With four rounds remaining in the regular season the finals race is hotting up and a host of contenders will be chasing vital wins on Saturday.

Competition newcomers the Bulldogs take to the spiritual turf of Belmore Sports Ground with a maiden finals berth still a real possibility for Tayla Preston’s team.

The Titans and Dragons are also in with a chance to play finals and they go head-to-head in our second match at Cbus Super Stadium before the red-hot Roosters chase an eighth straight win when they take on an Eels outfit looking to bounce back after losses to the Broncos and Cowboys.

The 2025 finals picture will become a whole lot clearer after a bumper Saturday showcase of NRLW talent.

Follow all the Round 8 action on NRL.com’s live blog.

Bulldogs v Raiders at Belmore Sports Ground

Late Mail

Bulldogs: Adi Vani Buleki is a late inclusion on the wing in place of Simina Lokotui. Five-eighth Ashleigh Quinlan dropped out of the side on Friday due to a hamstring injury so Anneka Wilson slides to five-eighth and Ebony Prior is the new hooker. Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau has been added to the bench. Alexis Tauaneai returns after three games out with a hamstring injury so Hope Millard drops back to 18th player. Shannon Muru and debutant Leio Fotu-Moala are the new faces on the bench.

Raiders: No further game day changes after Marley Cardwell was added to the bench on Friday to make her NRLW debut. Kere Matua makes way. The loss of Monalisa Soliola to a leg injury sees Tatiana Finau promoted from the bench to start in the second row. Isabella Waterman has been elevated from 18th player to start on the wing while Grace Kemp and Lili Boyle are the new faces on the bench.

Numbers Game

The Bulldogs will host their first NRLW game at Belmore Sports Ground.
The Raiders have scored more points in their last two games than they did in their first five.
The Bulldogs have not won at a home venue since Round 1 against the Knights.
Raiders halfback Zahara Temara requires three goals for 100 NRLW goals.
Bulldogs winger Elizabeth MacGregor has scored four tries in four NRLW games.

 

 

Titans v Dragons at Cbus Super Stadium