A new chapter for the NRLW begins this week! Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview the historic 2025 season with 12 teams, including the returning Warriors and debutant Bulldogs. 

Marlee & Ru dissect the biggest player movements, from Tamika Upton's headline-making switch to hidden gems.

They tackle listener questions on expansion's impact, plus reveal their fearless predictions for who will lift the trophy, claim the Dally M, and shine as the next generation of stars. 

It’s all thanks to Harvey Norman.

00:00 - Welcome 

03:00 - The Bulldogs and Warriors join the comp
Signings 
Fan base
Potential rugby players

13:00 - Off season signings and transfers
Tamika Upton headlines biggest moves

19:00 - Listener questions
Does expansion dilute or make standards higher?
Does the new finals format add excitement or fatigue? 

27:00 - 2025 Predictions 
Premiers: Roosters
Smokey: Warriors
Dally M: Olivia Kernick
Rookie of the year: Tess McWilliams, Georgia Thomas, Martha Mataele
Captain of the year: Api Nichols, Yasmine Clysdale

33:30 - Round 1 tips

A new chapter for the NRLW begins this week! Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims preview the historic 2025 season with 12 teams, including the returning Warriors and debutant Bulldogs.&nbsp;
Marlee &amp; Ru dissect the biggest player movements, from Tamika Upton's headline-making switch to hidden gems.
They tackle listener questions on expansion's impact, plus reveal their fearless predictions for who will lift the trophy, claim the Dally M, and shine as the next generation of stars.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s all thanks to Harvey Norman.
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
03:00 - The Bulldogs and Warriors join the comp
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Signings&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fan base</li>
<li aria-level="1">Potential rugby players</li>
</ul>
13:00 - Off season signings and transfers
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tamika Upton headlines biggest moves</li>
</ul>
19:00 - Listener questions
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Does expansion dilute or make standards higher?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Does the new finals format add excitement or fatigue?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
27:00 - 2025 Predictions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Premiers: Roosters</li>
<li aria-level="1">Smokey: Warriors</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dally M: Olivia Kernick</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rookie of the year: Tess McWilliams, Georgia Thomas, Martha Mataele</li>
<li aria-level="1">Captain of the year: Api Nichols, Yasmine Clysdale</li>
</ul>
33:30 - Round 1 tips

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.

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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

NRLW Kicks Off! Welcome Back Warriors, Hello Dogs!

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack a massive Round 3 of the NRLW, including record-breaking attack from the Gold Coast Titans and the Broncos and Roosters maintaining their unbeaten starts.

Ru names her standout performers before introducing a new segment inspired by Tamika Upton’s incredible try assist and its striking similarity to Greg Inglis’ iconic effort in the 2008 Centenary Test.

The team also sends its love to Knights captain Yasmin Meakes following her ACL injury, examines the Warriors’ pathways in New Zealand and celebrates the Bulldogs’ breakthrough victory.

Then it’s time to preview every Round 4 match, with Ruan revealing her tips and nominating the young Knight reminding her of an emerging Tamika Upton.

Plus, two double passes to NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga are up for grabs! To enter, comment on Spotify or YouTube or message the show and tell us which player you want to see bring the magic and why.

Subscribe and watch every NRLW game live and free on Nine and 9Now.

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
01:49 Yasmin Meakes’ devastating ACL injury
03:25 Ruan’s Round 3 standout performers
05:23 Tamika Upton recreates an iconic GI moment
08:36 Olivia Kernick’s incredible flick pass
09:40 Baxter crashes the podcast
10:32 Marlee manifests a Bulldogs victory
12:14 Inside the Warriors’ NRLW pathways
14:00 Could New Zealand gain another women’s team?
14:50 Win tickets to NRLW Magic Round
16:23 Round 4 preview
16:53 Raiders v Sharks
19:26 Bulldogs v Dragons
20:52 Cowboys v Titans
22:47 Eels v Warriors
24:58 Broncos v Knights
26:52 Ruan’s breakout star of the season
27:40 Wests Tigers v Roosters
30:06 Round 4 viewing guide and final thoughts

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack a massive Round 3 of the NRLW, including record-breaking attack from the Gold Coast Titans and the Broncos and Roosters maintaining their unbeaten starts.
Ru names her standout performers before introducing a new segment inspired by Tamika Upton&rsquo;s incredible try assist and its striking similarity to Greg Inglis&rsquo; iconic effort in the 2008 Centenary Test.
The team also sends its love to Knights captain Yasmin Meakes following her ACL injury, examines the Warriors&rsquo; pathways in New Zealand and celebrates the Bulldogs&rsquo; breakthrough victory.
Then it&rsquo;s time to preview every Round 4 match, with Ruan revealing her tips and nominating the young Knight reminding her of an emerging Tamika Upton.
Plus, two double passes to NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga are up for grabs! To enter, comment on Spotify or YouTube or message the show and tell us which player you want to see bring the magic and why.
Subscribe and watch every NRLW game live and free on Nine and 9Now.
00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly 01:49 Yasmin Meakes&rsquo; devastating ACL injury 03:25 Ruan&rsquo;s Round 3 standout performers 05:23 Tamika Upton recreates an iconic GI moment 08:36 Olivia Kernick&rsquo;s incredible flick pass 09:40 Baxter crashes the podcast 10:32 Marlee manifests a Bulldogs victory 12:14 Inside the Warriors&rsquo; NRLW pathways 14:00 Could New Zealand gain another women&rsquo;s team? 14:50 Win tickets to NRLW Magic Round 16:23 Round 4 preview 16:53 Raiders v Sharks 19:26 Bulldogs v Dragons 20:52 Cowboys v Titans 22:47 Eels v Warriors 24:58 Broncos v Knights 26:52 Ruan&rsquo;s breakout star of the season 27:40 Wests Tigers v Roosters 30:06 Round 4 viewing guide and final thoughts

Upton’s GI Moment, Titans Fire & Round 4 Predictions

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

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&rsquo;s epic outing, Jess Sergis&rsquo; influence and Faith Manera&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Museum of Contemporary Art and preview every game of Round 3.
00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly 01:20 Round 2&rsquo;s biggest results 02:33 How the Sharks turned it around in one week 03:54 Is calling the NRLW a &ldquo;two-horse race&rdquo; disrespectful? 05:08 Ruan Sims&rsquo; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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

“It’s Disrespectful”: Ruan Sims Rejects the NRLW Two-Horse Race

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims take the podcast on the road from Shark Park!

Round 1 Wrap-up: Quick hits on all six opening games, including standout performances from Yasmin Meakes and Tarryn Aiken, plus the Broncos’ dominant 50–4 win.

Round 2 Preview & Tips: Complete analysis and predictions for the upcoming matches, including the Roosters v Knights.

Injury & Selection News: The latest on major squad disruptions, including the Titans losing Destiny Mino-Sinapati and Jessika Elliston to MCL injuries.

Watch on YouTube or subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Stream every game live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now!

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims take the podcast on the road from Shark Park! Round 1 Wrap-up: Quick hits on all six opening games, including standout performances from Yasmin Meakes and Tarryn Aiken, plus the Broncos&rsquo; dominant 50&ndash;4 win. Round 2 Preview &amp; Tips: Complete analysis and predictions for the upcoming matches, including the Roosters v Knights. Injury &amp; Selection News: The latest on major squad disruptions, including the Titans losing Destiny Mino-Sinapati and Jessika Elliston to MCL injuries. Watch on YouTube or subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Stream every game live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now!

NRLW Kicks Off! Welcome Back Warriors, Hello Dogs!

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