Canberra Raiders Women
| Club information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Canberra Raiders Rugby League Club | ||
| Nickname | The Green Machine | ||
| Colours | Lime Green White Navy | ||
| Founded | 30 March 1981 in Queanbeyan NSW[original research?] | ||
| Website | raiders.com.au | ||
| Current details | |||
| Ground |
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| CEO | Don Furner Jr | ||
| Chairman | Dennis Richardson | ||
| Coach | Darrin Borthwick | ||
| Captain | Simaima Taufa Zahara Temara | ||
| Competition | NRL Women's Premiership | ||
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| Records | |||
| Biggest win | Raiders 56 – 24 Bulldogs Belmore Sports Ground (23 Aug 2025) | ||
| Biggest loss | Raiders 6 – 56 Sharks GIO Stadium (12 Jul 2025) | ||
| First game | Raiders 14 – 28 Sharks Pointsbet Stadium (23 Jul 2023) | ||
| Most capped | 35 – Sophie Holyman and Chanté Temara | ||
| Highest try scorer | 19 – Madison Bartlett | ||
| Highest points scorer | 172 – Zahara Temara | ||
The Canberra Raiders Women is an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They compete in the National Rugby League Women's Premiership (NRLW), Australasia's premier rugby league competition for female players. The Raiders were admitted to the NRLW in June 2022 to commence in the 2023 NRL Women's season.[1]
The Raiders' home ground is Canberra Stadium (GIO Stadium) in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory. The official symbol for the Canberra Raiders Women is the same as the men’s team, which is the Viking.
Seasons
[edit]| Season | Regular season | Finals | Ref | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top | Placing | ||
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 173 | 206 | 10 | 5th | 4 | — | [2] |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 194 | 216 | 6 | 7th | 4 | — | [3] |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 183 | 325 | 6 | 11th | 6 | — | |
2026 Draw
[edit]The draw for the 2026 season was announced on 14 November 2025.[4][5][6]
| Round | Opponent | Score | Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20–4 | Sat 4 Jul 2026 | 3:15 PM | Away | Jubilee Stadium | |
| 2 | 42–16 | Sun 12 Jul 2026 | 12:00 PM | Home | GIO Stadium | |
| 3 | 18–22 | Sat 18 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM | Home | GIO Stadium | |
| 4 | 10–22 | Sat 25 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM | Home | GIO Stadium | |
| 5 | 16–18 | Sat 1 Aug 2026 | 4:15 PM | Neutral | Geohex Stadium, Wagga Wagga | |
| 6 | 28–4 | Sun 9 Aug 2026 | 11:35 AM | Home | GIO Stadium | |
| 7 | Sun 16 Aug 2026 | 11:50 AM | Away | McDonald Jones Stadium | ||
| 8 | Sat 22 Aug 2026 | 3:15 PM | Away | Belmore Sports Ground | ||
| 9 | Sat 29 Aug 2026 | 12:45 PM | Away | Cbus Super Stadium | ||
| 10 | Sun 6 Sep 2026 | 6:15 PM | Home | GIO Stadium | ||
| 11 | Fri 11 Sep 2026 | 5:40 PM | Away | Leichhardt Oval | ||
Head-to-head records
[edit]| Opponent | First Meeting | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | Win % | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 130 | 0.00% | 24.42% | |
| 29 Jul 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 76 | 96 | 25.00% | 44.19% | |
| 6 Aug 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 50 | 100.00% | 60.63% | |
| 12 Aug 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 92 | 75.00% | 49.73% | |
| 20 Aug 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 86 | 33.33% | 39.44% | |
| 27 Aug 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 86 | 116 | 25.00% | 42.57% | |
| 2 Sep 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 64 | 0.00% | 33.33% | |
| 10 Sep 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 84 | 25.00% | 44.74% | |
| 17 Sep 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 59 | 33.33% | 39.18% | |
| 16 Aug 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 32 | 100.00% | 65.96% | |
| 23 Aug 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 24 | 100.00% | 70.00% | |
| Totals | 23 Jul 2023 | 35 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 684 | 833 | 40.00% | 45.09% |
Notes
- Share % is the percentage of points For over the sum of points For and Against.
- Clubs listed in the order than the Raiders Women first played them.
- As of 10 August 2026[update]
Coaches
[edit]The inaugural coach of the Canberra Raiders Women's team will coach a fourth successive season in 2026.
As of 10 August 2026[update]
| Coach | Season Span | M | W | D | L | For | Agst | Win % | Share % | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrin Borthwick | 2023–present | 35 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 684 | 833 | 40.00% | 45.09% | [7][8] |
Captains
[edit]All players that have captained the Canberra Raiders women's team in the NRLW.
As of 10 August 2026[update]
| C# | Name | Years as Captain | Debut | Games as Captain | Games for Club | Ref | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Round | Solo | Joint | Total | |||||
| 1 | Simaima Taufa | 2023–present | 23 Jul 2023 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 34 | [9][10] |
| 2 | Zahara Temara | 2023–present | 23 Jul 2023 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 34 | [9] |
Current squad
[edit]The team is coached by Darrin Borthwick.
Jersey numbers in the table reflect the team list announced for Round 7.[11]
Table last updated on 10 August 2026.
| J# | Player | Age | Position(s) | NRLW seasons | NRLW stats | Origin | Tests | All Stars | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut | 2018-24 | 2025 | 2026 | M | T | G | Pts | Prems | |||||||
| 1 | Sheridan Gallagher | 24 | Fullback, Wing | 2023 | 38 | 27 | 14 | 136 | — | — | — | ||||
| 2 | Elise Simpson | 19 | Wing, Fullback | 2025 | — | 15 | 10 | 0 | 40 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 3 | Leianne Tufuga | 24 | Centre, Wing | 2021 | 45 | 13 | 0 | 52 | — | — | |||||
| 4 | Isabella Waterman | 26 | Centre, Wing | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 16 | — | — | — | ||||
| 5 | Mackenzie Wiki | 24 | Wing, Centre | 2023 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 44 | — | — | — | ||||
| 6 | Krystal Blackwell | 23 | Five-eighth, Fullback | 2023 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 28 | — | — | — | ||||
| 7 | Zahara Temara | 29 | Halfback, Five-eighth | 2018 | 58 | 7 | 118 | 267 | |||||||
| 8 | Chloe Saunders | 27 | Prop, Lock | 2023 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 16 | — | — | — | — | |||
| 9 | Chanté Temara | 25 | Hooker | 2020 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |||||
| 10 | Sophie Holyman | 28 | Prop, Lock | 2022 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 20 | — | — | — | ||||
| 11 | Jordyn Preston | 23 | Second-row, Centre | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 24 | — | — | — | — | |||
| 12 | Charlotte Basham | 20 | Second-row | 2022 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |||
| 13 | Simaima Taufa | 32 | Lock, Prop | 2018 | 55 | 16 | 0 | 64 | — | ||||||
| 14 | Emma Barnes | 22 | Hooker | 2023 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |||
| 15 | Grace Kemp | 25 | Prop, Lock | 2023 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 20 | — | — | |||||
| 16 | Hollie-Mae Dodd | 23 | Second-row, Lock | 2023 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 16 | — | — | — | ||||
| 17 | Grace Kukutai | 29 | Lock | 2024 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |||
| 18 | Sereana Naitokatoka | 25 | Five-eighth, Hooker | 2021 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 12 | — | — | — | ||||
| 19 | Lili Boyle | 21 | Hooker, Lock | 2025 | — | — | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | Madison Bartlett | 31 | Wing | 2019 | — | 40 | 30 | 0 | 120 | — | — | — | |||
| 21 | Relna Wuruki-Hosea | 20 | Wing, Centre | 2024 | — | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | |||
| 22 | Ellie Brander | 18 | Prop | 2026 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| – | Evie McGrath | 20 | Fullback, Five-eighth | 2024 | — | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | ||
| – | Madyson Tooth | 24 | Centre | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Z | Aaliyah Lomas | 22 | Lock | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| DV | Marley Cardwell | 21 | Prop | 2025 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| DV | Isabella Piper | 19 | Lock | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| DV | Gabriella Savage | 18 | Centre | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| – | Holly Williams | 18 | Wing | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| IJ | Bobbi Law | 29 | Centre, Wing | 2019 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 40 | — | — | |||||
Notes:
- Evie McGrath and Aaliyah Lomas were each signed on a supplementary contact for 2026.[12]
- The following players were signed on a development contract for 2026.[13]
- Marley Cardwell
- Isabella Piper
- Gabriella Savage
- In late May 2026, Monalisa Soliola withdrew from the 2026 season at her own request.[14]
- The following players were signed on a development contract for 2025.[15]
- Lili Boyle
- Milly Caldwell
- Madyson Tooth
- Uta Utaisone Poka
- Lili Boyle was elevated into the 2025 squad to replace Ua Ravu.[16]
The Canberra Raiders announced the release of seven players in late November 2025.[17] The Raiders announced player signings in several instalments from December 2025.[18][19][20][21][22][12][23][13] The Raiders announced contract extensions in several instalments from January 2026.[24][25][26][27]
2026 Gains & Losses
[edit]
Players in[edit]
Promotions[28]
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Players extended[edit]
Continued development
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Players out[edit]Released[33]
Off contract
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Off contract after 2026
[edit]- Chante Temara
- Elise Simpson
- Hollie-Mae Dodd
- Lili Boyle
- Mackenzie Wiki
- Monalisa Soliola
- Sereana Naitokatoka
- Zahara Temara
Individual awards
[edit]Players of the Year
[edit]The Canberra Raiders player of the year award winners since 2023.
| Year | Name | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Simaima Taufa | [34] |
| 2024 | Simaima Taufa | [35] |
| 2025 | Simaima Taufa | [36] |
Club records
[edit]Win-loss record since entering the NRLW in 2023
| Games | Wins | Drawn | Loss | Points For | Points Against | +/- | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 684 | 833 | –149 | 40.00% |
Player records
[edit]Lists and tables last updated: 10 August 2026.
Career records (at the Raiders)
[edit]
Most Games for the Raiders[edit]Qualification: 15 games
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Most points for the Raiders[edit]Qualification: 20 points
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Most tries for the Raiders[edit]Qualification: 5 tries
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Most goals for the Raiders[edit]All goal kickers
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Most field goals for the Raiders[edit]Two instances by the same player to date
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Season records
[edit]Season length has increased over time as the competition has expanded.
Most points in a season for the Raiders[edit]Qualification: 16 points
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Most tries in a season for the Raiders[edit]Qualification: 4 tries
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Match records
[edit]Most points in a game for the Raiders
[edit]Qualification: 10 points
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | T | G | FG | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahara Temara | 23 Aug 2025 | Belmore Sports Ground | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2 | Zahara Temara | 10 Aug 2025 | GIO Stadium | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2 | Zahara Temara | 28 Jul 2024 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2 | Zahara Temara | 3 Aug 2024 | GIO Stadium | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
| 5 | Zahara Temara | 10 Sep 2023 | Cbus Super Stadium | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | |
| 5 | Zahara Temara | 7 Sep 2024 | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | |
| 5 | Sheridan Gallagher | 12 Jul 2026 | GIO Stadium | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Most tries in a game for the Raiders
[edit]Qualification: 2 tries
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 23 Jul 2023 | PointsBet Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 2 Sep 2023 | GIO Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 28 Jul 2024 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 10 Aug 2024 | GIO Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 7 Sep 2024 | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Grace Kemp | 7 Sep 2024 | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Madison Bartlett | 13 Jul 2025 | GIO Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Jordyn Preston | 23 Aug 2025 | Belmore Sports Ground | 2 | |
| 1 | Simaima Taufa | 23 Aug 2025 | Belmore Sports Ground | 2 | |
| 1 | Isabella Waterman | 23 Aug 2025 | Belmore Sports Ground | 2 | |
| 1 | Elise Simpson | 30 Aug 2025 | GIO Stadium | 2 | |
| 1 | Mackenzie Wiki | 12 Jul 2026 | GIO Stadium | 2 |
Most goals in a game for the Raiders
[edit]Qualification: 4 goals
| Rank | Player | Date | Opponent | Venue | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahara Temara | 23 Aug 2025 | Belmore Sports Ground | 8 | |
| 2 | Zahara Temara | 7 Sep 2024 | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium | 5 | |
| 2 | Sheridan Gallagher | 12 Jul 2026 | GIO Stadium | 5 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 29 Jul 2023 | GIO Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 6 Aug 2023 | GIO Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 20 Aug 2023 | GIO Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 28 Jul 2024 | Campbelltown Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 3 Aug 2024 | GIO Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 10 Aug 2025 | GIO Stadium | 4 | |
| 4 | Zahara Temara | 9 Aug 2026 | GIO Stadium | 4 |
Oldest and youngest players
[edit]The oldest and youngest players to represent the Canberra Raiders women's team in the NRLW.
| Name | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Apii Nicholls | 31 and 208 days | 2024 |
| Jaida Faleono | 18 and 206 days | 2024 |
First try and Last try
[edit]Who scored the first try and most recent try for the Raiders.
| Name | Year | Round | Minute | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bartlett | 2023 | 1 | 33' | Sharks |
| Charlotte Basham | 2026 | 6 | 64' | Broncos |
Margins and streaks
[edit]Biggest winning margins
Qualification: 10 point margin
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 56—24 | Belmore Sports Ground | 23 Aug 2025 | 8 | |
| 26 | 42—16 | GIO Stadium | 12 Jul 2026 | 2 | |
| 24 | 28—4 | GIO Stadium | 9 Aug 2026 | 6 | |
| 22 | 34—12 | Cbus Super Stadium | 10 Sep 2023 | 8 | |
| 20 | 32—12 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | 28 Jul 2024 | 1 | |
| 16 | 20—4 | Jubilee Oval | 4 Jul 2026 | 1 | |
| 10 | 24—14 | GIO Stadium | 29 Jul 2023 | 2 |
Biggest losing margins
Qualification: 15 point margin
| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 6—56 | GIO Stadium | 12 Jul 2025 | 2 | |
| 34 | 12—46 | GIO Stadium | 19 Jul 2025 | 3 | |
| 32 | 8—40 | Totally Workwear Stadium | 27 Aug 2023 | 6 | |
| 26 | 0—26 | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | 26 Jul 2025 | 4 | |
| 24 | 6—30 | GIO Stadium | 17 Sep 2023 | 9 | |
| 22 | 14—36 | GIO Stadium | 5 Jul 2025 | 1 | |
| 18 | 0—18 | McDonald Jones Stadium | 3 Aug 2025 | 5 | |
| 16 | 28—44 | GIO Stadium | 10 Aug 2025 | 6 |
Most consecutive wins
- 4 — (29 July 2023 — 20 August 2023)
Most consecutive losses
- 6 — (5 July 2025 — 10 August 2025)
Biggest Comeback
- Recovered from 12 point deficit. Trailed St George Illawarra Dragons 28-16 after 54 minutes at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on September 7 2024 and won 38-34
Worst Collapse
- Surrendered 16 point lead. Led North Queensland Cowboys 16-0 after 47 minutes at Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga on August 1 2026 and lost 16-18
History
[edit]Women’s rugby league was introduced to Canberra in 1991 through the efforts of local citizens. From an early February expression of interest in forming a team in the Canberra Times, a committee was formed, contact and affiliation with the ACT Rugby League was instigated and twenty minute, seven-a-side exhibition matches were held in March 1991.[37][38][39][40][41] A four team competition commenced in late May 1991, initially with nine-a-side but this became ten-a-side later in the season.[42][43] Two club teams were sent to an eight-team women's rugby league tournament in the Illawarra in mid-July, with East Canberra winning it.[44][43] On 28 July 1991, an exhibition match was played at half-time of an NSWRL men's match between the Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos.[43]
A combined ACT women's team toured the North Island of New Zealand in April 1992, winning three of the four matches they played against club sides.[45] An ACT representative team was selected to play Illawarra in late August 1992.[46]
Canberra club teams competed in subsequent National Championships between 1992 and 1994, with several of these competitions hosted in the Australian Capital Territory.[47][48][49]
The National Championships switched to representative teams in 1995 and Canberra or Australian Capital Territory teams competed in several if not all years until 2003.
Canberra hosted the second-ever women’s rugby league test match in July 1995, against New Zealand.[50] Six members of the Australian team were from Canberra clubs.[51]
The following year, Canberra hosted a tour match and the First Test in Great Britain’s tour.[52][53]
The region again hosted the 2002 Great Britain tourists, with a tour match at Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan.[54] The Third and deciding Test match of this series was played ahead of a Canberra Raiders match at Bruce Stadium.[55]
After a break of fifteen years, Canberra next hosted a women’s rugby league Test Match in 2017.[56]
In 2018, an idea to name the future women's team as the Canberra Valkyries was explored.[57][58]
In November 2021, the Canberra Raiders announced their intent to apply for an NRLW licence.[59][60] In April 2022 the club submitted their application to enter the 2023 NRL Women’s Premiership. In June 2022 the NRL announced that the Raiders were one of four clubs accepted into the NRLW for the 2023 season.[1] The Raiders named their inaugural NRLW coach, Darrin Borthwick, in October 2022.[7] In early April 2023, the Raiders announced their first five NRLW player signings: Monalisa Soliola (Dragons), Simaima Taufa (Jillaroos, Eels), Zahara Temara (Jillaroos, Roosters), Sophie Holyman (Broncos), and Ashleigh Quinlan (Kiwi Ferns, Eels).[61][62] Taufa and Temara were named as joint captains for the first season in early July 2023.[9]
First game and first win
| Result | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | Round | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost | 14–28 | PointsBet Stadium | 23 Jul 2023 | 1 | [63][64][65] | |
| Won | 24–14 | GIO Stadium | 29 Jul 2023 | 2 | [66][67] |
First Team
[edit]The first ever Canberra Raiders team who played the Cronulla Sharks on the 23rd July 2023 at PointsBet Stadium. The Sharks won the match 28-14.[63][64]
| Jersey | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fullback | Apii Nicholls |
| 2 | Wing | Madison Bartlett |
| 3 | Centre | Cheyelle Robins-Reti |
| 4 | Centre | Mackenzie Wiki |
| 5 | Wing | Shakiah Tungai |
| 6 | Five-eighth | Zahara Temara (c) |
| 7 | Halfback | Ashleigh Quinlan |
| 8 | Prop | Tommaya Kelly-Sines |
| 9 | Hooker | Chante Temara |
| 10 | Prop | Sophie Holyman |
| 11 | Second-row | Monalisa Soliola |
| 12 | Second-row | Hollie-Mae Dodd |
| 13 | Lock | Simaima Taufa (c) |
| 14 | Hooker | Emma Barnes |
| 15 | Prop | Grace Kemp |
| 16 | Second-row | Kerehitina Matua |
| 17 | Prop | Tara Reinke |
| Coach | Darrin Borthwick |
Players
[edit]The following players have appeared in NRL Women's Premiership matches for the Raiders. Inaugural coach Darrin Borthwick was assigned number one. Inaugural joint captains Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara were assigned numbers two and three.[68]
Table last updated: 10 August 2026.
| Order | Player | Raiders | First Appearance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | T | G | FG | Pts | Game | Date | Opponent | ||
| 2 | Simaima Taufa | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 3 | Zahara Temara | 34 | 5 | 75 | 2 | 172 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 4 | Madison Bartlett | 24 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 5 | Hollie-Mae Dodd | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 6 | Sophie Holyman | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 7 | Tommaya Kelly-Sines | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 8 | Apii Nicholls | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 9 | Ashleigh Quinlan | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 10 | Cheyelle Robins-Reti | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 11 | Monalisa Soliola | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 12 | Chanté Temara | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 13 | Shakiah Tungai | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 14 | Mackenzie Wiki | 29 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 15 | Kerehitina Matua | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 16 | Tara Reinke | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 17 | Grace Kemp | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 18 | Emma Barnes | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 23 Jul 2023 | |
| 19 | Alanna Dummett | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 12 Aug 2023 | |
| 20 | Ua Ravu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 Aug 2023 | |
| 21 | Elise Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 Aug 2023 | |
| 22 | Ahlivia Ingram | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 Aug 2023 | |
| 23 | Jessica Gentle | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 27 Aug 2023 | |
| 24 | Petesa Lio | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 Aug 2023 | |
| 25 | Ella Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 Aug 2023 | |
| 26 | Sereana Naitokatoka | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 28 Jul 2024 | |
| 27 | Relna Wuruki-Hosea | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 24 Aug 2024 | |
| 28 | Felice Quinlan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 24 Aug 2024 | |
| 29 | Amelia Pasikala | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| 30 | Georgia Willey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| 31 | Jaida Faleono | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 Sep 2024 | |
| 32 | Tatiana Finau | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 Sep 2024 | |
| 33 | Chloe Saunders | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 34 | Georgia Thomas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 35 | Leianne Tufuga | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 36 | Isabella Waterman | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 37 | Jordyn Preston | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 38 | Lili Boyle | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 Jul 2025 | |
| 39 | Elise Simpson | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 21 | 19 Jul 2025 | |
| 40 | Marley Cardwell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 23 Aug 2025 | |
| 41 | Charlotte Basham | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 42 | Krystal Blackwell | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 43 | Sheridan Gallagher | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 30 | 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 44 | Bobbi Law | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 45 | Grace Kukutai | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 4 Jul 2026 | |
| 46 | Ellie Brander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 18 Jul 2026 | |
Representative honours
[edit]National team representatives
[edit]| Player | Club Debut | Country | International Debut | Years | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollie-Mae Dodd | 23 Jul 2023 | 23 Oct 2021 | 2024–2025 | [69][70] | |
| Tatiana Finau | 7 Sep 2024 | 25 Oct 2025 | 2025 | [71] | |
| Petesa Lio | 27 Aug 2023 | 15 Oct 2023 | 2023 | [72] | |
| Kerehitina Matua | 23 Jul 2023 | 2 Nov 2022 | 2023–2025 | [73] | |
| Sereana Naitokatoka | 28 Jul 2024 | 22 Jun 2019 | 2024–2025 | [74][71] | |
| Apii Nicholls | 23 Jul 2023 | 16 Nov 2017 | 2023–2024 | [75] | |
| Ashleigh Quinlan | 23 Jul 2023 | 14 Oct 2023 | 2023–2024 | [75] | |
| Ua Ravu | 12 Aug 2023 | 9 Nov 2019 | 2023–2024 | [76][77] | |
| Cheyelle Robins-Reti | 23 Jul 2023 | 21 Oct 2023 | 2023 | [75] | |
| Monalisa Soliola | 23 Jul 2023 | 19 Oct 2024 | 2024 | [78] | |
| Simaima Taufa | 23 Jul 2023 | 9 Nov 2014 | 2023–2025 | [76] | |
| Leianne Tufuga | 5 Jul 2025 | 14 Oct 2023 | 2025 | [71] | |
| Isabella Waterman | 5 Jul 2025 | 21 Oct 2025 | 2025 | [71] | |
| Mackenzie Wiki | 23 Jul 2023 | 3 Nov 2024 | 2024 | [79] | |
| Relna Wuruki-Hosea | 24 Aug 2024 | 1 Nov 2025 | 2025 | [71] |
Notes:
- International Debut dates in bold indicate that the player made her first international appearance prior to playing for the Canberra Raiders NRLW team.
- Janelle Williams was a development member of the Raiders NRLW squad in 2023 prior to making her debut for Samoa in October 2023.[72]
- Leianne Tufuga previously played for Samoa, in 2020.
- Mackenzie Wiki previously played for Cook Islands, in 2022.
- Cheyelle Robins-Reti was 18th player for New Zealand on 3 November 2024, but did not take the field.
Women's State of Origin representatives
[edit]Past and current players that have played for Queensland and New South Wales in the State of Origin.
| Player | State | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Simaima Taufa | New South Wales | 2023–2025 |
| Grace Kemp | New South Wales | 2024 |
| Zahara Temara | Queensland | 2023–2024 |
| Sophie Holyman | Queensland | 2023–2025 |
Prime Minister's XIII representatives
[edit]Past and current players that have been selected to play in the Prime Minister's XIII.
| Player | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Sophie Holyman | 2024–2025 |
| Monalisa Soliola | 2024 |
| Chante Temara | 2024 |
| Grace Kemp | 2024 |
All-Stars Representatives
[edit]Past and current players that have played for the Indigenous All-Stars or for the Māori All-Stars.
Indigenous All Stars 
[edit]| Player | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Grace Kemp | 2024–2026 |
| Tommaya Kelly-Sines | 2024 |
| Ahlivia Ingram | 2023 |
| Krystal Blackwell | 2026 |
Māori All Stars 
[edit]| Player | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Zahara Temara | 2023–2024, 2026 |
| Ashleigh Quinlan | 2023–2025 |
| Chante Temara | 2024–2026 |
| Kerehitina Matua | 2024–2025 |
Feeder team seasons
[edit]The Canberra Raiders run a women's team in the Tarsha Gale Cup and have an arrangement with Mount Pritchard Mounties for the NSWRL Women's Premiership.
Tarsha Gale Cup
[edit]For Under 18 players from 2018 to 2020. Since 2021, the Cup is for Under 19 players.
| Season | Regular Season | Finals | Ref | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | B | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top | Placing | ||
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 154 | 440 | 4 | 10th | 8 | — | |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 106 | 276 | 3 | 9th | 8 | — | |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 118 | 96 | 6 | 5th | 8 | — | |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 128 | 168 | 7 | 7th | 6 | — | |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 102 | 218 | 6 | 10th | 6 | — | |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 158 | 176 | 11 | 6th | 6 | Elimination Finalist | |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 182 | 134 | 10 | 7th | 6 | — | |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 154 | 200 | 10 | 9th | 8 | — | [80] |
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 152 | 182 | 8 | 10th | 8 | — | [81][82] |
Lisa Fiaola Cup
[edit]The Cup is for Under 17 players. The Raiders entered in 2025.
| Season | Regular Season | Finals | Ref | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | B | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top | Placing | ||
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 170 | 148 | 10 | 8th | 8 | Qualifying Finalist | [80][83] |
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 142 | 210 | 7 | 10th | 8 | — | [81][84] |
NSWRL Women's Premiership
[edit]| Season | Regular Season | Finals | Ref | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | B | F | A | Pts | Pos | Top | Placing | ||
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 254 | 142 | 14 | 4th | 6 | Premiers | [85][86] |
| 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 185 | 204 | 15 | 3rd | 4 | Semi-Finalist | [87] |
| 2025 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 288 | 160 | 16 | 2nd | 4 | Semi-Finalist | [88] |
Members of Mounties' 2023 premiership-winning team that subsequently were included in the Raider's extended NRLW squad were: Alanna Dummett, Tommaya Kelly-Sines, Petesa Lio, Aaliyah Lomas, Kerehitina Matua, Mackenzie Wiki, Janelle Williams, and captain Simaima Taufa.[85]
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