening round of the 2024 season against the Dragons and went on to play seven matches from the interchange bench.

The talented 20-year-old is the granddaughter of Eels great John Kolc and is poised to make her mark in the dummy half role for Karyn Murphy's side in 2025.

"Lily's journey through our system over the past four years led to a well-earned NRLW debut last year, where she showed plenty of promise in Titans colours," Murphy said.

"The experience she’s gained early in her career learning under the likes of Britto [Breayley-Nati]  and Loz [Brown] is a true testament to her drive to improve and I’m excited for the bright future that lies ahead for her with the club."

Australian Rugby Sevens star Lily Dick has joined the influx of gun players crossing codes after agreeing to a two-year contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

The 24-year-old Gold Coast product has been a member of the Australian Rugby Sevens team since 2018 and was a part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal-winning squad in 2022. 

The Warriors continue their impressive recruiting ahead of their NRLW return, with Black Ferns superstar Michaela Blyde switching codes on a one-year deal. Blyde was crowned World Rugby Sevens women’s player of the year in 2017-2018 and was in the gold medal-winning squads at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. 

“This is so exciting, a real landmark day for the club and for the game attracting a player of Michaela’s exceptional calibre to move from rugby union to join our NRLW squad,” Warriors CEO Cameron George said. 

Others signed with union backgrounds are Blyde's Black Ferns Sevens teammate Tysha Ikenasio, as well as Payton Takimoana, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook and Makayla Eli.

Some of the experienced players secured are Kiwi Ferns Apii Nicholls, Mya Hill-Moana and Harata Butler, as well as Newcastle premiership-winning forward Laishon Albert-Jones.

Queensland representative Emmanita Paki, dual international Lavinia Tauhalaliku and New Zealand-born forward Matekino Gray have also joined, while Tonga international Metanoia Fotu-Moala was the club's first signing from local football.

Fellow newcomers the Bulldogs have also signed a host of big names for their competition debut. Headlined by Sharks trio Tayla Preston, Holli Wheeler and Tegan Dymock, the club also signed Bridget Hoy on a deal that will see her reunite with Tweed teammate Ash Quinlan.

Another cross-coder is Moana Courtenay, while twin sisters and local juniors Anneka and Leilani Wilson return to Belmore having played in the club’s Tarsha Gale Cup and Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership sides. 

Maatuleio Fotu-Moala has also signed after making her NRLW debut in 2024 with the Dragons, while NSW U19 representative Hope Millard and past NSWCC Schoolgirls representative Elizabeth MacGregor add depth.

Elsewhere, Samoan international Jasmine Fogavini is headed for the Gold Coast from the Broncos after signing a two-year deal with the Titans.

The Titans re-signed a number of players including prop Ngatokotoru Arakua. The experienced forward, who has represented New Zealand and Cook Islands, joins fellow internationals Sienna Lofipo, Laikha Clarke and Sarina Masaga who have re-signed until the end of 2026.

The Broncos have welcomed back four-time NRLW premiership-winning Australian and Queensland fullback Tamika Upton.

The Rockhampton-born superstar returns five years after making her NRLW debut in the club’s inaugural squad where she won premierships in 2019 and 2020. This comes after the Broncos also added former Dragon Tara McGrath-West to their squad on a two-year deal from 2025.

Coach Scott Prince has also been busy with a number of contract extensions, including adding Tafito Lafaele to the end of 2027. Jada Ferguson will stay at Red Hill until the end of 2026 as will Kiwi international Brianna Clark; while forward Tazmin Rapana and backs Lauren Dam and Bree Spreadborough have signed a one-year extensions for 2025.

The Broncos have also elevated development players Montaya Hudson, Reegan Hicks and Shalom Sauaso into the Top 24 for the 2025. 

Parramatta announced their 2024 Player of the Year Elsie Albert has extended her contract until the end of 2026.

The club's new faces will be Black Fern Martha Mataele and England international Paige Travis, who joins from St Helens on a two-year deal.

The Eels have also extended Rosie Beckett, Bree Eales, Madeline Jones and Mia Middleton, as well as star winger Zali Fay, rookie Rory Owen and hooker Taneka Todhunter.

The Knights have extended their own exciting rookie with Evah McEwen on board to the end of 2027. The club have also added representative fullback Botille Vette-Welsh on a three-year contract. 

The club have also confirmed the signing of Tiana Davison, the re-signings of Grace Kukutai and Tenika Willison and elevation to the top squad of Joeli Morris.

Kiwi Ferns centre Leianne Tufuga joins the Raiders on a three-year deal from Wests Tigers while forward Chloe Saunders has also signed until the end of 2027.

PNG playmaker Ua Ravu has re-signed for 2025 after impressing at the Pacific Championships. Fellow international English second-rower Hollie-Mae Dodd has also signed to the end of 2026.

Premiership winning Rooster Jasmin Strange has extended her contract to the end of 2026 as has back Mia Wood, who was 18th player in the grand final.

North Queensland have agreed to contract extensions with seven squad members, including skipper Tallisha Harden and Origin prop Makenzie Weale.

English fullback Fran Goldthorp has also signed on for three additional seasons, while Raftstrand-Smith sisters Tiana and Ebony have extended until 2027. PNG international Essay Banu has signed a two-year extension, with young Tonga talent Ana Malupo earning a promotion to the Top 24 from the development list. 

Ricky Henry, who is also coach of the Kiwi Ferns, snared representative duo Abigail Roache and Najvada George through to the end of the 2027 season.

Official 2025 Squad Lists 

• See the official signings tracker hub

Updated NRL Telstra Women's Premiership rosters for the 2024 season are below. Contract lengths, as well as player, club and mutual options, are listed in full.

• Player option (PO): Player has the option to activate additional year(s)
• Club option (CO): Club has the option to activate additional year(s)
• Mutual option (MO): Both parties discuss the option to activate additional year(s)

Your club's NRLW contract list:

Broncos | Raiders | Bulldogs | Sharks

Titans | Knights | Cowboys | Eels

Dragons | Roosters | Warriors | Wests Tigers

Brisbane Broncos

Development List

2025 gains: Tamika Upton (Knights), Tara McGrath-West (Dragons)

2025 losses: Mariah Denman (retired), Jasmine Fogavini (Titans)

Canberra Raiders

Development List

2025 gains: Leianne Tufuga (Wests Tigers), Chloe Saunders (Sharks)

2025 losses: Ashleigh Quinlan (Bulldogs), Apii Nicholls (Warriors)

Canterbury Bulldogs

2025 gains: Tayla Preston (Sharks), Ashleigh Quinlan (Raiders), Ebony Prior (Wests Tigers), Andie Robinson (Sharks), Holli Wheeler (Sharks), Kalosipani Hopoate (Roosters), Tegan Dymock (Sharks), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Dragons), Alexis Tauaneai (Dragons), Maatuleio Fotu-Moala (Dragons), Sarahcen Oliver (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women's Premiership), Hope Millard (Illawarra Steelers), Elizabeth MacGregor (NSWCC Schoolgirls), Bridget Hoy (Broncos), Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women's Premiership), Shaniece Monschau (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women's Premiership), Leilani Wilson (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Anneka Wilson (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Moana Courtenay (rugby union)

Cronulla Sharks

Development List

2025 gains: Caitlan Johnston-Green (Knights)

2025 losses: Holli Wheeler (Bulldogs), Tayla Preston (Bulldogs), Andie Robinson (Bulldogs), Tegan Dymock (Bulldogs), Chloe Saunders (Raiders)

Gold Coast Titans

Development List

2025 gains: Jasmine Fogavini (Broncos)

2025 losses: Karina Brown (retired), Matekino Gray (Warriors)

Newcastle Knights

Development List

2025 gains: Botille Vette-Welsh (Wests Tigers), Fane Finau (Knights Tarsha Gale Cup), Tiana Davison (Roosters)

2025 losses: Caitlan Johnston-Green (Sharks), Laishon Albert-Jones (Warriors), Rima Butler (Roosters), Tamika Upton (Broncos), Abigail Roache (Cowboys)

North Queensland Cowboys

Development List

2025 gains: Abigail Roache (Knights), Najvada George (Wests Tigers), Lily Dick (Australian Rugby 7s)

2025 losses: Harata Butler (Warriors), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Warriors), Shellie Long (released), Sareka Mooka (released) Shaniah Power (released), Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (released), Jetaya Faifua (released), Vitalina Naikore (released)

Parramatta Eels

Development List

2025 gains: Martha Mataele (Super Rugby), Paige Travis (St Helens)

2025 losses: TBA

St George Illawarra Dragons

Development List

2025 gains: TBA

2025 losses: Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Bulldogs), Alexis Tauaneai (Bulldogs), Tara McGrath-West (Broncos)

Sydney Roosters

Development List

2025 gains: Rima Butler (Knights)

2025 losses: Sam Bremner (retired), Kalosipani Hopoate (Bulldogs), Tiana Davison (Knights)

Warriors

Development List

 

2025 gains: Emmanita Paki (Knights), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Cowboys), Matekino Gray (Titans), Laishon Albert-Jones (Knights), Apii Nicholls (Raiders), Mya Hill-Moana (Roosters), Harata Butler (Cowboys), Capri Paekau (Eels), Metanoia Fotu-Moala, Tyra Wetere (rugby union), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Cowboys), Michaela Blyde (NZ rugby), Tysha Ikenasio (NZ rugby), Payton Takimoana (NZ rugby), Kalyn Takitimu-Cook (NZ rugby), Makayla Eli (Manly Harvey Norman Women's Premiership), Kaiyah Atai, Felila Kia, Lavinia Kitai, Maarire Puketapu, Lydia Turua-Quedley, Emily Curtain (Wests Tigers)

Wests Tigers 

Development List

2025 losses: Ebony Prior (Bulldogs), Bo Vette-Welsh (Knights), Leianne Tufuga (Raiders), Najvada George (Cowboys), Emily Curtain (Warriors)

2025 gains: TBA