The Blue and Whites face off against the Black, White and Blue this Saturday night with both sides out to claim their first win of the season.
Brayden Wiliame's new-look side will take plenty of confidence into this match after their famous victory last season as they look to kick-start their season at home for Women In League Round.
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Match: Bulldogs v Sharks
Round 3 -
home Team
Bulldogs
11th Position
away Team
Sharks
9th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 3 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
Daynah Nankivell returns to the side at centre in place of Moana Courtney, who is this week's replacement player in the No.18 jersey. Leilani Wilson will start in the second row for Pauline Suli-Ruka, who left the field late in the game against the Titans with a shoulder injury. Other changes see Latisha Smythe and Maatuleio Fotu-Moala come on to the bench, with Giovanna Suani shifted to the reserves.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina LokotuiWinger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah NankivellCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica TagoaiCentre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia Hannaway
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani HopoateProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane TaitoHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-Green
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 China Polata
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaLock for Sharks is number 13 Tegan Dymock
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn RobertsInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Madison Higgins-Ashby
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Latisha SmytheInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope MillardInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Najvada George
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ma’atuleio Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jaydika Tafua
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Moana CourtenayReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Jacinta Carter
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Ebony PriorReserve for Sharks is number 19 Leilani Ahsam
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Bridget HoyReserve for Sharks is number 20 Koffi Brookfield
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Giovanna SuaniReserve for Sharks is number 21 Courtney Tyrell
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Paea Uilou
Bulldogs Ins
- Bridget Hoy
- Daynah Nankivell
- Latisha Smythe
- Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala
- Paea Uilou
Sharks Ins
- China Polata
- Courtney Tyrell
- Koffi Brookfield
- Leilani Ahsam
Bulldogs Outs
- Pauline Suli-Ruka
Sharks Ins
- Rhiannon Byers
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
China Polata is expected to make her return from an arm injury that kept her out of the squad last week, named in the back row in the place of Rhiannon Byers. The Indigenous All Stars representative was forced from the field last week with a shoulder injury.
Last Time Out: Round 10, 2025
One of the best wins of season 2025 came in a Round 10 upset against the 2024 Grand Finalists at Accor Stadium.
On a cold and dreary night, the Blue and Whites stunned the finals-bound Sharks starting with a swooping effort from Simina Lokotui who pounced on a loose ball to score. Cronulla hit back, before a penalty took the side to an 8-4 lead at the break.
Bulldogs v Sharks - Round 10, 2025
Ash Quinlan's looping pass put the Blue and Whites further ahead with Elizabeth MacGregor touching down before she sent Shannon Muru over to continue the onslaught.
The night was capped off with Co-Captain and former Shark, Tayla Preston, burrowing over to score at dummy-half and secure the 24-14 win.
Key Match Up: The Locks
Co-Captain Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa will have a job to do against the formidable Sharks pack and her former teammate in Tegan Dymock on Saturday afternoon.
Teakaraanga-Katoa has led the Bulldogs from the front, and despite moving from the front row to lock, her stats have still remained steady; including an average of 77 metres per game - including 67 post contact - averaging ten and a half hit ups per match with 43 total tackles made.
Co-Captains Combine!
Former Bulldog Tegan Dymock, while a different style of player, still boasts a strong running game with 72 metres on average, 49.5 post-contact metres with 7.5 hit ups, while making 51 tackles without a miss.
Keep an eye out for the players in the no.13 jerseys to make an impact.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- The Bulldogs upset the Sharks 24-14 at Accor in the only previous clash between these clubs.
- The Sharks have lost five of their last six games.
- Sharks captain Tiana Penitani Gray will play her 50th NRLW game.
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.
