The Knights and Roosters will play the game of the year in this weekend’s sudden-death semi-final, while the Broncos and Sharks will battle for the second grand final spot. These are the players who hold victory in their hands.
Cronulla have stumbled into the NRLW finals after three losses on the trot. However, Emma Tonegato insists the Sharks aren’t sinking and that they can book a grand final ticket at the expense of the minor premiers Brisbane.
The Knights have fired another warning shot to their NRLW rivals as they prepare for a third straight title, scoring 84-points in two games, after crushing the Cowboys.
The Roosters have received a massive boost ahead of their round eight meeting with the Eels with one of their stars cleared of injury concerns and declared fit for the clash. See the full NRLW teams analysis.
It’s the last round of the NRLW but there’s still one spot up for grabs in the finals. We’ve calculated all the scenarios leading to glory for the five teams still in contention.
A second grade-three hip drop charge has been dished out from the weekend’s games, effectively ending the season of Rooster Eliza Lopamaua. Plus, the Broncos have been hit with a major injury blow and more in The NRLW Tackle.
Canberra prop Sophie Holyman is in the midst of her best NRLW season to date and has the chance to ruin Parramatta’s finals dreams this week. See out exclusive video on the Raiders gun, plus the full teams analysis.
Parramatta have unearthed one of the game’s next big stars who is right in the mix for rookie of the year status following her incredible solo heroics over the weekend. THE NRLW TACKLE.
The NRLW’s top pointscorer Romy Teitzel will return to Newcastle to face her former club in round seven, while the Roosters, Eels and Raiders are among those who have been forced to rotate heavily. See the full squads analysis for round seven.
Broncos fullback Hayley Maddick doesn’t get the plaudits she deserves, but five try assists will certainly get some attention. Plus, the Bulldogs announced their inaugural signing ahead of their 2025 NRLW entry and much more in THE TACKLE.
The fifth-placed Parramatta Eels are desperate to crack a spot in the top four, with halfback Rachael Pearson primed for a crucial role as she comes up against her former side the Dragons in round six. See the full NRLW teams analysis.
The Cowboys have kept in touch with the top four after heaping more misery on the Raiders, while the Knights overcame a bizarre delay to beat Parramatta. See all the NRLW Round 5 news.
She’s a firefighter off the field, but it’s on the field that the Titans need Lauren Brown to perform some heroics to inspire the side to a crucial victory over the Roosters in round five. See the full NRLW teams analysis.
All of a sudden the Broncos look like an NRLW premiership threat again, with their outside backs putting on some razzle dazzle to score some of the best tries this season. Watch some of the best moments in the NRLW TACKLE.
They were the team to beat after the first two rounds, but the Titans are going backwards following back-to-back defeats to Queensland rivals. Round Four Wrap
The NRL Hall of Fame will include women for the first time ever following a landmark announcement from the governing body. See which legends and pioneers of the game made the list.
An NRLW player accused of attacking a teenage girl over an Uber Eats order will fight the allegations in court.
The Wests Tigers have been forced into some unwanted changes with star captain Kezie Apps ruled out for the rest of the season. Plus, the NRLW debut of a rugby sevens star. FULL TEAMS.
There’s been a spate of leg injuries in the NRLW in recent weeks with two stars of the game the latest to go down.
The Sharks fell behind early, but when the ladder leaders found their groove they quickly racked up points against a gallant Canberra outfit. We wrap all the Round 3 action here.
Tamika Upton was awarded a final-minute penalty try to break Canberra hearts as the two-time defending premiers stormed home late to win one of the greatest games in NRLW history.
Newcastle star Caitlan Johnston headlines a showdown between two of the best packs in the NRLW as the Knights take on the Raiders in round two. Watch our exclusive video on the two-time premiership winner.
Broncos star Annetta Nu’uausala has taken a second shot at Eels forward Kennedy Cherrington in the wake of their wild brawl.
Tamika Upton is the best player in the NRLW — and on her way to becoming the greatest of all time. Check out who sits alongside the Knights star in this year’s list of top NRLW players.
An NRLW player charged with assaulting a teenager inside a Sydney eastern suburbs unit block has been stood down from this weekend’s opening round.
A Parramatta Eels NRLW player will face court after allegedly assaulting a teenager over an argument over an Uber Eats delivery.
Newcastle’s champion NRLW side have sent a warning to rivals ahead of a blockbuster season opener, saying if anyone wants the title they’re going to have to fight for it.
The Jillaroos take on England as part of a four-game rugby league extravaganza in Las Vegas 2025, and Ali Brigginshaw hopes it can be a watershed moment for women’s rugby league.
Melbourne Storm is seeking young female athletes from all codes – including netball, Aussie rules and soccer – to help the club create history.
The women’s State of Origin will be played across three matches for the first time and NSW is out to make an early statement after pulling a selection surprise.
Origin I was of dismal quality in 2023, but the Blues have come up with a plan to counteract a black hole of game time ahead of game one on May 16.
Gold Coast Titans centre Jaime Chapman starred despite limited ball in tough conditions as the Indigenous All Stars thumped the Maori All Stars in Townsville.
Without a state competition to play before the NRLW season, Parramatta star Mahalia Murphy had a chance for a short stint in Super W. So why did she knock it back?
Newcastle’s exhaustive search to replace two-time premiership coach Ronald Griffiths is finally over.
It’s been one of the worst times in her life, but Broncos’ NRLW star Lavinia Gould has been overwhelmed by the outpour of support by the rugby league community.
Gold Coast are ramping up for another huge NRLW season and have already scored a win over close rivals. Follow all the pre-season transfer news.
Ron Griffiths is moving onto a new challenge after winning two premierships with the Knights, opening up the most coveted job in the NRLW.
Newcastle has a chance to create an NRLW dynasty after back-to-back premierships, but some other teams need a huge overhaul to find success in 2024, writes Pamela Whaley.
Tamika Upton has won everything, including four premierships and a Dally M, and is finally set for a national call-up.
Queensland sports fans have been left reeling after its four teams failed to win a single premiership during the 2023 grand finals.
Dally M medallist Tamika Upton starred in Newcastle’s nailbiting NRLW premiership win against the Gold Coast, entering the conversation as one of the all-time great female footy players.
The rugby league community has lost its minds as the NRLW’s best player proved she may be the greatest ever with a wild slice of history.
Fans cheering on their favourite NRLW team have been left disappointed with the lack of merchandise available ahead of the grand final.
Isabelle Kelly has capped an incredible week by inking a monster new deal with the Roosters just days after she was named in the Dally M Team of the Year.
After taking Parramatta to the NRLW grand final last year, the Eels coach has stepped down.
The NRLW could be set for further expansion in the coming years, with the Bulldogs applying for an NRLW license and declaring themselves fully equipped to host matches.
Brisbane’s NRLW team has been shattered with popular players Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould enduring the toughest heartbreaks of their lives. How the NRL and Broncos are rallying around the two warriors.
The Broncos will wear Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould on their hearts for the rest of the NRLW season as the two players deal with personal tragedies.
There’s only two weeks left of the NRLW season, but in a close finish only a handful of games will decide who makes the cut for finals. See how your team is tracking.
North Queensland prop Makenzie Weale and Dragons star Alexis Tauaneai could miss the rest of the season after a shocking hip-drop tackle. All the likes and dislikes from the latest NRLW week.
Wests Tigers co-captain Kezie Apps has been ruled out against Gold Coast after confusion around concussion protocols. Every change for round 7 of the NRLW.
For the first time since the competition’s inception, teams who finish the NRLW in first and second place will get to play in front of a home crowd.
The NRLW season is getting interesting with a number of teams including the St George Illawarra Dragons facing must-win matches every week.
Last year’s grand finalists Parramatta are yet to secure a win in 2023 while the competition’s newcomers are making their mark as the as the season reaches it’s halfway mark.
The Jillaroos perfectly swept the 2021 World Cup, but an influx of new talent across the NRLW could force a massive shift at the top of the women’s game.
NRL players walk into jobs when they retire but it’s totally different for women. Queensland coach Tahnee Norris lifts the lid on the hypocritical treatment female coaches get.
The Matildas’ World Cup run has captivated the Australian public and now these six sisters are helping set remarkable new records in rugby league.
One of the most respected players in the NRLW, Isabelle Kelly has opened up on the women’s game, as the historic 10-team competition continues to find its feet.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs has become the first club to provide something free, but the change is long overdue.
The past week has been one of the toughest of NRLW legend Steph Hancock’s life as she deals with the tragic death of a close friend. This is how the Titans veteran played through the pain.
Injures soured the opening round of the NRLW season for some players, but not for tough Knights prop Tayla Predebon. Pamela Whaley reveals her likes and dislikes from round 1.
Brisbane rookie Ashleigh Werner is facing a ban that could cripple her NRLW season after being referred straight to the judiciary over a biting allegation.
A Broncos star has become the first NRLW player to be sent off after cameras captured an act that Phil Gould says needs to be discouraged.
There are renewed calls for the women’s State of Origin series to be changed as the game’s biggest stars called to an end to a “silly” format.
The NRLW’s gradual expansion has been praised by the game’s biggest stars as four new teams join the league for its sixth season.
After watching standards slip at the Broncos over the past two seasons, head coach Scott Prince wants to bring pride back to the NRLW jersey and trophies back into Queensland cabinets.
An interaction with a young fan moved Parramatta NRLW star Kennedy Cherrington to tears last week when she found a new friend in an unlikely place.
The historic 10-team NRLW competition has hit its first hurdle, with the launch highly unlikely to go ahead.
Queensland and NSW are fierce rivals on the rugby league field but they are in total agreement off it after a “weird” ending to the women’s State of Origin series.
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