NRLW Late Mail: Round 7 - Roache out; Samson to debut
A blow for the Cowboys ahead of their Sunday night showdown against the Sharks with centre Abigail Roache a late withdrawal due to a knee injury.
See all the official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 7 of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership.
NRLW Late Mail: Round 7
Cowboys v Sharks, Sunday, 6.15pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Sharks
Round 7 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca GoldthorpFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-PhillipsWinger for Sharks is number 5 Milla Elaro
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine PetersCentre for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Cowboys is number 20 Kayla JacksonCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot VellaWinger for Sharks is number 20 Marewakiterangi Samson
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Lydia Turua-QuedleyFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia Hannaway
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie KellyHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Madison Ashby
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Essay BanuProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Alisha FoordHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley MarstersProp for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden2nd Row for Sharks is number 4 China Polata
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Jaydika Tafua
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie WealeLock for Sharks is number 13 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Nadia WindlebornInterchange for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-Green
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lily DickInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Koffi Brookfield
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Tiana Raftstrand-SmithInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Tegan Dymock
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Tafao AsauaInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jacinta Carter
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Hailee-Jay Ormond-MaunsellReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Leilani Ahsam
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Cowboys: No further game day changes after centre Abigail Roache (knee) was ruled out on Saturday and 23-year-old utility Kayla Jackson came into the starting side for her club debut. The loss of Emma Manzelmann to a season-ending foot injury will see Alisha Foord start at hooker, while Lydia Turua-Quedley is set to line up at five-eighth. Nadia Windleborn is in line for an NRLW debut after being added to the bench. Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell is the 18th player. Fullback Fran Golthorp has scored four tries in her last five games.
Sharks: Marewa Samson has been promoted to the starting side on the wing for her NRLW debut. Cassie Staples shifts to the centres and China Polata goes to the back row. Manilita Takapautolo goes to prop and Caitlan Johnston-Green slides to the bench. Prop Ellie Johnston has scored a try in all three games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
