NRLW Super Saturday: Roosters open strongly against Titans

Half-time: The two teams go to the sheds with the Roosters leading 20-4 at half-time on the Titans' turf at Cbus Super Stadium. The Roosters were methodical in the opening stages to give them the lead, but the Titans looked strong when their maintained their discipline. Lily Kolc's sin bin was a dagger for the Titans when the Roosters scored right on half-time to take a 16-point lead into half-time.

35th min: Jayme Fressard has a double. The Roosters take it up the other end for a last-ditch effort to extend their lead, putting it through hands down their left and Corban Baxter smartly finds Fressard who slides into the corner. Jocelyn Kellher misses the conversion attempt. Roosters lead 20-4.

31st min: The Titans have gone up a gear after going down to 12 players, dominating possession and field position as the Roosters' discipline is found lacking. After several sets in scoring range, they can't convert.

Sin bin: Titans interchange hooker Lily Kolc is penalised for contacting the kicking leg of Jocelyn Kelleher and is sent to the sin bin.

27th min: The Roosters turn the tables. After looking to have conceded at the other end, the visitors take advantage of successive penalties, putting it through the hands on their right side and Jessica Sergis finds her winger Brydie Parker who dives over to score. Jocelyn Kelleher hits the post with her conversion attempt. Roosters lead 16-4.

24th min: The home side looks to have gone in again after centre Jaime Chapman puts it on the toe and grounds the ball after Corban Baxter fails to clean up. But the Bunker finds Takoda Thompson was offside on the chase and played an active part in the play, giving the Roosters and much needed penalty.

22nd min: Teagan Levi, welcome to the NRL. On last tackle, the rugby convert grubbers through, re-gathers and fully extends her arm to slam the ball down for a try to get her side back in the contest. Lauren Brown is unable to convert. Roosters lead 12-4.

20th min: Another enormous Jocelyn Kelleher torpedo bomb is allowed to bounce and Jessica Sergis gets her hands on the ball, but Destiny Mino-Sinapati does enough to force the error and save the day.

18th min: The Roosters are over again! After a floating bomb from Jocelyn Kelleher gave Titans fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati all sorts of problems, the visitors shift wide from the subsequent scrum and Jayme Fressard crosses the stripe to score. Once again Jocelyn Kelleher does a fantastic job with the sideline conversion to extend the lead. Roosters lead 12-0.

11th min: The Titans are finally made to pay for another error at their own end, with Jessica Sergis strolling over after an outstanding cutout pass from Tarryn Aiken, who looks to have hit her stride strongly on return from an ACL injury. Jocelyn Kellher nails the conversion from out wide. Roosters lead 6-0.

9th min: The Titans show wonderful defensive resolve, holding out the Roosters for three consecutive sets on their own try line.

5th min: Teagan Levi looks set to set up a try after breaking through the Roosters, but was ruled to taken advantage after running behind her own teammate.

3rd min: The Roosters get the first opportunity to attack after receiving a penalty out of yardage, but a long cutout from Jocelyn Kelleher misses the mark and the ball goes over the sideline.

Kickoff: We're underway on a stunning day on the Gold Coast.

Late Mail

Titans: Teagan Levi will make her NRLW debut at five-eighth alongside experienced halfback Lauren Brown. Maroons star Destiny Mino-Sinopati will line up at fullback, while Phoenix-Raine Hippi is looking to build on a stunning debut season in 2025 and shifts to the centres. Jaime Chapman is the other centre, with Evania Isa’ako named on the wing for her first match since becoming a mother last September. Off-season recruit Indie Bostock was named in the reserves but dropped out of the squad in Friday's 24-hour update. Fanua Rimoni was the other player omitted in the 90-minute squad update, with Sarina Masaga retained as 18th player.

Roosters: Star playmaker Tarryn Aiken has been named to make her return from an ACL injury suffered in Round 11 last season. Millie Elliott is also back on deck after missing the 2025 campaign to have a baby and making a successful return to the field during the Origin series. Rugby sevens convert Sariah Paki has been named in the back row. Powerful forward Amber Hall was unavailable due to a calf injury. The Roosters also remain 1-19 after Friday's team update, Taneisha Gray, Nikiah Campbell and Tatum Bird dropping out of the reserves. Talea Tonga was left out in the 90-minute squad update, meaning the Roosters run out 1-18 as named on Tuesday.

Dragons v Raiders at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium

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Dragons: One change for the Dragons 24 hours out from kick-off, with interchange forward Seriah Palepale ruled out due to an ankle injury. The rookie is replaced on the bench by Tahlia O'Brien. Lavinia Kitai and Tyra Ekepati also dropped out of the reserves. Taliah Fuimaono will start at five-eighth in her return to the Dragons and partner emerging talent Kasey Reh in the halves. Fellow recruit Brooke Anderson will line up at lock, with former Bronco Shenae Ciesiolka named in the centres. Blues Origin hero Teagan Berry will start her final season as a Dragon at fullback. 

Raiders: Former Cowboy Krystal Blackwell has been named at five-eighth and is set to partner co-captain Zahara Temara in the halves. Fellow recruit Sheridan Gallagher will wear the No.1 jumper, while Bobbi Law is listed in the centres and Charlotte Basham in the back row. A special milestone for lock Simaima Taufa, who makes her 50th NRLW appearance after recovering from off-season surgery that forced her out of the Origin series. The Raiders remain 1-17, Lili Boyle and Relna Wuruki-Hosea still in the extended squad.

Broncos v Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium

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Broncos: Jesse Southwell makes her first appearance as a Bronco at halfback, with Ali Brigginshaw lining up at five-eighth. Tamika Upton will captain the side from fullback, while Julia Robinson is set to start the season at centre after starring in the role last year. Jillaroos prop Shannon Mato comes from the interchange in her return to Brisbane after five years with the Titans. No changes in Friday's 24-hour update, with Deleni Paitai and Tavarna Papalii remaining in the reserves.

Cowboys: Tallara Bamblett gets first shot at the fullback role with Jakiya Whitfeld unavailable this season after announcing her pregnancy. Recruit Margot Vella will make her club debut on the wing, while Abigail Roache and Rosie Kelly will start in the halves. "Rosie has really led the way from a physical point of view and conditioning so looking forward to her and Abi putting their hand up and steering us around the park," said coach Ricky Henry. PNG international Emily Veivers has been named to make her NRLW debut off the interchange after joining the Cowboys from Wigan. The Cowboys also remain 1-17 24 hours out from kick-off, with Lily Dick and Ashley Marsters still in the extended squad.