NRLW 24 Hour Update | Round 8 v Warriors

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Sat 22 Aug 2026, 03:59 PM

Coach Strange has updated his Round 8 squad against the Warriors

Nikiah Campbell, Talea Tonga and Tatum Bird have been omitted from the squad with the starting line-up remaining the same.

Mia Wood remains as the 18th reserve.

Be There for Emergency Services Match Tomorrow

There’s plenty happening on and off the field as the Roosters celebrate the people who help keep our communities safe.

With three matches, a full precinct of emergency services activations, family entertainment and Kids Go Free, make a day of it at Allianz Stadium tomorrow.

The precinct opens from 11:15am, before NSW Police Force take on the Australian Firefighters at 12:00pm, the Roosters face the Warriors in the NRLW at 1:45pm, and the NRL side takes on the Wests Tigers from 4:05pm.

Secure your tickets and join us tomorrow for the Emergency Services Match at Allianz Stadium. Get your tickets HERE.

Originally Published 18/08/26

Head Coach John Strange has named a 22-player squad for Sunday's clash against the Warriors

With Corban Baxter at fullback, Taryn Aiken at halfback alongside Jocelyn Kelleher at five-eighth. Captain Isabelle Kelly will once again lead the Roosters in the centres, partnered by Jess Sergis, while Jayme Fressard and Brydie Parker take up the wings.

Millie Elliott and Otesa Pule have been selected in the front row, with Keeley Nizza starting at hooker. Sariah Paki and Jasmin Strange have been named in the second row, while Olivia Kernick (VC) will start at lock.

Taina Naividi, Aliyah Nasio, Taneisha Gray, Amber Hall and Mia Wood have been named on the interchange bench. Nikiah Campbell, Talea Tonga and Tatum Bird have again been listed among the reserves.

Rima Butler will miss Sunday's clash after being placed into the mandatory 11-day stand-down period following a Category 1 HIA during her last outing, with Taneisha Gray coming into the 16 for her first game this year.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early, with the Driver Avenue precinct coming alive ahead of kick-off with emergency services vehicles, interactive activations, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences.

The day will begin with the NSW Police Force taking on the Australian Firefighters in a curtain-raiser, before the Roosters’ NRLW side faces the NZ Warriors, with the NRL clash against the Wests Tigers rounding out the triple-header.

The Emergency Services Match will also feature representatives from VRA Rescue NSW, Fire & Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, Ambulance NSW, NSW Police Force, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and Surf Life Saving NSW, with a range of activations taking place throughout the precinct and inside Allianz Stadium.

Match Day Schedule

Precinct Open: 11:15am

Gates Open: 11:45am

NSW Police Force v Australian Firefighters: 12:00pm

NRLW – Roosters v NZ Warriors: 1:45pm

NRL – Roosters v Wests Tigers: 4:05pm

Kids enter for free! Don't miss out on a perfect afternoon for the family and get your tickets HERE

Your Round 8 team is as follows:

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 23 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban Baxter

Fullback for Warriors is number 6 Emmanita Paki
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie Parker

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Payton Takimoana
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Mele Hufanga
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey Waaka
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Tysha Ikenasio
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn Kelleher

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 7 Gayle Broughton
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken

Halfback for Warriors is number 9 Patricia Maliepo

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa Pule

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Nizza

Hooker for Warriors is number 14 Jasmin Huriwai
Prop for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah Nasio

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Metanoia Fetalaiga
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Maarire Puketapu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah Atai

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata Butler
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Taina Naividi

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ivana Lauitiiti
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Taneisha Gray

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber Hall

Interchange for Warriors is number 19 Capri Paekau