The Bulldogs claimed a historic victory over the Knights in their first NRLW game. Now, they're chasing two in a row, with Co-Captains Tayla Preston and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa out to lead their side to another win.
On the other hand, the Wests Tigers are out to turn Campbelltown Sports Stadium into a fortress as they prepare to host the competition newcomers on Thursday night.
Andie Robinson Press Conference: NRLW Round 2
There were promising signs from a young Tigers squad in Brisbane last weekend and Kezie Apps will look to set the tone up front as they look to build on that performance.
The two teams enter the prime-time clash in contrasting positions, with the Bulldogs sitting in the Top 6 since after their opening-round win, while the Tigers will be eager to rebound after a Round 1 loss to the Broncos.
Team News
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 2 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
10th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
3rd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Bulldogs: After recording a maiden win in their first ever NRLW game, there have been minimal changes made to the team, with Ebony Prior once again named to start at hooker, with Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau coming from the bench in 14. Although named this way for Round 1, they were a late game day switch last week.
Wests Tigers: Coach Brett Kimmorley has named an unchanged side as the Tigers host the Bulldogs to get Round 2 underway. After holding their own in the opening half against the Broncos, the side were unable to keep pace in the second, but new recruits including fullback Jetaya Faifua and NRLW debutant Caitlin Turnbull on the wing showed signs of positive things to come.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 2 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jetaya FaifuaFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Terina Te TamakiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Bridget Hoy
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Lily RoganCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Simina Lokotui
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Emily BassCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana Courtenay
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Caitlin TurnbullWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Adi Vani Buleki
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Evie McGrathFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Pihuka Berryman-DuffHooker for Bulldogs is number 14 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Tegan Dymock
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Alexis Tauaneai
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Latisha Smythe
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 17 Amelia HuakauLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Holli Wheeler
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 13 Jade FonuaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 9 Ebony Prior
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Chelsea SavillInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Shaniece Monschau
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Shannon Muru
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jessikah ReevesInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani Hopoate
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Faythe ManeraReplacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Hope Millard
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Thursday will be the first time since 2019 that a Bulldogs side has played at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- The Bulldogs NRLW side will look to continue the Club's streak at Campbelltown in tact, having won the last seven NRL matches at the venue dating back to 1999.
- Bulldogs hooker Ebony Prior will be primed to face her former club, having played 13 games for Wests Tigers in 2023-24, scoring two tries.
- Wests Tigers have lost both NRLW games played at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
