The Roosters are out to remain unbeaten, the Raiders are searching for their first win and the Eels and Cowboys are looking to bounce back after Magic Round losses.
That’s the storylines heading into a bumper Sunday of NRLW action, kicking off with the rampant Roosters chasing a sixth victory on the trot to move within one of the club record of seven set in 2021-22.
Standing in their way are a Titans outfit that has bounced back strongly with two wins and a draw after a Round 2 drubbing from the Broncos.
The winless Raiders face a daunting assignment against a star-studded Broncos outfit before the Eels and Cowboys bring us home at CommBank Stadium.
Follow all the Round 6 action on NRL.com’s live blog.
Titans v Roosters at Cbus Super Stadium
55 min:Â A penalty against Amber Hall for a high tackle hands the Titans field possession but they still can’t crack the Roosters defence.
51 min:Â Another big blow for the Titans with Chapman leaving the field with a suspected ankle injury.
47 min: Sergis looks to make it a double but the referee calls no try with replays showing the star centre loses possession when tackled over the line.Â
42 min: The Roosters capitalise on another Gold Coast error with Baxter serving it up on a platter to hand Naividi her second try.
40 min: The Roosters come out firing in the second half and extend their lead when Isabelle Kelly breaks the line and finds Kelleher in support. Kelleher converts her own try for a 20-4 lead.
36 min: The Titans resilience is set to be tested with five-eighth Pauline Piliae-Rasabale not returning to the field after grabbing at her hamstring late in the first half.
Half time: The Roosters are very much in control at half time with 56 per cent of possession and completing 17 of their 19 sets as they managed to capitalise on any opportunities handed in the attacking zone. Olivia Kernick led the way at lock with 89 run metres and 11 tackle breaks.
33 min: A Sergis error hands the Titans a chance to reduce the deficit with a repeat set on the line but strong defence forces an error from Hale.
29 min: The Roosters are in again. After Parker holds up several Titans defenders just short of the line, Keely Davis shows her experience, scooting over from dummy half. Roosters 14-4.
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Keeley Davis Try
24 min: The Titans have a golden opportunity in the red zone but Shaylee Bent comes up with an error.Â
21 min: The Roosters patiently build pressure and some slick hands on the right from Aiken, Baxter and Sergis put Taina Naividi over in the corner for her fifth try for the season. Roosters 10-4.
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Taina Naividi Try
18 min: Jaime Chapman loses the ball in a heavy tackle by Brydie Parker and a strip is called but the Roosters challenge and are successful with the bunker ruling a knock on.
13 min: The Titans concede two costly errors and the Roosters go on the attack with Tarryn Aiken attracting two defenders to put Jess Sergis through from close range. Jocelyn Kelleher adds the extras. Roosters 6-4.
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Jessica Sergis Try
7 min: The Titans go left and skipper Georgia Hale links up with Pauline Piliae-Rasabale who crosses for the opening try. Titans 4-0.
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Pauline Piliae-Rasabale Try
5 min: It’s set for set for set in the opening stages but the Titans force an error from Roosters fullback Corban Baxter and the home side are on the attack.
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Late MailÂ
Titans: A late shuffle on game day sees skipper Georgia Hale shift to hooker, Laikha Clarke starting at prop and Sienna Lofipo at lock. Meanwhile, Lily-Rose Kolc shifts to the bench. Kelsey Ladbrooke-Parkin has been named as 18th player just a week after being recruited in the lead-up to the Harvey Norman Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle. Rookie winger Lily Patston (fractured fibula) is replaced by debutant Phoenix-Raine Hippi. Takoda Thompson will line up at second row with Jasmine Solia suspended.Â
Roosters: Tavarna Papalii returned from a broken jaw in the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership on Saturday. No changes to the 17 that defeated Wests Tigers last week as the Roosters chase six straight to open the season. No late changes on game day with Jayde Herdegen named as 18th player.
Raiders v Broncos at GIO Stadium
Late Mail
Raiders:Â Hollie-Mae Dodd is straight back into the starting side after being a late withdrawal last week, with Tatiana Finau moving to the interchange. Monalisa Soliola has also been named in the back row for her first match since Round 3. Cheyelle Robins-Reti drops out of the side, with Mackenzie Wiki moving to centre and Relna Wuruki-Hosea coming in on the wing. No late changes to the 17 on game day with Marley Cardwell named as 18th player.
Broncos: Shenae Ciesiolka makes her return from a knee injury to replace Bree Spreadborough (ankle) on the bench. Ciesiolka will play her first game of the season after suffering the injury in Origin Three in Newcastle. No late changes with Azalleyah Maaka named on the extended bench.
Eels v Cowboys at CommBank Stadium