The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the New Zealand Warriors at FMG Stadium in Waikato has been named.
The Bulldogs officially kick off their 2026 campaign across the Tasman in the Club's first outing to New Zealand in the NRLW competition at 1:45pm AEST.
Head Coach Brayden Wiliame has named a squad headlined by Co-Captains Tayla Preston and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa as well as 2025 Player of the Year Andie Robinson.
Match: Warriors v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Five new faces have been named including new signings Daynah Nankivell and Tamika Jones as well as young guns Mary-Jane Taito, Giovanna Suani and Evelyn Roberts. In 2026 the NRLW will continue to use a four-player bench as opposed to the six-player bench used in the NRL.
NRLW Membership is now available!
Support the Club's women's programs by purchasing yours today - be sure to purchase your 2026 NRLW Membership includes access to both of our Belmore Sports Ground home matches in Round 6 and Round 8 respectively.
That's not all - NRLW Home Jerseys are now officially on sale! Get yours today!
Bulldogs Best NRLW Tries of 2025
* = denotes NRLW Debut
The Round 1 team is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andie Robinson | Vela Estate |
| 2 | Moana Courtenay | Kogan.com |
| 3 | Daynah Nankivell* | Sydney City Building Group |
| 4 | Monica Tagoai | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Elizabeth MacGregor | Khalil Lawyers |
| 6 | Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monshau | Graff Group |
| 7 | Tayla Preston (c) | Wattyl |
| 8 | Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (c) | PPC Moulding Services |
| 9 | Ebony Prior | Laundy Hotels |
| 10 | Alexis Tauaneai | ELM Aquatics |
| 11 | Pauline Suli-Ruka | Jaycar |
| 12 | Tamika Jones* | Canterbury League Club |
| 13 | Leilani Wilson | Stefanie Napoleone Hair |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 14 | Mary-Jane Taito* | Illuminate Skin and Body |
| 15 | Giovanna Suani* | ELM Grove Estate |
| 16 | Hope Millard | Corellian |
| 17 | Kalosipani Hopoate | abal banking |
| Reserves | ||
| 18 | Evelyn Roberts* | |
| 19 | Ma'atuleio Fotu-Moala | |
| 20 | Simina Lokotui | |
| 21 | Latisha Smythe | |
| 22 | Bridget Hoy |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Brayden Wiliame | Kogan.com |
