NRLW Sunday: Raiders v Broncos; Dragons v Wests Tigers; Roosters v Eels
We kick off a huge Sunday of NRLW action with premiers Brisbane making their way to the national capital to take on the Raiders.
The Broncos will have to get used to life without former skipper Ali Brigginshaw as she serves a three-game ban for a dangerous tackle at Magic Round.
Such is the Broncos' depth that they will fancy their chances of remaining unbeaten but the Raiders have plenty of threats across the park.
The Dragons then face a tough task trying to put the clamps on Raecene McGregor and the red-hot Wests Tigers, who have well and truly exorcised the wooden spoon demons of 2025.
We bring the curtain down on Round 6 in Gosford, where the Roosters look even more dangerous with Tarryn Aiken back on board to face the Eels.
John Strange's team are also unbeaten and give every indication they are capable of going one better in 2026 after losing last year's grand final to the Broncos.
Follow all the action from Round 6 of the NRLW Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Raiders v Broncos at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Broncos
Round 6 -
home Team
Raiders
8th Position
away Team
Broncos
1st Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
28 min: Canberra go right and Blackwell delivers a short ball for Charlotte Basham to explode into space and put her team in front. Raiders 6-4.
26 min: Rhemy Hinckesman is penalised and warned for holding up the ruck and the Raiders are on the attack.
25 min: Broncos earn a repeat set in the Red Zone and are on the attack when Deleni Paitai sends a long ball out to Kerri Johnson but the pass goes forward.
20 min: The Raiders march downfield after the Broncos concede back-to-back penalties but momentum is halted with Ferguson leaves the field for a HIA after an awkward tackle with Grace Kemp. Ferguson later failed the assessment and will not return to the match.
16 min: Zahara Temara is pinned for a high shot and the Broncos are inside the red zone again. Jada Ferguson goes right for Caitlin Urwin but the pass goes into touch.
12 min: Tamika Upton puts in a grubber which ricochets off Sheridan Gallagher and bounces up for Lauren Dam who claims the opening try of the match. Southwell hits the sticks from in front. Broncos 4-0.
Lauren Dam Try
10 min: Jesse Southwell responds with a 40/30 of her own to give the Broncos their first opportunity in the attacking zone.
9 min: The Broncos hand over a penalty with Bree Spreadborough holding down the ruck but the Raiders continue to struggle with possession int he rain with this time Sophie Holyman coughing the ball up.
5 min: Chante Temara nails a 40/30 to piggyback the Raiders back into the Red Zone but another opportunity goes missing when Jordyn Preston comes up with a knock on.
2 min: Broncos make some big metres early but Krystal Blackwell comes up with a one-on-one steal. The Raiders can't get a grubber away on the last tackle to capitalise on the field possession.
Late Mail
Raiders: Darrin Borthwick sticks to the 17 he named on Tuesday with Jordyn Preston straight back into the starting side in her return from suspension and Hollie-Mae Dodd moving to the interchange. Winger Elise Simpson has scored nine tries in her last 10 games.
Broncos: No further changes as Brisbane prepare to play an NRLW game without Ali Brigginshaw for the first time after she was handed a three-game ban for a dangerous tackle. Georgia Bartlett will line up at five-eighth in her place. Winger Kerri Johnson will also make her return from a shoulder injury, while Lillian Yarrow returns from a head knock on the interchange.
Dragons v Wests Tigers at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium
Match: Dragons v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Dragons
10th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
6th Position
Venue: St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Dragons v Wests Tigers: Round 6
Late Mail
Dragons: The Red V are 1-17 on game day. Teenager Charis Toli will make her NRLW debut after coming on to the bench following the loss of Tyra Ekepati to a head knock. Tahlia O'Brien moves from the interchange to start at centre as a result, with Trinity Tauaneai returning to the side via the bench after missing last week's loss to the Roosters. Seriah Palepale remains in the reserves and is pushing to overcome an ankle injury that has kept her on the sidelines for the first five rounds of the season.
Wests Tigers: A late change on game day with Shenai Lendill moving to the bench and Faythe Manera lining up at centre. In the forwards, Shaniece Monschau will start at lock after Holli Wheeler was suspended for Sunday's match, with Portia Bourke, Tara Reinke and Tyla Amiatu added to the interchange.
Roosters v Eels at Polytec Stadium
Match: Roosters v Eels
Round 6 -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Eels
12th Position
Venue: Polytec Stadium, Gosford
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Roosters v Eels: Round 6
Late Mail
Roosters: Star halfback Tarryn Aiken is on track to return from a shoulder injury after missing the past two weeks. Aiken's comeback will see Corban Baxter revert to fullback, with Brydie Parker shifting to the wing. Roosters centre Jess Sergis has scored five tries in her last five games against the Eels. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update, Mia Wood and Nikiah Campbell remaining in the reserves.
Eels: Star recruit Layne Morgan remains in the reserves after Saturday's 24-hour update as she looks to return from a pre-season facial fracture and make her NRLW debut. The Eels remain 1-17 following the update, with Morgan and Fontayne Tufuga remaining in the extended squad. A backline reshuffle for the Eels, with the return of Rory Owen from a head knock offset by the loss of Martha Mataele and Rachael Pearson to concussions. Owen will line up in the centres, with Fleur Ginn shifting to wing. Jayde Herdegen moves from five-eighth to halfback and Cassey Tohi-Hiku steps into the No.6 jumper in her return from suspension.
