Wests Tigers have farewelled the following NRLW players from its 2026 squad.
The Club thanks the players for all their hard work, dedication and contribution to the NRLW program.
Wests Tigers wish the players and their families the very best for the future.
Harmony Crichton - WT #27
A Wests Tigers NRLW foundation member, Crichton debuted against the Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Round 1, 2024.
The outside back showcased her athleticism and competitive nature across 15 games for the Tigers.
She contributed to the Club’s historic 2026 season, scoring in its memorable 27-26 win over Newcastle and playing on the wing in its maiden NRLW Finals appearance.
Jetaya Faifua - WT #37
Faifua joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2025 season, bringing international experience and attacking flair to the squad.
A versatile Samoan representative, her tenure at the Club saw her play fullback, five-eighth and hooker. She appeared in all 11 matches in her debut season and two games in 2026.
Terina Te Tamaki - WT #38
Te Tamaki joined Wests Tigers in 2025 after a distinguished Rugby Sevens career.
She debuted that year in Round 1 against the Brisbane Broncos and went on to play four games for the Tigers.
Lily Rogan - WT #39
Rogan joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2025 NRLW season after captaining the Illawarra Steelers to their first Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership title in 2024.
She played in all 12 fixtures this season, including the Club’s maiden NRLW Finals appearance, scoring five tries and averaging 65 run metres.
Pihuka Berryman-Duff - WT #42
Pihuka Berryman-Duff joined Wests Tigers for the 2025 NRLW season, bringing energy, experience, and a strong work rate to the side.
The Samoan international played all 11 matches in her first season at the Club, showcasing her sharp service out of dummy-half and vision around the ruck.
Jade Fonua - WT #43
Fonua joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2025 NRLW season, bringing experience, toughness, and skill to the forward pack.
She played all 11 matches of the 2025 season, making 234 tackles at 92 per cent efficiency and recording 19 tackle breaks.
Known for her physicality, Fonua made an incredible contribution to the team.
Portia Bourke - WT #48
A back-rower/centre, Bourke joined the Tigers in August 2025 as an injury replacement following some impressive performances for the Norths Devils in the senior Queensland state competition.
She made her NRLW debut for the Tigers against St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium just over a week later.
Bourke went on to play 13 games for the Club.
Leah Ollerton - WT #58
Ollerton joined the Tigers for the 2026 season after coming through the Newcastle Knights Pathways system.
A crafty dummy half, Ollerton's NRLW debut in the Club's Round 7 win over the Warriors was cut short due to injury.
