NRLW Sunday: Titans v Broncos; Roosters v Warriors; Sharks v Eels
What a way to kick off a huge Sunday of NRLW blockbusters than the Queensland derby between premiers Brisbane and the rising force that is the Gold Coast Titans.
The Titans have won a club record six on the trot and racked up 188 points to their opponents' 64 in the process, putting the rest of the competition on notice that they mean business in 2026.
The Broncos have been rocked by injury and suspension but won't be using that as an excuse for losses to the Raiders and Roosters in recent weeks.
Speaking of the Roosters, they welcome the Warriors to Sydney for another high-octane showdown, with both sides boasting an array of attacking weapons and powerhouse forwards.
The curtain comes down on Round 8 at Ocean Protect Stadium where the Sharks look to turn their fortunes around against a dangerous Eels outfit coming off a breakthrough win over the Bulldogs last weekend.
Follow all the action of Round 8 of the NRLW Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Titans v Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Titans
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
5th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
12 min: Titans's left edge delivers the second try of the afternoon with Evania Isa'ako creating space for Jaime Chapman who beats Julia Robinson on the outside to score. Another missed conversion for Lauren Brown. Titans 8-0.
11 min: Levi makes another darting run downfield but is slow to the play the ball with what looks to be an ankle injury. The hooker plays on but Deleni Paitai is penalised and placed on report for dangerous contact.
7 min: The Titans shift the ball left and right and it's Teagan Levi who burrows over from dummy half past several Broncos defenders to score the opening points. Titans 4-0.
6 min: Georgia Bartlett is penalised for a late tackle on the last play of the set and the Titans are gifted a golden opportunity.
Upton doing Upton things
3 min: An offside penalty against Sienna Lofipo for a slow peel hands the Broncos and early jump and Jesse Southwell puts in an attacking last tackle kick but Kerri Johnson comes up with a knock on in the contest.
Late Mail
Titans: No late changes as Karyn Murphy takes a settled line-up into the SEQ derby. Young gun Lily Kolc will play her 25th game, sharing the hooking duties with captain Georgia Hale. Samoa and Queensland back Destiny Mino-Sinapati has been retained as the reserve after making a successful return from a knee injury in the BMD Premiership last week.
Broncos: No late changes for the Broncos. Origin rake Jada Ferguson returns to start, shifting Destiny Brill to the bench. With Bri Clark suspended for two matches, Lillian Yarrow moves back to prop while Bree Spreadborough is named at lock.
Roosters v Warriors at Allianz Stadium
Match: Roosters v Warriors
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Warriors
6th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Roosters v Warriors: Round 8
Numbers Game
- The Roosters have won their last two games against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have lost three from four in Australia this season.
- Roosters winger Brydie Parker has scored five tries in her last two games.
- Warriors winger Tysha Ikenasio has scored five tries in her last two games.
Sharks v Eels at Ocean Protect Stadium
Match: Sharks v Eels
Round 8 -
home Team
Sharks
10th Position
away Team
Eels
11th Position
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Sharks v Eels: Round 8
