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Canberra Raiders Women
Club information
Full nameCanberra Raiders
Rugby League Club
NicknameThe Green Machine
Colours  Lime Green
  White
  Navy
Founded30 March 1981; 45 years ago (1981-03-30) in Queanbeyan NSW[original research?]
Websiteraiders.com.au
Current details
Ground
CEODon Furner Jr
ChairmanDennis Richardson
CoachDarrin Borthwick
CaptainSimaima Taufa
Zahara Temara
CompetitionNRL Women's Premiership
Home colours
Away colours
Current season
Records
Biggest winRaiders 56 – 24 Bulldogs
Belmore Sports Ground
(23 Aug 2025)
Biggest lossRaiders 6 – 56 Sharks
GIO Stadium
(12 Jul 2025)
First gameRaiders 14 – 28 Sharks
Pointsbet Stadium
(23 Jul 2023)
Most capped35Sophie Holyman and Chanté Temara
Highest try scorer19Madison Bartlett
Highest points scorer172Zahara 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

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Season Regular season Finals Ref
P W D L F A Pts Pos Top Placing
2023 950417320610 5th 4 [2]
2024 93061942166 7th 4 [3]
2025 113081833256 11th 6

2026 Draw

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The draw for the 2026 season was announced on 14 November 2025.[4][5][6]

RoundOpponentScoreDateTimeVenue
1 Dragons20–4Sat 4 Jul 20263:15 PMAwayJubilee Stadium
2 Warriors42–16Sun 12 Jul 202612:00 PMHome GIO Stadium
3 Roosters18–22Sat 18 Jul 202612:45 PMHome GIO Stadium
4 Sharks10–22Sat 25 Jul 202612:45 PMHome GIO Stadium
5 Cowboys16–18Sat 1 Aug 20264:15 PMNeutralGeohex Stadium, Wagga Wagga
6 Broncos28–4Sun 9 Aug 202611:35 AMHome GIO Stadium
7 KnightsSun 16 Aug 202611:50 AMAwayMcDonald Jones Stadium
8 BulldogsSat 22 Aug 20263:15 PMAwayBelmore Sports Ground
9 TitansSat 29 Aug 202612:45 PMAwayCbus Super Stadium
10 EelsSun 6 Sep 20266:15 PMHome GIO Stadium
11 TigersFri 11 Sep 20265:40 PMAwayLeichhardt Oval

Head-to-head records

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OpponentFirst MeetingPWDLPFPAWin %Share
Sharks23 Jul 20234004421300.00%24.42%
Roosters29 Jul 20234103769625.00%44.19%
Tigers6 Aug 202333007750100.00%60.63%
Dragons12 Aug 20234301919275.00%49.73%
Eels20 Aug 20233102568633.33%39.44%
Broncos27 Aug 202341038611625.00%42.57%
Knights2 Sep 2023300332640.00%33.33%
Cowboys10 Sep 20234103688425.00%44.74%
Titans17 Sep 20233102385933.33%39.18%
Warriors16 Aug 202522006232100.00%65.96%
Bulldogs23 Aug 202511005624100.00%70.00%
Totals23 Jul 2023351402168483340.00%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

Coaches

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The inaugural coach of the Canberra Raiders Women's team will coach a fourth successive season in 2026.
As of 10 August 2026

CoachSeason SpanMWDLForAgstWin %Share %Ref
Darrin Borthwick2023present351402168483340.00%45.09%[7][8]

Captains

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All players that have captained the Canberra Raiders women's team in the NRLW.
As of 10 August 2026

C#NameYears as CaptainDebutGames as CaptainGames for ClubRef
DateRoundSoloJointTotal
1Simaima Taufa2023present23 Jul 202311333434[9][10]
2Zahara Temara2023present23 Jul 202311333434[9]

Current squad

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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
1Sheridan Gallagher24Fullback, Wing2023 19 13 6382714136 1
2Elise Simpson19Wing, Fullback2025 9 61510040
3Leianne Tufuga24Centre, Wing2021 12 16 11 64513052 1 1 7
4Isabella Waterman26Centre, Wing2024 1 7 2104016 2
5Mackenzie Wiki24Wing, Centre2023 14 9 62911044 3 1
6Krystal Blackwell23Five-eighth, Fullback2023 15 12 6337028 1
7Zahara Temara29Halfback, Five-eighth2018 24 18 10 6587118267 1 8 5 1 6
8Chloe Saunders27Prop, Lock2023 18 11 6354016
9Chanté Temara25Hooker2020 2 1 18 11 638208 1 3
10Sophie Holyman28Prop, Lock2022 5 18 11 6405020 7
11Jordyn Preston23Second-row, Centre2024 2 11 5186024
12Charlotte Basham20Second-row2022 8 9 6233012
13Simaima Taufa32Lock, Prop2018 9 12 17 11 65516064 12 18 2
14Emma Barnes22Hooker2023 14 10 6303012
15Grace Kemp25Prop, Lock2023 18 8 6325020 3 3
16Hollie-Mae Dodd23Second-row, Lock2023 15 6 5264016 11
17Grace Kukutai29Lock2024 3 8 617104
18Sereana Naitokatoka25Five-eighth, Hooker2021 4 9 6 9 1293012 6
19Lili Boyle21Hooker, Lock2025 77000
20Madison Bartlett31Wing2019 5 6 5 18 640300120 6
21Relna Wuruki-Hosea20Wing, Centre2024 3 36208 1
22Ellie Brander18Prop2026 R 11000
Evie McGrath20Fullback, Five-eighth2024 3 69104
Madyson Tooth24Centre R0000
ZAaliyah Lomas22Lock0000
DVMarley Cardwell21Prop2025 22000
DVIsabella Piper19Lock U0000
DVGabriella Savage18Centre U0000
Holly Williams18Wing U0000
IJBobbi Law29Centre, Wing2019 2 11 13 2 43210040 1 5

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

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Off contract after 2026

[edit]

Individual awards

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Players of the Year

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The Canberra Raiders player of the year award winners since 2023.

YearNameRef
2023Simaima Taufa[34]
2024Simaima Taufa[35]
2025Simaima Taufa[36]

Club records

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Win-loss record since entering the NRLW in 2023

GamesWinsDrawnLossPoints ForPoints Against+/-Win %
351402168483314940.00%

Player records

[edit]

Lists and tables last updated: 10 August 2026.

Career records (at the Raiders)

[edit]

Season records

[edit]

Season length has increased over time as the competition has expanded.

Match records

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Most points in a game for the Raiders
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Qualification: 10 points

RankPlayerDateOpponentVenueTGFGPoints
1Zahara Temara23 Aug 2025 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground08016
2Zahara Temara10 Aug 2025 BroncosGIO Stadium14012
2Zahara Temara28 Jul 2024 TigersCampbelltown Sports Stadium14012
2Zahara Temara3 Aug 2024 KnightsGIO Stadium14012
5Zahara Temara10 Sep 2023 CowboysCbus Super Stadium13010
5Zahara Temara7 Sep 2024 DragonsNetstrata Jubilee Stadium05010
5Sheridan Gallagher12 Jul 2026 WarriorsGIO Stadium05010
Most tries in a game for the Raiders
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Qualification: 2 tries

RankPlayerDateOpponentVenueTries
1Madison Bartlett23 Jul 2023 SharksPointsBet Stadium2
1Madison Bartlett2 Sep 2023 KnightsGIO Stadium2
1Madison Bartlett28 Jul 2024 TigersCampbelltown Sports Stadium2
1Madison Bartlett10 Aug 2024 SharksGIO Stadium2
1Madison Bartlett7 Sep 2024 DragonsNetstrata Jubilee Stadium2
1Grace Kemp7 Sep 2024 DragonsNetstrata Jubilee Stadium2
1Madison Bartlett13 Jul 2025 EelsGIO Stadium2
1Jordyn Preston23 Aug 2025 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground2
1Simaima Taufa23 Aug 2025 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground2
1Isabella Waterman23 Aug 2025 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground2
1Elise Simpson30 Aug 2025 Wests TigersGIO Stadium2
1Mackenzie Wiki12 Jul 2026 WarriorsGIO Stadium2
Most goals in a game for the Raiders
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Qualification: 4 goals

RankPlayerDateOpponentVenueGoals
1Zahara Temara23 Aug 2025 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground8
2Zahara Temara7 Sep 2024 DragonsNetstrata Jubilee Stadium5
2Sheridan Gallagher12 Jul 2026 WarriorsGIO Stadium5
4Zahara Temara29 Jul 2023 RoostersGIO Stadium4
4Zahara Temara6 Aug 2023 TigersGIO Stadium4
4Zahara Temara20 Aug 2023 EelsGIO Stadium4
4Zahara Temara28 Jul 2024 TigersCampbelltown Stadium4
4Zahara Temara3 Aug 2024 KnightsGIO Stadium4
4Zahara Temara10 Aug 2025 BroncosGIO Stadium4
4Zahara Temara9 Aug 2026 BroncosGIO Stadium4

Oldest and youngest players

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The oldest and youngest players to represent the Canberra Raiders women's team in the NRLW.

NameAgeYear
Apii Nicholls31 and 208 days2024
Jaida Faleono18 and 206 days2024

First try and Last try

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Who scored the first try and most recent try for the Raiders.

NameYearRoundMinuteOpponent
Madison Bartlett2023133'Sharks
Charlotte Basham2026664'Broncos

Margins and streaks

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Biggest winning margins
Qualification: 10 point margin

MarginScoreOpponentVenueDateRound
325624 BulldogsBelmore Sports Ground23 Aug 20258
264216 WarriorsGIO Stadium12 Jul 20262
24284 BroncosGIO Stadium9 Aug 20266
223412 CowboysCbus Super Stadium10 Sep 20238
203212 TigersCampbelltown Sports Stadium28 Jul 20241
16204 DragonsJubilee Oval4 Jul 20261
102414 RoostersGIO Stadium29 Jul 20232

Biggest losing margins
Qualification: 15 point margin

MarginScoreOpponentVenueDateRound
50656 SharksGIO Stadium12 Jul 20252
341246 EelsGIO Stadium19 Jul 20253
32840 BroncosTotally Workwear Stadium27 Aug 20236
26026 CowboysQueensland Country Bank Stadium26 Jul 20254
24630 TitansGIO Stadium17 Sep 20239
221436 DragonsGIO Stadium5 Jul 20251
18018 KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium3 Aug 20255
162844 BroncosGIO Stadium10 Aug 20256

Most consecutive wins

  • 4 (29 July 2023 20 August 2023)

Most consecutive losses

  • 6 (5 July 2025 10 August 2025)

Biggest Comeback

Worst Collapse

History

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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

ResultScoreOpponentVenueDateRoundRef
Lost14–28 Cronulla SharksPointsBet Stadium23 Jul 20231[63][64][65]
Won24–14 Sydney RoostersGIO Stadium29 Jul 20232[66][67]

First Team

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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]

JerseyPositionPlayer
1FullbackApii Nicholls
2WingMadison Bartlett
3CentreCheyelle Robins-Reti
4CentreMackenzie Wiki
5WingShakiah Tungai
6Five-eighthZahara Temara (c)
7HalfbackAshleigh Quinlan
8PropTommaya Kelly-Sines
9HookerChante Temara
10PropSophie Holyman
11Second-rowMonalisa Soliola
12Second-rowHollie-Mae Dodd
13LockSimaima Taufa (c)
14HookerEmma Barnes
15PropGrace Kemp
16Second-rowKerehitina Matua
17PropTara Reinke
CoachDarrin Borthwick

Players

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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
2Simaima Taufa3490036123 Jul 2023 Sharks
3Zahara Temara345752172123 Jul 2023 Sharks
4Madison Bartlett24190076123 Jul 2023 Sharks
5Hollie-Mae Dodd2640016123 Jul 2023 Sharks
6Sophie Holyman3550020123 Jul 2023 Sharks
7Tommaya Kelly-Sines120000123 Jul 2023 Sharks
8Apii Nicholls171004123 Jul 2023 Sharks
9Ashleigh Quinlan1730012123 Jul 2023 Sharks
10Cheyelle Robins-Reti2850020123 Jul 2023 Sharks
11Monalisa Soliola2040016123 Jul 2023 Sharks
12Chanté Temara352008123 Jul 2023 Sharks
13Shakiah Tungai1683038123 Jul 2023 Sharks
14Mackenzie Wiki29110044123 Jul 2023 Sharks
15Kerehitina Matua202008123 Jul 2023 Sharks
16Tara Reinke70000123 Jul 2023 Sharks
17Grace Kemp3250020123 Jul 2023 Sharks
18Emma Barnes3030012123 Jul 2023 Sharks
19Alanna Dummett42008412 Aug 2023 Dragons
20Ua Ravu20000412 Aug 2023 Dragons
21Elise Smith30000520 Aug 2023 Eels
22Ahlivia Ingram20000520 Aug 2023 Eels
23Jessica Gentle21004627 Aug 2023 Broncos
24Petesa Lio20000627 Aug 2023 Broncos
25Ella Ryan10000627 Aug 2023 Broncos
26Sereana Naitokatoka1610041028 Jul 2024 Wests Tigers
27Relna Wuruki-Hosea620081424 Aug 2024 Cowboys
28Felice Quinlan510041424 Aug 2024 Cowboys
29Amelia Pasikala82008151 Sep 2024 Roosters
30Georgia Willey10000151 Sep 2024 Roosters
31Jaida Faleono30000167 Sep 2024 Dragons
32Tatiana Finau90000167 Sep 2024 Dragons
33Chloe Saunders172008195 Jul 2025 Dragons
34Georgia Thomas30000195 Jul 2025 Dragons
35Leianne Tufuga1730012195 Jul 2025 Dragons
36Isabella Waterman940016195 Jul 2025 Dragons
37Jordyn Preston1660024195 Jul 2025 Dragons
38Lili Boyle70000195 Jul 2025 Dragons
39Elise Simpson151000402119 Jul 2025 Eels
40Marley Cardwell200002123 Aug 2025 Bulldogs
41Charlotte Basham62008304 Jul 2026 Dragons
42Krystal Blackwell60000304 Jul 2026 Dragons
43Sheridan Gallagher627022304 Jul 2026 Dragons
44Bobbi Law430012304 Jul 2026 Dragons
45Grace Kukutai61004304 Jul 2026 Dragons
46Ellie Brander100003218 Jul 2026 Roosters

Representative honours

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National team representatives

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PlayerClub DebutCountryInternational
Debut
YearsRef
Hollie-Mae Dodd23 Jul 2023 England23 Oct 202120242025[69][70]
Tatiana Finau7 Sep 2024 Tonga25 Oct 20252025[71]
Petesa Lio27 Aug 2023 Samoa15 Oct 20232023[72]
Kerehitina Matua23 Jul 2023 Cook Islands2 Nov 202220232025[73]
Sereana Naitokatoka28 Jul 2024 Fiji22 Jun 201920242025[74][71]
Apii Nicholls23 Jul 2023 New Zealand16 Nov 201720232024[75]
Ashleigh Quinlan23 Jul 2023 New Zealand14 Oct 202320232024[75]
Ua Ravu12 Aug 2023 Papua New Guinea9 Nov 201920232024[76][77]
Cheyelle Robins-Reti23 Jul 2023 New Zealand21 Oct 20232023[75]
Monalisa Soliola23 Jul 2023 Samoa19 Oct 20242024[78]
Simaima Taufa23 Jul 2023 Australia9 Nov 201420232025[76]
Leianne Tufuga5 Jul 2025 New Zealand14 Oct 20232025[71]
Isabella Waterman5 Jul 2025 Fiji21 Oct 20252025[71]
Mackenzie Wiki23 Jul 2023 New Zealand3 Nov 20242024[79]
Relna Wuruki-Hosea24 Aug 2024 Papua New Guinea1 Nov 20252025[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

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Past and current players that have played for Queensland and New South Wales in the State of Origin.

Player State Year(s)
Simaima TaufaNew South Wales20232025
Grace KempNew South Wales2024
Zahara TemaraQueensland20232024
Sophie HolymanQueensland20232025

Prime Minister's XIII representatives

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Past and current players that have been selected to play in the Prime Minister's XIII.

Player Year(s)
Sophie Holyman20242025
Monalisa Soliola2024
Chante Temara2024
Grace Kemp2024

All-Stars Representatives

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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 Kemp20242026
Tommaya Kelly-Sines2024
Ahlivia Ingram2023
Krystal Blackwell2026

Māori All Stars Māori people

[edit]
Player Year(s)
Zahara Temara20232024, 2026
Ashleigh Quinlan20232025
Chante Temara20242026
Kerehitina Matua20242025

Feeder team seasons

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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 810711544404 10th 8
2019 911701062763 9th 8
2020 63030118966 5th 8
2021 821511281687 7th 6
2022 820611022186 10th 6
2023 8413115817611 6th 6 Elimination Finalist
2024 8404118213410 7th 6
2025 8404115420010 9th 8 [80]
2026 830511521828 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 8404117014810 8th 8 Qualifying Finalist [80][83]
2026 821511422107 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
202310604125414214 4th 6 Premiers [85][86]
202411713018520415 3rd 4 Semi-Finalist [87]
202511803028816016 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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