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.