NRLW 2026, Draw, explainer, Broncos, Thursday, Friday, 5 great games

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 18 Nov 2025, 08:01 AM

The NRLW competition is getting stronger each year, with this past season delivering some epic encounters.

In 2026, fans are once again being given the opportunity to enjoy a great time out when heading out to see the games live.

With the two draws aligning to offer more than 30 NRL and NRLW double header games, it guarantees double the fun for fan when you head out to watch some quality rugby league live.

Here are some of the NRLW and NRL double acts you simply can't miss.

See the full NRLW draw HERE
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Five must-see double-headers in 2026

Round 1 – Broncos v Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, July 4 at 5.15pm

Broncos v Cowboys: Round 11

It doesn't get much better than a Queensland derby clash on a Saturday afternoon at Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos and Cowboys will get their season started with a bang at the iconic Queensland venue, with the North Queensland side out to make amends after suffering their biggest defeat at the hands of the 'local' rivals in their last encounter in Round 11 of the 2025 season.

The NRLW game will be followed by the NRL Round 18 Broncos v Sharks game at 7.30pm.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 4 Jul

7:15 am

Broncos

Cowboys

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

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Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 4 Jul

9:30 am

Broncos

Sharks

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

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Round 4 – Bulldogs v Dragons at Accor Stadium, Saturday, July 25 – 3.15pm

The last time these two sides met in Round 3 of the 2025 season, it took a Kasey Reh try in the final minute of the match for the Dragons to steal the win over newcomers the Bulldogs, with the two sides neck-and-neck all game. Locked 10-10 at halftime, the two side's battled it out on the field in an even contest before the late match-winner.

The NRLW game will be followed by the NRL Round 21 Bulldogs v Warriors game at 5.30pm.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Saturday 25 Jul

5:15 am

Bulldogs

Dragons

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

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Round 21 - Round 21 - Saturday 25 Jul

7:30 am

Bulldogs

Warriors

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

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Round 7 – Broncos v Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, Saturday, August 15 – 5.15pm

Roosters v Broncos - Grand Final, 2025

The grand final rematch between the Broncos and Roosters is set to be a massive encounter between two powerful clubs. The two teams showed they were a cut above the chasing pack during the 2025 season, with the Roosters undefeated in the regular season and the Broncos only losing the one match. Premiers the Broncos may have lost some firepower over the off-season, but have gained talented half Jesse Southwell, who will need to display her guile if her side is to outmaneuver the skillful Roosters pack.

The NRLW game will be followed by the NRL Round 24 Broncos v Warriors game at 7.30pm.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 15 Aug

7:15 am

Broncos

Roosters

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

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Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 15 Aug

9:30 am

Broncos

Warriors

Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

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Round 8 – Titans v Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium, Sunday, August 23 – 11.50am

Another local derby with the Gold Coast at home against 'big sister' the Broncos. Over the course of their history, there have been a number of classic contests, but the home side will be looking to right some wrongs in this match, after suffering a heavy 44-4 loss in their corresponding match in the 2025 season.

The NRLW game will be followed by NRL Round 25 Titans v Sharks match at 2pm.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 23 Aug

4:00 am

Titans

Sharks

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

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Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Aug

1:50 am

Titans

Broncos

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

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Round 10 – Dragons v Broncos at WIN Stadium on Sunday, September 6 – 11.50am

Dragons coach Nathan Cross is set to face off against a number of his former charges when St George Illawarra host Brisbane at Wollongong, with the mentor taking over the reins of the Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons side this year. When the two teams met in the 2025 season, the Dragons were able to hold the premiers to a 6-6 scoreline at half-time, but the youthful side fell away in the second. With a number of experienced heads including Pacific Championships representatives Brooke Anderson (Kiwi Ferns) and Taliah Fuimaono (Fetu Samoa) joining the ranks, the side will be hoping to push their opposition all the way.

The NRLW game will be followed by NRL Round 27 Dragons v Eels game at 2pm.

Round 10 - Round 10 - Sunday 6 Sep

1:50 am

Dragons

Broncos

Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong