2026 NRL Women's season

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The 2026 NRL Women's season will be the ninth professional season of the NRL Women's Premiership. The website, League Unlimited, reported that the 2026 NRLW season will follow the same format of the 2025 season, with twelve teams playing eleven rounds, with the Grand Final to be held on the same day as the men's NRL Grand Final, on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at Accor Stadium.[1]

Duration2 July 2026 to 4 October 2026
(Reported but unconfirmed)[1]
Teams12
Broadcast partnersNine Network
Fox League
Sky Sport (NZ)
Sky Sports (UK)
Quick facts NRL Telstra Women's Premiership, Duration ...
NRL Telstra Women's Premiership
Duration2 July 2026 to 4 October 2026
(Reported but unconfirmed)[1]
Teams12
Broadcast partnersNine Network
Fox League
Sky Sport (NZ)
Sky Sports (UK)
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Teams

The twelve teams that participated in the 2025 season will again compete in 2026: seven from New South Wales, three from Queensland and one each from the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand.

More information Club, Season ...
Club Season Home ground(s) Head coach Captain(s) Premierships Ref
Brisbane Broncos 9th season Suncorp Stadium and
Totally Workwear Stadium		 Scott Prince Ali Brigginshaw and
Tamika Upton		 4 [2][3]

[4] [5][6][7]

Canberra Raiders 4th season GIO Stadium Darrin Borthwick Simaima Taufa and
Zahara Temara		 0 [8][9]
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 2nd season Accor Stadium and
Belmore Sports Ground		 Brayden Wiliame Tayla Preston and
Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa		 0 [10][11]
Cronulla Sharks 4th season Ocean Protect Stadium Tony Herman Tiana Penitani-Gray 0 [12][13][14]
Gold Coast Titans 6th season Cbus Super Stadium Karyn Murphy Georgia Hale 0 [15][16]
Newcastle Knights 6th season McDonald Jones Stadium Ben Jeffries Yasmin Meakes 2 [17][18][19][20]
New Zealand Warriors 5th season Go Media Stadium and
FMG Stadium Waikato		 Ronald Griffiths Apii Nicholls 0 [21][22]
North Queensland Cowboys 4th season Queensland Country Bank Stadium Ricky Henry Emma Manzelmann 0 [23][24]
Parramatta Eels 6th season CommBank Stadium and
Eric Tweedale Stadium		 Steve Georgallis Mahalia Murphy 0 [25][26]
St. George Illawarra Dragons 9th season WIN Stadium Jubilee Stadium and
Allianz Stadium		 Nathan Cross Zali Hopkins 0 [27][28]
Sydney Roosters 9th season Allianz Stadium and
Polytec Stadium		 John Strange Isabelle Kelly 2 [29][30][31][32]
Wests Tigers 4th season Leichhardt Oval, Campbelltown Sports Stadium,
CommBank Stadium and Allianz Stadium		 Craig Sandercock Kezie Apps 0 [33][34]
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Notes:

  • Craig Sandercock is to coach an NRLW side for the first time in 2026.[33]
  • In late October 2025, the St George Illawarra Dragons announced the extension of Head Coach Nathan Cross until the end of the 2027 NRLW Season.[27]
  • The Captain(s) column currently lists the 2025 captains. Exceptions are:
    • Raecene McGregor, the Dragons co-captain in 2025 who has signed with the Wests Tigers for 2026.
    • Kirra Dibb, the Cowboys co-captain in 2025 who has signed with the Newcastle Knights for 2026.
    • New Zealand Warriors have joined forces with the Rabbitohs in a NRLW Pathways partnership for season 2026. As part of the agreement, Warriors players that aren't picked to play NRLW will play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership. [35]

Scheduling

The start, duration, and conclusion of the 2026 season will be influenced by several factors.

  • A seven-week preparation period.[36]
  • Two weeks of leave.
  • A six teams over three weeks final series. Winners of 3rd place versus 6th place and 4th place versus 5th place in Week 1 elimination finals then meet 1st place and 2nd place in Week 2 semi-finals. Winners of the semi-finals meet in the Grand Final in Week 3.
  • Decision on the length of the regular season. In 2025, eleven rounds were played, the minimum required for the twelve teams to play each of their opponents once.
  • A three-match Women's State of Origin series to be played on 30 April (Newcastle), 14 May (Brisbane), and 28 May (Gold Coast) 2026.[37]
  • The NRL (men's) Grand Final Day, expected to be 4 October 2026.

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Pos Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Brisbane Broncos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to finals series
2 Canberra Raiders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Cronulla Sharks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Gold Coast Titans 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Newcastle Knights 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 New Zealand Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 North Queensland Cowboys 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Parramatta Eels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 St George Illawarra Dragons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Sydney Roosters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Wests Tigers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Updated to match(es) played on 14 November 2025. Source: National Rugby League

Ladder progression

  • Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top six.
  • Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
  • Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
More information Team ...
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Brisbane Broncos
2 Canberra Raiders
3 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
4 Cronulla Sharks
5 Gold Coast Titans
6 Newcastle Knights
7 New Zealand Warriors
8 North Queensland Cowboys
9 Parramatta Eels
10 St George Illawarra Dragons
11 Sydney Roosters
12 Wests Tigers
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Attendances

Club figures

More information Team, Games ...
Team Games Total 2026 Average 2025 Average Difference Highest Lowest
Brisbane Broncos 0 0 0 4,192 TBD TBD TBD
Canberra Raiders 0 0 0 6,769 TBD TBD TBD
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 0 0 0 9,922 TBD TBD TBD
Cronulla Sharks 0 0 0 1,892 TBD TBD TBD
Gold Coast Titans 0 0 0 4,743 TBD TBD TBD
Newcastle Knights 0 0 0 5,256 TBD TBD TBD
New Zealand Warriors 0 0 0 7,787 TBD TBD TBD
North Queensland Cowboys 0 0 0 5,703 TBD TBD TBD
Parramatta Eels 0 0 0 3,909 TBD TBD TBD
St George Illawarra Dragons 0 0 0 4,358 TBD TBD TBD
Sydney Roosters 0 0 0 4,556 TBD TBD TBD
Wests Tigers 0 0 0 2,610 TBD TBD TBD
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* = Magic Round home game not counted

Regular season

The draw for NRLW Magic Round was announced on 13 November 2025 and will be in Round 5.[38] The full NRLW draw was published alongside the men's NRL full draw the following day, 14 November 2025.[39][40][41][42]

The regular season will consist of a grand total of 66 matches.[40]

The schedule includes 30 double-headers.[40][43] In all 30 instances:

  • The home club is the same.
  • The away clubs are different. In 2025, 18 double-headers featured away teams from the same club.
  • The NRLW game is played prior to the NRL game. In 2025, double-headers had the NRLW played second.

Round 1

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Newcastle KnightsThursday 2 July
7:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Ocean Protect Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Sydney RoostersSaturday 4 July
12:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Cbus Super Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Canberra RaidersSaturday 4 July
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Jubilee Stadium
Brisbane Broncos North Queensland CowboysSaturday 4 July
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Suncorp Stadium
Parramatta Eels Wests TigersSunday 5 July
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		CommBank Stadium
New Zealand Warriors Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSunday 5 July
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		FMG Stadium Waikato
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Round 2

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Brisbane BroncosThursday 9 July
7:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Ocean Protect Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Wests TigersSaturday 11 July
12:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Gold Coast TitansSaturday 11 July
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Accor Stadium
Sydney Roosters Newcastle KnightsSaturday 11 July
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Allianz Stadium
Canberra Raiders New Zealand WarriorsSunday 12 July
12:00 PM		NRLW
(Only)		GIO Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Parramatta EelsSunday 12 July
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		WIN Stadium
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Round 3

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Canberra Raiders Sydney RoostersSaturday 18 July
12:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		GIO Stadium
New Zealand Warriors North Queensland CowboysSaturday 18 July
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Go Media Stadium
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 18 July
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Accor Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Parramatta EelsSunday 19 July
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		Cbus Super Stadium
Brisbane Broncos Wests TigersSunday 19 July
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Totally Workwear Stadium
Newcastle Knights St. George Illawarra DragonsSunday 19 July
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		McDonald Jones Stadium
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Round 4

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Canberra Raiders Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 25 July
12:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		GIO Stadium
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs St. George Illawarra DragonsSaturday 25 July
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Accor Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Gold Coast TitansSaturday 25 July
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Parramatta Eels New Zealand WarriorsSunday 26 July
12:00 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Eric Tweedale Stadium
Brisbane Broncos Newcastle KnightsSunday 26 July
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Totally Workwear Stadium
Wests Tigers Sydney RoostersSunday 26 July
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Leichhardt Oval
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Round 5 (Magic Round)

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Wests TigersSaturday 1 August
12:00 PM		NRLW
NRLW
NRLW		Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga
St. George Illawarra Dragons Sydney RoostersSaturday 1 August
2:15 PM
Canberra Raiders North Queensland CowboysSaturday 1 August
4:15 PM
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Brisbane BroncosSunday 2 August
12:00 PM		NRLW
NRLW
NRLW
New Zealand Warriors Gold Coast TitansSunday 2 August
1:45 PM
Parramatta Eels Newcastle KnightsSunday 2 August
4:00 PM
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Round 6

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs North Queensland CowboysSaturday 8 August
12:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Belmore Sports Ground
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Gold Coast TitansSaturday 8 August
3:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Ocean Protect Stadium
New Zealand Warriors Newcastle KnightsSaturday 8 August
5:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		FMG Stadium Waikato
Canberra Raiders Brisbane BroncosSunday 9 August
11:35 AM		NRLW
NRL		GIO Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Wests TigersSunday 9 August
1:35 PM		NRLW
NRL		Jubilee Stadium
Sydney Roosters Parramatta EelsSunday 9 August
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Allianz Stadium
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Round 7

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Gold Coast Titans St. George Illawarra DragonsSaturday 15 August
12:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Cbus Super Stadium
Parramatta Eels Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSaturday 15 August
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		CommBank Stadium
Brisbane Broncos Sydney RoostersSaturday 15 August
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Suncorp Stadium
Newcastle Knights Canberra RaidersSunday 16 August
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		McDonald Jones Stadium
Wests Tigers New Zealand WarriorsSunday 16 August
1:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		CommBank Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSunday 16 August
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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Round 8

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Newcastle Knights Wests TigersSaturday 22 August
12:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		McDonald Jones Stadium
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Canberra RaidersSaturday 22 August
3:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Belmore Sports Ground
St. George Illawarra Dragons North Queensland CowboysSaturday 22 August
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Allianz Stadium
Gold Coast Titans Brisbane BroncosSunday 23 August
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		Cbus Super Stadium
Sydney Roosters New Zealand WarriorsSunday 23 August
1:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		Allianz Stadium
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Parramatta EelsSunday 23 August
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Ocean Protect Stadium
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Round 9

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Gold Coast Titans Canberra RaidersSaturday 29 August
12:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		Cbus Super Stadium
Sydney Roosters Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 29 August
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Allianz Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Newcastle KnightsSaturday 29 August
5:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
New Zealand Warriors St. George Illawarra DragonsSunday 30 August
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		Go Media Stadium
Parramatta Eels Brisbane BroncosSunday 30 August
1:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		CommBank Stadium
Wests Tigers Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSunday 30 August
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Campbelltown Sports Ground
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Round 10

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
New Zealand Warriors Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSaturday 5 September
12:45 PM		NRLW
NRL		Go Media Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys Sydney RoostersSaturday 5 September
3:15 PM		NRLW
NRL		Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Newcastle Knights Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSaturday 5 September
5:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		McDonald Jones Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons Brisbane BroncosSunday 6 September
11:50 AM		NRLW
NRL		WIN Stadium
Wests Tigers Gold Coast TitansSunday 6 September
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Campbelltown Sports Ground
Canberra Raiders Parramatta EelsSunday 6 September
6:15 PM		NRLW
(Only)		GIO Stadium
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Round 11

More information Home, Score ...
Home Score Away Match information
Date and time Format Venue Referees Attendance Reports
Sydney Roosters Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsThursday 10 September
7:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Allianz Stadium
Wests Tigers Canberra RaidersFriday 11 September
5:40 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Leichhardt Oval
Parramatta Eels North Queensland CowboysSaturday 12 September
12:00 PM		NRLW
(Only)		CommBank Stadium
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks St. George Illawarra DragonsSaturday 12 September
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Ocean Protect Stadium
Brisbane Broncos New Zealand WarriorsSunday 13 September
12:00 PM		NRLW
(Only)		Totally Workwear Stadium
Newcastle Knights Gold Coast TitansSunday 13 September
1:45 PM		NRLW
(Only)		McDonald Jones Stadium
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Players and transfers

Main articles: List of current NRL Women's team squads and NRL salary cap

The 2026 season salary cap for clubs is $1,386,000 and the minimum wage for contracted players is $46,200. Squad size is 24 players plus 4 development players.[36] In the recent seasons of 2023, 2024, and 2025, Clubs were required to fill their 24-player roster by late May.
Players may be added to each club’s roster from outside the initial squad of 24 as injury replacements. This can be to cover season-ending injuries or a significant number of short-term injuries.

Transfers

Table last updated: 22 November 2025

More information Player, 2025 Club ...
2026 NRLW Transfers
Player 2025 Club 2026 Club Length of deal Announcement
Date		 Reference
Brooke Anderson Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks St George Illawarra Dragons2 years3 Apr 2025[44]
Ella-Jaye Harrison-LeaunoaIpswich Jets (BMD) Newcastle Knights (dev. contract)3 years10 Sep 2025[45]
Gayle Broughton Brisbane Broncos New Zealand Warriors2 years5 Oct 2025[46]
Keilee Joseph Brisbane Broncos Parramatta Eels2 years6 Oct 2025[47]
Raecene McGregor St George Illawarra Dragons Wests Tigers2 years8 Oct 2025[48]
Mele Hufanga Brisbane Broncos New Zealand Warriors2 years (mutual option for 3)8 Oct 2025[49]
Annetta Nu'uausala Brisbane Broncos New Zealand Warriors3 years10 Oct 2025[50]
Jesse Southwell Newcastle Knights Brisbane Broncos2 years13 Oct 2025[51]
Lavinia Kitai New Zealand Warriors St George Illawarra Dragons3 years16 Oct 2025[52]
Lillian Yarrow North Queensland Cowboys Brisbane Broncos2 years16 Oct 2025[53]
Montana Clifford Wests Tigers St George Illawarra Dragons3 years17 Oct 2025[54]
Stacey WaakaNZ Rugby 7s New Zealand Warriors2 years26 Oct 2025[55]
Kirra Dibb North Queensland Cowboys Newcastle Knights3 years29 Oct 2025[56]
Montaya Hudson Brisbane Broncos St. George Illawarra Dragons2 years3 Nov 2025[57]
Taliah Fuimaono Gold Coast Titans St George Illawarra Dragons2 years5 Nov 2025[58]
China Polata North Queensland Cowboys Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks2 years7 Nov 2025[59]
Chelsea Savill Wests Tigers St. George Illawarra Dragons (dev. contract)1 year7 Nov 2025[60]
Namoe GesaBrisbane Tigers (BMD) Wests Tigers2 years21 Nov 2025[61]
Shaniece Monschau Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Wests Tigers2 years21 Nov 2025[61]
Leah Ollerton Newcastle Knights Wests Tigers2 years21 Nov 2025[61]
Jayde Herdegen Sydney Roosters Parramatta Eels2 years21 Nov 2025[62]
Jasmin Morrissey Gold Coast Titans Parramatta Eels2 years21 Nov 2025[62]
Shenai Lendill St George Illawarra Dragons Wests Tigers2 years25 Nov 2025[63]
Holli Wheeler Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Wests Tigers1 year25 Nov 2025[63]
Sian WilliamsNorthern Pride RLFC (BMD) North Queensland Cowboys2 years26 Nov 2025[64]
Cheyelle Robins-Reti Canberra Raiders Newcastle Knights2 years3 Dec 2025[65]
Nakia Davis-Welsh Cronulla Sharks Newcastle Knights2 years3 Dec 2025[65]
Sheridan Gallagher Newcastle Knights Canberra Raiders2 years8 Dec 2025[66]
Bobbi Law St George Illawarra Dragons Canberra Raiders2 years9 Dec 2025[67]
Krystal Blackwell North Queensland Cowboys Canberra Raiders2 years10 Dec 2025[68]
Ellie Brander Sydney Roosters Canberra Raiders2 years11 Dec 2025[69]
Tegan Dymock Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Cronulla Sharks2 years12 Dec 2025[70]
Eta SikaheleBurleigh Bears (BMD) Gold Coast Titans2 years9 Jan 2026[71]
Tori Shipton (2027) St George Illawarra Dragons Newcastle Knights2 years15 Jan 2026[72]
Najvada George North Queensland Cowboys Cronulla Sharks1 year21 Jan 2026[73]
Tatum Bird NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Women's Sydney Roosters1 year23 Jan 2026[74]
Keighley Simpson Newcastle Knights Sydney Roosters1 year23 Jan 2026[75]
Layne Morgan NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Women's Parramatta Eels2 years23 Jan 2026[76]
Arabella McKenzie NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Women's St George Illawarra Dragons1 year28 Jan 2026[77]
Grace Kukutai Newcastle Knights Canberra Raiders2 years29 Jan 2026[78]
Shannon Mato Gold Coast Titans Brisbane Broncos2 years30 Jan 2026[79]
Tamika JonesWestern Force Super Rugby Women's Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs1 year6 Feb 2026[80]
Emma Verran (2027) Cronulla Sharks St George Illawarra Dragons3 years12 Feb 2026[81]
Evah McEwen Newcastle Knights Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2 years17 Feb 2026[82]
Daynah NankivellAuckland Blues Super Rugby Women's Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2 years19 Feb 2026[83]
Amelia Pasikala Canberra Raiders Newcastle Knights1 year20 Feb 2026[84]
Damita BethamAustralian Rugby 7s Newcastle Knights1 year20 Feb 2026[84]
Shenae Ciesiolka Brisbane Broncos St George Illawarra Dragons4 years5 Mar 2026[85]
Indie Bostock St George Illawarra Dragons Gold Coast Titans2 years13 Mar 2026[86]
Shaylee Bent Gold Coast Titans Wests Tigers2 years18 Mar 2026[87]
Alexis Tauaneai (2027) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs St. George Illawarra Dragons2 years19 Mar 2026[88]
Angelina Teakaaranga-Katoa (2027) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs St. George Illawarra Dragons2 years20 March 2026[89]
Lydia Turua-Quedley New Zealand Warriors North Queensland Cowboys2 years25 March 2026[90]
Tavarna Papalii Sydney Roosters Brisbane Broncos2 years30 March 2026[91]
Evie McGrath Wests Tigers Canberra Raiders1 year1 April 2026[92]
Jasmin HuriwaiAustralian Rugby Union New Zealand Warriors1 year24 April 2026[93]
Emily Veivers Wigan Warriors North Queensland Cowboys2 years30 April 2026[94]
Haylee Hifo[[File:|16px|]] Mackay Cutters North Queensland Cowboys2 years30 April 2026[95]
Teagan LeviAustralian Rugby 7s Gold Coast Titans1 year4 May 2026[96]
Ashley MarstersAustralian Rugby Union North Queensland Cowboys2 years4 May 2026[97]'
Sidney TaylorAustralian Rugby 7s Newcastle Knights1 year8 May 2026[98]
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Players released

The following clubs announced the release of players after the conclusion of their 2025 season. The number in parenthesis alongside a player's name is the number of NRLW games played in the 2025 season.

Brisbane Broncos
The Broncos announced the departure of seven players.[99] Five of the seven have been confirmed as signing with other NRLW clubs and are listed in the above Transfers table.
The other two players were:

Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders announced the departure of seven players on the 25th November 2025 [100]

  • Cheyelle Robins-Reti (10)
  • Kerehitina Matua (4)
  • Ua Ravu (0)
  • Jaida Faleono (0)
  • Tatiana Finau (8)
  • Claudia Finau (0)
  • Georgia Thomas (3)

Gold Coast Titans
The Titans have confirmed the release of one player.

Newcastle Knights
The Knights announced during their NRLW presentation awards evening the departure of six players.[103] Subsequently, two of the six were confirmed as signing with other NRLW clubs.


New Zealand Warriors
The Warriors announced the release of seven players.[104] Subsequently, Lavinia Kitai was confirmed as signing with another NRLW club.

  • Avery-Rose Carmont (4)
  • Emily Curtain (5)
  • Makayla Eli (3)
  • Kalyn Takitimu-Cook (2)
  • Lydia Turua-Quedley (11)
  • Sharnyze Pihema (0) (development)

North Queensland Cowboys
The Cowboys released three statements in late October and early November 2025, confirming the departure of six players.[105][106][107][108] Three of the five have been confirmed as signing with other NRLW clubs and are listed in the above Transfers table. The other three players were:

Parramatta Eels
The Eels announced during their NRLW presentation awards evening the departure of ten players.[110][102]

  • Tyla Amiatu (1)
  • Yasmine Baker (0)
  • Rysh'e Fa'amausili (2)
  • Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis (1)
  • Jessica Kennedy (0)
  • Chelsea Makira (0)
  • Mia Middleton (2)
  • Kiana Takairangi (2)
  • Paige Travis (11)
  • Madeline Jones (0)

St George Illawarra Dragons
The St George Illawarra Dragons have announced the release of eight players, with Raecene McGregor confirmed as signing with another NRLW club.[111]


Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers announced the release of 14 players, including three who had been on a development contract.[112] Subsequently, Montana Clifford & Chelsea Savill were confirmed as signing with another NRLW club.

  • Claudia Brown (0)
  • Iemaima Etuale (5)
  • Amelia Huakau (11)
  • Evie McGrath (6)
  • Claudia Nielsen (1)
  • Salma Nour (7)
  • Rebecca Pollard (0)
  • Jessikah Reeves (3))
  • Tiana-Lee Thorne (1)
  • Tallara Bamblett (0) (development)
  • Aaliyah Bula (0) (development)
  • Tiresa Leasuasu (0) (development)

Off-Contract

More information Player, 2025 Club ...
Player 2025 Club
Amelia Pasikala Canberra Raiders
Georgia Thomas Canberra Raiders
Tatiana Finau Canberra Raiders
Adi Vani Buleki Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Anneka Wilson Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Hope Millard Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Moana Courtenay Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Sarahcen Oliver Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Shannon Muru Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Dominique du Toit Cronulla Sharks
Jaydika Tafua Cronulla Sharks
Manilita Takapautolo Cronulla Sharks
Tommaya Kelly-Sines Cronulla Sharks
Brittany Breayley-Nati Gold Coast Titans
Dannii Perese Gold Coast Titans
Estanoa Faitala-Mariner Gold Coast Titans
Jayda Lofipo Gold Coast Titans
Ngatokotoru Arakua Gold Coast Titans
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale Gold Coast Titans
Kelsey Parkin Gold Coast Titans
Leilani Ah Sam Newcastle Knights
Viena Tinao Newcastle Knights
Alisha Foord North Queensland Cowboys
Emily Bella North Queensland Cowboys
Chelsea Makira Parramatta Eels
Mia Middleton Parramatta Eels
Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis Parramatta Eels
Tyla Amiatu Parramatta Eels
Yasmine Baker Parramatta Eels
Alice Gregory St George Illawarra Dragons
Grace Hamilton St George Illawarra Dragons
Margot Vella St George Illawarra Dragons
Pia Tapsell St George Illawarra Dragons
Sophie Clancy St George Illawarra Dragons
Jamilee McGregor St George Illawarra Dragons
Imogen Hei Sydney Roosters
Avery-Rose Carmont New Zealand Warriors
Emily Curtain New Zealand Warriors
Kalyn Takitimu-Cook New Zealand Warriors
Lydia Turua-Quedley New Zealand Warriors
Paris Pickering New Zealand Warriors
Amelia Huakau Wests Tigers
Jade Fonua Wests Tigers
Jetaya Faifua Wests Tigers
Ruby Fifita Wests Tigers
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Re-signings

The following clubs announced the re-signing of players before, during or after the 2025 NRLW season or before the start of the 2026 season.[110]

Brisbane Broncos


Canberra Raiders

  • Emma Barnes (2026)[119]
  • Madyson Tooth (2026) [120]
  • Jordyn Preston (2027)[121]'
  • Isabella Waterman (2027) [122]'


Cronulla Sharks

Gold Coast Titans

Newcastle Knights

New Zealand Warriors

  • Metanoia Fotu-Moala (2026) (Club Option for 2027)[143]
  • Patricia Maliepo (2026)[144]
  • Kaiyah Atai (2027)[145]
  • Ivana Lauitiiti (2027)[146]
  • Maarire Puketapu (2027)[147]
  • Note: Felila Kia and Tyra Watere are contracted for 2026 but have signed with the Catalans Dragons for a stint in the French domestic competition in the off season. Both will return to the club for preseason in May.[148]


North Queensland Cowboys

Parramatta Eels


St. George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney Roosters

Wests Tigers

  • (CO) Club Option - (MO) - Mutual Option (PO) - Player Option

Players off contract 2026

The following players are off contract with their current club at the end of the 2026 NRLW season.[185]

Brisbane Broncos

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

  • Alexis Tauaneai
  • Andie Robinson
  • Angelina Teakaaranga-Katoa
  • Ashleigh Quinlan
  • Bridget Hoy
  • Ebony Prior
  • Kalosipani Hopoate
  • Latisha Smythe
  • Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
  • Paea Uilou
  • Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
  • Tayla Preston
  • Tegan Dymock

Canberra Raiders

Cronulla Sharks

Gold Coast Titans

New Zealand Warriors

Newcastle Knights

North Queensland Cowboys

Parramatta Eels

St George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney Roosters

Wests Tigers

  • Faythe Manera
  • Lily Rogan
  • Losana Lutu
  • Portia Bourke

2026 Squads so far

The 2026 NRLW squads effective February 2026[186]

Brisbane Broncos

*Coach: Scott Prince

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

  • 1. Moana Courtenay
  • 2. Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
  • 3. Kalosipani Hopoate
  • 4. Bridget Hoy
  • 4. Tamika Jones
  • 5. Elizabeth MacGregor
  • 6. Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
  • 7. Evah McEwan
  • 8. Hope Millard
  • 9. Daynah Nankivell
  • 10. Tayla Preston (c)
  • 11. Ebony Prior
  • 12. Ashleigh Quinlan
  • 13. Evelyn Roberts
  • 14. Andie Robinson
  • 15. Latisha Smythe
  • 16. Pauline Suli-Ruka
  • 17. Monica Tagoai
  • 18. Mary-Jane Taito
  • 19. Alexis Tauaneai
  • 20. Angelina Teakaaranga-Katoa (c)
  • 21. Paea Uilou

*Coach: Brayden Wiliame


Canberra Raiders

*Coach: Darrin Borthwick


Cronulla Sharks

*Coach: Tony Herman


Gold Coast Titans

*Coach: Karyn Murphy


New Zealand Warriors

*Coach: Ronald Griffiths


Newcastle Knights

* Coach: Ben Jeffries


North Queensland Cowboys

*Coach: Ricky Henry


Parramatta Eels

*Coach: Steve Georgallis


St George Illawarra Dragons

*Coach: Nathan Cross


Sydney Roosters

*Coach: John Strange


Wests Tigers

*Coach: Craig Sandercock

Results matrix

More information Team, F1 ...
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 F1 F2 GF
Brisbane Broncos NQL
 CRO
 WTI
 NEW
 CBY
 CAN
 SYD
 GCT
 PAR
 SGI
 NZW
Canberra Raiders SGI
 NZW
 SYD
 CRO
 NQL
 BRI
 NEW
 CBY
 GCT
 PAR
 WTI
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NZW
 GCT
 CRO
 SGI
 BRI
 NQL
 PAR
 CAN
 WTI
 NEW
 SYD
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NEW
 BRI
 CBY
 CAN
 WTI
 GCT
 NQL
 PAR
 SYD
 NZW
 SGI
Gold Coast Titans SYD
 CBY
 PAR
 NQL
 NZW
 CRO
 SGI
 BRI
 CAN
 WTI
 NEW
Newcastle Knights CRO
 SYD
 SGI
 BRI
 PAR
 NZW
 CAN
 WTI
 NQL
 CBY
 GCT
New Zealand Warriors CBY
 CAN
 NQL
 PAR
 GCT
 NEW
 WTI
 SYD
 SGI
 CRO
 BRI
North Queensland Cowboys BRI
 WTI
 NZW
 GCT
 CAN
 CBY
 CRO
 SGI
 NEW
 SYD
 PAR
Parramatta Eels WTI
 SGI
 GCT
 NZW
 NEW
 SYD
 CBY
 CRO
 BRI
 CAN
 NQL
St. George Illawarra Dragons CAN
 PAR
 NEW
 CBY
 SYD
 WTI
 GCT
 NQL
 NZW
 BRI
 CRO
Sydney Roosters GCT
 NEW
 CAN
 WTI
 SGI
 PAR
 BRI
 NZW
 CRO
 NQL
 CBY
Wests Tigers PAR
 NQL
 BRI
 SYD
 CRO
 SGI
 NZW
 NEW
 CBY
 GCT
 CAN
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Bold – Home game
Italics – Game at a neutral venue
X – Bye
* – Golden point game
Opponent for round listed above margin

Coaches

More information Coach, 2025 Club ...
Coach 2025 Club 2026 Club
Brett Kimmorley Wests Tigers Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (NSW Cup)[187]
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References

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