NRL women’s draw revealed for inaugural league
IT’S game on for the NRL women’s premiership. The first grand final in the new competition is about to be played.
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IT’S game on for the NRL women’s premiership.
The first grand final in the new competition is about to be played.
After three weeks of competition the Broncos emerged as the only undefeated team in the inaugural league.
They will now meet the Sydney Roosters in the decider after they earned their spot with a last round thrashing of the Dragons.
NRL WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP GRAND FINAL
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
1.35PM
ANZ Stadium
Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters
TEAMS
Broncos: 1. Chelsea Baker, 2. Julia Robinson, 3. Meg Ward, 4. Amber Pilley, 5. Karley Te Kawa 6. Kimiora Nati, 7. Ali Brigginshaw, 8. Heather Ballinger, 9. Brittany Breayley, 10. Steph Hancock, 11. Teuila Fotu-Moala, 12. Maitua Feterika, 13. Rona Peters
Interchange: 14. Lavinia Gould, 15. Chelsea Lenarduzzi, 16. Mariah Storch, 17. Ngatotokoru Arakua
Reserves: 18. Tallesha Harden, 19. Amelia Kuk, 20. Kody House, 21. Lilieta Maumau
Team news: Meg Ward returns at centre, Kodi House moves to the reserves. Mariah Storch replaces Tallisha Harden on the bench.
Roosters: 1. Karina Brown 2. Brydie Parker 3. Shontelle Stowers 4. Isabelle Kelly 5. Taleena Simon 6. Lavina O’Mealey 7. Zahara Temara 8. Ruan Sims 9. Nita Maynard 10. Elianna Walton 11. Tazmin Gray 12. Vanessa Foliaki 13. Simaima Taufa
Interchange: 14. Kylie Hilder 15. Sarah Togatuki 16. Chloe Caldwell 17. Victoria Latu
Reserves: 18. Maddison Studdon, 19. Kandy Kennedy, 20. Quincy Dodd 21. Botille Vette-Welsh
Team news: Zahara Temara remains in the halves with Maddie Studdon listed in the reserves.
ROUND THREE WRAP
The Broncos managed to navigate the season without a single loss thanks to their final round win over the Warriors. MATCH REPORT
They went into the season as favourites but before their round three thrashing of the Dragons they had not scored a win. Their massive effort against St George Illawarra earned the Sydney Roosters a spot in the grand final. MATCH REPORT
ROUND TWO WRAP
The Broncos showed they are the team to beat with this stunning victory over the Roosters. MATCH REPORT
The Dragons pulled off a major upset when they took down the Warriors. MATCH REPORT
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ROUND ONE WRAP
The Warriors surprised the Dragons with their 10-4 win in the first ever game of the NRL women’s premiership. MATCH REPORT
The Broncos lived up to expectations with their thumping of the Dragons. MATCH REPORT and REACTION
NRL WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP FAST FACTS
#For the inaugural competition only four clubs will complete for the sports newest trophy — the St George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos and New Zealand Warriors.
#Each of these clubs has a squad of 22. A team of 21 will be named on Tuesday before games. That will be cut to 19 24 hours before kick-off with the final 17 confirmed one hour before kick-off.
#The women’s game is similar to the men’s in that there are two referees and the bunker; it has the same judiciary process; there is the shot; and HIAs.
#Games are different in there are 30-minute halves.
#There are 10 interchanges allowed in regular time, plus two additional in golden point.
#It is a 40/30 kick, rather than a 40/20.
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#The games will be played as double-headers during the men’s NRL finals series.
#The inaugural competition will comprise three rounds with a season decider to be played on September 30 in the lead-up the men’s NRL grand final at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.