As the 2025 NRLW ย season slowly approaches,ย Zero Tackleย will keep you updated with all the news and rumours surrounding player movements and each team's squad.
Brisbane Broncos
2025 Gains
Tamika Upton (Knights), Tara McGrath-West (Dragons)
2025 Losses
Bridget Hoy (Bulldogs), Mariah Denman (retired), Jasmine Fogavini (Titans)
Off Contract 2024
Ashleigh Werner, Hannah Larsson, Lavinia Gould, Stacey Waaka, Shaylee Joseph
2025 Squad (23/24)
Ali Brigginshaw, Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala, Bree Spreadborough, Brianna Clark, Chelsea Lenarduzzi, Destiny Brill, Gayle Broughton, Hayley Maddick, Jada Ferguson, Julia Robinson, Keilee Joseph, Lauren Dam, Mele Hufanga, Montaya Hudson, Reegan Hicks, Romy Teitzel, Shalom Sauaso, Shenae Ciesiolka, Skyla Adams, Tafito Lafaele, Tamika Upton, Tara McGrath-West, Tazmin Rapana, Amanii Misa (dev.), Georgia Bartlett (dev.)
Gayle Broughton in action. (Photo: Brisbane Broncos )
Canberra Raiders
2025 Gains
Chloe Saunders (Sharks), Leianne Tufuga (Tigers)
2025 Losses
Apii Nicholls (Warriors), Ashleigh Quinlan (Bulldogs)
Off Contract 2024
Alanna Dummett, Elise Smith, Eloise Ryan, Felice Quinlan, Georgia Willey, Jaida Faleono, Kerehitina Matua, Shakiah Tungai, Tommaya Kelly-Sines
2025 Squad (19/24)
Amelia Pasikala, Chante Temara, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Chloe Saunders, Claudia Finau, Emma Barnes, Grace Kemp, Hollie-Mae Dodd, Leianne Tufuga, Mackenzie Wiki, Madison Bartlett, Monalisa Soliola, Relna Wuruki-Hosea, Sereana Naitokatoka, Simaima Taufa, Sophie Holyman, Tatiana Finau, Ua Ravu, Zahara Temara, Claudia Finau (dev.)
Emma Barnes in action for the Canberra Raiders NRLW . (Photo - Raiders Media) Canterbury Bulldogs
2025 Gains
Alexis Tauaneai (Dragons), Andie Robinson (Sharks), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Dragons), Ashleigh Quinlan (Raiders), Bridget Hoy (Broncos), Ebony Prior (Tigers), Elizabeth MacGregor, Elizabeth MacGregor, Holli Wheeler (Sharks), Hope Millard (Illawarra Steelers), Kalosipani Hopoate (Roosters), Maatuleio Fotu-Moala (Dragons), Moana Courtenay (rugby union), Sarahcen Oliver, Tegan Dymock (Sharks), Tayla Preston (Sharks), Tegan Dymock (Sharks), Tayla Preston (Sharks)
2025 Losses
None
Off Contract 2024
None
2025 Squad (20/24)
Andie Robinson, Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa, Ashleigh Quinlan, Anneka Wilson, Bridget Hoy, Elizabeth MacGregor, Elizabeth McGregor, Hope Millard, Holli Wheeler, Kalosipani Hopoate, Leilani Wilson, Maatuleio Fotu-Moala, Moana Courtenay, Pauline Suli-Ruka, Sarahcen Oliver, Shaniece Monschau, Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau, Tegan Dymock, Tayla Preston, Tegan Dymock, Tayla Preston
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Tayla Preston of the Sharks runs the ball during the round four NRLW match between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters at PointsBet Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Sydney, Australia . (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
Cronulla Sharks
2025 Gains
Caitlan Johnston-Green (Knights)
2025 Losses
Andie Robinson (Bulldogs), Chloe Saunders (Raiders), Holli Wheeler (Bulldogs), Tayla Preston (Bulldogs), Tegan Dymock (Bulldogs)
Off Contract 2024
Cassie Staples, Filomina Hanisi, Georgia Ravics, Grace-Lee Weekes, Nakia Savis-Welsh, Pia Tapsell (MO), Rhiannon Byers (MO), Vanessa Foliaki, Sharni Smale, Joe Levy, Stephanie Faulkner, Tia-Jordyn Vasilovski (CO)
2025 Squad (11/24)
Annessa Biddle, Brooke Anderson, Caitlan Johnston-Green, Ellie Johnston, Emma Tonegato, Georgia Hannaway, Jada Taylor, Manilita Takapautolo, Quincy Dodd, Talei Holmes, Tiana Penitani, Koreti Leilua (dev.)
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jada Taylor of the Sharks in action during the round nine NRLW match between Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium, on September 17, 2023, in Canberra, Australia . (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) Gold Coast Titans
2025 Gains
Eta Fusi Sikahele (dev.), Jasmine Fogavini (Broncos)
2025 Losses
Karina Brown (retired)
Off Contract 2024
Britrant Breayley-Nati, Chantay Kiria-Ratu (CO), Destiny Mino-Sinapati (CO), Emily Bass, Georgia Grey, Georgia Sim (CO), Hailee-Jay Ormond Maunsell, Lailani Montgomery, Lily Kolc, Malaela Su'a, Matekino Gray, Niall Williams-Guthrie, Taliah Fuimaono (PO), Tiresa Leasuasu, Zara Canfield
2025 Squad (15/24)
Dannii Perese, Evania Pelite, Georgia Hale, Ivana Lolesio, Jaime Chapman, Jasmine Fogavini, Jessika Elliston, Laikha Clarke, Lauren Brown, Ngatokotoru Arakua, Rilee Jorgensen, Sarina Masaga, Shannon Mato, Shaylee Bent, Sienna Lofipo, Estanoa Faitala-Mariner (dev.), Eta Fusi Sikahele (dev.)
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Taliah Fuimaono of the Blues trains during a New South Wales Women's State of Origin captain's run at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 21, 2023 in Townsville, Australia . (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images) Newcastle Knights
2025 Gains
Fane Finau, Tiana Davison (Roosters), Joeli Morris, Botille Vette-Welsh (Tigers)
2025 Losses
Caitlan Johnston-Green (Sharks), Laishon Albert-Jones (Warriors), Rima Butler (Roosters), Tamika Upton (Broncos)
Off Contract 2024
Abigail Roache, Isabella Waterman (CO), Jayde Herdegen, Nita Maynard, Shanice Parker, Tamerah Leati
2025 Squad (22/24)
Botille Vette-Welsh, Evah McEwen, Evie Jones, Fane Finau, Georgia Roche, Grace Kukutai, Hannah Southwell, Jacinta Carter, Jesse Southwell, Jules Kirkpatrick, Kayla Romaniuk, Leah Ollerton, Leilani Ahsam, Lily-Ann White, Olivia Higgins, Sheridan Gallagher, Simone Karpani, Tayla Predebon, Tenika Willison, Tiana Davison, Viena Tinao, Yasmin Clydsdale
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tamika Upton of the Knights makes a break during the round nine NRLW match between Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights at Leichhardt Oval, on September 14, 2023, in Sydney, Australia . (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
New Zealand Warriors
2025 Gains
Apii Nicholls (Raiders), Capri Paekau (Eels), Emily Curtain, Emmanita Paki (Knights), Felila Kia, Harata Butler (Cowboys), Kaiyah Atai, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook ((rugby union), Lavinia Kitai, Lavinia Tauhalaliku (Cowboys), Lydia Turua-Quedley, Makayla Eli, Maarire Puketapu, Matekino Gray (Titans), Metanoia Fotu-Moala, Michaela Blyde (Rugby Sevens), Mya Hill-Moana (Roosters), Payton Takimoana (rugby union), Tyra Wetere (rugby union), Tysha Ikenasio (rugby union)
2025 Losses
None
Off Contract 2024
None
Squad (22/24)
Apii Nicholls, Capri Paekau, Emily Curtain, Emmanita Paki, Felila Kia, Harata Butler, Kaiyah Atai, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Laishon Albert-Jones, Lavinia Kitai, Lavinia Tauhalaliku, Lydia Turua-Quedley, Makayla Eli, Maarire Puketapu, Matekino Gray, Metanoia Fotu-Moala, Michaela Blyde, Mya Hill-Moana, Payton Takimoana, Shakira Baker, Tyra Wetere, Tysha Ikenasio, Danii Gray (dev.)
Apii Nicholls in action for the Canberra Raiders NRLW . (Photo - Raiders Media)
North Queensland Cowboys
2025 Gains
Abigail Roache (Knights), Lily Dick (Rugby Sevens), Najvada George (Tigers)
2025 Losses
Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (farewelled),ย ย Lavinia Tauhalaliku (farewelled), Vitalina Naikore (farewelled), Sareka Mooka (farewelled), Shaniah Power (farewelled), Shellie Long (farewelled), Harata Butler (farewelled), Jetaya Faifua (farewelled)
Off Contract 2024
Alisha Foord (CO), Libby Surha (CO)
2025 Squad (20/24)
Abigail Roache, Ana Malupo, Bree Chester, China Polata, Ebony Raftstrand-Smith, Essay Banu, Emma Manzelmann, Francesca Goldthorp, Jakiya Whitfeld, Jasmine Peters, Kirra Dibb, Krystal Blackwell, Lillian Yarrow, Lily Dick, Lily Peacock, Makenzie Weale, Najvada George, Tahlulah Tillett, Tallisha Harden, Tiana Raftstrand-Smith, Caitlan Tanner (dev.), Emily Bella (dev.)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Emma Manzelmann of the Cowboys in action during the round four NRLW match between North Queensland Cowboys and Wests Tigers at Totally Workwear Stadium, on August 12, 2023, in Brisbane, Australia . (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Parramatta Eels
2025 Gains
Martha Mataele (rugby union), Paige Travis (St Helens)
2025 Losses
None
Off Contract 2024
Aaliyah Haumono, Jade Fonua, Kate Fallon, Lindsay Tui, Monique Donovan, Pihuka Berryman-Duff, Rosie Kelly, Ruby-Jean Kennard, Rueben Cherrington, Tafao Asaua, Yasmine Baker
2025 Squad (18/24)
Boss Kapua, Breanna Eales, Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Chloe Jackson, Elsie Albert, Kennedy Cherrington, Mahalia Murphy, Madeline Jones, Martha Mataele, Mia Middleton, Noaria Kapua, Paige Travis, Rachael Pearson, Rosemarie Beckett, Rory Owen, Taneka Todhnter, Tyla Amiatu, Zali Fay, Chelsea Makia (dev.)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Kennedy Cherrington of the Blues is tackled by Shenae Ciesiolka of the Maroons during game one of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland at CommBank Stadium on June 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia . (Photo by Matt King /Getty Images) St George Illawarra Dragons
2025 Gains
None
2025 Losses
Alexis Tauaneai (Bulldogs), Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (Bulldogs), Maatuleio Fotu-Moala (Bulldogs), Tara McGrath-West (Broncos)
Off Contract 2024
Alice Gregory, Bronte Wilson, Charlotte Basham, Jessica Patea, Jordyn Preston, Kaarla Cowan, Keele Browne, Kimberley Hunt, Koffi Brookfield, Leio Fotu-Moala, Maria Paseka, Shenai Lendill (PO), Stephanie Hancock, Tayla Curtis
2025 Squad (13/24)
Bobbi Law, Ella Koster, Indie Bostock,ย Jamilee Bright, Kasey Reh, Margot Vella, Raecene McGregor, Sara Sautia, Sophie Clancy, Teagan Berry, Trinity Tauaneai, Tyla King, Zali Hopkins
Indie Bostock, Bronte Wilson, Madison Mulhall and Kasey Reh. (Photo: Dragons Media) Sydney Roosters
2025 Gains
Rima Butler (Knights)
2025 Losses
Kalosipani Hopoate (Bulldogs), Tiana Davison (Knights)
Off Contract 2024
Amber Hall, Eliza Lopamaua, Elizabeth Tafuna, Keeley Davis, Mya Hill-Moana, Samantha Bremner, Samantha Economos, Shannon Rose, Taniesha Gray, Tess McWilliam
2025 Squad (20/24)
Aliyah Nasio, Brydie Parker, Corban Baxter, Imogen Hei, Isabelle Kelly, Jasmin Strange, Jayme Fressard, Jessica Sergis, Jocelyn Kelleher, Mia Wood, Millie Elliott, Olivia Kernick, Otesa Pule, Rima Butler, Shawden Burton, Taina Naividi, Taneisha Gray, Tarryn Aiken, Tavarna Papalii, Tyra Le Ekepati
GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Jasmin Strange of the Roosters during the round three NRLW match between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Industree Group Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Gosford, Australia . (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images) Wests Tigers
2025 Gains
None
2025 Losses
Botille Vette-Welsh (Knights), Ebony Prior (Bulldogs), Leianne Tufuga (Raiders), Najvada George (Cowboys), Pauline Piliae-Rasabale (farewelled)
Off Contract 2024
Chelsea Savill, Claudia Brown, Claudia Nielsen (CO), Emily Curtain, Imogen Gobran, Jessica Kennedy, Montana Clifford, Natasha Penitani, Rebecca Pollard, Shianne McGlone (CO), Sophie Curtain, Tara Reinke (CO), Tess Staines
2025 Squad (12/24)
Amelia Huakau, Brooke Talataina, Christian Pio, Evie McGrath, Harmony Crichton, Iemaima Etuale, Kezie Apps, Losana Lutu, Rikeya Horne, Salma Nour, Sarah Togatuki, Tiana Lee-Thorne
Botille Vette-Welsh (Image via Wests Tigers , Facebook)
