The NRLW Round 8 team lists for the 2026 season have been released, with every club naming their squads for the weekend’s matches.
Below you’ll find the confirmed 1–17 lineups plus extended reserves (18–22) for every game.
Related
- NRLW Season Guide → /nrlw/nrlw-2026-season-guide/
- NRL Team Lists → /nrl-round-25-team-lists-2026/
All kick-off times are in Sydney time (AEST).
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Knights vs Wests Tigers | Saturday 12:45pm | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| Bulldogs vs Raiders | Saturday 3:15pm | Belmore Sports Ground |
| Dragons vs Cowboys | Saturday 5:15pm | Allianz Stadium |
| Titans vs Broncos | Sunday 11:50am | Cbus Super Stadium |
| Roosters vs Warriors | Sunday 1:45pm | Allianz Stadium |
| Sharks vs Eels | Sunday 6:15pm | Ocean Protect Stadium |
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Knights vs Wests Tigers
Saturday, 22 August 2026 – 12:45pm AEST – McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Ethan Klein | Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Knights Player | No. | Position | No. | Wests Tigers Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly-Ann White | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Caitlin Turnbull |
| Shanice Parker | 2 | Winger | 2 | Harmony Crichton |
| Sidney Taylor | 3 | Centre | 3 | Namoe Gesa |
| Tenika Willison | 4 | Centre | 4 | Shenai Lendill |
| Mercedez Taulelei-Siala | 5 | Winger | 5 | Lily Rogan |
| Kirra Dibb | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Losana Lutu |
| Georgia Roche | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Raecene McGregor |
| Tayla Predebon | 8 | Prop | 8 | Sarah Togatuki |
| Olivia Higgins | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Salma Nour |
| Tiana Davison | 10 | Prop | 10 | Shaniece Monschau |
| Sienna Yeo | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Kezie Apps (c) |
| Jules Kirkpatrick | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Shaylee Bent |
| Kayla Romaniuk (c) | 13 | Lock | 13 | Holli Wheeler |
Interchange & Reserves
| Knights Player | No. | Role | No. | Wests Tigers Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charley Lahmert | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Faythe Manera |
| Emily McArthur | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Portia Bourke |
| Amelia Pasikala | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Christian Pio |
| Lucy Spain | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Brooke Talataina |
| Fane Finau | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Tara Reinke |
| Stella Lewis | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Tyla Amiatu |
| Cheyelle Robins-Reti | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Jetaya Faifua |
| Simone Karpani | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua |
| Botille Vette-Welsh | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Kayla Henderson |
Team Changes
Knights: Charley Lahmert (in), Cheyelle Robins-Reti (in), Lilly-Ann White (in), Stella Lewis (in), Tayla Predebon (in) / Grace Giampino (out)
Wests Tigers: Harmony Crichton (in), Jetaya Faifua (in), Kezie Apps (in), Salma Nour (in), Tyla Amiatu (in) / Leah Ollerton (out)
Bulldogs vs Raiders
Saturday, 22 August 2026 – 3:15pm AEST – Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Belinda Sharpe | Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Bulldogs Player | No. | Position | No. | Raiders Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andie Robinson | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Sheridan Gallagher |
| Simina Lokotui | 2 | Winger | 2 | Elise Simpson |
| Daynah Nankivell | 3 | Centre | 3 | Leianne Tufuga |
| Monica Tagoai | 4 | Centre | 4 | Isabella Waterman |
| Elizabeth MacGregor | 5 | Winger | 5 | Mackenzie Wiki |
| Ashleigh Quinlan | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Krystal Blackwell |
| Tayla Preston (c) | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Zahara Temara (c) |
| Kalosipani Hopoate | 8 | Prop | 8 | Chloe Saunders |
| Mary-Jane Taito | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Chanté Temara |
| Alexis Tauaneai | 10 | Prop | 10 | Sophie Holyman |
| Leilani Wilson | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Jordyn Preston |
| Pauline Suli-Ruka | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Charlotte Basham |
| Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa | 13 | Lock | 13 | Simaima Taufa |
Interchange & Reserves
| Bulldogs Player | No. | Role | No. | Raiders Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Roberts | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Emma Barnes |
| Latisha Smythe | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Grace Kemp |
| Hope Millard | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Hollie-Mae Dodd |
| Paea Uilou | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Grace Kukutai |
| Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Sereana Naitokatoka |
| Giovanna Suani | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Madison Bartlett |
| Bridget Hoy | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Madyson Tooth |
| Ebony Prior | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Relna Wuruki-Hosea |
| Moana Courtenay | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Ellie Brander |
Team Changes
Bulldogs: Bridget Hoy (in), Ebony Prior (in), Kalosipani Hopoate (in), Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala (in), Moana Courtenay (in), Pauline Suli-Ruka (in) / Leteena Medland (out), Tamika Jones (out)
Raiders: Ellie Brander (in), Madison Bartlett (in), Madyson Tooth (in), Relna Wuruki-Hosea (in) / No changes from previous round
Dragons vs Cowboys
Saturday, 22 August 2026 – 5:15pm AEST – Allianz Stadium, Sydney
📺 Gem / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Karra-Lee Nolan | Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Dragons Player | No. | Position | No. | Cowboys Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Berry | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Francesca Goldthorp |
| Maria Paseka | 2 | Winger | 2 | Charlize Lloyd-Phillips |
| Shenae Ciesiolka | 3 | Centre | 3 | Abigail Roache |
| Tahlia O’Brien | 4 | Centre | 4 | Jasmine Peters |
| Jayme Millard | 5 | Winger | 5 | Margot Vella |
| Zali Hopkins | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Lydia Turua-Quedley |
| Kasey Reh | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Rosie Kelly |
| Hannah Southwell | 8 | Prop | 8 | Essay Banu |
| Nita Maynard-Perrin | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Alisha Foord |
| Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis | 10 | Prop | 10 | Ashley Marsters |
| Montana Clifford | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Tallisha Harden |
| Ella Koster | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Bree Chester (c) |
| Brooke Anderson (c) | 13 | Lock | 13 | Makenzie Weale |
Interchange & Reserves
| Dragons Player | No. | Role | No. | Cowboys Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Shipton | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Nadia Windleborn |
| Ahlivia Ingram | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Lily Dick |
| Trinity Tauaneai | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Tiana Raftstrand-Smith |
| Tyra Ekepati | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Tafao Asaua |
| Amelia Huakau | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Emily Veivers |
| Lavinia Kitai | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Tallara Bamblett |
| Arabella McKenzie | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Lyrech Mara |
| Keele Browne | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Tayla Curtis |
| Taliah Fuimaono | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Haylee Hifo |
Team Changes
Dragons: Arabella McKenzie (in), Keele Browne (in), Tori Shipton (in), Zali Hopkins (in) / No changes from previous round
Cowboys: Abigail Roache (in), Emily Veivers (in), Haylee Hifo (in), Lyrech Mara (in), Tallara Bamblett (in), Tayla Curtis (in) / Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell (out), Kayla Jackson (out)
Titans vs Broncos
Sunday, 23 August 2026 – 11:50am AEST – Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski | Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Titans Player | No. | Position | No. | Broncos Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Patston | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Tamika Upton (c) |
| Georgia Grey | 2 | Winger | 2 | Kerri Johnson |
| Jaime Chapman | 3 | Centre | 3 | Deleni Paitai |
| Phoenix-Raine Hippi | 4 | Centre | 4 | Julia Robinson |
| Indie Bostock | 5 | Winger | 5 | Caitlin Urwin |
| Teagan Levi | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Georgia Bartlett |
| Lauren Brown | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Jesse Southwell |
| Laikha Clarke | 8 | Prop | 8 | Shannon Mato |
| Georgia Hale (c) | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Jada Ferguson |
| Fanua Rimoni | 10 | Prop | 10 | Lillian Yarrow |
| Evania Isa’ako | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Lauren Dam |
| Ivana Lolesio | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Romy Teitzel |
| Sienna Lofipo | 13 | Lock | 13 | Bree Spreadborough |
Interchange & Reserves
| Titans Player | No. | Role | No. | Broncos Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Kolc | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Destiny Brill |
| Eta Sikahele | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Chelsea Lenarduzzi |
| Jasmine Solia | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Rhemy Hinckesman |
| Takoda Thompson | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Harlem Walker |
| Sarina Masaga | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Reegan Hicks |
| Destiny Mino-Sinapati | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Tavarna Papalii |
| Enah Desic | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Tara McGrath-West |
| Natasha Penitani | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Linneke Gevers |
| Pauline Piliae-Rasabale | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Amanii Misa |
Team Changes
Titans: Destiny Mino-Sinapati (in), Enah Desic (in), Natasha Penitani (in), Sarina Masaga (in) / No changes from previous round
Broncos: Amanii Misa (in), Jada Ferguson (in), Linneke Gevers (in), Tara McGrath-West (in), Tavarna Papalii (in) / Brianna Clark (out)
Roosters vs Warriors
Sunday, 23 August 2026 – 1:45pm AEST – Allianz Stadium, Sydney
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Josh Eaton | Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Roosters Player | No. | Position | No. | Warriors Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corban Baxter | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Apii Nicholls (c) |
| Brydie Parker | 2 | Winger | 2 | Payton Takimoana |
| Jessica Sergis | 3 | Centre | 3 | Mele Hufanga |
| Isabelle Kelly (c) | 4 | Centre | 4 | Stacey Waaka |
| Jayme Fressard | 5 | Winger | 5 | Tysha Ikenasio |
| Jocelyn Kelleher | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Emmanita Paki |
| Tarryn Aiken | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Gayle Broughton |
| Millie Elliott | 8 | Prop | 8 | Annetta Nuuausala |
| Keeley Nizza | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Patricia Maliepo |
| Otesa Pule | 10 | Prop | 10 | Metanoia Fetalaiga |
| Sariah Paki | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Maarire Puketapu |
| Jasmin Strange | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Shakira Baker |
| Olivia Kernick | 13 | Lock | 13 | Kaiyah Atai |
Interchange & Reserves
| Roosters Player | No. | Role | No. | Warriors Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taina Naividi | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Jasmin Huriwai |
| Aliyah Nasio | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Harata Butler |
| Taneisha Gray | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Ivana Lauitiiti |
| Amber Hall | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Mya Hill-Moana |
| Mia Wood | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Ashlee Matapo |
| Shawden Burton | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Capri Paekau |
| Nikiah Campbell | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Lavinia Tauhalaliku |
| Talea Tonga | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Natalia Hickling |
| Tatum Bird | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Matekino Gray |
Team Changes
Roosters: Mia Wood (in), Shawden Burton (in), Talea Tonga (in), Taneisha Gray (in), Tatum Bird (in) / Rima Butler (out)
Warriors: Ashlee Matapo (in), Capri Paekau (in), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (in), Matekino Gray (in), Natalia Hickling (in) / Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa (out)
Sharks vs Eels
Sunday, 23 August 2026 – 6:15pm AEST – Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
📺 Gem / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Rochelle Tamarua | Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Sharks Player | No. | Position | No. | Eels Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jada Taylor | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Abbi Church |
| Milla Elaro | 2 | Winger | 2 | Zali Fay |
| Tiana Penitani Gray (c) | 3 | Centre | 3 | Rory Owen |
| Cassie Staples | 4 | Centre | 4 | Jasmin Morrissey |
| Marewakiterangi Samson | 5 | Winger | 5 | Martha Mataele |
| Georgia Hannaway | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Cassey Tohi-Hiku |
| Madison Ashby | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Rachael Pearson |
| Ellie Johnston | 8 | Prop | 8 | Elsie Albert |
| Quincy Dodd | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Taneka Todhunter |
| Manilita Takapautolo | 10 | Prop | 10 | Boss Kapua |
| China Polata | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Fontayne Tufuga |
| Rhiannon Byers | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Mahalia Murphy (c) |
| Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu | 13 | Lock | 13 | Keilee Joseph |
Interchange & Reserves
| Sharks Player | No. | Role | No. | Eels Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koffi Brookfield | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Layne Morgan |
| Tegan Dymock | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Ryvrr-Lee Alo |
| Caitlan Johnston-Green | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Chloe Jackson |
| Jacinta Carter | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Khyliah Gray |
| Talei Holmes | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Jayde Herdegen |
| Leilani Ahsam | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Tess McWilliams |
| Olivia Herman | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Rueben Cherrington |
| Chantay Kiria-Ratu | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Fleur Ginn |
| Filomina Hanisi | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Kate Fallon |
Team Changes
Sharks: Chantay Kiria-Ratu (in), Filomina Hanisi (in), Olivia Herman (in), Rhiannon Byers (in), Talei Holmes (in) / Jaydika Tafua (out)
Eels: Chloe Jackson (in), Fleur Ginn (in), Kate Fallon (in), Ryvrr-Lee Alo (in), Zali Fay (in) / Lindsay Tui (out)
NRLW Team Lists FAQ
When are NRLW team lists announced?
NRLW team lists are typically released earlier in the week leading into each round.
How many players are named?
Each team names an extended squad including starting 13, interchange, and reserves.
What do numbers 1–13 mean?
Numbers 1–13 represent the starting side, while 14–18 are interchange and reserves.
