Wests Tigers Women

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Full nameWests Tigers Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Tigers, Wests
Colours  Black
  White
  Gold
Founded27 July 1999 Club
15 June 2022 NRLW License
23 July 2023 First NRLW game
Wests Tigers Women
Club information
Full nameWests Tigers Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)The Tigers, Wests
Colours  Black
  White
  Gold
Founded27 July 1999 Club
15 June 2022 NRLW License
23 July 2023 First NRLW game
Websiteweststigers.com.au
Current details
Grounds
CEOShane Richardson
ChairmanInterim Chair: Barry O'Farrell. Holman Barnes Nominee: David Gilbert.
CoachCraig Sandercock
(from November 2025)
CaptainKezie Apps
CompetitionNRL Women's Premiership
Uniforms
Home colours
Away colours
Records
Biggest winTigers 36 – 8 Eels
CommBank Stadium
(23 Jul 2023)
Biggest lossTigers 10 – 48 Roosters
Allianz Stadium (26 Aug 2023)
Tigers 6 – 44 Warriors
Campbelltown Stadium
(14 Sep 2025)
First gameTigers 36 – 8 Eels
CommBank Stadium
(23 Jul 2023)
Most Recent gameTigers 6 – 44 Warriors
Campbelltown Stadium
(14 Sep 2025)
Wooden spoons2 (2024 season
2025 season)
Most capped27Sarah Togatuki
Highest try scorer8 – Caitlin Turnbull
Highest points scorer60Pauline Piliae-Rasabale

The Wests Tigers Women are an Australian professional rugby league football team, based in the Inner West and South West Sydney. The team is part of the Wests Tigers club and plays in the National Rugby League Women's Premiership.

In June 2022, Wests Tigers were accepted into the NRLW for the 2023 Season.[1][2] Brett Kimmorley was announced as head coach in October 2022.[3] In early April 2023 the club made their first player signing announcement, with the naming of Kezie Apps, Botille Vette-Welsh, and Sarah Togatuki.[4] Wests Tigers Women played their first NRLW competition game in July 2023.

First Team

Season Regular Season Finals Ref
P W D L F A Pts Pos Top Placing
2023 920713618648th 4 [5]
2024 9207108218410th 4 [6]
2025 111010100289212th 6 [7]

The first ever Wests Tigers team who played the Parramatta Eels on the 23rd July 2023 at CommBank Stadium. The Wests Tigers won the match 36-8. [8]

Jersey Position Player
1FullbackBotille Vette-Welsh (c)
2WingJakiya Whitfeld
3CentreRikeya Horne
4CentreLeianne Tufuga
5WingJosie Lenaz
6Five-eighthPauline Piliae-Rasabale
7HalfbackEmily Curtain
8PropSarah Togatuki
9HookerEbony Prior
10PropChristian Pio
11Second-rowKezie Apps (c)
12Second-rowEliza Siliata
13LockNajvada George
14HookerSophie Curtain
15HalfbackLosana Lutu
16PropTaylor Osborne
17PropFolau Vaki
CoachBrett Kimmorley

Players of the Year

The Wests Tigers player of the year award winners since 2023.

NameYear
Sarah Togatuki2023
Sarah Togatuki2024
Sarah Togatuki2025

2026 Draw

The draw for the 2026 season was announced on 14 November 2025.[9][10][11]

RoundOpponentScoreDateTimeVenue
1 EelsSun 5 Jul 202611:50 AMAwayCommBank Stadium
2 CowboysSat 11 Jul 202612:45 PMAwayQueensland Country Bank Stadium
3 BroncosSun 19 Jul 20261:45 PMAwayTotally Workwear Stadium
4 RoostersSun 26 Jul 20266:15 PMHome Leichhardt Oval
5 SharksSat 1 Aug 202612:00 PMNeutralGeohex Stadium, Wagga Wagga
6 DragonsSun 9 Aug 20261:35 PMAwayJubilee Stadium
7 WarriorsSun 16 Aug 20261:45 PMHome CommBank Stadium
8 KnightsSat 22 Aug 202612:45 PMAwayMcDonald Jones Stadium
9 BulldogsSun 30 Aug 20266:15 PMHome Campbelltown Sports Ground
10 TitansSun 6 Sep 20261:45 PMHome Campbelltown Sports Ground
11 RaidersFri 11 Sep 20265:40 PMHome Leichhardt Oval

Head-to-head records

OpponentFirst MeetingPWDLPFPAWin %Share
Eels23 Jul 20233102505833.33%46.30%
Sharks30 Jul 20233201383066.67%55.88%
Raiders6 Aug 2023300350770.00%39.37%
Cowboys12 Aug 2023300342700.00%37.50%
Dragons19 Aug 20233201484666.67%51.06%
Roosters26 Aug 20233003181020.00%15.00%
Titans3 Sep 2023300328680.00%29.17%
Broncos9 Sep 2023300336940.00%27.69%
Knights14 Sep 2023300320920.00%17.86%
Bulldogs10 Jul 202510018120.00%40.00%
Warriors14 Sep 202510016440.00%12.00%
Totals23 Jul 202329502434469317.24%33.17%

Notes

  • Share % is the percentage of points For over the sum of points For and Against.
  • Clubs listed in the order than the Tigers Women first played them.
  • Last updated: 15 September 2025.

Coaches

Appointed in October 2022, Brett Kimmorley served as head coach for the Wests Tigers first three NRLW seasons.[3] Prior to the penultimate Round of the 2025 season, Kimmorley announced that he would not seek reappointment.[12] After an open call for applicants to the role, the Wests Tigers announced on 22 September 2025 that Craig Sandercock had been appointed on a two-year contract, commencing in November 2025.[13]

CoachSeason SpanMWDLForAgstWin %Share %
Brett Kimmorley2023202529502434469317.24%33.17%
Craig Sandercock2026present0000000.00%0.00%

Captains

All players that have captained the Wests Tigers Women's NRLW team.

Cap No.NameYears As CaptainDebut RoundGames As CaptainGames for Club
1.Botille Vette-Welsh2023-2024Round 11516
2.Kezie Apps2023-presentRound 12121
3.Christian Pio2023Round 9122

Current squad

The team is coached by Brett Kimmorley.[3] Table last updated on 25 November 2025.

J# Player Age Position(s) NRLW Seasons NRLW Stats Origin Tests All
Stars
Debut 2018-24 2025 2026 M T G Pts Prems
Caitlin Turnbull24Fullback, Wing2025 10 0108032
IJChristian Pio25Prop, Second-row2021 11 18 4 0333012 3
Emily Bass27Centre, Wing2021 7 11 11 02915672 5
Faythe Manera22Halfback, Five-eighth2025 9 09104
Harmony Crichton19Centre, Wing2024 3 3 06000
Holli Wheeler35Prop, Lock2018 20 17 9 0462212 3 5
Kezie Apps34Second-row, Prop2018 19 10 11 0408032 17 22 2
Leah Ollerton21Hooker R 00000
Lily Rogan22Wing, Centre2023 1 10 011104 2
IJLosana Lutu21Halfback, Five-eighth2022 1 12 4 0172314 2
IJLucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua18Lock, Second-row2025 4 04000
Namoe Gesa18Centre R 00000
Pihuka Berryman-Duff24Hooker, Lock2023 9 11 020104 6
Portia Bourke25Lock, Second-row2025 4 04000
Raecene McGregor28Halfback2018 3 8 12 18 7 04824598 2 1 19 5
PRikeya Horne26Centre, Wing2018 7 11 16P 03410040
Sarah Togatuki28Prop, Lock2018 19 16 11 0467028 1 11 1 5
Shaniece Monschau23Second-row, Prop2025 11 011000 2
Shenai Lendill26Second-row, Centre2023 18 11 029208
Tara Reinke26Lock, Prop2023 7 9 11 027000
IJTerina Te Tamaki28Centre, Wing2025 4 04000
Jetaya Faifua22Five-eighth, Fullback2021 7 11 11296024 5
Ruby Fifita25Prop2025 11000 2
Jade Fonua28Lock2023 14 1125000 4
ISBrooke Talataina21Second-row, Halfback2023 12H12104 1

Notes:

  • The following players were signed on a Development contract for 2025:[14]
    • Tallara Bamblett (Parramatta Eels, Open 7 games in 2024)
    • Aaliyah Bula
    • Tiresa Leasuasu (Wests Tigers, U19 8 games in 2025)
    • Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua (Wests Tigers, U19 10 games in 2025, Open 9 games in 2024)

The Wests Tigers announced contract extensions in several instalments from October 2025.[15][16][17][18]

The Wests Tigers announced player signings in several instalments from October 2025.[19][20][21]

2026 Gains and Losses

Club records

Win Loss Record since entering the NRLW in 2023

GamesWinsDrawnLossPoints ForPoints Against+/-Win %
295024344693-34917.24

First Try and Last Try

Who scored the first try and most recent try for the Tigers.

Name Round Opponent Venue Year
Botille Vette-WelshRound 1 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium2023
Faythe ManeraRound 11 New Zealand WarriorsCampbelltown Sports Stadium2025

Player records

Lists and tables last updated: 18 November 2025.

Most Points for the Wests Tigers (20+)

Player2026 ClubMTGFGPoints
1. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale18128060
2. Caitlin Turnbull1080032
3. Rikeya Horne1660024
3. Leianne Tufuga1660024
3. Rebecca Pollard1760024
3. Kezie Apps2160024
3. Emily Bass1136024
4. Salma Nour1750020

Most points in a game

PlayerDate & YearOpponentVenueTGFGPoints
1. Caitlin TurnbullSunday July 20 2025 Gold Coast TitansLeichhardt Oval30012
1. Leianne TufugaSunday August 6 2023 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium30012
2. Pauline Piliae-RasabaleSunday August 25 2024 Brisbane BroncosLeichhardt Oval13010
3. Leianne TufugaSunday July 23 2023 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium2008
3. Jakiya WhitfeldSunday July 23 2023 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium2008
3. Rebecca PollardThursday September 12 2024 St George Illawarra DragonsLeichhardt Oval2008
3. Jetaya FaifuaSunday August 17 2025 St George Illawarra DragonsAllianz Stadium2008
3. Caitlin TurnbullSaturday August 30 2025 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium2008
3. Caitlin TurnbullSunday July 27 2025 Cronulla SharksSharks Stadium2008
4. Pauline Piliae-RasabaleSaturday September 9 2023 Brisbane BroncosMcDonald Jones Stadium0306
4. Emily BassSaturday August 9 2025 Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium1106

Most Tries in a Game

PlayerDate & YearOpponentVenueT
1. Leianne Tufuga6 August 2023 Canberra RaidersLeichhardt Oval3
1. Caitlin Turnbull20 July 2025 Gold Coast TitansLeichhardt Oval3
1. Leianne Tufuga23 July 2023 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium2
1. Jakiya Whitfeld23 July 2023 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium2
1. Rebecca Pollard12 September 2024 St George Illawarra DragonsLeichhardt Oval2
1. Caitlin Turnbull27 July 2025 Cronulla SharksSharks Stadium2
1. Jetaya Faifua17 August 2025 St George Illawarra DragonsAllianz Stadium2
1. Caitlin Turnbull30 August 2025 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium2

Most Goals in a Game

PlayerDate & YearOpponentVenueT
1. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale23 July 2023 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium4
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale9 September 2023 Brisbane BroncosMcDonald Jones Stadium3
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale25 August 2024 Brisbane BroncosLeichhardt Oval3
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale6 August 2023 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium2
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale12 August 2023 North Queensland CowboysTotally Workwear Stadium2
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale19 August 2023 St George Illawarra DragonsCommBank Stadium2
2. Losana Lutu27 July 2025 Cronulla SharksSharks Stadium2
2. Emily Bass17 August 2025 St George Illawarra DragonsAllianz Stadium2
2. Emily Bass30 August 2025 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium2

Most Tries in a Season for the Tigers

PlayerSeasonTries
1. Caitlin Turnbull20258
2. Kezie Apps20235
2. Leianne Tufuga20235
3. Rikeya Horne20234
3. Jakiya Whitfeld20234
3. Rebecca Pollard20244
4. Emily Bass20253


Most Points in a Season (16+)

PlayerSeasonMTGFGPoints
1. Caitlin Turnbull20251080032
2. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale20239015030
3. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale20247110024
3. Emily Bass20251136024
4. Leianne Tufuga2023950020
4. Kezie Apps2023750020
5. Jakiya Whitfeld2023940016
5. Rikeya Horne2023840016
5. Rebecca Pollard2024640016

Oldest and youngest players

The oldest and youngest players to represent the Wests Tigers Women's NRLW team.

! NameAgeYear
Kezie Apps34 and 222 days2025
Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua18 and 120 days2025

Margins and streaks

Biggest winning margins

MarginScoreOpponentVenueDate
28368 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium23 Jul 2023
10100 Cronulla SharksBelmore Sports Ground30 Jul 2023
41612 St George Illawarra DragonsAllianz Stadium17 Aug 2025
21614 St George Illawarra DragonsLeichhardt Oval12 Sep 2024
21210 Cronulla SharksPointsbet Stadium19 Sep 2024

Biggest losing margins

MarginScoreOpponentVenueDate
381048 Sydney RoostersAllianz Stadium26 Aug 2023
38644 New Zealand WarriorsCampbelltown Stadium14 Sep 2025
34438 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium07 Sep 2025
30434 Sydney RoostersMcDonald Jones Stadium02 Aug 2025
301444 Brisbane BroncosLeichhardt Oval25 Aug 2024
28634 Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium01 Sep 2024
24630 Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium09 Aug 2025
24428 Brisbane BroncosTotally Workwear Stadium05 Jul 2025
22830 North Queensland CowboysLeichhardt Oval24 Aug 2025
201232 Canberra RaidersCampbelltown Stadium28 Jul 2024
20828 Newcastle KnightsLeichhardt Oval14 Sep 2023

Most consecutive wins

  • 2 (23 July 2023 30 July 2023)
  • 2 (12 September 2024 19 September 2024)

Most consecutive losses

  • 14 (6 August 2023 7 September 2024)
  • 6 (5 July 2025 9 August 2025)

Biggest Comeback

Worst Collapse

First game

MarginScoreOpponentVenueDate
28368 Parramatta EelsCommBank Stadium23 July 2023

Players

Inaugural 2023 squad

Wests Tigers Women 2023 squad
Top 24 squad - 2023 NRL season Development list Coaching staff

Head coach



Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)

Updated: 5 October 2023
Source(s): Wests Tigers,

Representative honours

National team representatives

PlayerClub DebutCountryInternational
Debut
YearsRef
Kezie Apps23 Jul 2023 Australia9 Nov 201420232025[22][23]
Pihuka Berryman-Duff5 Jul 2025 Samoa15 Oct 20232025[23]
Claudia Brown12 Sep 2024 Samoa10 Nov 20242024[24]
Jetaya Faifua5 Jul 2025 Samoa19 Oct 20242025[23]
Ruby Fifita24 Aug 2025 Tonga25 Oct 20252025[25]
Jade Fonua5 Jul 2025 Tonga21 Oct 20232025[25]
Najvada George23 Jul 2023 New Zealand14 Oct 202320232024[26][27]
Amelia Huakau5 Jul 2025 Tonga25 Jun 20222025[25]
Jessica Kennedy6 Aug 2023 Netherlands19 May 20242024[28]
Losana Lutu23 Jul 2023 Fiji26 Oct 20242024[29]
Salma Nour19 Aug 2023 Lebanon4 Oct 20252025[30]
Natasha Penitani28 Jul 2024 Tonga25 Jun 20222024[31]
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale23 Jul 2023 Samoa15 Oct 202320232024[32][33]
Christian Pio23 Jul 2023 Samoa19 Oct 20242024[33]
Rebecca Pollard23 Jul 2023 Italy4 Oct 20252025[30]
Jessikah Reeves5 Jul 2025 Papua New Guinea1 Nov 20222025[34]
Lily Rogan5 Jul 2025 Ireland21 Oct 20252025[35]
Brooke Talataina3 Sep 2023 New Zealand3 Nov 20242024[27]
Sarah Togatuki23 Jul 2023 Australia18 Oct 202420242025[36][23]
Leianne Tufuga23 Jul 2023 New Zealand14 Oct 202320232024[26][27]
Folau Vaki23 Jul 2023 Tonga21 Oct 20232023[37]
Jakiya Whitfeld23 Jul 2023 Australia28 Oct 20232023[38]

Notes:

  • International Debut dates in bold indicate that the player made her first international appearance prior to playing for the Wests Tigers NRLW team.

Women's State of Origin representatives

Past and current players that have played for Queensland and New South Wales in the State of Origin.

Player State Year(s)
Kezie AppsNew South Wales20232025
Sarah TogatukiNew South Wales20232025
Emily BassQueensland2025

Prime Minister's XIII representatives

Past and current players that have been selected to play in the Prime Minister's XIII.

Player Year(s)
Jakiya Whitfeld2023
Botille Vette-Welsh2023
Caitlin Turnbull2025

All-Stars Representatives

Past and current players that have played for the Indigenous All-Stars or for the Māori All-Stars.

Indigenous All Stars

Player Year(s)
Caitlin Turnbull2026

Māori All Stars

Player Year(s)
Raecene McGregor2026

Feeder team seasons

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