The wait is over. The 2026 NRLW season kicks off this week and Marlee Silva is joined by Ruan Sims to preview every team, every contender and the biggest storylines heading into Round 1.

Can the Broncos defend their title after an off-season full of change? Are the Warriors the competition's biggest threat? 

Which teams are flying under the radar, and which Origin stars are set to dominate from the opening whistle?

Marlee also shares what caught her sideline eye after spending time around the NRLW season launch and pre-season events, giving an insider feel for the teams and players creating the biggest buzz.

Plus, the listener questions, Round 1 predictions and everything you need to know before the new season gets underway.

The wait is over. The 2026 NRLW season kicks off this week and Marlee Silva is joined by Ruan Sims to preview every team, every contender and the biggest storylines heading into Round 1.
Can the Broncos defend their title after an off-season full of change? Are the Warriors the competition's biggest threat?&nbsp;
Which teams are flying under the radar, and which Origin stars are set to dominate from the opening whistle?
Marlee also shares what caught her sideline eye after spending time around the NRLW season launch and pre-season events, giving an insider feel for the teams and players creating the biggest buzz.
Plus, the listener questions, Round 1 predictions and everything you need to know before the new season gets underway.

NRLW Weekly is a podcast dedicated to bringing fans the latest updates, insights, and exclusive interviews from the electrifying world of the National Rugby League Women's competition.

Hosted by Sky Blues Assistant Coach Ruan Sims and Nine's NRLW Sideline eye Marlee Silva, this podcast aims to connect with NRLW fans across the country, diving deep into the stories and personalities that shape the game.

Lite n’ Easy fuelling Australian sport.

NRLW Weekly is a podcast dedicated to bringing fans the latest updates, insights, and exclusive interviews from the electrifying world of the National Rugby League Women's competition.
Hosted by Sky Blues Assistant Coach Ruan Sims and Nine's NRLW Sideline eye Marlee Silva, this podcast aims to connect with NRLW fans across the country, diving deep into the stories and personalities that shape the game.
Lite n’ Easy fuelling Australian sport.

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NRLW Is Back! Can Anyone Stop the Broncos in 2026?

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 Weekly
01:19 Round 7 recap and the Roosters’ comeback
02:28 Ruan’s 3-2-1 from Round 7
04:45 Mackenzie Wiki’s incredible captain’s challenge
05:20 Déjà Roo: Tegan Levi does it again
06:55 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 Eye
12:30 The huge opportunity in women’s sports merchandise
17:54 Ben Jeffries re-signs with Newcastle
18:58 Bulldogs announce 2027 coaching change
22:13 Round 8 preview begins
22:41 Knights v Wests Tigers
25:32 Bulldogs v Raiders
27:15 Dragons v Cowboys
30:03 Titans v Broncos: game of the round?
34:20 Roosters v Warriors
37:19 Sharks v Eels
41:23 Round 8 wrap and farewell

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&rsquo;s 3-2-1, Mackenzie Wiki&rsquo;s monster performance, another edition of D&eacute;j&agrave; Roo and whether the Wests Tigers can make their first-ever finals series.
Plus, could women&rsquo;s sport merch be the NRLW&rsquo;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 Weekly 01:19 Round 7 recap and the Roosters&rsquo; comeback 02:28 Ruan&rsquo;s 3-2-1 from Round 7 04:45 Mackenzie Wiki&rsquo;s incredible captain&rsquo;s challenge 05:20 D&eacute;j&agrave; Roo: Tegan Levi does it again 06:55 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 Eye 12:30 The huge opportunity in women&rsquo;s sports merchandise 17:54 Ben Jeffries re-signs with Newcastle 18:58 Bulldogs announce 2027 coaching change 22:13 Round 8 preview begins 22:41 Knights v Wests Tigers 25:32 Bulldogs v Raiders 27:15 Dragons v Cowboys 30:03 Titans v Broncos: game of the round? 34:20 Roosters v Warriors 37:19 Sharks v Eels 41:23 Round 8 wrap and farewell

Titans Rising, Roosters Roar & Round 8’s Biggest Test | NRLW Weekly

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 Weekly
00:45 Indigenous Round begins
01:48 Ruan’s Round 6 standout players
03:51 Celebrating culture across the NRLW
07:08 Listener questions
07:43 What are the Dragons missing?
10:16 Should Broncos fans be worried?
12:52 Canberra’s stunning win over Brisbane
13:49 Why the NRLW isn’t a two-horse race
16:37 Round 7 preview
16:55 Titans vs Dragons
19:22 Eels vs Bulldogs
21:48 Broncos vs Roosters
26:38 Knights vs Raiders
28:44 Wests Tigers vs Warriors
31:56 Cowboys vs Sharks
34:55 Final thoughts and sign-off

The NRLW premiership race is wide open after Canberra handed Brisbane its first loss of the season, leaving the Roosters as the competition&rsquo;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 Weekly 00:45 Indigenous Round begins 01:48 Ruan&rsquo;s Round 6 standout players 03:51 Celebrating culture across the NRLW 07:08 Listener questions 07:43 What are the Dragons missing? 10:16 Should Broncos fans be worried? 12:52 Canberra&rsquo;s stunning win over Brisbane 13:49 Why the NRLW isn&rsquo;t a two-horse race 16:37 Round 7 preview 16:55 Titans vs Dragons 19:22 Eels vs Bulldogs 21:48 Broncos vs Roosters 26:38 Knights vs Raiders 28:44 Wests Tigers vs Warriors 31:56 Cowboys vs Sharks 34:55 Final thoughts and sign-off

The Two-Horse Race Is Over! | NRLW Round 6 Review & Round 7 Preview

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 show
00:58 Magic Round delivers in Wagga Wagga
02:12 Who owned Magic Round?
02:22 Cowboys' historic comeback
02:49 Ruan's 3-2-1 best performances
03:50 Why NRLW players are such important role models
05:20 Why the Broncos and Roosters stay unbeaten
06:50 The teams that can challenge the top two
08:24 Can Parramatta still turn its season around?
09:27 Break
09:37 Sideline Eye: Magic Round community event
10:54 The inspiring Wagga Magpies under-8 girls
12:39 Deja Ru makes its debut
13:05 Julia Robinson's incredible scorpion try
13:34 Taryn Aiken's matching scorpion try-saver
14:31 Taryn Aiken returns and injury news
16:31 Round 6 preview begins
16:45 Bulldogs vs Cowboys
18:26 Sharks vs Titans
21:25 Warriors vs Knights
22:01 How the Warriors can unlock Mele Hufanga
24:13 Raiders vs Broncos
25:54 Dragons vs Wests Tigers
28:38 Roosters vs Eels
30:02 Soraya Paki deserves more recognition
30:42 Final thoughts and Round 6 wrap

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&rsquo;s dominant display, Jess Sergis&rsquo; 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&rsquo;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 show 00:58 Magic Round delivers in Wagga Wagga 02:12 Who owned Magic Round? 02:22 Cowboys' historic comeback 02:49 Ruan's 3-2-1 best performances 03:50 Why NRLW players are such important role models 05:20 Why the Broncos and Roosters stay unbeaten 06:50 The teams that can challenge the top two 08:24 Can Parramatta still turn its season around? 09:27 Break 09:37 Sideline Eye: Magic Round community event 10:54 The inspiring Wagga Magpies under-8 girls 12:39 Deja Ru makes its debut 13:05 Julia Robinson's incredible scorpion try 13:34 Taryn Aiken's matching scorpion try-saver 14:31 Taryn Aiken returns and injury news 16:31 Round 6 preview begins 16:45 Bulldogs vs Cowboys 18:26 Sharks vs Titans 21:25 Warriors vs Knights 22:01 How the Warriors can unlock Mele Hufanga 24:13 Raiders vs Broncos 25:54 Dragons vs Wests Tigers 28:38 Roosters vs Eels 30:02 Soraya Paki deserves more recognition 30:42 Final thoughts and Round 6 wrap

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