Ruan Sims pushes back on claims the NRLW is a two-horse race after the Sharks and Knights seriously tested competition heavyweights Brisbane and the Roosters.

Marlee Silva and Ruan break down the biggest Round 2 performances, including Jamie Chapman’s epic outing, Jess Sergis’ influence and Faith Manera’s stunning hat-trick, before examining the injury toll already testing the Warriors and Eels.

Plus, they celebrate 20 years of Women in League, reflect on the powerful NRLW captain portrait exhibition at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art and preview every game of Round 3.

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
01:20 Round 2’s biggest results
02:33 How the Sharks turned it around in one week
03:54 Is calling the NRLW a “two-horse race” disrespectful?
05:08 Ruan Sims’ Round 2 player ratings
06:22 What makes Olivia Kernick so valuable?
08:08 NRLW injury toll begins to grow
08:39 Warriors and Eels hit hardest by injuries
09:46 Are New Zealand’s pathways ready to support the Warriors?
11:35 Celebrating 20 years of Women in League
12:46 Ruan reflects on the growth of the women’s game
15:43 Why sport is art
17:03 Round 3 preview begins
17:03 Raiders v Roosters
18:35 Warriors v Cowboys
20:00 Bulldogs v Sharks
21:57 Titans v Eels
24:11 Broncos v Wests Tigers
25:50 Knights v Dragons
27:46 Round 3 predictions and final thoughts
27:59 Ruan attempts the Women in League anthem