Round 2 of the NRLW 2026 Premiership pits the Bulldogs against the Titans in the side's first match back at Accor Stadium for the year.
Both sides will be out to secure their first competition points of season 2026 after a tough start in Round 1, and if their last meeting is anything to go by, we are set for an absolute thriller.
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Match: Bulldogs v Titans
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
away Team
Titans
11th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 2 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
Kiwi Ferns representative Ashleigh Quinlan comes into five-eighth in place of Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau, partnering with skipper Tayla Preston. Coach Brayden Wiliame will be looking for his charges to fire up at home after going down to the Warriors last week.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Titans is number 1 Lily Patston
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Moana CourtenayWinger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah NankivellCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica TagoaiCentre for Titans is number 4 Phoenix-Raine Hippi
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Titans is number 5 Evania Isa'ako
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan Levi
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaProp for Titans is number 8 Laikha Clarke
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane TaitoHooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia Hale
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Titans is number 10 Fanua Rimoni
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Pauline Suli-Ruka2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Takoda Thompson
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Leilani WilsonLock for Titans is number 13 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Ebony PriorInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily Kolc
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Giovanna SuaniInterchange for Titans is number 15 Sarina Masaga
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope MillardInterchange for Titans is number 16 Natasha Penitani
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani HopoateInterchange for Titans is number 17 Indie Bostock
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Evelyn RobertsReplacement for Titans is number 18 Enah Desic
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Ma’atuleio Fotu-MoalaReserve for Titans is number 19 Aleksandra Tunufai
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Simina LokotuiReserve for Titans is number 20 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Waimarie MartinReserve for Titans is number 21 Jasmine Solia
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Ambryn Murphy-HauaReserve for Titans is number 22 Eta Sikahele
Bulldogs Ins
- Ambryn Murphy-Haua
- Ashleigh Quinlan
- Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala
- Simina Lokotui
- Waimarie Martin
Titans Ins
- Aleksandra Tunufai
- Enah Desic
- Eta Sikahele
- Fanua Rimoni
- Indie Bostock
- Lily Patston
- Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
Bulldogs Outs
- Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
Titans Ins
- Destiny Mino-Sinapati
- Jessika Elliston
- Lailani Montgomery
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Injury has forced a number for changes for coach Karyn Murphy, with Lily Patston to start at fullback for Destiny Mino-Sinapati, while Fanua Rimoni earns an NRLW debut, named to start at prop for Jess Elliston. Additional changes to the bench see Samoa international Sarina Masaga come in for Jasmine Solia who moves to the reserves, while Indie Bostock is set for her club debut, added to the interchange for Lailani Montgomery.
Last Time Out: Round 5, 2025
It was all level the first and last time these two sides met in the NRLW's 2025 Magic Round in Newcastle.
On a wet and soggy McDonald Jones Stadium, the Bulldogs and Titans tussled to a 14-all draw with the conditions hampering both sides.
NRLW Highlights: Round 5, 2025 - Bulldogs vs Titans
Co-Captain Tayla Preston was on song with the boot, kicking two 40/30s that drove the Bulldogs downfield, while rookie winger Elizabeth MacGregor bagged a double.
However the result was unable to be decided after 80 minutes as both sides settled for a solitary competition point.
Key Match Up: The Number 7s
With both sides eager for a first win of 2026, look no further than the women with the no.7 on the back of their jerseys to steer their team to victory.
Co-Captain Tayla Preston will be primed to have a big game for the Blue and Whites, especially with experienced halves partner Ash Quinlan back on deck after missing Round 1.
The Bulldogs' playmaker averaged a whopping 337 kicking metres in 2025 and proved to be a master of building pressure, forcing 12 drop outs in her first season at the Club. She was at her pinpoint best in New Zealand last week, punching out 323 metres from eleven kicks.
Preston Seals the Win!
Her opposite, Lauren Brown, is no stranger to pressure, having steered the Titans and QLD Maroons to countless victories.
The veteran seven steered the Gold Coast to the finals last season, and forced seven drop outs while setting up six tries to boot.
While both teams were limited in try-scoring opportunities in the opening match of the competition, it will be up to these two to pile on the points.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- The Bulldogs have are aiming for their third win at Accor Stadium and second in a row.
- The Bulldogs’ line-up is the youngest and most inexperienced in the NRLW competition.
- The Titans play at Accor Stadium for the first time since their 2023 Grand Final loss to the Knights.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
Where to Watch
Bulldogs Members and supporters will be available to watch the match on Channel 9 and FoxSports, or stream via Nine Now and Kayo.
