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

NRLW Magic Round is here, with all 12 teams descending on Wagga Wagga for six huge games across one weekend.

Mali Silva and Ruan Sims break down every match, reveal their players of the round and discuss the growing influence of rugby sevens stars, including the outstanding Tegan Levi.

The team also looks at the latest injury news, Jocelyn Kelleher’s record-equalling performance, Abbey Church’s individual brilliance and the touching show of support for injured star Yasmin Meakes.

Plus, which team is under the most pressure, who is the biggest upset chance and which match could deliver the most Magic Round fireworks?



00:19 Round four recap and Magic Round preview

01:09 Ruan’s players of the round

01:18 Jocelyn Kelleher’s five try assists

01:54 Abbey Church and Tegan Levi share two points

02:31 Why Tegan Levi is the best sevens convert

03:01 Tamika Upton takes the Dally M lead

03:25 More round four standout performers

03:53 Tegan Levi builds hype around the NRLW

04:11 The NRLW is now part of rugby league’s fabric

05:13 Tegan Levi’s cheerleading and sevens background

05:49 Abbey Church’s brilliant chip-and-chase try

06:21 “Church is in session”

06:39 The NRLW sisterhood supports Yasmin Meakes

08:11 Tarryn Aiken injury update

09:07 Madison Mulhall’s ACL injury

10:17 HIA updates and Warriors injury news

11:22 Magic Round preview begins

12:23 Sharks v Tigers

14:00 Dragons v Roosters

15:13 Raiders v Cowboys

17:12 Bulldogs v Broncos

18:45 Warriors v Titans

19:04 Why Warriors v Titans could be game of the round

21:37 Eels v Knights

23:26 Rapid-fire Magic Round calls

23:48 Biggest upset chance

23:53 Player to watch

24:00 Teams under the most pressure

24:09 Match most likely to produce magic

24:14 Plan your NRLW Magic Round watch party

24:45 Final thoughts and sign-off

NRLW Magic Round is here, with all 12 teams descending on Wagga Wagga for six huge games across one weekend. Mali Silva and Ruan Sims break down every match, reveal their players of the round and discuss the growing influence of rugby sevens stars, including the outstanding Tegan Levi. The team also looks at the latest injury news, Jocelyn Kelleher&rsquo;s record-equalling performance, Abbey Church&rsquo;s individual brilliance and the touching show of support for injured star Yasmin Meakes. Plus, which team is under the most pressure, who is the biggest upset chance and which match could deliver the most Magic Round fireworks? 
00:19 Round four recap and Magic Round preview
01:09 Ruan&rsquo;s players of the round
01:18 Jocelyn Kelleher&rsquo;s five try assists
01:54 Abbey Church and Tegan Levi share two points
02:31 Why Tegan Levi is the best sevens convert
03:01 Tamika Upton takes the Dally M lead
03:25 More round four standout performers
03:53 Tegan Levi builds hype around the NRLW
04:11 The NRLW is now part of rugby league&rsquo;s fabric
05:13 Tegan Levi&rsquo;s cheerleading and sevens background
05:49 Abbey Church&rsquo;s brilliant chip-and-chase try
06:21 &ldquo;Church is in session&rdquo;
06:39 The NRLW sisterhood supports Yasmin Meakes
08:11 Tarryn Aiken injury update
09:07 Madison Mulhall&rsquo;s ACL injury
10:17 HIA updates and Warriors injury news
11:22 Magic Round preview begins
12:23 Sharks v Tigers
14:00 Dragons v Roosters
15:13 Raiders v Cowboys
17:12 Bulldogs v Broncos
18:45 Warriors v Titans
19:04 Why Warriors v Titans could be game of the round
21:37 Eels v Knights
23:26 Rapid-fire Magic Round calls
23:48 Biggest upset chance
23:53 Player to watch
24:00 Teams under the most pressure
24:09 Match most likely to produce magic
24:14 Plan your NRLW Magic Round watch party
24:45 Final thoughts and sign-off

NRLW Magic Round Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Roosters and Broncos?

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

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