NRLW 2026, Round 8, Titans v Broncos, match preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Titans v Broncos: Murphy sticks solid; Ferguson's timely return

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 08:01 AM

This is undoubtedly the clash to watch in Round 8, with the result having major implications for the race for a top-two finish.

The Titans continued their outstanding campaign with a commanding 26-10 victory over the Dragons, once again showcasing the balance between their powerful forward pack and dynamic outside backs.

Brisbane enters this one after surrendering a 14-4 half-time lead to go down 34-20 to the undefeated Roosters. Despite the loss, the Broncos remain one of the competition's benchmark teams and will view this as an opportunity to immediately respond.

Gold Coast's confidence is soaring, while Brisbane's champion players will be determined to bounce back. Expect an intense, high-quality encounter.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Aug

1:50 am

Titans

Broncos

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

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Titans: No changes to the line-up that got the victory against the Dragons last week, with Karyn Murphy taking a settled line-up into the SEQ derby. The only change sees Sarina Masaga take over from Pauline Piliae-Rasabale as 18th player. Samoa and Queensland back Destiny Mino-Sinapati has been listed in the reserves after making a successful return from a knee injury in the BMD Premiership last week.

Broncos: Origin rake Jada Ferguson returns to start, shifting Destiny Brill - who made her first appearance of the year last week - to the bench. With Bri Clark suspended for two matches, Lillian Yarrow moves back to prop, with Bree Spreadborough named at lock.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Aug

1:50 am

Titans

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Lily Patston

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
Winger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson
Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni Paitai
Centre for Titans is number 4 Phoenix-Raine Hippi

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia Robinson
Winger for Titans is number 5 Indie Bostock

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin Urwin
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan Levi

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Georgia Bartlett
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse Southwell

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Laikha Clarke

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Shannon Mato
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia Hale

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
Prop for Titans is number 10 Fanua Rimoni

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Lillian Yarrow
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Evania Isa'ako

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
Lock for Titans is number 13 Sienna Lofipo

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Bree Spreadborough

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Lily Kolc

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Eta Sikahele

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jasmine Solia

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Rhemy Hinckesman
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda Thompson

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem Walker

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Sarina Masaga

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Reegan Hicks
Reserve for Titans is number 19 Destiny Mino-Sinapati

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Tavarna Papalii
Reserve for Titans is number 20 Enah Desic

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Tara McGrath-West
Reserve for Titans is number 21 Natasha Penitani

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Linneke Gevers
Reserve for Titans is number 22 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Amanii Misa

Destiny Mino-Sinapati
Enah Desic
Natasha Penitani
Sarina Masaga

Amanii Misa
Jada Ferguson
Linneke Gevers
Tara McGrath-West
Tavarna Papalii

Brianna Clark

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 8/18/2026 8:06:16 AM

Stat Attack

The Titans have averaged over 31 points per game in six consecutive victories
The Broncos have won three of their last four games against the Titans
The Titans have the second-best defensive record after seven rounds, behind the Roosters
Broncos fullback Tamkia Upton has scored 28 tries in her last 19 games

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.