With the regular season nearly over, Ruan explains the new 2025 NRLW finals format and what it means for every team's premiership chances. Marlee and Ruan also talk about the concerning gap between the Broncos/Roosters and the rest of the competition, discuss the importance of a team's markers on the field, and review what's going on with NRLW players on social media.

It’s all thanks to Lite N Easy and Harvey Norman.

With the regular season nearly over, Ruan explains the new 2025 NRLW finals format and what it means for every team's premiership chances. Marlee and Ruan also talk about the concerning gap between the Broncos/Roosters and the rest of the competition, discuss the importance of a team's markers on the field, and review what's going on with NRLW players on social media.
It&rsquo;s all thanks to Lite N Easy and Harvey Norman.

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.

NRLW Weekly

NRLW: The New Finals Format and Why The Comp Is Not A Two-Horse Race

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down a huge weekend of NRLW action as the Dragons upset the Warriors across the ditch, the Broncos return to their devastating best and the Wests Tigers continue their remarkable finals-bound transformation.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down a huge weekend of NRLW action as the Dragons upset the Warriors across the ditch, the Broncos return to their devastating best and the Wests Tigers continue their remarkable finals-bound transformation.

Broncos Bounce Back as the NRLW Finals Race Heats Up

The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos’ three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern.

Ruan also examines the NSWRL’s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes’ remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth.

Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped.

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
00:35 Ruan’s Round 8 three-two-one
00:51 Krystal Blackwell’s six-try masterclass
02:43 Tegan Levi’s game-changing effort
03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels
05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books
06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors?
08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights
10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history
11:19 The race for the final top-six position
12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes
14:19 Should the Broncos be worried?
15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders
16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy
18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches
20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league’s future
21:34 Talei Holmes’ remarkable return after giving birth
24:48 Round 9 preview and tips
25:08 Titans v Raiders
27:45 Roosters v Sharks
29:26 Cowboys v Knights
31:42 Warriors v Dragons
33:27 Eels v Broncos
35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
37:03 Final thoughts

The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders.
Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos&rsquo; three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern.
Ruan also examines the NSWRL&rsquo;s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes&rsquo; remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth.
Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped.
00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly 00:35 Ruan&rsquo;s Round 8 three-two-one 00:51 Krystal Blackwell&rsquo;s six-try masterclass 02:43 Tegan Levi&rsquo;s game-changing effort 03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels 05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books 06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors? 08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights 10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history 11:19 The race for the final top-six position 12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes 14:19 Should the Broncos be worried? 15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders 16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy 18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches 20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league&rsquo;s future 21:34 Talei Holmes&rsquo; remarkable return after giving birth 24:48 Round 9 preview and tips 25:08 Titans v Raiders 27:45 Roosters v Sharks 29:26 Cowboys v Knights 31:42 Warriors v Dragons 33:27 Eels v Broncos 35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs 37:03 Final thoughts

Record-Breaking Roosters and the Titans’ Premiership Warning

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

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