The Women’s National Championships returns in 2023 with around 200 aspiring NRLW players set to assemble on the Gold Coast and showcase their skills across four days. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, May 18 at 9.30am and will finish on Sunday, May 21 with a day of finals matches beginning from 9.00am. All games will be played at Burleigh’s Pizzey Park in Miami, Queensland.
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Official squad lists for the 2023 Harvey Norman Women's National Championships (May 18-21) in Burleigh, Queensland: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/05/16/squ ... pionships/
Day 1 Live stream: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/05/18/202 ... -day-one2/
The players to watch at National Championships
Ahlivia Ingram (Firsts Nation Gems)
Canberra's newest NRLW signing, Ahlivia Ingram, will return to the Firsts Nations Gems line-up this year after taking part in the Championships last season. Ingram has enjoyed a rapid rise to representative football in the past 12 months, more recently playing in the PM's XIII side last September before coming off the bench for the Indigenous All Stars in February.
Krystal Blackwell (NSW Emerging Country)
ACT product Krystal Blackwell gets her chance to impress at the tournament after recently starring for the Monaro Colts in the NSWRL Country Championships, where she claimed player of the match honours after a first-half double. With the ability to play at fullback or in the halves, Blackwell is among those in the mix of future honours at the Raiders following their introduction into the NRLW.
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National Championships Squads
NSW City: Yasmine Baker, Grace-Lee Weekes, Litia Fusi, Lindsay Tui, Debbie Doueihi, Brooke Talataina, Tallara Bamblett, Latisha Smythe, Chelsea Makira, Alexis Tauaneai, Tatiana Finau, Chloe Jackson, Ally Bullman, Sienna Williams, Amelia Pasikala, Tafao Asaua, Noaria Kapua, Jae Patu, Ashlee Pottinger, Joy Levy. Coach: Letitia Taylor.
NSW Country: Krystal Bulmer, Georgia Willey, Lailani Montgomery, Charlotte Barwick, Charlotte Eather, Lucy Green, Sienna Yeo, Hope Millard, Leah Ollerton, Mercydes Faaeteete Metcalf, Abbie Grant, Sharlize Campbell, Rangitaiki Pohatu, Kyana Patten, Marley Cardwell, Sienna Limpic, Beyonce Marela, Kayla Fleming, Mia-Rose Walsh, Lara Cosgrove. Coach: Courtney Crawford.
NSW Emerging Country: Annabel McDonald, Tijana Zdravevska, Madyson Tooth, Ebony Oakley, Lily Croker, Krystal Blackwell, Hollie Massey, Tessa Tavita-Alefaio, Zoe Podmore, Belinda Vakarewa, Nikki Berryman, Gwen Swann, Jemma Crane, Susannah Cooke, Milika Tuinakauvadra, Alafou Fatu, Taylah Juckes, Kaitlyn Andrews, Klaudia Osztrenkovics, Sarah Dimech. Coach: Melissa Spero.
Northern Territory: Rose-Maree Goninon, Jacinda Summers, Latoniya Norris-Addo, Nanise Vakacavu, Abigayle Sekitoga, Courtney Tamati, Siniva Sa'anga, Bianca Scrymgour-Napatali, Calista Boyd-Niki, Ellie Niki, Ivana Schober, Ilisapeci Bari, Kiyanah Toy, Tusiga Salei, Lauren Linton, Abigail Hills, Shae Muhleisen, Cassiela Wapau, Jayda Lofipo, Tyla Kingdon. Coach: Leon Cleal.
South Australia: Audrey Holt, Karina Walker, Jazmin-May Callaghan, Isabella Logue, Emily Symonds, Sophie McClure, Grace Bridge, Victoria Cousins, Briah Scott, Lauren McHugh, Paige Karpany, Victoria Johns, Djkeera O'Brien-Davey, Nabilah Ismail, Tashara Wilson, Jessica Katae, Angela Mudri, Samantha Cooper, Sky Wilson. Coach: Nikki Thompson.
Australian Defence Force: Madeline Burton, Samantha Mead, Lowana McDougall, Emily Kapernick, Skye Cash, Leah Ward, Hope Hutchins, Mardi Longford, Amber Baldwin, Ashlee Makim, Kirra Smith, Breanna Wood, Mikaela Trbojevich, Cassidy Morley, Jordan Neal, Tailah Whitmore, Erica Rowell, Lauren Cater, Krystal Simon, Denay O'Reilly. Coach: Cory Lahz.
Queensland Rubys: Destiny Mino-Sinapati, Helen Uitualagi, Tayla Sykes, Tarleah Fisher-Pearson, Sienna Laing, Matisse Bettridge, Chantay Kiria-Ratu, Dannii Perese, Lily Kolc, Jacinta Carter, Malaela Su'a, Trinity Ve'etutu, Rilee Jorgensen, Emma Barnes, Lavinia Kitai, Denyce Perham, Eden Utatao, Eliza Lopamaua, Savannah Tato, Jodeci Nicholson. Coach: Veronica White.
Queensland Sapphires: Jayde Herdegen, Dakota Taputoa, Kirby Richardson, Libby Surha, Madison Westecott, Kayla Shepherd, Emily Bella, Prue Peters, Alenna Whipp, Grace Giampino, Mackenzie Zeller, Zebadiah Latu Mulumulu, Aerielle Hobbler, Sienna Norris, Mersades Lawson, Sophie Davison, Delaney Claridge, Imogene Davidson, Tyesha Mikaiko, Ashlea Nolan. Coach: Chelsea Baker.
Victoria: Elizabeth-Rose Bellis, Madeleine Simon, Ashleigh Suemai, Maureen Tuia, Alesha Willcox, Rebecca Nelio, Kate Eldridge, Sarah Gialanze, Merisa Laga, Katie Bugden, Terisa Lemauga Nafatali, Pamela Bowden O'Leary, Mena Layfield, Chantelle Latu, Sillah Rumints, Lana Muamua, Maleyna Hunapo, Bulou Buiniqio, Hannah Townsend, Genieva Gabriel. Coach: Jason Warr.
Western Australia: Paihau Pomare, Ariana Ruru-Hinaki, Turiti Galiki-Koiatu, Arnika Cave, Sinead Loundes, Dallys Tini, Mahinaarangi Clair, Te Rauhina Wall, Anahera Te Rahui, Grace Gayton, Mariah Bell, Ariana Hira-Herangi, Anneka Stephens, Journey Kereopa, Jeune-Kelly Biddle, Taryn Wylie, Hera-Barb Malcolm-Heke, Zakiya Kereopa, Shiane Kani, Kayla Webb. Coach: Trudy Whaanga.
First Nations Gems: Jasmin Morrissey, Baylee Davies, Iesha Duckett, Keisha-leigh Coolwell, Tikirah-Ann Douglas, Tarnayar Hinch, Tamika Bull, Vanique Malayta , Taneka Todhunter, Ahlivia Ingram, Cheynoah Amone, Kate Fallon, Rease Casey, Jairel-Ellen Martin-Savage, Chloe Buttigieg, Tanisha Ahmat, Shayla Moreton-Stewart, Jaminey Weatherall, Tiarna West, Indianna Tillett. Coach: Jessica Skinner.
Ahi Ka Aotearoa: Summer Van Gelder, Kyla Lynch-Brown, Manea Waaka, Amarnee Shepherd, Marewa Samson, Ronise Matini, Tamara Ruaporo, Genesis Smith-Huriwai, Monica Samita, Nina Fa'amausili Tulua, Ilaisaane Taufa, Monika Fakaosilea, Sade Schaumkel, Sina Tuitupou, Tanaia-Aroha Mertin-Herniman, Charlie-Kaige Kamutemu, Destinee Mexted, Maia Crutcher, Ana Allen, Henilietta Lokotui. Coach: Frank Fuimaono.
