NRLW Finals: Who Steps Up When It Counts?

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview the Roosters v Broncos grand final rematch and split on their premiership tips. Plus, your listener questions, the debate over a standalone NRLW grand final and the NRLW Weekly awards celebrating the season’s best moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview Roosters v Raiders and Titans v Broncos as four teams chase a place in the NRLW grand final. Plus, Ru reveals her team of the year and the pair pitch their own grand final entertainment ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview two huge NRLW finals matches, reveal Ru’s team of the year and celebrate retiring stars Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott. Plus, what do players think of the smaller ball trial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack a massive final round of the NRLW regular season. Ruan makes the case for greater investment in players, coaches and pathways, reveals her players of the round and delivers another Déjà Ru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down a huge weekend of NRLW action as the Dragons upset the Warriors across the ditch, the Broncos return to their devastating best and the Wests Tigers continue their remarkable finals-bound transformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders. Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos’ three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern. Ruan also examines the NSWRL’s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes’ remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth. Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped. 00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly00:35 Ruan’s Round 8 three-two-one00:51 Krystal Blackwell’s six-try masterclass02:43 Tegan Levi’s game-changing effort03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors?08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history11:19 The race for the final top-six position12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes14:19 Should the Broncos be worried?15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league’s future21:34 Talei Holmes’ remarkable return after giving birth24:48 Round 9 preview and tips25:08 Titans v Raiders27:45 Roosters v Sharks29:26 Cowboys v Knights31:42 Warriors v Dragons33:27 Eels v Broncos35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs37:03 Final thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Titans are up to second, the Roosters have handed Brisbane back-to-back losses, and the race for the NRLW finals is getting seriously interesting. Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down all the big talking points from Round 7, including Ruan’s 3-2-1, Mackenzie Wiki’s monster performance, another edition of Déjà Roo and whether the Wests Tigers can make their first-ever finals series. Plus, could women’s sport merch be the NRLW’s next big opportunity? Marlee pitches everything from player-themed mini goats to Crocs charms before the team previews every Round 8 clash, including the huge Titans v Broncos showdown. 00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly01:19 Round 7 recap and the Roosters’ comeback02:28 Ruan’s 3-2-1 from Round 704:45 Mackenzie Wiki’s incredible captain’s challenge05:20 Déjà Roo: Tegan Levi does it again06:55 Are the Titans now a genuine Roosters threat?10:08 Who can make a run from the chasing pack?12:00 What Caught My Sideline Eye12:30 The huge opportunity in women’s sports merchandise17:54 Ben Jeffries re-signs with Newcastle18:58 Bulldogs announce 2027 coaching change22:13 Round 8 preview begins22:41 Knights v Wests Tigers25:32 Bulldogs v Raiders27:15 Dragons v Cowboys30:03 Titans v Broncos: game of the round?34:20 Roosters v Warriors37:19 Sharks v Eels41:23 Round 8 wrap and farewellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRLW premiership race is wide open after Canberra handed Brisbane its first loss of the season, leaving the Roosters as the competition’s only unbeaten team. Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims celebrate the opening week of Indigenous Round, reveal their standout players from Round 6 and answer listener questions about the Dragons and Broncos. Plus, they preview every Round 7 matchup, including the blockbuster grand final rematch between Brisbane and the Roosters. Who wins the rematch, and can anyone stop the Tricolours? 00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly00:45 Indigenous Round begins01:48 Ruan’s Round 6 standout players03:51 Celebrating culture across the NRLW07:08 Listener questions07:43 What are the Dragons missing?10:16 Should Broncos fans be worried?12:52 Canberra’s stunning win over Brisbane13:49 Why the NRLW isn’t a two-horse race16:37 Round 7 preview16:55 Titans vs Dragons19:22 Eels vs Bulldogs21:48 Broncos vs Roosters26:38 Knights vs Raiders28:44 Wests Tigers vs Warriors31:56 Cowboys vs Sharks34:55 Final thoughts and sign-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRLW Magic Round delivered on and off the field, with more than 14,000 fans turning out across two huge days in Wagga Wagga. Marlie Silver and Ruan Sims break down the standout performances from Round 5, including Raecene McGregor’s dominant display, Jess Sergis’ hat-trick and an historic Cowboys comeback. They examine why the undefeated Broncos and Roosters remain ahead of the competition, the teams capable of challenging them and whether the winless Eels can turn their season around. Marlie shares the inspiring story of the Wagga Magpies under-eight girls taking on an all-boys competition, before Ruan launches a new segment, Deja Ru, comparing two incredible scorpion-style NRLW moments. Plus, the latest judiciary and injury news, every Round 6 game previewed and Ruan’s tips for the weekend. Subscribe to the NRLW Weekly Podcast and catch every game of the NRLW live and free on Nine and 9Now. 00:20 Welcome to the show00:58 Magic Round delivers in Wagga Wagga02:12 Who owned Magic Round?02:22 Cowboys' historic comeback02:49 Ruan's 3-2-1 best performances03:50 Why NRLW players are such important role models05:20 Why the Broncos and Roosters stay unbeaten06:50 The teams that can challenge the top two08:24 Can Parramatta still turn its season around?09:27 Break09:37 Sideline Eye: Magic Round community event10:54 The inspiring Wagga Magpies under-8 girls12:39 Deja Ru makes its debut13:05 Julia Robinson's incredible scorpion try13:34 Taryn Aiken's matching scorpion try-saver14:31 Taryn Aiken returns and injury news16:31 Round 6 preview begins16:45 Bulldogs vs Cowboys18:26 Sharks vs Titans21:25 Warriors vs Knights22:01 How the Warriors can unlock Mele Hufanga24:13 Raiders vs Broncos25:54 Dragons vs Wests Tigers28:38 Roosters vs Eels30:02 Soraya Paki deserves more recognition30:42 Final thoughts and Round 6 wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRLW Magic Round is here, with all 12 teams descending on Wagga Wagga for six huge games across one weekend.Mali Silva and Ruan Sims break down every match, reveal their players of the round and discuss the growing influence of rugby sevens stars, including the outstanding Tegan Levi.The team also looks at the latest injury news, Jocelyn Kelleher’s record-equalling performance, Abbey Church’s individual brilliance and the touching show of support for injured star Yasmin Meakes.Plus, which team is under the most pressure, who is the biggest upset chance and which match could deliver the most Magic Round fireworks? 00:19 Round four recap and Magic Round preview 01:09 Ruan’s players of the round 01:18 Jocelyn Kelleher’s five try assists 01:54 Abbey Church and Tegan Levi share two points 02:31 Why Tegan Levi is the best sevens convert 03:01 Tamika Upton takes the Dally M lead 03:25 More round four standout performers 03:53 Tegan Levi builds hype around the NRLW 04:11 The NRLW is now part of rugby league’s fabric 05:13 Tegan Levi’s cheerleading and sevens background 05:49 Abbey Church’s brilliant chip-and-chase try 06:21 “Church is in session” 06:39 The NRLW sisterhood supports Yasmin Meakes 08:11 Tarryn Aiken injury update 09:07 Madison Mulhall’s ACL injury 10:17 HIA updates and Warriors injury news 11:22 Magic Round preview begins 12:23 Sharks v Tigers 14:00 Dragons v Roosters 15:13 Raiders v Cowboys 17:12 Bulldogs v Broncos 18:45 Warriors v Titans 19:04 Why Warriors v Titans could be game of the round 21:37 Eels v Knights 23:26 Rapid-fire Magic Round calls 23:48 Biggest upset chance 23:53 Player to watch 24:00 Teams under the most pressure 24:09 Match most likely to produce magic 24:14 Plan your NRLW Magic Round watch party 24:45 Final thoughts and sign-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.