Bulldogs-Broncos kick off Magic Round Day 2
Can premiers Brisbane continue an incredible winning streak that dates back to July last year or will the Bulldogs be able to rattle the champs?
The last time the Broncos tasted defeat was Round 3 last year when their eventual grand final opponents got the better of them 30-26.
The Warriors and Titans square off in a mouth-watering clash of fourth vs third that will showcase the freakish attacking skills of Mele Hufanga and Gayle Broughton up against Teagan Levi and Jaime Chapman.
The curtain comes down on Magic Round 2026 with the Eels looking to put last week's heartbreaking loss behind them by upsetting perennial powerhouse Newcastle.
With local hero Rachael Pearson showing the way, the Eels can make a big statement if they can shut down Kirra Dibb, Georgia Roche and co.
Follow all the NRLW Magic Round Day 2 action on NRL.com's live blog.
NRLW Magic Round from Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga
Bulldogs v Broncos
Match: Bulldogs v Broncos
Round 5 -
home Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
away Team
Broncos
2nd Position
Venue: Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
2 min: A slashing start from the Broncos as Deleni Paitai makes plenty of ground down the left before the ball is spun to the right. A superb offload by Shannon Mato creates second-phase play and Tamika Upton puts Lauren Dam over for the opening try. Jesse Southwell fails to convert. Broncos 4-0
Late Mail
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17 with no late changes on game day. There has been just one change to last week's side, Giovanni Suani replacing Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala on the interchange. Winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last two games.
Broncos: The premiers line up 1-17 with no late changes. The loss of Lillian Yarrow to a head knock will see Shannon Mato start at prop. Winger Kerri Johnson has also been ruled out with a shoulder injury so Georgia Bartlett moves to the wing and rookie Deleni Paitai lines up in the centres. Second-rower Romy Teitzel will play her 50th NRLW game.
Numbers Game
- The Bulldogs have scored 52 points in their last two games.
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton scored four tries in her only game against the Bulldogs.
- Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last two games.
- Broncos second-rower Romy Teitzel will play her 50th NRLW game.
Warriors v Titans
Match: Warriors v Titans
Round 5 -
home Team
Warriors
4th Position
away Team
Titans
3rd Position
Venue: Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Warriors v Titans: Round 5
Numbers Game
- The Warriors have won four of their last five games.
- The Titans downed the Warriors 20-10 last year in their only previous clash.
- Warriors winger Payton Takimoana has scored 10 tries in her last six games in Australia.
- Titans halfback Lauren Brown will make her 50th NRLW appearance.
Eels v Knights
Match: Eels v Knights
Round 5 -
home Team
Eels
12th Position
away Team
Knights
6th Position
Venue: Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Eels v Knights: Round 5
