NRLW 2026, Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights, Round 4, match preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 06:01 PM

This one is a big one. Two competition heavyweights colliding in Brisbane.

Brisbane maintained their perfect start to the season with a convincing 40-12 win over Wests Tigers in Round 3, while Newcastle responded to their tight Round 2 loss to the Roosters by dismantling the Dragons 38-0.

The Broncos have once again established themselves as the benchmark. Their attack continues to fire, their defence remains reliable and their ability to control games through all areas of the field has been the key to their unbeaten start.

The Knights arrive carrying their own confidence after delivering their most complete performance yet. Their defensive effort against St George was particularly impressive and demonstrated the resilience that has long underpinned the club's success in the NRLW.

The battle between the two spines will attract significant attention. Both sides possess game-breakers capable of producing moments of brilliance, and composure in key moments could ultimately determine the result.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 26 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Knights

Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane

Highlights Latest

Team News

Broncos: No changes on game day with Rhemy Hinckesman returning from a head knock that forced her to miss last week's win over the Tigers and will come off the bench on Sunday afternoon. Reegan Hicks is also back on the interchange as the Broncos look to extend their unbeaten start to the year. Centre Julia Robinson will make her 50th NRLW appearance. No late changes on game day.

Knights: The loss of captain Yasmin Meakes to a season-ending knee injury will see Jules Kirkpatrick step into the back-row, with Grace Giampino the new face on the interchange. No other late changes expected as Newcastle look to snap a three-game losing streak against the Broncos. Knights pair Shanice Parker and Tayla Predebon will play their 50th NRLW games. Newcastle are also unchanged in Sunday's 90-minute update.

Round 4 - Round 4 - Sunday 26 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lucy Spain
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson

Winger for Knights is number 2 Shanice Parker
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Georgia Bartlett

Centre for Knights is number 3 Sidney Taylor
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia Robinson

Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin Urwin

Winger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali Brigginshaw

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra Dibb
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse Southwell

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia Roche

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Lillian Yarrow

Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark

Prop for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jules Kirkpatrick
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Bree Spreadborough

Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy Hinckesman

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Botille Vette-Welsh
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Sienna Yeo
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Shannon Mato

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Reegan Hicks

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Giampino