2026 NRLW Signings Tracker: Bent extends at Tigers; Mercedez bound for Belmore

Jillaroos back-rower Shaylee Bent has put pen to paper on a three-year extension that keeps her at Wests Tigers through to the end of 2030.

The 2026 Dally M Second-Rower of the Year played all but five minutes of the Tigers' historic campaign, averaging 115 run metres across 12 games. She also made a team-leading 341 tackles across the season, with a tackle efficiency of almost 96%.

The 26-year-old capped a superb season by being named in the Australian squad that has won its way through to the 2026 World Cup Final.

Bent made her NRLW debut with the Dragons in 2019 and spent four seasons with the Red V and three with the Titans before returning to Wests Tigers, where she had played Tarsha Gale Cup in 2018.

Bent has amassed 63 NRLW appearances, placing her among the competition’s top 10 most-capped players. 

Samoa flyer Mercedez Taulelei-Siala is bound for Belmore in 2027 having inked a two-year deal with the Bulldogs.

After enjoying a breakout season with the Knights, the 20-year-old has carried that form into the World Cup with three tries in three games for Fetu Samoa.

The Dally M Rookie of the Year bagged 13 tries in 12 appearances to go with 16 line breaks and 110 run metres per game for Newcastle.

“Mercedez has had a massive year with the Knights and to top that off by being named in the Samoan World Cup squad is a huge achievement,” said Bulldogs coach Mark O'Meley.

“We’re really happy to have her join us at the Bulldogs for 2027. She’s had a great year and deserves the opportunities that are coming her way."

England forward Hollie-Mae Dodd has inked a new deal with the Canberra Raiders through to the end of the 2029 season.

Dodd is a foundation Raiders NRLW player, playing 33 games for the club since 2023 when she became the first English signing in the NRLW competition.

The 23-year-old has been a standout for England over the past two weeks whilst playing in her second Rugby League World Cup.

“With Hollie, to give her some security on the back of a good season so she could focus on her World Cup duties is good,” said Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick.

“Hollie is a foundation player, she’s been here since the inaugural side, so to lock her away for a few more years is terrific.

“I’m happy to keep working with her and there’s been a big improvement in her football. I know she loves the club and I’m looking forward to seeing her growth again given that she’s still only a young player."

The Wests Tigers have re-signed emerging hooker Salma Nour on a one-year deal for the 2027 season. 

The 23-year-old made 11 appearances in 2026 and hopes to develop into a key figure in the Tigers pack. 

"Salma really stepped up this season," coach Craig Sandercock said. "She came back into the side as a replacement ahead of 2026 and made the starting hooker position her own.

"She is a quality dummy-half who has worked very hard on her game. The rewards are starting to come through."

Jillaroos squad member Mackenzie Weale has joined the Dragons on a three-year deal until the end of the 2029 season.

Weale made her NRLW debut in 2022 as part of Newcastle’s premiership-winning squad before linking up with the Cowboys the following year.

A West Mitchelton Panthers product, Weale has become one of the premiership’s elite middle forwards, earning a State of Origin debut in 2024.

The 24-year-old joins the Dragons with a résumé that includes eight Origin caps, an Australian Prime Minister’s XIII nod, and 35 NRLW appearances, whilst earning selection in Jess Skinner's squad for this year’s World Cup. 

“I’m very excited to be joining the Dragons,” Weale said.

“Sammy Bremner has been successful on and off the field for many years now, Mark Riddell has loads of experience across all areas of the game, and Crossy is someone I have a very good relationship with from the Maroons set-up."

The Cowboys have snared the signatures of key halves Zali Hopkins and Ash Quinlan for the 2027 season and beyond. 

Hopkins has signed a three-year deal, while Quinlan's contract takes her through to the end of 2028.

Hopkins is a former Dragons skipper who made her NRLW debut in 2022, while Quinlan has played eight Tests for the Kiwi Ferns and will line up for New Zealand in Sunday's clash with France.

The deals come on the back of contracts for forward duo Sara Sautia and Amanii Misa.

Misa joins the Cowboys on a three-year deal while Sautia has inked a two-year deal.

Sautia made her NRLW debut with the Broncos in 2021 before moving to the Dragons in 2023 and has played 17 games across six seasons.

Misa has come through the Broncos system before spending 2026 on a Top 24 contract with the eventual grand finalists.

A hard-running middle forward, Misa is yet to make her NRLW debut but has made 17 appearances in the BMD Premiership for Souths Logan Magpies.

“Sara is a new-age hybrid middle or back-rower who is athletic, skilful and highly adaptable,” said Cowboys coach Ricky Henry.

“We believe there is significant upside to her game and she will bring tremendous value and depth to our squad.

“Amanii is a powerful middle forward who thrives in the contact and enjoys the tough part of our game."

The Wests Tigers have pulled off a signings coup, luring premiership winner Rima Butler to the club. 

The former Rooster will join the Tigers on a three-year deal through to the end of 2029 in a major boost to Criag Sandercock's squad. 

Butler is a two-time premiership winner and played a key role in the Roosters undefeated 2026 campaign. 

"Obviously, Rima’s one of the premier front-rowers in the game, so to add her to our pack is exciting," Sandercock said. 

"She’s someone who has done it all at this level. Rima’s won premierships, played State of Origin and represented Australia. 

"To have a player of Rima’s calibre will bring a lot to our squad. I’m really looking forward to seeing what she’ll bring on and off the field."

Joining Butler at the Tigers are Sereana Naitokatoka and Anastasia Leatupue, who have each signed three-year deals. 

Outside back Jayme Millard is also headed to the Tigers for the next two seasons.

Millard joins the Tigers after two seasons with the Dragons where she scored seven tries in 16 matches across 2025-26.

“I’m really excited to be joining the Tigers, I can see that the Club is building something really special and I can’t wait to be a part of it,” Millard said. 

“I’m keen to come on board and put in a tough pre-season with the girls. I spent some time with Raecene [McGregor] and Shenai [Lendill] at the Dragons and they’re unreal at what they do, so I'm looking forward to playing with them again.” 

The Gold Coast Titans have re-signed emerging prop Laikha Clarke as they continue to build around a promising core of young stars. 

The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout season as the Titans climbed to second on the ladder and has been rewarded with an extension through to the end of 2028.

Clarke will also represent Samoa at the upcoming IRL Rugby League World Cup. 

"Laikha has had an incredible season and it’s a great reward for all her hard work alongside a burst of newfound confidence. She took her opportunity to start in the front row with both hands and hasn’t looked back since," Gold Coast coach Karyn Murphy said.

"What excites me most is the best years of her career are still to come. This year gave everyone a glimpse of her full potential, now 41 games into her NRLW career.

"We’re committed to helping Laiks continue to grow as a player and further build confidence in her game and she is hungry to continue representing this club with pride – something she has done since the beginning as a foundation player."

The Broncos have signed Tongan international Martha Mataele on a two-year deal from the 2027 NRLW season.

The 27-year-old outside back joins the Broncos from the Parramatta Eels, having established herself as a consistent performer across two seasons in the NRLW.

Born and raised in New Zealand, Mataele spent seven years playing rugby union – which included two caps for the Black Ferns in 2023 - before making the switch to rugby league.

Mataele made nine appearances for the Eels in 2026, with two tries, 50 tackle breaks, three line breaks, and averaging more than 100 metres per game.

Her representative career has also continued to flourish since making the transition to league, with Mataele making her international debut for Tonga at the 2025 Pacific Championships.

The Eels have signed 18-year-old Australian Schoolgirls representative Mamele Misa to a two-year deal.

Hot on the heels of wearing the green and gold against PNG Schoolgirls in Port Moresby, the young gun inked the deal to move from Queensland to Sydney's west in 2027.

Misa played a key role in the Souths Logan Magpies’ 2026 BMD Women’s Premiership-winning campaign, Queensland’s premier open-age women’s rugby league competition. 

She made 11 appearances in the BMD Women’s Premiership during the 2026 season, scoring a hat-trick and demonstrated her versatility and impact both as a starting prop and from the interchange bench. 

Wests Tigers forward Holli Wheeler has signed a new deal through to the end of the 2027 season.

Wheeler joined the Tigers this season after stints with the Dragons, Sharks and Bulldogs, enjoying an outstanding campaign as Kezie Apps' team progressed to the finals for the first time.

“From the second I got here, it just felt right,” said Wheeler, who racked up her 50th NRLW appearance in Round 4 against the Roosters.

“Having played under Sandy [coach Craig Sandercock] before, I knew what he was going to bring and how much of an impact he could have. When the opportunity came up, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. 

“He drives the standards, and everyone in this group has bought into what we’re building here. Everyone is keen to learn and develop, embracing the opportunity we have. 

“I feel like we’ve built a really strong foundation here, reaching finals footy and showing what this group is capable of. There’s plenty more we can keep building on next season, and I’m excited to pull on the jersey for another year.” 

Wests Tigers utility Faythe Manera has inked a new deal for a further two seasons at Concord.

A former Australian Sevens representative, Manera joined the Tigers in 2025 and has shown her versatility with stints in the halves, fullback, centre and hooker.

Manera had a standout 2026 season, scoring eight tries in 10 games, alongside four try assists and five line-break assists. 

“Being part of this team has been amazing and I’m excited about the direction we’re heading under Sandy (coach Craig Sandercock) – he’s had such a big impact on my game this year," said Manera, whose season ended with an ACL injury in Round 10.

“I’m grateful to be playing alongside such amazing players here at the Tigers, who continue to help me grow and develop as a player."

The Sharks have pulled off a major coup by luring NSW Origin star Teagan Berry to the club on a two-year deal through to the end of 2028.

A prolific tryscorer with the Dragons, Berry made her Origin debut this year and pulled off a try-saving tackle to help the Blues secure a series victory. 

She will now join the Sharks as they look to rebound from a challenging 2026 campaign. 

"To have been able to secure the services of Teagan for two years is a great boost for our team going forward," Herman said.

"Teagan can play a number of positions in the backline, has great speed, an ability to find the try line, and she will be a tremendous asset to our team.

"We look forward to welcoming Teagan to the Sharks in 2027."

Also at the Dragons, hooker Brooke Anderson has been granted a release from the remainder of her contract.

Anderson joined the Dragons ahead of the 2026 season on a two-year deal but requested an early release to pursue a longer-term opportunity elsewhere.

Knights playmaker Georgia Roche and centre Sidney Taylor have signed contract extensions that will keep them in Newcastle until 2030 and 2028 respectively.

English international and dual premiership winner Roche joined the Knights from Leeds Rhinos in 2023 so will rack up eight seasons at the club under her new deal.

Taylor arrived at the Knights this season following a decorated Australian Rugby Sevens career.

“We firmly believe Georgia is coming into the prime of her career at 26," said Knights coach Ben Jeffries.

“She has led the team in her transition to halfback, and we know she will only get better as the years unfold and her combination with Kirra continues to build.

"Sidney’s transition from Rugby Sevens to the NRLW has been remarkable.

“She has inspired her teammates, and it was an easy decision to extend her contract until the end of 2028."

The Cowboys have extended Kiwi international Abigail Roache and Proserpine product Lily Peacock through to the end of the 2028 season.

Roache is in her second season at the Cowboys after two years at the Knights where she tasted premiership success in 2023.

The 25-year-old has established herself as one of the NRLW’s top centres, scoring 12 tries in 34 career appearances.

Peacock, 21, made her NRLW debut with the Cowboys as a teenager in 2023.

The middle forward has registered 23 appearances for the Cowboys but is currently sidelined with an ACL injury.

“Lily has had a setback this year, but she is an exceptional talent," said Cowboys coach Ricky Henry.

“She has a great work ethic to go along with her talent, but most of all she wants to win and grow as a player."

The Broncos have signed Queensland State of Origin and Samoan representative Destiny Mino-Sinapati on a two-year deal from the 2027 season.

The 21-year-old fullback made her Origin debut in Game 3 this year and came up with 120 metres and three tackle breaks.

Mino-Sinapati made her NRLW debut on the wing for the Titans in 2023 and played 10 games in her rookie season before earning representative honours for Samoa against Fiji in the Pacific Championships. 

Australian Jillaroos representative Olivia Higgins has recommitted to Newcastle Knights, signing an NRLW contract extension through to the end of 2027.

The New South Wales Blues hooker will celebrate another major milestone this Sunday, when she makes her 50th NRLW appearance as the Knights host the St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Higgins, an Aberglasslyn Ants junior, debuted in the Sydney Roosters’ 2021 premiership-winning team, before returning to Newcastle for back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, making it three consecutive NRLW premiership wins.

Head coach Ben Jeffries said Higgins leadership and professionalism continue to inspire her teammates and the broader community.

“Olivia has played an integral part in our success at the Newcastle Knights,” Jeffries said.

“Her desire to compete and improve every week is a testament to her determination and professionalism."

Two-time premiership winner Jasmin Strange has inked a new deal with the Roosters through to the end of the 2028 season.

After playing one game for the Roosters in her debut season in 2022, Strange joined the Knights in 2023 and played on the wing in the club's grand final win over the Titans.

Strange returned to the Roosters in 2024 and has chalked up 24 games across the past two seasons. She came off the bench in the 32-28 win over the Sharks in the 2024 decider.

“I'm really grateful for the opportunity to stay at the Roosters,” Strange said.

“We've built a special environment here and I'm looking forward to continuing to learn, improve and contribute to the team over the next few seasons."

St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed Keele Browne has inked a contract extension with the club.

The deal will see the 23-year-old remain a Dragon until at least the end of the 2028 NRLW season.

Browne made her NRLW debut for the Dragons as a teenager in 2021 and came off the interchange in the side’s grand final loss later that season.

Meanwhile, Kiwi international and dual premiership player Tiana Davison has re-signed with the Knights through to the end of 2029.

Davison made her NRLW debut in 2022 at Newcastle and tasted premiership glory the following season.

She joined the Roosters for one season in 2024 and secured her second premiership before returning to the Knights in 2025

“Tiana’s extension through to 2029 is fantastic news for our club,” said Knights coach Ben Jeffries.

“As a multiple premiership winner and international forward, Tiana brings the experience every coach wants in their squad.

“The exciting part is Tiana is about to enter the prime of her career, with her best years still ahead of her.

“Tiana has developed into a true leader within our program. She inspires those around her with her work ethic on and off the field and is a highly respected member of our NRLW squad.”

The Roosters have signed dual Olympian Sariah Paki for the 2026 NRLW season.

Paki represented Australia in Rugby Sevens at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games and was part of the Australian side that claimed gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

“Sariah is an outstanding athlete who has performed at the highest level of rugby on the international stage and we're excited to welcome her to the Roosters,” said Roosters coach John Strange.

“She's achieved a lot in rugby union through the Australian Sevens program and brings valuable experience from some of the biggest competitions in world sport."

NSW Origin star Teagan Berry will depart the Dragons at the end of the upcoming season.

Berry moved from South West Rocks to Shellharbour to join the club’s pathways system, scoring a double in Illawarra’s 2019 Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final win and making her NRLW debut the following season while still at school.

She has since become St George Illawarra's all-time NRLW leader in tries (37), points (150), and appearances (41).

In 2023, Berry produced one of the great individual seasons, finishing atop the premiership’s try-scoring leaderboard, earning RLPA Players’ Champion and Dragons Medal nods.

The 24-year-old earned a State of Origin debut earlier this year, playing in all three matches of NSW’s series victory.

Berry admitted that the decision to leave the club was difficult, but that she remains committed to her Dragons teammates, staff, and fans this year.

“I have made so many great memories at the Dragons,” Berry said.

“This decision was certainly not an easy one. I am grateful that the Dragons took a chance on me when I was a teenager and gave me an opportunity to chase my dream. I am all in for 2026 and really want to finish my time at this club on a high.”

Head coach Nathan Cross echoed Berry’s sentiments and thanked her for her efforts up until this point.

“Teagan has been a massive part of this club since she was still in school,” Cross said.

“Whilst it’s disappointing that her journey as a Dragon is coming to an end, we have full confidence that she will put her best foot forward for the remainder of the season and do everything she can for her teammates. 

"We wish Teagan all the very best moving forward and thank her for the incomparable mark she has left on our club.”

Meanwhile, the Sharks have signed Australia Rugby 7’s co-captain and former Tarsha Gale Cup star Madison Ashby.

The 25-year-old, fresh from winning the world championships in the 7-a-side game, is back to where it all began in the black, white and blue.

Ashby previously played in the halves in the 13-a-side game, but Cronulla coach Tony Herman said with her skillset, she could play almost any position.

“Really happy to have her here. Great player. Really excited for what she’ll bring to the team. She’s a good leader with great skills and they’ll transfer across really well to rugby league so we’re looking forward to watching what she can do,” Herman said.

“She’s fit in really well so far, she’s only done one or two sessions with us, but she’s connected with the group really well and knows some players from Sevens.”

Roosters have re-signed NSW and Jillaroos star Keeley Nizza (nee Davis) on a deal that keeps her at the club through to the end of 2027. 

The 25-year-old joined the Roosters in 2023 and has become a key figure in the side's charge to the grand final in the past two years. 

Nizza was among the first three players to reach 50 NRLW games and hopes to lead her club to more success in the next two seasons. 

"She's an outstanding player, an exceptional teammate and someone who leads through her actions every day," coach John Strange said. 

"The experience and professionalism she brings to our group are invaluable, and she's played a significant role in helping build the standards and culture that have driven our success.

"We've also seen her continue to grow as a coach through her work with our Tarsha Gale Cup team, and those experiences have only strengthened the leadership and knowledge she brings back into our NRLW environment."

The Roosters have announced that Queensland and Kiwis forward Otesa Pule has extended her contract with the club for a further two seasons, keeping her at the Tricolours through to the end of 2028.

Fellow Queensland Origin duo Jess Elliston and Sienna Lofipo have inked contract extensions to remain at the Gold Coast Titans until the end of 2028.

Queensland Under 19 star Takoda Thompson has signed a one-year extension with the Gold Coast Titans. 

Already contracted for the 2026 season, the emerging forward will now remain with the club through to the end of next year. 

The 19-year-old made her debut in 2025 and coach Karyn Murphy expects her to take on a greater role within the Titans pack in the coming years. 

Wallaroo squad member and Queensland Reds representative Caitlin Urwin will join the Brisbane Broncos for the 2026 season. 

Featuring in rugby union's World Cup last year, the outside back played every game of the Super Rugby Women’s competition last year and started 2026 by playing for the Reds in the NextGen Rugby 7s tournaments. 

The Bulldogs have re-signed co-captain Tayla Preston on a two-year extension through to the 2028 season.

Preston, who made history as the club's inaugural NRLW signing, has been instrumental in building the foundation of the Bulldogs' women's program from the ground up.

The Bulldogs have also re-signed Moana Courtenay and Simina Lokotui until the end of 2027 and Monica Tagoai for the upcoming season.

A host of representative figures, NRLW stars and exciting up and comers make up the 2026 Bulldogs squad, with the addition of rugby union converts Daynah Nankivell and Tamika Jones, as well as young prospect Evah McEwen.  

The Raiders have signed back-rower Charlotte Basham after she was granted a release by the Dragons.

The 20-year-old represented the Australian Schoolgirls in 2023 and played for NSW in their Under 19s Origin win over Queensland in 2024.

Basham has come into the Raiders' Top 24 after forward Monalisa Soliola decided she will sit out the 2026 season.

Soliola, who played in the club’s first three NRLW seasons, has decided to take some time away from the game.

At Wests Tigers, Salma Nour returns to the Top 24 as a replacement player for Pihuka Berryman-Duff, who will miss the 2026 season following the announcement of her pregnancy. 

The 23-year-old hooker was off contract for 2026 and joined the squad on a train-and-trial contract during the pre-season, ultimately earning a place in Craig Sandercock’s squad.

“When there was an opening in our squad, I reached out to Salma about the opportunity and was really impressed by her attitude and commitment to being part of what we’re building here,” Sandercock said.

St George Illawarra have signed emerging talent Halle Barrett to a two-year deal that will see her join the development list in 2027 before earning a promotion to the top squad in 2028.

The daughter of club legend Trent Barrett, Halle is an Australian schoolgirls representative who shapes as a player of the future. 

A huge boost for the Newcastle Knights ahead of the 2026 NRLW season with key forwards Tayla Predebon and Kayla Romaniuk inking contract extensions through to the end of 2028.

Three-time premiership winner Predebon has become a leader in the Knights pack and has amassed 46 NRLW games since debuting with the Roosters in 2021.

Romaniuk debuted in 2022 and has played an important role in the Knights’ back‑to‑back NRLW premierships. She has made 36 appearances and has represented the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII.

The Warriors have signed teenage halfback Natalia Hickling for the 2026 season.

The 19-year-old played for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Rugby League’s Harvey Norman under-17 and under-19 premierships in 2024 and 2025.

Meanwhile, Titans captain Georgia Hale will remain on the Gold Coast beyond 2026, inking a fresh two-year extension in a major boost for Karyn Murphy’s squad on the eve of pre-season.

A foundation Titan and inspirational leader, the 30-year-old has been instrumental in shaping the club’s NRLW program both on and off the field, setting the standard with her professionalism, work ethic and passion for the jersey.

Since joining the Titans in 2021, the New Zealand international has further become one of the most respected figures in the competition, leading from the front with her incredible performances and unwavering commitment to her teammates.

The club have also announced that playmaker Pauline Piliae-Rasabale has recommitted for the 2026 season.

The Samoa international will continue to add valuable experience and depth to the Titans’ spine as the club builds towards the upcoming campaign.

The Knights have signed former Australian sevens talent Sidney Taylor to round out their roster for the upcoming season. 

The 23-year-old has spent multiple seasons in the Australian sevens team and Newcastle coach Ben Jeffries expects her to make an instant impact for her new club. 

"Sidney will add depth to our outside backs and strong competition for spots," Jeffries said.

"With her speed, power and agility, she has been developing for several years through Australian Rugby Sevens and Wallaroos pathway systems, we believe Sidney is coming into the peak stage of her sporting career.

"Sidney will bring an elite competitive edge from her extensive professional experience around the world, which will help drive our high standards here at the Knights."

The Cowboys have signed Australian Women’s Rugby Union star Ashley Marsters on a two-year contract.

Marsters is the most capped Wallaroos player in history, with 45 Test appearances following her debut in 2014 and has signed on until the end of 2027.

Born in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, Marsters has also played extensively in the Super Rugby Women’s competition with both the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force.

Regarded as one of the leading hookers in Women’s International Rugby, Marsters is expected to play middle forward in her transition to rugby league.

This comes after they signed PNG Orchids star Emily Veivers and dual international Haylee Hifo for the 2026 and 2027 NRLW seasons.

A 10-time PNG International, Veivers spent the 2025 season with Wigan, who claimed the Challenge Cup and Women’s Super League double.

Hifo has represented Tonga and Samoa in rugby union and also appeared for Tonga at International level in rugby league.

Also 24, Hifo played for Western Force in the Super W in 2025 as well Mackay Cutters in the BMD Premiership.

The Eels have extended the contracts of Rueben Cherrington, Rory Owen and Fleur Ginn through 2026 and '27 as the build-up continues to the new season.

Cherrington played every game in 2025 and established herself as a key figure in the Eels' pack while Ginn made her debut off the bench in Round 1 before going on to star in the centres and five-eighth.

Owen was the club’s 2024 Rookie of the Year and continues to develop as a composed and creative playmaker.

Also at the Eels, Kiana Takairangi has been offered a supplementary contract for the 2026 season.

The Dragons have locked in forwards Madi Mulhall and Trinity Tauaneai until the end of the 2028 as they continue to build ahead of the upcoming season.

Mulhall last year received the Dragons Medal for NRLW Player of the Year having appeared in all 11 matches and averaging 95 run metres and 25 tackles per game.

Premiers Brisbane have signed Queensland Origin and Samoan representative Tavarna Papalii on a two-year deal through to the end of the 2027 season.

The 20-year-old joins from the Roosters, where she made her NRLW debut in 2024 and played eight games in their premiership-winning campaign.

The versatile utility suffered a broken jaw in Game Three of the 2025 women's Origin series but made it back in time to feature in the Pacific Championships with Samoa.

The Broncos have also announced the signing of young forward Harlem Walker on a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

The 18-year-old has been part of the Broncos junior pathways system since 2023 and initially signed a development contract with the Club this season before earning a Top 24 spot.

The Raiders have announced the signing of Evie McGrath as a supplementary player for the 2026 NRLW season.

The 20-year-old joins the Raiders from the Wests Tigers, having played nine NRLW games across the past two seasons.

Promising front rower Ashlee Matapo has been rewarded for her outstanding efforts in 2025 with a contract extension with the Warriors to the end of the 2027 NRLW season.

Dragons forward Hannah Southwell has also put pen to paper on a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 season.

The 27-year-old was a part of the club’s inaugural squad in 2018 before stints at the Roosters and Knights. She made her return to the Red V in 2025 and appeared in nine matches, taking her career tally to 44 NRLW games.

And local juniors Tahlia O’Brien and Jayme Millard have agreed to contract extensions.

The Sharks have re-signed Jillaroos forward Ellie Johnston and Maroons playmaker Georgia Hannaway to one-year extensions in 2027.

The Cowboys have upgraded Cook Islands representative Lydia Turua-Quedley to their top 24 squad, signing her up until the end of the 2027 season.

Normally a halfback, Turua-Quedley debuted in the NRLW with the Warriors last season, also playing hooker and coming off the interchange.

Meanwhile, Kiwi Ferns stars Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa and Alexis Tauaneai are set to return to the Dragons in 2027.

Teakaraanga-Katoa proved a revelation during her two seasons as a Dragon growing into a leader of the forward pack en route to a Kiwi Ferns debut at the end of 2023.

Tauaneai, who will reunite with sisters Trinity and Paige, also debuted for St George Illawarra in 2023 and along with Teakaraanga-Katoa moved to the Bulldogs last season. 

The pair shared St George Illawarra's 2024 NRLW Player of the Year Award. 

The Dragons have also made a major signings coup, luring representative star Emma Verran back to the club. 

The fullback made her NRLW debut for St George Illawarra in 2021 before leaving for Cronulla in 2023. 

She will now return to the Dragons on a three-year deal starting in 2027. Verran recently announced her pregnancy and her status for the 2026 campaign is yet to be confirmed. 

The club has also promoted local product Skye Spencer into the club’s NRLW squad.

A Corrimal Cougars junior, Spencer will join the club’s development list in 2027 before moving into the top squad in 2028.

The deal will see the Australian Schoolgirls representative become the first player in club history to progress through the pipeline from Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup, and the Dragons NRLW Academy into the NRLW.

Wests Tigers have secured the services of Australian and NSW representative Shaylee Bent for the next two seasons after she was granted a release on compassionate grounds by the Titans.

Bent has amassed 51 NRLW games for the Dragons and Titans since her debut in 2019, placing her seventh on the competition’s all-time appearance list.

Bent joins Craig Sandercock’s squad as a replacement player for Jade Fonua, who recently announced she was expecting her first child and will be unavailable for the 2026 season. 

The Broncos have signed Dutch international Linneke Gevers on a supplementary contract for the 2026 NRLW season.

The 28-year-old began her career in rugby union in Reek, the Netherlands and was looking for a new sporting challenge when she was encouraged by a friend to try rugby league.

Her first exposure to the sport came on the international stage, where she represented the Dutch side in the World Cup European Qualifiers against Greece, Italy, Ireland and Wales.

Emerging superstar Indie Bostock has signed a two-year deal with the Gold Coast in a major recruitment coup for the Titans. 

The 19-year-old joins the club immediately after securing an early release from her deal with the Dragons. 

Premiership winning hooker Jada Ferguson has signed a long-term contract extension with the Broncos through until the end of 2029.

Ferguson joined the Broncos as a 19-year-old in 2021 and has since developed into a key member of the cub’s NRLW squad.

Cowboys middle forward Bree Chester has extended her contract through to the end of the 2028 season.

A member of the inaugural Cowboys NRLW squad in 2023, Chester has appeared in 29 of the club's 30 games across their three seasons in the competition.

Jillaroos, Maroons and Māori All Stars forward Shannon Mato will return to the NRLW in 2026 after signing a two-year contract with the Broncos.

Mato was part of the Broncos’ 2020 premiership winning side and returns to the Club after 27 appearances with the Gold Coast Titans, where she claimed Player of the Year honours in both 2022 and 2023.

The 27-year-old brings experience back to Red Hill, having represented Australia on 10 occasions and Queensland eight times in the State of Origin arena. She was co-captain of last year's Māori All Stars team.

Her achievements include the 2024 Nellie Doherty Medal as Women’s Origin Player of the Series, as well as Dally M Prop of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.

Mato sat out the 2025 season after welcoming the birth of her son and said returning to the Broncos felt like home.

Wallaroos star Arabella McKenzie has followed Australian team-mate Layne Morgan to the NRLW after signing a one-year deal with the Dragons.

Morgan, who played 37 Tests for the Wallaroos, will join the Eels for the next two seasons, while 26-year-old McKenzie comes to the Dragons after representing Australia on 28 occasions across a number of backline positions, including at the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

McKenzie grew up in the outback NSW town of Lightning Ridge and went to school in Mittagong, before filtering into the Wallaroos’ youth program.

Her international debut came against Japan in 2019 before she helped the Waratahs to a Super Rugby Women’s title in 2024.

Morgan will also make her transition to rugby league for the upcoming season after a decorated rugby union career that saw her represent Australia in 37-consecutive Test matches. 

The Raiders have continued their roster build, signing former Knight Grace Kukutai to a two-year deal.

Sydney Roosters have announced the signing of cross-code convert Tatum Bird and Knights rookie Keighley Simpson ahead of the 2026 NRLW season.

Bird has signed a one-year NRLW contract, joining the Roosters from the NSW Waratahs’ Super W program. The 25-year-old brings composure, strong game management and experience from high-performance rugby environments.

Simpson has also signed with the Roosters, adding versatility and speed to the Club’s outside backs. She made her NRLW debut with the Newcastle Knights in 2025, scoring four tries across three appearances.

Brisbane Broncos young guns Georgia Bartlett and Amanii Misa have been rewarded for their performances and work ethic across 2025, earning upgrades to the club’s Top 24 squad.

New Zealand international Najvada George has signed a one-year deal with the Sharks for the 2026 NRLW season. 

The Knights have signed teenage representative hooker Tori Shipton on a two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 NRLW seasons.  

Shipton's star continues to rise, progressing rapidly through the grades in 2025, including NSW Under 19 Origin and Australian Prime Ministers XIII Women’s representative selection.

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Updated NRLW Telstra Premiership rosters for the 2026 season are below. 

Your club's NRLW contract list:

Broncos | Raiders | Bulldogs | Sharks

Titans | Knights | Cowboys | Eels

Dragons | Roosters | Warriors | Wests Tigers

Brisbane Broncos

2026 gains: Jesse Southwell (Knights), Lillian Yarrow (Cowboys), Shannon Mato (Titans), Linneke Gevers (Tweed Seagulls), Tavarna Papalii (Roosters), Caitlin Urwin (rugby union)

2026 losses: Gayle Broughton (Warriors), Keilee Joseph (Eels), Mele Hufanga (Warriors), Annetta-Claudia Nu’uausala (Warriors), Shenae Ciesiolka (Dragons), Montaya Hudson (Dragons), Tafito Lafaele (released), Lavinia Gould, Shaylee Joseph, Hayley Maddick (unavailable - pregnancy)

2027 gains: Destiny Mino-Sinapati (Titans), Martha Mataele (Eels)

2027 losses: Amanii Misa (Cowboys)

Supplementary list: Deleni Paitai, Linneke Gevers

Development list: Breanna Eales, Asylinn Pollock, Lila Parr, Tia Molo

Replacement players: Harlem Walker

Canberra Raiders

2026 gains: Krystal Blackwell (Cowboys), Bobbi Law (Dragons), Sheridan Gallagher (Knights), Ellie Brander (Roosters), Grace Kukutai (Knights), Evie McGrath (Wests Tigers), Charlotte Basham (Dragons)

2026 losses: Cheyelle Robins-Reti (Knights), Kerehitina Matua, Ua Ravu, Tatiana Finau, Claudia Finau, Georgia Thomas, Jaida Faleono (all released), Monalisa Soliola (personal)

2027 losses: Sereana Naitokatoka (Wests Tigers)

Supplementary list: Evie McGrath, Aaliyah Lomas

Development list: Gabriella Savage, Holly Williams, Isabella Piper, Marley Cardwell

Canterbury Bulldogs

2026 gains: Tamika Jones (Western Force rugby), Daynah Nankivell (Japanese rugby)

2026 losses: Shaniece Monschau (Wests Tigers), Holli Wheeler (Wests Tigers), Tegan Dymock (Sharks)

2027 gains: Evah McEwen (Knights), Mercedez Taulelei-Siala (Knights)

2027 losses: Alexis Tauaneai (Dragons), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Dragons), Evah McEwen (released on compassionate grounds), Ash Quinlan (Cowboys), Elizabeth MacGregor, Latisha Smythe, Ebony Prior, Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala, Paea Uilou, Waimarie Martin, Bridget Hoy, Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau.

Supplementary list: Anneka Wilson, Leilani Wilson

Development list: Olivia Vaalele, Aliahana Fuimaono, Leteena Medland, Milahn Ieremia

Replacement player: Giovanna Suani

Cronulla Sharks

2026 gains: China Polata (Cowboys), Tegan Dymock (Bulldogs), Najvada George (Cowboys), Madison Ashby (rugby sevens)

2026 losses: Brooke Anderson (Dragons), Nakia Davis-Welsh (Knights)

2027 gains: Teagan Berry (Dragons)

2027 losses: Emma Verran (Dragons)

Supplementary list: Koffi Brookfield, Leilani Ahsam

Development list: Olivia Herman, Courtney Tyrell, Genevieve Mafi, Marewakiterangi Samson

Replacement players: Madison Higgins-Ashby, Milla Elaro (9 weeks)

Gold Coast Titans

2026 gains: Indie Bostock (Dragons), Te Ngaroahiahi Fanua Awhina Rimoni (Norths Devils), Teagan Levi (Rugby Sevens)

2026 losses: Shannon Mato (released), Taliah Fuimaono (Dragons), Jasmin Morrissey (Eels), Shaylee Bent (Wests Tigers)

2027 losses: Destiny Mino-Sinapati (Broncos)

Supplementary list: Lily Patston

Development list: Joshalynn Walker, Keira Rangi, Sienna Ibrahim, Tot

Newcastle Knights

2026 gains: Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa, Kirra Dibb (Cowboys), Nakia Davis-Welsh (Sharks), Cheyelle Robins-Reti (Raiders), Amelia Pasikala (Raiders), Damita Betham (rugby sevens), Sidney Taylor (rugby sevens)

2026 losses: Jesse Southwell (Broncos), Leah Ollerton (Wests Tigers), Sheridan Gallagher (Raiders), Grace Kukutai (Raiders), Viena Tinao, Keighley Simpson (Roosters), Evah McEwen (Bulldogs), Leilani Ah Sam (released)

2027 gains: Tori Shipton (Dragons)

2027 losses: Mercedez Taulelei-Siala (Bulldogs)

Supplementary list: Damita Betham, Grace Giampino

Development list: Sienna Thomas, Emily McArthur, Lucy Spain, Mariah Brown

North Queensland Cowboys

2026 gains: Lydia Turua-Quedley (Warriors), Emily Veivers (Wigan), Hayley Hifo (Super W rugby), Ashley Marsters (Super W rugby)

2026 losses: Lillian Yarrow (Broncos), Krystal Blackwell (Raiders), Caitlin Tanner (released), Kirra Dibb (Knights), China Polata (Sharks), Tahlulah Tillett (retired), Najvada George (Sharks), Jakiya Whitfeld (unavailable - pregnancy)

2027 gains: Sara Sautia (Dragons), Amanii Misa (Broncos), Zali Hopkins (Dragons), Ash Quinlan (Bulldogs)

2027 losses: Makenzie Weale (Dragons)

Supplementary list: Charlize Lloyd-Phillips, Lyrech Mara

Development list: Jakaia-Lee Collett, Ella Cronin, Kayla Jackson, Nadia Windelborn

Replacement players: Haylee Hifo, Margot Vella, Tallara Bamblett

Parramatta Eels

2026 gains: Keilee Joseph (Broncos), Jayde Herdegen (Roosters), Jasmin Morrissey (Titans), Layne Morgan (rugby union)

2026 losses: Kiana Takairangi, Chelsea Makira, Yasmine Baker, Jessica Kennedy, Mia Middleton, Paige Travis, Tyla Amiatu, Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis (Dragons), Madeline Jones, Rysh'e Fa'amausili

2027 gains: Mamele Misa (Souths Logan Magpies)

2027 losses: Martha Mataele (Broncos)

Supplementary list: Khyliah Gray, Kiana Takairangi

Development list: Aaliyah Soufan, Freedom Crichton-Ropati, Taylah Fakaniko, Tia Matthews

St George Illawarra Dragons

2026 gains: Brooke Anderson (Sharks), Lavinia Kitai (Warriors), Montana Clifford (Wests Tigers), Montaya Hudson (Broncos), Taliah Fuimaono (Titans), Chelsea Savill (Wests Tigers), Arabella McKenzie (Wallaroos), Shenae Ciesiolka (Broncos), Skye Spencer* (development 2026)

2026 losses: Raecene McGregor (Wests Tigers), Shenae Lendill (Wests Tigers), Bobbi Law (Raiders), Margot Vella, Indie Bostock (Titans), Charlotte Basham (Raiders)

2027 gains: Emma Verran (Sharks), Alexis Tauaneai (Bulldogs), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Bulldogs), Makenzie Weale (Cowboys)

2027 losses: Tori Shipton (Knights), Teagan Berry (Sharks), Zali Hopkins (Cowboys), Brooke Anderson (released), Sara Sautia (Cowboys), Jayme Millard (Wests Tigers), Seriah Palepale (released), Hannah Southwell (released)

Supplementary list: Amelia Huakau, Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis

Development list: Charis Toli, Chelsea Savill, Ella Churchill, Paige Tauaneai

Replacement player: Tahlia O'Brien

Sydney Roosters

2026 gains: Tatum Bird (NSW Waratahs), Keighley Simpson (Knights), Sariah Paki (Rugby Sevens)

2026 losses: Jayde Herdegen (Eels), Ellie Brander (Raiders), Imogen Hei, Tavarna Papalii (Broncos)

2027 losses: Millie Elliott (retired), Corban Baxter (retired), Rima Butler (Wests Tigers), Anastasia Leatupue (Wests Tigers)

Supplementary list: Keighley Simpson, Mahlie Cashin

Development list: Anastasia Leatupue, Logan Fletcher, Mia Vaotu'au, Te Raukura Leafe

Replacement player: Nikiah Campbell

Warriors

2026 gains: Gayle Broughton (Broncos), Annetta-Claudia Nu’uausala (Broncos), Mele Hufanga (Broncos), Stacey Waaka (rugby union), Jasmin Huriwai (rugby union), Natalia Hickling (Tweed Heads Seagulls)

2026 losses: Lavinia Kitai (Dragons), Avery-Rose Carmont, Emily Curtain,  Makayla Eli, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Lydia Turua-Quedley, Paris Pickering (released)

Supplementary list: Anastasia Sekene, Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa

Development list: Asha Taumoepeau-Williams, Gezreyal Maiu'u, Ocean Tierney, Patricia Heihei

Replacement player: Natalia Hickling

Wests Tigers 

2026 gains: Raecene McGregor (Dragons), Shaniece Monschau (Bulldogs), Namoe Gesa (Brisbane Tigers), Leah Ollerton (Knights), Holli Wheeler (Bulldogs), Shenae Lendill (Dragons), Shaylee Bent (Titans)

2026 losses: Tallara Bamblett (released), Claudia Brown (released), Aaliyah Bula (released), Montana Clifford (Dragons), Iemaima Etuale (released), Amelia Huakau (released), Tiresa Leasuasu (released), Salma Nour (released), Evie McGrath (released), Claudia Nielsen (released), Rebecca Pollard (released), Jessikah Reeves (released), Chelsea Savill (Dragons), Tiana-Lee Thorne (released), Jade Fonua (unavailable - pregnancy)*, Evie McGrath (Raiders),)* Pihuka Berryman-Duff (unavailable - pregnancy)*

2027 gains: Rima Butler (Roosters), Jayme Millard (Dragons), Sereana Naitokatoka (Raiders), Anastasia Leatupue (Roosters)

Supplementary list: Harmony Kautai, Tyla Amiatu

Development list: Diamond Graham, Kayla Henderson, Lahnayah Daniel, Vasaliva Feleti

Replacement players: Salma Nour, Shaylee Bent