Warriors duo Tyra Wetere and Felila Kia have been signed by Les Catalans for an offseason stint in the French domestic competition.
Both players will return in April in time for preseason training in May.
“With our season over and a long time off until we start again, this is a great opportunity for Tyra and Felila to play more football and do so in another competition,” Warriors coach Ron Griffiths said.
“Tyra was new to rugby league this year and this is a way for her to spend more time on the field learning about the game.”
Meanwhile, Gold Coast Titans have locked down boom rookie Phoenix-Raine Hippi on a two-year contract extension.
The deal will see the 19-year-old promoted to the top squad next season and remain with the club until the end of the 2027 campaign. Hippi was on a development deal this year.
Hippi enjoyed a breakout season, starring for the Queensland Under 19s before making her NLRW debut for the Titans. The winger scored nine tries in seven games throughout the campaign.
“She has such a natural footy instinct but what I love most is her worth ethic,” Titans coach Karyn Murphy said. “She wants to learn, has such a desire to continually improve as a player and is extremely passionate about representing her culture, community and the Titans having grown up as a Gold Coast fan.
“Having Phe locked in for another two years is a huge boost for our squad and reinforces our commitment to developing local talent in our pathways to help build long-term success.”
The Titans have also announced the departure of Jillaroos star Shannon Mato on compassionate grounds. The prop was signed until the end of 2027 but has been granted an early release after a change to personal circumstances.
Mato missed the 2025 season after announcing her pregnancy earlier this year.
Jillaroos hooker Olivia Higgins, Kiwi Ferns forward Tiana Davison and local junior Jules Kirkpatrick will remain with the Knights beyond this season.
Higgins activated a mutual option for 2026, while both Davison and Kirkpatrick have extended until at least the end of 2027.
“We are delighted all three players have extended their contracts,” Knights coach Ben Jeffries said.
“Olivia has played a significant role in our club’s success and is an integral player in our squad. She has established herself as one of the pinnacle hookers in our game and we are really pleased to have her playing with us again next season.
“Tiana’s experience has shone through this year, when you combine that with her great worth ethic both on and off the field, you get a very consistent performer and that’s exactly what she has delivered in 2025.
“Jules has played every game this year, cementing her NRLW position after making her debut in Round 1 against the Bulldogs.
“She is one of several local juniors rising rapidly through our pathway’s programs and we know the future is bright when characters like Jules commit long term to the club.”
Dally M Medallist Olivia Kernick is the latest member of the unbeaten Sydney Roosters to re-sign after committing to the 2024 NRLW premiers for another two years.
Since making her NRLW debut with the Roosters in 2021, Kernick has developed into one of the premier forwards in the game, with the 24-year-old widely regarded as one of the most consistent and influential players in the competition.
The two-time premiership winner (2021, 2024) was named the NSW Women’s State of Origin Player of the Series at the 2025 Brad Fittler Medal earlier this week after a standout campaign.
Her leadership both on and off the field has also been acknowledged, with Kernick appointed as the Roosters’ vice-captain earlier this year.
“The Roosters Club means everything to me, and I couldn’t be prouder to extend my time here,” said Kernick.
“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved so far and excited about what’s still to come. I want to help bring more Premierships to the Roosters jersey,” she added.
Roosters NRLW Head Coach John Strange said the contract extension was a significant moment for the Club.
“Liv is one of the elite players in the women’s game and a natural leader within our group,” said Strange.
“Her passion for the jersey, professionalism, and consistency set the standard. She’s someone you can build a team around, and we’re thrilled to have her with us through to at least the end of 2027,” he added.
Rising Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio has also put pen to paper on a new deal through to the end of the 2027 season.
A product of the club’s female pathway program, the 19-year-old has played every game this season after launching her NRLW career with four games in 2024.
“Aliyah has been outstanding for us this year. She’s a young forward with enormous potential and the way she has applied herself, whether it’s through her carries, defensive work, or the energy she brings to training, shows the type of player and person she is,” Strange said.
“Locking Aliyah in for the next two seasons is a big boost for our squad. We know Aliyah is only just getting started, and we’re excited about what’s ahead for her in Roosters colours.”
The Roosters have also recently re-signed Kiwi Ferns forward Amber Hall for the 2026 season, along with Fijian winger Taina Naividi and forward Macie Carlile, who will remain with the club for another two seasons.
Naividi, 24, linked with the Roosters in 2024 after being sidelined by an ACL injury in 2022.
Carlile, 23, has also made her mark in 2025, stepping up in the Roosters forward pack with a series of tough and consistent performances after being a late addition to the club’s Top 24 squad.
Meanwhile, Broncos centre Shenae Ciesiolka has signed a two-year extension through to the end of the 2027 season.
The 28-year-old debuted with Brisbane in 2020 and has now racked up 35 NRLW appearances across six seasons.
She has also played 11 Origins for Queensland and three Test matches for the Jillaroos at the 2022 World Cup.
“The Broncos mean a lot to me, I’ve been here six years now, I love the club and the girls and the culture is pretty special,” said Ciesiolka.
“We have a great group of girls and a great connection, and I love the support the club gives me, I’m really happy to be re-signing.”
The Warriors, meanwhile, have signed Paris Pickering for the remainder of the 2025 season as a replacement for Michaela Brake, who is expecting her first child.
Pickering, 20, has been playing with Norths Devils in Queensland’s BMD women’s premiership this season.
“Paris displayed great qualities while playing in the Auckland competition in 2024 and her time in the (Queensland) BMD competition plying her trade has seen her game develop,” said Warriors head coach Ron Griffiths.
“We are looking forward to having Paris onboard for the remainder of the season.”
Wests Tigers have signed forward Ruby Fifita for the remainder of the 2025 NRLW season after she caught the eye of coach Brett Kimmorley at the recent Harvey Norman Rising Talent Invitational.
The 25-year-old is the sister of Titans outside back Jojo Fifita and has been playing for Tweed Seagulls in the BMD Premiership this season, averaging 108 metres per game.
“Ruby was really impressive at the Rising Talent Combine in Newcastle, so we were definitely keen to bring her on board,” Kimmorley said.
“We’re looking forward to seeing what she can do as part of our NRLW squad.”
Wests Tigers also signed Portia Bourke ahead of the Invitational and the 24-year-old made her NRLW debut in the centres against St George Illawarra on Sunday.
Bourke joined the Tigers as an injury replacement for forward Claudia Brown.
Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua has also been upgraded from a development contact to join the NRLW Top 24 squad effective immediately and has signed a contract extension through until the end of the 2027 season.
The Titans have added Jasmin Morrisey to their NRLW squad after the First Nations Gems centre impressed at the recent Harvey Norman Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle.
Morrisey, who represented the Prime Minister’s XIII in 2023, has been named in the Gold Coast squad to play Cronulla on Saturday at Sharks Stadium, along with hooker Kelsey Parkin, who joined the club last week.
Parkin was among the initial 60 players selected for the Invitational, which was held in the lead up the inaugural NRLW Magic Round at McDonald Jones Stadium but withdrew on the eve of the event after signing with the Titans.
Meanwhile, promising Dragons forward Madi Mulhall has inked a two-year contract extension with the club.
The deal will see the 21-year-old remain a Dragon until at least the end of the 2027 NRLW season.
A Camden Rams junior, Mulhall came through the system with St George skippering their Tarsha Gale Cup squad in 2023.
The Warriors have announced that forward Kaiyah Atai has signed an extension until the end of 2027.
Signed straight out of Auckland football, NRLW rookie Atai has been one of the Warriors’ success stories across the first six rounds, with coach Ron Griffiths was immediately impressed by what he saw of Atai playing in the Auckland club competition and for the Akarana Falcons last year.
“A local Richmond Roses product, her contract extension has come through her effort and her exemplary attitude.”
Teen sensation Indie Bostock has signed a contract extension with the Dragons until the end of the 2027 NRLW season.
The Shellharbour Stingrays junior made a stunning NRLW debut in Round 1 of this season’s competition, scoring on her first touch and finishing with two tries against the Raiders.
Bostock has twice been named an Australian Schoolgirl and Under 19s Blues representative.
She has also won Tarsha Gale Cup and Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership titles with the Illawarra Steelers.
“We’re very excited to announce that Indie will be a Dragon for the foreseeable future,” St George Illawarra coach Nathan Cross said.
“She’s another of our crop of local juniors who have been in the system for a few years and had a lot of success. Throughout pre-season, she worked extremely hard to build her body into an NRLW player and ticked all the right boxes. She brings great energy to the group, and I’ve really enjoyed coaching her.”
The Eels have upgraded youngster Fontayne Tufuga to their NRLW Development Squad for the remainder of the 2025 season and she has signed a Top 24 contract through to the end of the 2028 NRLW season.
The All Saints Toongabbie junior has progressed through the Parramatta Eels’ elite female development system, featuring in the Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup and Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership squads over the past few seasons.
In 2025, she further cemented her reputation as a player to watch after being selected in the NSW U19s Origin side.
Meanwhile, Logan Fletcher has become the first player to progress through the Roosters female pathway to the club’s top squad after signing a contract upgrade.
The18-year-old was initially signed on a one-week replacement contract before her NRLW debut in Round 2. Now, Fletcher has earned a new deal that has elevated her to the Roosters Top 24 squad.
“Logan showed tremendous character and skill when given her opportunity in Round 2,” Roosters coach John Strange said. “Her performance demonstrated that she has the talent and determination to compete at the highest level of women’s rugby league.”
Fletcher’s upgrade comes as the Roosters have released Tyra Ekepati to take up a deal with the Dragons.
The NSW Under 19 representative joins St George Illawarra immediately and will remain with the club until at least the end of 2027.
The Eels have re-signed NSW Origin fullback Abbi Church, Tongan playmaker Cassey Tohi-Hiku and emerging forward Tess McWilliams as they continue building towards a strong NRLW future.
Church, who starred for the Blues in this year’s 2-1 Origin series win, and Tohi-Hiku will remain at Parramatta until at least the end of the 2028 season, while McWilliams has re-signed until 2027.
Eels General Manager of Football, Mark O’Neill, said the signings reflect the Club’s vision for long-term success.
“Abbi has played the most games for the club and is now a Dally M Team of the Year medallist – her leadership and loyalty are invaluable,” he said. “Cassey has consistently been one of our most dependable and dynamic performers.
“We’re also excited to welcome Tess McWilliams through to 2027, a young player of enormous potential. Her debut season has already given us a glimpse of what’s to come. These signings reflect our commitment to building a competitive and sustainable NRLW program for years to come.”
2025 NRLW Signings Summary
Among the new talent joining the competition are an array of cross-code stars, headed by two-time Olympic gold medallist Michaela Brake (nee Blyde), who has joined the Warriors after a glittering rugby sevens career with New Zealand.
Brake headlines 22 new rugby union converts in the NRLW this season, including Black Ferns team-mate and Paris Olympian Tysha Ikenasio (Warriors) and Australian sevens star Lilly Dick (Cowboys).
Parramatta second-rower Paige Travis is the fourth English player to test herself in the NRLW after making the switch from Super League club St Helens.
Travis joins Raiders second-rower Hollie-Mae Dodd, Knights five-eighth Georgia Roche and Cowboys outside back Francesca Goldthorp as England internationals in the NRLW.
Emerging stars such as NSW under 19s centre Indie Bostock (Dragons), prop Tess McWilliams and Queensland’s dual code representative Shalom Sauaso (Broncos) all made their NRLW debuts in Round 1 of this season.
A number of big-name stars switched NRLW clubs this season, headed by:
Jillaroos fullback Tamika Upton (Broncos)
Kiwi Ferns counterpart Apii Nicholls (Warriors)
Two-time premiership winning forward Hannah Southwell (Dragons)
New Zealand dual international Tyla King (Sharks)
Foundation Wests Tigers captain Botille Vette-Welsh (Knights)
Some players have signed long-term contract extensions, including:
Wests Tigers forwards Kezie Apps (2029) and Sarah Togatuki (2028)
Knights centre Shanice Parker (2028)
Cowboys trio Jakiya Whitfeld, Emma Manzelmann and Lily Peacock (2028)
Roosters foundation player Brydie Parker until the end of 2027
Sharks international Vanessa Foliaki has announced her immediate NRLW retirement after a stellar career punctuated by immense success at international, state and club level.
Broncos forward Tazmin Rapana and Titans winger Karina Brown have also called time on decorated careers at club, state and international level.
Titans pair Shannon Mato and Evania Isa’ako, Cronulla prop Caitlan Johnston-Green and Sydney Roosters frontrower Millie Elliott, Wests Tigers back Rikeya Horne and Eels forward Madeline Jones are set to miss the season due to pregnancy.
Meanwhile, Kiwi Ferns utility Brooke Anderson has signed with St George Illawarra Dragons on a two-year deal starting in 2026.
Anderson has played 25 NRLW games in stints at Parramatta and Cronulla to go along with an Origin cap for New South Wales and six Tests for the Kiwi Ferns.
The 29-year-old will join the Dragons after completing this season with the Sharks.
Official 2025 Squad Lists
Your club’s NRLW contract list:
Broncos | Raiders | Bulldogs | Sharks
Titans | Knights | Cowboys | Eels
Dragons | Roosters | Warriors | Wests Tigers
Development List
2025 gains: Tamika Upton (Knights), Tara McGrath-West (Dragons), Azalleyah Maaka (rugby union), Kerri Johnson (rugby union)
2025 losses: Mariah Denman (retired), Jasmine Fogavini (Titans), Tazmin Rapana (retirement)
Development List
2025 gains: Leianne Tufuga (Wests Tigers), Chloe Saunders (Sharks), Georgia Thomas (St George Dragons), Jordyn Preston (Dragons), Isabella Waterman (Knights), Lili Boyle (Sea Eagles Harvey Norman)
2025 losses: Ashleigh Quinlan (Bulldogs), Apii Nicholls (Warriors), Shakiah Tungai (personal reasons), Tommaya Kelly-Sines (Sharks)
2025 gains: Tayla Preston (Sharks), Ashleigh Quinlan (Raiders), Ebony Prior (Wests Tigers), Andie Robinson (Sharks), Holli Wheeler (Sharks), Kalosipani Hopoate (Roosters), Tegan Dymock (Sharks), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Dragons), Alexis Tauaneai (Dragons), Maatuleio Fotu-Moala (Dragons), Sarahcen Oliver (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Hope Millard (Illawarra Steelers), Elizabeth MacGregor (NSWCC Schoolgirls), Bridget Hoy (Broncos), Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Shaniece Monschau (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Leilani Wilson (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Anneka Wilson (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Moana Courtenay (rugby union), Vani Buleki (Western Force rugby), Monica Tagoai (NZ rugby union), Adi Buleki (Sevens rugby), Latisha Smythe (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership)
Development List
Development List
2025 gains: Caitlan Johnston-Green (Knights), Jaydika Tafua (development squad), Jacinta Carter (Knights), Chantay Kiria-Ratu (Titans), Tyla King (Dragons), Tommaya Kelly-Sines (Raiders)
2025 losses: Holli Wheeler (Bulldogs), Tayla Preston (Bulldogs), Andie Robinson (Bulldogs), Tegan Dymock (Bulldogs), Chloe Saunders (Raiders), Sharni Smale, Pia Tapsell (Dragons), Vanessa Foliaki (retired)
2026 losses: Brooke Anderson (Dragons)
Development List
2025 gains: Jasmine Fogavini (Broncos), Pauline Piliae-Rasabale (Wests Tigers) Takoda Thompson (development list), Jayda Lofipo (Wynnum Manly), Natasha Penitani (Wests Tigers), Kelsey Parkin (Easts Tigers), Jasmin Morrisey (Tweed Seagulls).
2025 losses: Karina Brown (retired), Matekino Gray (Warriors), Chantay Kiria-Ratu (Sharks), Rilee Jorgensen (medically ruled out), Evania Isa’ako (nee Pelite) – (pregnancy), Shannon Mato (pregnancy), Emily Bass (Wests Tigers)
2026 losses: Shannon Mato (released)
Development List
2025 gains: Botille Vette-Welsh (Wests Tigers), Tiana Davison (Roosters), Tess Staines, Sienna Yeo, Keighley Simpson, Joeli Morris
2025 losses: Caitlan Johnston-Green (Sharks), Laishon Albert-Jones (Warriors), Rima Butler (Roosters), Tamika Upton (Broncos), Abigail Roache (Cowboys), Jacinta Carter (Sharks), Hannah Southwell (Dragons), Nita Maynard (Dragons).
2026 gains: Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa
Development List
2025 gains: Abigail Roache (Knights), Najvada George (Wests Tigers), Lily Dick (Australian Rugby 7s), Rosie Kelly (Eels)
2025 losses: Harata Butler (Warriors), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Warriors), Shellie Long (released), Sareka Mooka (released) Shaniah Power (released), Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (released), Jetaya Faifua (released), Vitalina Naikore (released)
Development List
2025 gains: Martha Mataele (Super Rugby), Paige Travis (St Helens), Fleur Ginn (Brisbane Tigers), Fontayne Tufuga (Wests Tigers)
2025 losses: Rosie Kelly (Cowboys), Pihuka Berryman-Duff (Wests Tigers), Madeline Jones (pregnancy)
Development List
2025 gains: Hannah Southwell (Knights), Nita Maynard (Knights), Grace Hamilton (rugby union), Ahlivia Ingram, Pia Tapsell (Western Force Super W rugby), Jayme Millard (Sharks Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Tyra Ekepati (Roosters)
2025 losses: Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Bulldogs), Alexis Tauaneai (Bulldogs), Maatuleio Fotu-Moala (Bulldogs), Tara McGrath-West (Broncos), Tyla King (Sharks), Steph Hancock (released), Kimberley Hunt (released), Kaarla Cowan (released), Tayla Curtis (released)
2026 gains: Brooke Anderson (Sharks)
Development List
2025 gains: Rima Butler (Knights), Macie Carlile (Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Jayde Herdegen (Knights), Logan Fletcher (Central Coast Roosters Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership)
2025 losses: Sam Bremner (retired), Kalosipani Hopoate (Bulldogs), Tiana Davison (Knights), Millie Elliott (pregnancy), Mya Hill-Moana (Warriors), Tyra Le Ekepati (Dragons)
Development List
2025 gains: Emmanita Paki (Knights), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Cowboys), Matekino Gray (Titans), Laishon Albert-Jones (Knights), Apii Nicholls (Raiders), Mya Hill-Moana (Roosters), Harata Butler (Cowboys), Capri Paekau (Eels), Metanoia Fotu-Moala, Tyra Wetere (rugby union), Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Cowboys), Michaela Blyde (NZ rugby), Tysha Ikenasio (NZ rugby), Payton Takimoana (NZ rugby), Kalyn Takitimu-Cook (NZ rugby), Makayla Eli (Manly Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership), Kaiyah Atai, Felila Kia, Lavinia Kitai, Maarire Puketapu, Lydia Turua-Quedley, Emily Curtain (Wests Tigers), Avery-Rose Carmont (Ōtāhuhu Leopards), Paris Pickering (Norths Devils)
2026 losses: Avery-Rose Carmont (released), Emily Curtain (released), Makayla Eli (released), Lavinia Kitai (released), Kalyn Takitimu-Cook (released), Lydia Turua-Quedley (released), Paris Pickering (released), Sharnyze Pihema (released)
Development List
2025 losses: Ebony Prior (Bulldogs), Bo Vette-Welsh (Knights), Leianne Tufuga (Raiders), Najvada George (Cowboys), Emily Curtain (Warriors), Pauline Piliae-Rasabale (Titans), Natasha Penitani (Titans), Rikeya Horne (pregnancy), Fontayne Tufuga (Eels).
2025 gains: Jetaya Faifua (Cowboys), Jade Fonua (Eels), Faythe Manera (Super Rugby), Lily Rogan (Steelers Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership), Caitlin Turnbull (Wentworthville Magpies Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership), Patricia Maliepo (rugby union), Pihuka Berryman-Duff (Eels), Emily Bass (Titans), Terina Te Tamaki (rugby sevens), Portia Bourke (Norths Devils), Ruby Fifita (Tweed Seagulls).