Wests Tigers v Raiders: Turnbull good to go; Dodd in for Taufa
Few matches carry more significance than this Round 11 clash at Leichhardt Oval.
The Raiders enter the final round knowing a win could guarantee the club's first-ever NRLW finals appearance after suffering a heartbreaking 17-16 defeat to Parramatta last week. Canberra controlled large portions of that contest but were left stunned when Rachael Pearson landed a field goal as time expired.
Wests Tigers have already guaranteed their maiden finals berth but will be eager to rebound after a disappointing 58-0 loss to the Titans. Injury concerns and defensive lapses combined to throw a spanner in the works of their stunning 2026 turnaround.
Canberra's challenge will be converting pressure into points after missed opportunities proved costly against the Eels. The Raiders have shown resilience all season, but execution will be key to getting the two competition points.
With finals footy effectively starting a week early for the Raiders, expect emotion and intensity from the get-go. The Tigers won't want to enter the finals on the back of consecutive losses, so expect this one to be a genuine cracker.
Match: Wests Tigers v Raiders
Round 11 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
away Team
Raiders
6th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Wests Tigers: A few welcome ins for the home side, with Caitlin Turnbull back at fullback and Rikeya Horne in the centres. Turnbull takes the place of Faythe Manera who was filling in last week but came from the field with fears she had ruptured her ACL. Namoe Gesa reverts to the reserves. Christion Pio has been promoted to start at prop, with Shaniece Monschau moving to the bench. Shenai Lendall also returns to the side on the bench, with Tara Reinke to fill the 18th player role.
Raiders: With co-captain Simaima Taufa banned for three games after being found guilty of Dangerous Contact at the judiciary, England representative Holli-Mae Dodd will fill in at lock. Her free spot on the bench will be taken by Lili Boyle, with Ellie Brander coming in as the new 18th player.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin TurnbullFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan Gallagher
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony CrichtonWinger for Raiders is number 2 Isabella Waterman
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Rikeya HorneCentre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Portia BourkeCentre for Raiders is number 4 Bobbi Law
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana LutuFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal Blackwell
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Raiders is number 13 Hollie-Mae Dodd
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Shaniece MonschauInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shenai LendillInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Kayla HendersonInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Lili Boyle
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tara ReinkeReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Ellie Brander
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Namoe GesaReserve for Raiders is number 19 Sereana Naitokatoka
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Jetaya FaifuaReserve for Raiders is number 20 Madison Bartlett
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Lucyannah Luamanu-LeiatauaReserve for Raiders is number 21 Madyson Tooth
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tyla Amiatu
Wests Tigers Ins
- Caitlin Turnbull
- Jetaya Faifua
- Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua
- Rikeya Horne
- Shenai Lendill
Raiders Ins
- Ellie Brander
- Madison Bartlett
- Madyson Tooth
- Sereana Naitokatoka
Wests Tigers Outs
- Faythe Manera
Raiders Ins
- Simaima Taufa
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have won only one from six at Leichhardt Oval
- The Raiders have won all three games they have played against the Tigers
- Wests Tigers captain Kezie Apps will make her 50th NRLW appearance
- Raiders captain Zahara Temara requires three points for 200 points for the Raiders
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
