GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Zara Canfield of Titans celebrate with team mates after scoring a try during the round one NRLW match between Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys at the Cbus Super Stadium, on July 22, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
All 10 NRLW teams have confirmed their squads for Round 9 of the competition, which is the final round of the competition.
The Wests Tigers NRLW will receive a significant boost with Emily Curtain returning from a leg injury as she enters the halves with Brooke Talataina. However, they will be without Sarah Togatuki (leg) and Eliza Siilata (face), meaning Hope Tevaga and Folau Vaki will join the team.
1. Botille Vette-Welsh
2. Jakiya Whitfeld
3. Rikeya Horne
4. Leianne Tufuga
5. Rebecca Pollard
6. Emily Curtain
7. Brooke Talataina
8. Folau Vaki
9. Sophie Curtain
10. Christian Pio
11. Kezie Apps
12. Hope Tevaga
13. Najvada George
Interchange: 14. Imogen Gobran 15. Jae Patu 16. Jessica Kennedy 17. Salma Nour
The Newcastle Knights NRLW will keep the same team from last weekend despite having already guaranteed a top-two finish on the ladder.
1. Tamika Upton
2. Sheridan Gallagher
3. Shanice Parker
4. Abigail Roache
5. Jasmin Strange
6. Georgie Roche
7. Jesse Southwell
8. Tayla Predebon
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Caitlan Johnston
11. Laishon Albert-Jones
12. Yasmin Clydsdale
13. Hannah Southwell
Interchange: 14. Nita Maynard 15. Jacinta Carter 16. Kayla Romaniuk 17. Tiana Davison
After leaving the field against the Knights last weekend, centre Isabelle Kelly will need to undergo concussion protocols but she has been named in the number four jersey. The Sydney Roosters NRLW will receive an added boost with Millie Boyle (shoulder) returning.
1. Corban Baxter
2. Brydie Parker
3. Jayme Fressard
4. Isabelle Kelly
5. Tyler Bentley
6. Tarryn Aiken
7. Jocelyn Kelleher
8. Millie Boyle
9. Keeley Davis
10. Teuila Fotu-Moala
11. Otesa Pule
12. Olivia Kernick
13. Keilee Joseph
Interchange: 14. Millicent Scutt 15. Grace Hamilton 16. Mya Hill-Moana 17. Joeli Morris
Francesca Goldthorp has been named in the fullback role even though she sustained an elbow injury last week. The only change will see China Polata exit the team for Mia Middleton.
1. Francesca Goldthorp
2. Vitalina Naikore
3. Jasmine Peters
4. Shellie Long
5. Krystal Blackwell
6. Tahlulah Tillett
7. Kirra Dibb
8. Tallisha Harden
9. Emma Manzelmann
10. April Ngatupuna
11. Bree Chester
12. Lily Peacock
13. Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
Interchange: 14. Jetaya Faifua 15. Sera Koroi 16. Mia Middleton 17. Jessikah Reeves
St George Illawarra Dragons NRLW
Jamie Soward has named two debutants for the St George Illawarra Dragons NRLW with Ellie Williamson and Charlotte Basham to make their NRLW debuts. Youngster Ella Koster will also return to the backline in favour of Sarah Riordan.
1. Teagan Berry
2. Margot Vella
3. Shenai Lendill
4. Ella Koster
5. Cortez Te Pou
6. Tyla Nathan-Wong
7. Raecene McGregor
8. Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
9. Renee Targett
10. Roxy Murdoch
11. Madison Mulhall
12. Ellie Williamson
13. Jamilee Bright
Interchange: 14. Zali Hopkins 15. Charlotte Basham 16. Macie Carlile 17. Maddison Weatherall
New Zealand international Gayle Broughton is back for the Brisbane Broncos NRLW after missing last week. Annetta Nu'uausala (suspension) has left the squad with Lavinia Gould taking her place and Tafito Lafaele moving into the starting front-row.
1. Hayley Maddick
2. Julia Robinson
3. Mele Hufanga
4. Shenae Ciesiolka
5. Ashleigh Werner
6. Gayle Broughton
7. Ali Brigginshaw
8. Tafito Lafaele
9. Destiny Brill
10. Brianna Clark
11. Tazmin Gray
12. Romy Teitzel
13. Mariah Denman
Interchange: 14. Lavinia Gould 15. Jasmine Fogavini 16. Chelsea Lenarduzzi 17. Lauren Dam
The Parramatta Eels NRLW will remain unchanged for this week, with coach Dean Widders opting not to bring any new players into the team.
1. Abbi Church
2. Zali Fay
3. Lindsay Tui
4. Cassey Tohi-Hiku
5. Kimberley Hunt
6. Pihuka Berryman-Duff
7. Rachael Pearson
8. Talesha O'Neill
9. Rueben Cherrington
10. Tyla Amiatu
11. Amelia Mafi
12. Mahalia Murphy
13. Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange: 14. Taneka Todhunter 15. Noaria Kapua 16. Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis 17. Jade Fonua
Just like the Eels, the Cronulla Sharks NRLW have named an unchanged squad for their final match of the season. Lock Holli Wheeler will be allowed to play after accepting a warning for Dangerous Contact.
1. Jada Taylor
2. Georgia Ravics
3. Tiana Penitani
4. Annessa Biddle
5. Cassie Staples
6. Emma Tonegato
7. Tayla Preston
8. Ellie Johnston
9. Quincy Dodd
10. Tegan Dymock
11. Talei Holmes
12. Vanessa Foliaki
13. Holli Wheeler
Interchange: 14. Sereana Naitokatoka 15. Harata Butler 16. Brooke Anderson 17. Chloe Saunders
The Canberra Raiders NRLW have been forced into one change with Hollie-Mae Dodd (knee) exiting the team with Elise Smith entering the second row.
1. Apii Nicholls
2. Madison Bartlett
3. Cheyelle Robins-Reti
4. Mackenzie Wiki
5. Shakiah Tungai
6. Zahara Temara
7. Ashleigh Quinlan
8. Tommaya Kelly-Sines
9. Chanté Temara
10. Sophie Holyman
11. Monalisa Soliola
12. Elise Smith
13. Simaima Taufa
Interchange: 14. Emma Barnes 15. Grace Kemp 16. Kerehitina Matua 17. Tara Reinke
The Gold Coast Titans NRLW have named an unchanged side for this week's match against the Canberra Raiders NRLW. However, Taliah Fuimaono (ankle) and Emily Bass (shoulder) may enter the team after being included in the reserves.
1. Evania Pelite
2. Karina Brown
3. Jaime Chapman
4. Niall Williams-Guthrie
5. Destiny Mino-Sinapati
6. Chantay Kiria-Ratu
7. Lauren Brown
8. Shannon Mato
9. Brittany Breayley-Nati
10. Jessika Elliston
11. Zara Canfield
12. Shaylee Bent
13. Georgie Hale
Interchange: 14. Sienna Lofipo 15. Stephanie Hancock 16. Rilee Jorgensen 17. Dannii Perese