Sydney Roosters Women
Rugby League football club based in Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Roosters Women are a rugby league team, representing the Eastern Suburbs region of Sydney. The team is part of the Sydney Roosters club and plays in the National Rugby League Women's Premiership.
Full nameEastern Suburbs District
Rugby League Football Club
Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)Roosters, Easts, Tricolours, Chooks, Sydney City
Short nameSydney Roosters
Colours Red
White
Blue (Navy)
White
Blue (Navy)
| Club information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club | ||
| Nickname(s) | Roosters, Easts, Tricolours, Chooks, Sydney City | ||
| Short name | Sydney Roosters | ||
| Colours | Red White Blue (Navy) | ||
| Founded | Team: 8 September 2018 Club: 24 January 1908 as Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club | ||
| Website | roosters.com.au | ||
| Current details | |||
| Ground |
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| CEO | Joe Kelly | ||
| Chairman | Nick Politis | ||
| Coach | John Strange | ||
| Captain | Isabelle Kelly | ||
| Competition | NRL Women's Premiership | ||
| 2024 season | Premiers (2nd on ladder) | ||
 Current season | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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| Records | |||
| Premierships | 2 (2021, 2024) | ||
| Runners-up | 3 (2018, 2020, 2025) | ||
| Minor premierships | 2 (2022, 2025) | ||
| Biggest win | Roosters 66 – 8 Warriors Allianz Stadium (23 Aug 2026) | ||
| Biggest loss | Roosters 12 – 34 Broncos ANZ Stadium (30 Sep 2018) | ||
| First game | Roosters 4 – 10 Warriors ANZ Stadium (8 Sep 2018) | ||
| Wooden spoons | 1 (2019) | ||
| Most capped | Isabelle Kelly – 61 | ||
| Highest try scorer | 33 – Jessica Sergis and Jayme Fressard | ||
| Highest points scorer | Jocelyn Kelleher – 329 | ||
Seasons
| Season | Regular season | Finals | Nines | Ref | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top | Placing | |||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 24 | 2 | 2nd | 2 | Runners up | — | [1][2] |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 60 | 0 | 4th | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 40 | 4 | 2nd | 2 | Runners up | 3rd | [3] |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 92 | 4 | 4th | 4 | Premiers | — | [4][5] |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 58 | 10 | 1st | 4 | Semi-finalist | — | [6][7] |
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 284 | 120 | 14 | 2nd | 4 | Semi-finalist | — | [8][9] |
| 2024 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 222 | 112 | 14 | 2nd | 4 | Premiers | — | [10][11] |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 126 | 22 | 1st | 6 | Runners up | — | |
2026 draw
The draw for the 2026 season was announced on 14 November 2025.[12][13][14]
| Round | Opponent | Score | Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Titans | 34–10 | Sat 4 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM | Away | Cbus Super Stadium |
| 2 |  Knights | 12–10 | Sat 11 Jul 2026 | 5:15 PM | Home | Allianz Stadium |
| 3 |  Raiders | 22–18 | Sat 18 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM | Away | GIO Stadium |
| 4 |  Tigers | 48–10 | Sun 26 Jul 2026 | 6:15 PM | Away | Leichhardt Oval |
| 5 |  Dragons | 38–8 | Sat 1 Aug 2026 | 2:15 PM | Neutral | Geohex Stadium, Wagga Wagga |
| 6 |  Eels | 46–6 | Sun 9 Aug 2026 | 6:15 PM | Home | Polytec Stadium |
| 7 |  Broncos | 34–20 | Sat 15 Aug 2026 | 5:15 PM | Away | Suncorp Stadium |
| 8 |  Warriors | 66–8 | Sun 23 Aug 2026 | 1:45 PM | Home | Allianz Stadium |
| 9 |  Sharks | Sat 29 Aug 2026 | 3:15 PM | Home | Allianz Stadium | |
| 10 |  Cowboys | Sat 5 Sep 2026 | 3:15 PM | Away | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | |
| 11 |  Bulldogs | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | 7:45 PM | Home | Allianz Stadium | |
Head-to-head records
| Opponent | First meeting | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | Win % | Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 8 Sep 2018 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 134 | 52 | 60.00% | 72.04% |
| Broncos | 14 Sep 2018 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 242 | 254 | 46.15% | 48.79% |
 Dragons | 22 Sep 2018 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 240 | 80 | 80.00% | 75.00% |
| Titans | 6 Mar 2022 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 148 | 102 | 57.14% | 59.20% |
| Knights | 12 Mar 2022 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 127 | 100 | 71.43% | 55.95% |
| Eels | 20 Mar 2022 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 247 | 106 | 85.71% | 69.97% |
| Raiders | 29 Jul 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 76 | 75.00% | 55.81% |
| Sharks | 13 Aug 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 66 | 100.00% | 71.43% |
| Tigers | 26 Aug 2023 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 28 | 100.00% | 84.27% |
| Cowboys | 16 Sep 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 28 | 100.00% | 77.05% |
| Bulldogs | 26 Jul 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 22 | 100.00% | 65.63% |
| Totals | 8 Sep 2018 | 66 | 48 | 0 | 18 | 1685 | 914 | 72.73% | 64.83% |
Notes
- Share % is the percentage of points For over the sum of points For and Against.
- Clubs listed in the order than the Roosters Women first played them.
- Last updated: 24 August 2026
Coaches
| Coach | Season span | M | W | D | L | For | Agst | Win % | Share % | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Hartigan | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 58 | 50.00% | 44.23% | [15] |
| Rick Stone | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 60 | 0.00% | 31.82% | [16] |
| Jamie Feeney | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 60 | 50.00% | 52.38% | [17] |
| John Strange | 2021—present | 55 | 45 | 0 | 10 | 1,545 | 736 | 81.82% | 67.73% | [18] |
As of 24 August 2026[update]
Captains
All players who have captained the Sydney Roosters Women's in first-grade.
| Cap no. | Name | Years as captain | Debut round | Games as captain | Games for club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Simaima Taufa | 2018 | Round 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2. | Ruan Sims | 2019 | Round 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 3. | Corban Baxter | 2020-2021 | Round 1 | 9 | 31 |
| 4. | Hannah Southwell | 2021 | Round 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5. | Isabelle Kelly | 2022-present | Round 1 | 39 | 53 |
| 6. | Olivia Kernick | 2025 | Round 10 | 1 | 47 |
Current squad
The Sydney Roosters are coached by John Strange.[19]
Jersey numbers in the table reflect the team list announced for Round 9.[20]
Table last updated on 25 August 2026.
| J# | Player | Age | Position(s) | NRLW seasons | NRLW stats | Origin | Tests | All Stars | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut | 2018-24 | 2025 | 2026 | M | T | G | Pts | Prems | |||||||
| 1 | Corban Baxter | 32 | Fullback, Five-eighth | 2019 |  22 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 48 | 1 |  10 |  7 |  1  4 |
| 2 | Brydie Parker | 26 | Wing, Fullback | 2018 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 49 | 23 | 0 | 92 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Jessica Sergis | 28 | Centre | 2018 | 10 23 | 13 | 8 | 54 | 38 | 0 | 152 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — |
| 4 | Isabelle Kelly | 29 | Centre | 2018 | 7 2 34 | 12 | 8 | 63 | 29 | 0 | 116 | 2 | 19 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | Jayme Fressard | 29 | Wing, Centre | 2020 | 3 4 22 | 8 | 8 | 45 | 34 | 0 | 136 | 1 1 | 6 | — | — |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 26 | Five-eighth, Halfback | 2020 | 38 | 13 | 8 | 59 | 7 | 150 | 329 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| 7 | Tarryn Aiken | 27 | Halfback, Five-eighth | 2019 | 19 19 | 7 | 6 | 51 | 21 | 6 | 97 | 2 1 |  11 | 10 | — |
| 8 | Millie Elliott | 28 | Prop | 2019 | 13 7 18 | P | 8 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 2 1 1 | 12 | 4 | — |
| 9 | Keeley Nizza | 26 | Hooker | 2018 | 23 20 | 13 | 8 | 64 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — |
| 10 | Otesa Pule | 23 | Prop, Second-row | 2022 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 3 |  13 | — |
| 11 | Sariah Paki | 24 | Second-row, Centre | 2026 | — | U7s | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 20 | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Jasmin Strange | 23 | Second-row, Centre | 2022 | 1 11 11 | 13 | 8 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 44 | 1 1 | — | — | 4 |
| 13 | Olivia Kernick | 25 | Lock, Second-row | 2021 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 55 | 24 | 0 | 96 | 2 | 12 | 10 |  3 2 |
| 14 | Taina Naividi | 25 | Hooker, Wing | 2021 | 5 6 | 11 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 52 | 1 | — |  2 | — |
| 15 | Aliyah Nasio | 20 | Second-row, Lock | 2024 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Rima Butler | 28 | Prop | 2022 | 5 15 | 13 | 7 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Amber Hall | 31 | Second-row, Prop | 2019 | 18 11 | 11 | 5 | 45 | 15 | 0 | 60 | 2 1 | — | 14 | — |
| 18 | Taneisha Gray | 21 | Second-row | 2025 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 |
| 19 | Mia Wood | 27 | Wing, Second-row | 2023 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 56 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Shawden Burton | 26 | Hooker | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Nikiah Campbell | 25 | Second-row | — | — | R | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Tatum Bird | 26 | Halfback | — | — | RU | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| – | Eliza Lopamaua | 21 | Second-row, Prop | 2024 | 4 | 11 | — | 15 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — |  2 | — |
| – | Talea Tonga | 18 | Halfback | — | — | R | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| IJ | Keighley Simpson | 21 | Centre, Wing | 2025 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| IJ | Macie Carlile | 24 | Prop, Second-row | 2023 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| DV | Logan Fletcher | 19 | Wing | 2025 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| DV | Te Raukura Leafe | 19 | Prop, Second-row | — | — | U | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| DV | Anastasia Leatupue | 17 | Prop | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| DV | Mia Vaotu'au | 18 | Fullback | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Z | Mahlie Cashin | 19 | Hooker | — | — | R | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Notes:
- Nikiah Campbell and Keighley Simpson were signed on a supplementary contract for 2026.
- The following players were signed on a development contract for 2025.[21]
- Mahlie Cashin (who played for the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy, Tarsha Gale Cup side in 2025)
- Sienna Thomas
- Talea Tonga (who played for the Central Coast Roosters, Lisa Fiaola side in 2025)
- Millie Elliott missed the 2025 season due to pregnancy.[22]
The Sydney Roosters announced contract extensions in several instalments from August 2025.[23][24][25][26][27]
2026 gains and losses
Players in
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Players extended
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Players out
Off contract
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Off contract after 2026
- Amber Hall
- Isabelle Kelly
- Jasmin Strange
- Keeley Davis
- Mia Wood
- Millie Elliott
- Otesa Pule
- Rima Butler
- Taneisha Gray
- Tavarna Papalii
Club records
Win-loss record since entering the NRLW in 2018
| Games | Wins | Drawn | Loss | Points for | Points against | +/- | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 48 | 0 | 18 | 1,685 | 914 | +771 | 72.73% |
Player records
Lists and tables last updated: 24 August 2026.
Career records (at the Roosters)
Most games for the RoostersQualification: 20 games
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Most points for the RoostersQualification: 20 points
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Most tries for the RoostersQualification: 5 tries
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Most goals for the RoostersAll goal kickers
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Most field goals for the RoostersThree instances to date
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Season records
Season length has increased over time as the competition has expanded.
Most points in a season for the RoostersQualification: 20 points
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Most tries in a season for the RoostersQualification: 5 tries
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Match records
Most points in a game for the Roosters
Qualification: 12 points
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | T | G | FG | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 23 Aug 2026 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 0 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 23 Aug 2025 | Eels | CommBank Stadium | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Taleena Simon | 22 Sep 2018 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 16 Sep 2023 | Cowboys | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 1 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| 5 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 3 Sep 2023 | Eels | Industree Group Stadium | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| 5 | Zahara Temara | 2 Sep 2022 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Jayme Fressard | 13 Aug 2023 | Sharks | PointsBet Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 26 Aug 2023 | Tigers | Allianz Stadium | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Mia Wood | 26 Aug 2023 | Tigers | Allianz Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Taina Naividi | 6 Jul 2025 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Taina Naividi | 23 Aug 2025 | Eels | CommBank Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Jayme Fressard | 26 Jul 2026 | Tigers | Leichhardt Oval | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 26 Jul 2026 | Tigers | Leichhardt Oval | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Brydie Parker | 15 Aug 2026 | Broncos | Suncorp Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Brydie Parker | 23 Aug 2026 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Most tries in a game for the Roosters
Qualification: 3 tries
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taleena Simon | 22 Sep 2018 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 4 |
| 2 | Jayme Fressard | 13 Aug 2023 | Sharks | PointsBet Stadium | 3 |
| 2 | Mia Wood | 26 Aug 2023 | Tigers | Allianz Stadium | 3 |
| 2 | Taina Naividi | 6 Jul 2025 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 3 |
| 2 | Taina Naividi | 23 Aug 2025 | Eels | CommBank Stadium | 3 |
| 2 | Jayme Fressard | 26 Jul 2026 | Tigers | Leichhardt Oval | 3 |
| 2 | Jessica Sergis | 1 Aug 2026 | Dragons | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga | 3 |
| 2 | Brydie Parker | 15 Aug 2026 | Broncos | Suncorp Stadium | 3 |
| 2 | Brydie Parker | 23 Aug 2026 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 3 |
Most goals in a game for the Roosters
Qualification: 5 goals
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 23 Aug 2026 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 9 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 23 Aug 2025 | Eels | CommBank Stadium | 8 |
| 3 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 3 Sep 2023 | Eels | Industree Group Stadium | 7 |
| 4 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 16 Sep 2023 | Cowboys | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 6 |
| 4 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 26 Jul 2026 | Tigers | Leichhardt Oval | 6 |
| 6 | Zahara Temara | 2 Sep 2022 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Zahara Temara | 18 Sep 2022 | Titans | Central Coast Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 4 Aug 2024 | Raiders | Allianz Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 20 Jul 2025 | Broncos | Totally Workwear Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 2 Aug 2025 | Tigers | McDonald Jones Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 17 Aug 2025 | Knights | Polytec Stadium | 5 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Kelleher | 1 Aug 2026 | Dragons | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga | 5 |
Oldest and youngest players
The oldest and youngest players to represent the Sydney Roosters NRLW team.
| Name | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kylie Hilder | 42 and 182 days | 2018 |
| Logan Fletcher | 18 and 12 days | 2025 |
First try and last try
Player who scored the first try and most recent try for the Roosters.
| Name | Year | Round | Minute | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Kelly | 2018 | 1 | 26' | Warriors |
| Jayme Fressard | 2026 | 8 | 66' | Warriors |
Margins and streaks
Biggest winning margins
Qualification: 25 point margin
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 66—8 | Warriors | Allianz Stadium | 23 Aug 2026 | 8 |
| 44 | 56—12 | Eels | CommBank Stadium | 23 Aug 2025 | 8 |
| 40 | 40—0 | Sharks | PointsBet Stadium | 8 Sep 2024 | 7 |
| 40 | 46—6 | Eels | Polytec Stadium | 9 Aug 2026 | 6 |
| 38 | 48—10 | Tigers | Allianz Stadium | 26 Aug 2023 | 6 |
| 38 | 48—10 | Tigers | Leichhardt Oval | 26 Jul 2026 | 4 |
| 34 | 46—12 | Eels | Industree Group Stadium | 3 Sep 2023 | 7 |
| 30 | 30—0 | Dragons | Sydney Cricket Ground | 3 Aug 2023 | 3 |
| 30 | 34—4 | Tigers | McDonald Jones Stadium | 2 Aug 2025 | 5 |
| 30 | 30—0 | Cowboys | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | 30 Aug 2025 | 9 |
| 30 | 40—10 | Sharks | Polytec Stadium | 11 Sep 2025 | 11 |
| 30 | 38—8 | Dragons | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga | 1 Aug 2026 | 5 |
| 28 | 34—6 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 2 Sep 2022 | 3 |
| 26 | 26—0 | Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 22 Sep 2018 | 3 |
| 26 | 38—12 | Titans | Central Coast Stadium | 18 Sep 2022 | 5 |
Biggest losing margins
Qualification: 10 point margin
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 12—34 | Broncos | ANZ Stadium | 30 Sep 2018 | Grand Final |
| 20 | 0—20 | Broncos | AAMI Park | 21 Sep 2019 | 2 |
| 20 | 6—26 | Titans | Cbus Super Stadium | 25 Aug 2024 | 5 |
| 16 | 4—20 | Broncos | McDonald Jones Stadium | 27 Feb 2022 | 1 |
| 16 | 4—20 | Knights | McDonald Jones Stadium | 09 Sep 2023 | 8 |
| 14 | 10—24 | Eels | Suncorp Stadium | 25 Sep 2022 | Semi-final |
| 12 | 0—12 | Titans | Allianz Stadium | 24 Sep 2023 | Semi-final |
| 10 | 10—20 | Broncos | ANZ Stadium | 25 Oct 2020 | Grand Final |
| 10 | 16—26 | Titans | WIN Stadium | 6 Mar 2022 | 2 |
| 10 | 4—14 | Broncos | Allianz Stadium | 14 Sep 2018 | 2 |
Most consecutive wins
- 18 (1 September 2024 — 6 October 2024, 6 July 2025 — 27 September 2025)
- 8 (4 July 2026 — 23 August 2026) (current)
- 7 (3 April 2022 — 10 April 2022, 20 August 2022 — 18 September 2022)
Most consecutive losses
- 4 (30 September 2018 — 29 September 2019)
- 4 (17 October 2020 — 6 March 2022)
Biggest comeback
- Recovered from 16 point deficit
- Trailed Brisbane Broncos 0-16 after 19 minutes in 2021 Semi Final at Leichhardt Oval on April 3 2022 and won 22-16 (NRLW Premiership record)
Worst collapse
- Surrendered 6 point leads (three times)
- Led New Zealand Warriors 6-0 after 26 minutes at AAMI Park on September 14 2019 and lost 12-16.
- Led St George Illawarra Dragons 6-0 after 13 minutes at Leichhardt Oval on September 29 2019 and lost 16-24.
- Led Brisbane Broncos 18-12 after 60 minutes in 2025 NRL Women's Grand Final at Accor Stadium and lost 18-22.
First game and first win
| Result | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost | 4–10 | New Zealand Warriors | ANZ Stadium | 8 Sep 2018 | 1 |
| Won | 26–0 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | Allianz Stadium | 22 Sep 2018 | 3 |
Grand Final appearances
| Result | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost | 12–34 | Brisbane Broncos | ANZ Stadium | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Lost | 10–20 | Brisbane Broncos | ANZ Stadium | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Won | 16–4 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | Moreton Daily Stadium | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Won | 32–28 | Cronulla Sharks | Accor Stadium | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Lost | 18–22 | Brisbane Broncos | Accor Stadium | 5 Oct 2025 |
Individual awards
Players of the Year
The Sydney Roosters player of the year award winners since 2018.
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Zahara Temara | 2018 |
| Tallisha Harden | 2019 |
| Hannah Southwell | 2020 |
| Isabelle Kelly | 2021 |
| Raecene McGregor | 2022 |
| Tarryn Aiken | 2023 |
| Olivia Kernick | 2024 |
| Olivia Kernick | 2025 |
Dally M winners
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Raecene McGregor | 2022 |
| Olivia Kernick | 2024 |
History
On 27 March 2018, the Sydney Roosters applied for, and won, a license to participate in the inaugural 2018 NRL Women's season.[2] Adam Hartigan was named as the coach of the women's side.
In June 2018, the club used up the maximum of fifteen marquee signings ahead of the inaugural season which subsequently commenced in September. Players signed included Karina Brown, Isabelle Kelly and Ruan Sims.[33]
The club finished runners-up in the inaugural NRL Women's Premiership, losing to the Brisbane Broncos by 34–12 in the 2018 NRL Women's Premiership Grand Final.[34] Zahara Temara claimed the 2018 Player of the Season award.
In 2019, Rick Stone took over as coach. The club, however, failed to win a match, claiming the wooden spoon. Tallisha Harden was awarded the club's Best & Fairest Player for the 2019 season.
Jamie Feeney was appointed the head coach for the 2020 season, being determined to turn the club's fortunes around. He was assisted by Kylie Hilder and John Strange. Feeney immediately appointed Corban McGregor as the clubs new captain. The club also announced the big signing of Sevens Rugby star and 2016 gold medalist, Charlotte Caslick. In his first season, Feeney took the side to the Grand Final; however, they fell short, going down 20–10 as the Brisbane Broncos claimed a three-peat of premierships.
In 2021, John Strange was appointed the head coach with Kylie Hilder staying on as assistant coach. After a tough start to the season, the Roosters snuck into the finals in fourth place before upsetting defending champs Brisbane Broncos in the semi-final and then defeating the highly fancied St George-Illawarra Dragons in the Grand Final (played at Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe) to claim the club's inaugural NRLW title.
John Strange added to his success in 2022 by claiming the club's first NRLW Minor Premiership (5 wins, 0 losses) before being eliminated by the Parramatta Eels in an upset semi-final loss. Season 2023 followed a similar path with the club finishing second (8 wins, 2 losses) in the Premiership rounds before once again falling short in the semi-final, this time at the hands of the Gold Coast Titans.
First team
The first ever Sydney Roosters team played the New Zealand Warriors on 8 September 2018 at ANZ Stadium. The New Zealand Warriors won the match 10-4.[35]
| Jersey | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fullback | Botille Vette-Welsh |
| 2 | Wing | Karina Brown |
| 3 | Centre | Shontelle Stowers |
| 4 | Centre | Isabelle Kelly |
| 5 | Wing | Taleena Simon |
| 6 | Five-eighth | Lavina O'Mealey |
| 7 | Halfback | Maddie Studdon |
| 8 | Prop | Simaima Taufa (c) |
| 9 | Hooker | Kylie Hilder |
| 10 | Prop | Elianna Walton |
| 11 | Second-row | Tazmin Rapana |
| 12 | Second-row | Vanessa Foliaki |
| 13 | Lock | Zahara Temara |
| 14 | Hooker | Nita Maynard-Perrin |
| 15 | Prop | Sarah Togatuki |
| 16 | Prop | Chloe Caldwell |
| 17 | Prop | Victoria Latu |
| Coach | Adam Hartigan |
Premiership winning teams
The Sydney Roosters premiership winning teams from the 2021 and 2024 NRL Women's Premiership Grand Final.[36][37]
2021 Grand Final v St George Illawarra Dragons
Fulltime score: Sydney Roosters 16 def St George Illawarra Dragons 4 at Moreton Daily Stadium 10 April 2022.
| Jersey | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fullback | Corban Baxter (c) |
| 2 | Wing | Leianne Tufuga |
| 3 | Centre | Jessica Sergis |
| 4 | Centre | Isabelle Kelly (c) |
| 5 | Wing | Brydie Parker |
| 6 | Five-eighth | Zahara Temara |
| 7 | Halfback | Raecene McGregor |
| 8 | Prop | Sarah Togatuki |
| 9 | Hooker | Olivia Higgins |
| 10 | Prop | Mya Hill-Moana |
| 11 | Second-row | Yasmin Meakes |
| 12 | Second-row | Olivia Kernick |
| 13 | Lock | Hannah Southwell |
| 14 | Halfback | Jocelyn Kelleher |
| 15 | Lock | Keilee Joseph |
| 16 | Prop | Tayla Predebon |
| 17 | Lock | Simone Karpani |
| Coach | John Strange |
2024 Grand Final v Cronulla Sharks
Fulltime score: Sydney Roosters 32 def Cronulla Sharks 28 at Moreton Daily Stadium 6 April 2024.
| Jersey | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fullback | Sam Bremner |
| 2 | Wing | Jayme Fressard |
| 3 | Centre | Jessica Sergis |
| 4 | Centre | Isabelle Kelly (c) |
| 5 | Wing | Brydie Parker |
| 6 | Five-eighth | Jocelyn Kelleher |
| 7 | Halfback | Tarryn Aiken |
| 8 | Prop | Millie Elliott |
| 9 | Hooker | Keeley Davis |
| 10 | Prop | Otesa Pule |
| 11 | Second-row | Amber Hall |
| 12 | Second-row | Olivia Kernick |
| 13 | Lock | Tiana Davison |
| 14 | Lock | Tavarna Papalii |
| 15 | Second-row | Jasmin Strange |
| 16 | Prop | Samantha Economos |
| 17 | Prop | Kalosipani Hopoate |
| Coach | John Strange |
Players
Representative honours
National team representatives
Past and current players who have been selected to play for a national women's team and competed internationally.[38]
| Player | Club debut | Country | International debut | Years | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarryn Aiken | 22 Jul 2023 | Australia | 2 Nov 2022 | 2023–2025 | [39][40] |
| Corban Baxter | 14 Sep 2019 | Australia | 6 May 2016 | 2019 | [41] |
| Samantha Bremner | 20 Aug 2022 | Australia | 5 Jul 2013 | 2022 | [42] |
| Karina Brown | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 5 Jul 2013 | 2018 | [43] |
| Rima Butler | 6 Jul 2025 | Australia | 26 Oct 2025 | 2025 | [44] |
| Keeley Davis | 22 Jul 2023 | Australia | 13 Oct 2018 | 2023–2025 | [39][44] |
| Tiana Davison | 18 Aug 2024 | New Zealand | 21 Oct 2023 | 2024 | [45] |
| Kirra Dibb | 14 Sep 2019 | Australia | 25 Oct 2019 | 2019 | [41] |
| Millie Elliott | 22 Jul 2023 | Australia | 25 Oct 2019 | 2024 | [46] |
| Amber Hall | 22 Jul 2023 | New Zealand | 5 Jul 2013 | 2024 | [45] |
| Tallisha Harden | 14 Sep 2019 | Australia | 3 May 2015 | 2019 | [41] |
| Mya Hill-Moana | 6 Mar 2022 | New Zealand | 25 Jun 2022 | 2022–2023 | [47][48] |
| Kalosipani Hopoate | 20 Aug 2022 |  Tonga | 25 Jun 2022 | 2024 | [49] |
| Keilee Joseph | 27 Feb 2022 | Australia | 6 Nov 2022 | 2022 | [42] |
| Isabelle Kelly | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 5 May 2017 | 2018–2019, 2022–2025 | [43][44] |
| Olivia Kernick | 27 Feb 2022 | Australia | 2 Nov 2022 | 2022–2023, 2025 | [42][44] |
| Eliza Lopamaua | 25 Jul 2024 | Samoa | 19 Oct 2025 | 2025 | [50] |
| Nita Maynard-Perrin | 8 Sep 2018 | New Zealand | 16 Nov 2017 | 2018–2019 | [51][52] |
| Raecene McGregor | 27 Feb 2022 | New Zealand | 19 Nov 2017 | 2022 | [47][53] |
| Taina Naividi | 25 Jul 2024 | Fiji | 26 Oct 2024 | 2024 | [54] |
| Tavarna Papalii | 18 Nov 2024 | Samoa | 19 Oct 2024 | 2024–2025 | [55][50] |
| Amelia Pasikala | 3 Aug 2023 | New Zealand | 14 Oct 2023 | 2023 | [48] |
| Otesa Pule | 20 Aug 2022 | New Zealand | 2 Nov 2022 | 2022–2025 | [53][56] |
| Tazmin Rapana | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 13 Oct 2018 | 2018 | [43] |
| Jessica Sergis | 27 Feb 2022 | Australia | 25 Oct 2019 | 2022–2025 | [42][44] |
| Hannah Southwell | 14 Sep 2019 | Australia | 13 Oct 2018 | 2019 | [41] |
| Kiana Takairangi | 14 Sep 2019 | New Zealand | 22 Jun 2019 | 2019 | [52] |
| Simaima Taufa | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 9 Nov 2014 | 2018–2019 | [43][41] |
| Zahara Temara | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 5 May 2017 | 2018 | [43] |
| Elianna Walton | 8 Sep 2018 | Australia | 13 Oct 2018 | 2018 | [43] |
Notes:
- International Debut dates in bold indicate that the player made her first international appearance prior to playing for the Sydney Roosters NRLW team.
- Tavarna Papalii was a member of the Roosters NRLW squad in 2025 but did not play an NRLW match. Injured playing for Queensland in the third State of Origin match, Papalii returned to play in Round 9 of the 2025 NSWRL Women's Premiership.[57][58]
Women's State of Origin representatives
Past and current players who have played for Queensland and New South Wales in the State of Origin.
| Player | State | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Corban Baxter | New South Wales | 2018–2021, 2024 |
| Yasmin Clydsdale | New South Wales | 2020–2022 |
| Keeley Davis | New South Wales | 2023–2025 |
| Kirra Dibb | New South Wales | 2019 |
| Millie Elliott | New South Wales | 2023–2024 |
| Vanessa Foliaki | New South Wales | 2018 |
| Jayme Fressard | New South Wales | 2025 |
| Melanie Howard | New South Wales | 2020 |
| Jocelyn Kelleher | New South Wales | 2025 |
| Isabelle Kelly | New South Wales | 2018–2019, 2021–2025 |
| Olivia Kernick | New South Wales | 2022–2025 |
| Nita Maynard-Perrin | New South Wales | 2018 |
| Shanice Parker | New South Wales | 2020 |
| Jessica Sergis | New South Wales | 2022–2025 |
| Hannah Southwell | New South Wales | 2019–2022 |
| Shontelle Stowers | New South Wales | 2019 |
| Maddie Studdon | New South Wales | 2018 |
| Simaima Taufa | New South Wales | 2018–2020 |
| Filomina Hanisi | New South Wales | 2020–2021 |
| Sarah Togatuki | New South Wales | 2020–2022 |
| Tarryn Aiken | Queensland | 2023–2025 |
| Tavarna Papalii | Queensland | 2025 |
| Tazmin Rapana | Queensland | 2018 |
| Zahara Temara | Queensland | 2018, 2020 – 2021 |
All-Stars representatives
Past and current players who have played for the Indigenous All-Stars or for the Māori All-Stars.
Indigenous All Stars 
| Player | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Keilee Joseph | 2022 – 2023 |
| Olivia Kernick | 2022, 2024– 2025 |
Māori All Stars 
| Player | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Raecene McGregor | 2022 |
| Corban Baxter | 2022, 2024, 2026 |
| Mya Hill-Moana | 2022 – 2024 |
| Jasmin Strange | 2024 – 2026 |
| Rima Butler | 2025 – 2026 |
| Olivia Kernick | 2023 |