The Wests Tigers have trimmed their squad to 19 ahead of their clash with the Eels in the opening round of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Women’s Premiership.
Match: Eels v Wests Tigers
Round 1 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Wests Tigers
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
The Tigers will be on the road to kick off the season, taking on the Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium at 11.50am this Sunday.
Centre, Rikeya Horne has been omitted due to a suspected injury. 18-year-old Namoe Gesa has been named as a replacement to start at centre, making her NRLW debut.
Wests Tigers Team List: Round 1 vs Eels
1. Caitlin Turnbull – sponsored by Sydney West Furniture Repairs
2. Emily Bass – sponsored by Gladesville RSL
17. Namoe Gesa – sponsored by Pro Wrestling Australia
4. Shenai Lendill – sponsored by Tidda Workforce
5. Lily Rogan – sponsored by Georgiemane
6. Losana Lutu – sponsored by Glow 24/7
7. Raecene McGregor – sponsored by Sydney West Furniture Repairs
8. Sarah Togatuki – sponsored by The Australian Real Estate Training College
9. Salma Nour – sponsored by Pepper Money
10. Shaniece Monschau – sponsored by Zurich
11. Kezie Apps (c) – sponsored by Club Menangle
12. Shaylee Bent – sponsored by Tyrepower
13. Holli Wheeler – sponsored by VICTA
Interchange:
14. Christian Pio – sponsored by Haymes Paint
15. Tara Reinke – sponsored by LC Wealth
16. Faythe Manera – sponsored by WT Empower
18. Portia Bourke – sponsored by WT Empower
Reserves:
19. Brooke Talataina
22. Tyla Amiatu
Match details:
Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers
Sunday, 5 July
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Kick-off: 11.50am
Broadcast: Live on Channel 9, NineNow, Kayo Sports, and Fox League
