Broncos v Roosters: Robbo good to go; Aiken hits 50
It doesn't get much bigger than this.
First hosts second in a blockbuster grand final rematch, with both clubs arriving from vastly different Round 6 experiences.
The Roosters reinforced their status as competition leaders with a dominant 46-6 victory over Parramatta. Tarryn Aiken starred on her return from injury and the Tricolours extended their undefeated start to six consecutive wins.
Brisbane, meanwhile, suffered their first loss since Round 5 last season when Canberra stunned the reigning premiers 28-4 in a major upset. The Broncos were unable to generate their usual attacking flow, and Round 7 offers an immediate chance to respond.
Few teams know each other better than these sides. Both possess elite attacking threats and representative players across the park, setting up a contest that could easily preview the 2026 decider.
The Roosters carry momentum, but the Broncos have built a reputation on bouncing back from adversity. Expect finals-like intensity at Suncorp Stadium.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 7 -
home Team
Broncos
3rd Position
away Team
Roosters
1st Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Team News
Broncos: Origin hooker Destiny Brill has joined the starting side in jersey No.20 with Rhemy Hinckesman reverting to the bench. Reegan Hicks is 18th player. Julia Robinson takes her place despite suffering a leg injury last weekend. Brisbane will be without hooker Jada Ferguson after she copped a head knock last week. Tara McGrath-West came out of the squad on Friday.
Roosters: The Roosters are 1-17 with no late changes. Jocelyn Kelleher takes her place in the Roosters side having overcome a quad injury. The playmaker was hampered in last week's game but is good to go against the premiers. Nikia Campbell is the 18th player.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 7 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni PaitaiCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia RobinsonCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin UrwinWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Georgia BartlettFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Shannon MatoProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Broncos is number 20 Destiny BrillHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Nizza
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Roosters is number 10 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Lillian YarrowLock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Rhemy HinckesmanInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Taina Naividi
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah Nasio
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Bree SpreadboroughInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima Butler
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem WalkerInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Reegan HicksReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Nikiah Campbell
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have scored 118 points in three successive wins at Suncorp Stadium.
- The Roosters have won five of their last six games against the Broncos.
- Broncos winger Kerri Johnson has scored seven tries in her last four games in Brisbane.
- Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken will make her 50th NRLW appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
