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NRLW has come a long way in the last few years, and the 2025 season is a prime example of how exciting the series has come to be after eight years of existing.
The season is scheduled to kick off on the 3rd of July, with Round 1 set to be an enticing round for fans featuring six-games and two new to the draw teams.
The full scheduled draw for the NRLW Telstra Women’s Premiership can be found here!
12 teams will be featuring in the NRLW season in 2025, making it the biggest competition the Telstra Women’s Premiership has seen in its history – and now that trial games have been completed, each team are gearing up for the season start next week. Just like the Men’s games, for the first time ever, a NRLW Magic Round will be held in Round 5 of the competition, which begins on Thursday, 3rd of July.
NRL CEO, Andrew Abdo, has been on record at the end of 2024, expressing the excitement surrounding the new progression of NRLW’s expansion.
“The 12-team competition, now including the Bulldogs and the Warriors, will be the biggest in NRLW history. The addition of the NRLW Magic Round will be a unique opportunity for fans to see all the players and teams together in Newcastle in Round 5, and the extended finals series will add another dimension to the competition.
“We have some of the best female athletes on the planet and they’ll now be showcasing themselves in the best women’s competition in Australia and now New Zealand.
“The competition takes huge strides every year and I have no doubt that the eighth NRLW Premiership will be the best yet.” said Abdo to NRL media.
The NRLW Telstra Women’s Premiership will feature some incredible milestones, including all games being available for fans to watch and support on channels Nine Network, Fox Sports, and Kayo Sports.
All 12 clubs have 5 home fixtures, making the teams and players more accessible to fans, especially since all clubs in the Telstra Women’s Premiership will feature in at least one NRL-NRLW double header, giving ample time for fans of Rugby League to gain interest in the women’s teams and players.
The excitement doesn’t just end there, 18 of the 33 NRL-NRLW double headers feature the same teams in both fixtures. This means teams of each NRL Men’s Telstra Premiership will be able to rally behind their female sport superstars, growing the NRLW in numbers for support.
With the footy-madness hitting mid-winter, it gets even better with the NRLW Telstra Women’s Premiership being showcased with three scheduled prime time matches, giving NRL fans even more footy to watch and get enthusiastic over.
Each team in the competition have exceptional leadership, the women leading showcasing some serious career highs and exceptional footwork on the field. They are as follows:
Warriors to be led by Fullback Apii Nicholls, the newly appointed Captain.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will be led by co-captains, Halfback Tayla Preston and Prop Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa.
St George Illawarra Dragons will be led by co-captains, Raecene McGregor and Halfback Zali Hopkins
Sydney Roosters will be led by Isabelle Kelly, announced as captain for the fourth year in a row.
Gold Coast Titans will be led for the third year in a row by Georgia Hale as captain.
North Queensland Cowboys will be co-captained by five-eight Kirra Dibb and 2nd row Tallisha Harden.
Canberra Raiders will be led by lock Simaima Taufa, the captain well-experienced in her career.
Brisbane Broncos will be co-captained by Halfback Ali Brigginshaw and Tamika Upton.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks will be led by five-eighth Tiana Penitani Gray.
Parramatta Eels will be led by centre Mahalia Murphy.
West Tigers will be led by 2nd rower Kezie Apps, stepping up from co-captain last year.
In the comments, let us know what team or players you’re excited to support!
Until next time,
Tayla Talks
Tayla Talks 
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