NRLW Tips - NRL Women's Preview Round 8 2026

Another big weekend of NRLW action with the highlight being the Queensland derby clash between the Titans and Broncos with second spot on the ladder at stake.

Knights v Tigers

Knights

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Newcastle have dominated the Wests Tigers during their short history and can continue that here as the Tigers’ bubble bursts. The Knights have won all three matchups with the Tigers by 20-plus with the Tigers not topping eight in any of those matches. Newcastle look to have too much firepower out wide for the Tigers.

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Sidney Taylor Try/Kirra Dibb Try

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Sidney Taylor looks an elite mover who has tries in two of her last five games and the Tigers defence is gettable.

Kirra Dibb has been in good tryscoring form with tries in her last two matches.

Bulldogs v Raiders

Raiders -4.5

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Canberra and Canterbury are operating at different levels and while the Raiders have been wildly inconsistent this year, if they are anywhere near their best they will win this by panels. Canberra have a win over the Broncos and very nearly rolled the Roosters and enter this off a stunning late comeback win over Newcastle. Canterbury’s three games against Top 6 teams have all resulted in losses of 26-plus.

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Elise Simpson Try/Sophie Holyman Try

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Elise Simpson is an elite talent who has 12 tries in her last 12 matches.

Sophie Holyman is in good tryscoring form with three tries in her last four games.

Dragons v Cowboys

Over 40.5

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The Dragons and Cowboys have played in shootouts all three times they have met and they look to be in for another points frenzy when they square off on Saturday evening. All three meetings between the two sides have topped 56 points. The Dragons have been defending poorly, allowing 26 or more in four of their lasrt five, while the Cowboys attack has come good, scoring 26 or more in each of their last two.

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Teagan Berry Try/Margot Vella Try/Fran Goldthorp Try

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Teagan Berry is the second greatest tryscorer in NRLW history and has four tries in three games against the Cowboys.

Margot Vella has been an outstanding buy for the Cowboys. She has 13 tries in 19 games starting on the wing in the NRLW including four tries in her last three games.

Fran Goldthorp has been in sensational form with four tries in her last six games.

Titans v Broncos

Titans

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Brisbane’s fall without suspended star Ali Brigginshaw has been surprising but it is very much real and the rising Gold Coast Titans can hand the Broncos a third straight loss. Brisbane have won the last two against Gold Coast by 40 but the Titans are a very-much improved outfit this year. Gold Coast’s defence has been exceptional this year, conceding more than 12 just once in their last six games, while their backline is the match of any attacking back seven in the comp. It is surprising to see Gold Coast listed as a home underdog here.

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Teagan Levi Try/Evania Isa'ako Try/Chelsea Lenarduzzi Try

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Teagan Levi has been outstanding since making the switch from union with five tries in seven games.

Evania Isa’ako has been wonderful since moving to the backrow with four tries in six games playing on an edge.

Chelsea Lenarduzzi sits behind only Liv Kernick as the greatest tryscoring forward in premiership history and has scored three tries in her last five games.

Roosters v Warriors

Roosters -15.5

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Betting against the Roosters is a dangerous proposition and not a path we will be following this week. John Strange’s star team have won every game with their last four wins all by 14 points or more. They were super impressive in running clear of Brisbane last week. The Warriors have been poor in Australia. The minus is the play.

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Jayme Fressard Try/Jess Sergis Try/ Sariah Paki Try

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Jayme Fressard and Jess Sergis lead the NRLW try tally this season with nine apiece with the two both in the top five all-time leading tryscorers.

Sariah Paki is having a stellar debut season with five tries in her last five games.

Sharks v Eels

Eels +3.5

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The Eels getting 3.5 at home is the best of the week as we again take on the Sharks at night. Cronulla are awful under lights with a 1-9 win and cover record playing games after 5pm. Their star tryscorer Georgia Ravics remains sidelined. Cronulla have been awful in 2026 with Tony Herman unquestionably the worst coach in the NRL. The Eels welcome back Zali Fay and Chloe Jackson and off their first win look an excellent bet.