NRLW 2026, Wests Tigers v Raiders, Round 11, match preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 04:14 PM

Few matches carry more significance than this Round 11 clash at Leichhardt Oval with both sides looking to fine tune their game ahead of sudden-death finals next week.

The Raiders enter the final round knowing a win could possibly lift them to fifth depending on how the Knights go on Sunday, while a loss won't knock them out because their points differential is far superior to the Warriors in seventh.

The Raiders are coming off 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.

With finals footy effectively starting a week early, this is sure to be a cracker at the iconic Leichhardt Oval.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Friday 11 Sep

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Wests Tigers: No further game day changes after Kezie Apps (leg) and Caitlin Turnbull (foot) dropped out on Thursday. Kayla Henderson takes over at fullback while Shaniece Monschau will start in the back row. Tara Reinke and Jetaya Faifua have been added to the bench alongside Shenai Lendill who returns from an arm injury. Tyla Amiatu is 18th player.

Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes. 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. Lili Boyle will take her spot on the bench, with Ellie Brander the new 18th player.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Friday 11 Sep

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 16 Kayla Henderson

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan Gallagher
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony Crichton

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Isabella Waterman
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Rikeya Horne

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Portia Bourke

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Bobbi Law
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily Rogan

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana Lutu

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal Blackwell
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregor

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 14 Shaniece Monschau

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli Wheeler

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Hollie-Mae Dodd

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shenai Lendill

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke Talataina

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tara Reinke

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Lili Boyle
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Jetaya Faifua

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace Kukutai

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tyla Amiatu

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Ellie Brander

Match Officials

Referee: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

Last updated: 9/13/2026 5:22:03 AM

Stat Attack

Wests Tigers have won only one from six at Leichhardt Oval.
The Raiders have won all three games they have played against Wests Tigers.
Raiders centre Leianne Tufuga is set to play in her 50th NRLW game.
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.