Squads released for Women's National Championships

Each team has named a squad of 20 players, with Bailous and Pakulis to be included as additional players to squads during the tournament as player 21 and player 22. Initially embedded with the First Nations Gems to complete pre-testing and training, they will also engage in culture awareness and sharing. The two aspiring NRLW players will then feature with various teams across the course of the four-day tournament.

The 2024 Harvey Norman National Championships will be livestreamed on NRL.com across the four days.

Women's National Championships 2024 squad lists

Ahi Ka Aotearoa

1. Amarnee Shepherd, 2. Fakama'unga-hila Samita, 3. Paris Pickering, 4. Shaniah Lui, 5. Marewakiterangi Samson, 6. Tamara Ruaporo Ngatuakana, 7. Pearl Tuitama, 8. Christabelle Onesemo, 9. Kyla Lynch-Brown, 10. Demielle Onesemo, 11. Sade Schaumkel, 12. Tiana Thomson, 13. Sharnyze Pihema, 14. Henilietta Lokotui, 15. Manea-Faith Waaka, 16. Madison Odering-Mitchell, 17. Monika Fakaosilea, 18. Michaela Poimatagi-Matautia, 19. Ella Bussey-Timo, 20. Kaya Whaitiri-Dee

Head coach: George Carmont

Australian Defence Force Rugby League 

1. Madeline Burton, 2. Skye Cash, 3. Lowana McDougall, 4. Tailah Whitmore, 5. Samantha Mead, 6. Brittany Bugden, 7. Leah Ward, 8. Mardi Longford, 9. Shannon Evans, 10. Jordan Neal, 11. Kirra Smith, 12. Cayla Barlow, 13. Mikaela Trbojevich, 14. Rhiannon Fecht, 15. Nicole Gusman, 16. Teleai Fredriksson, 17. Jaime Clissold, 18. Grace Bailey, 19. Velma Tsang, 20. Sylvia Watson-Compton

Head coach: Connor O'Neill

Fiji

1. Asenaca Diranuve, 2. Joanna Matea, 3. Tarusila Baharo, 4. Mereseini Drotini, 5. Salote Cokanasiga, 6. Adi Sokula Waqa, 7. Vitorina Veikoso, 8. Mere Kilawekana, 9. Salote Sukakinamena, 10. Kaliti Mudu, 11. Siteri Makoto, 12. Varanisese Nasau, 13. Kinisalote Vusawa, 14. Tarusila Nacaucauceva, 15. Tavenisa Lomalomabau, 16. Alesi Kilawekana, 17. Kitiana Divonodra, 18. Siowana Nabuta, 19. Lotise Tabua, 20. Vilimaina Naituku

Head coach: Vela Tawake

First Nations Gems

1. Lily Patston, 2. Tanika Newton, 3. Jasmin Morrissey, 4. Jaminey Weatherall, 5. Indianna Tillett, 6. Tarnayar Hinch, 7. Tallara Bamblett, 8. Jessica Howard, 9. Tazmyne Luschwitz, 10. Vanique Malayta, 11. Kayla Fleming, 12. Nancy Roberta Jan Sullivan, 13. Rease Casey, 14. Lailee Phillips, 15. Shayla Moreton-Stewart, 16. Tiarna West, 17. Chloe Buttigieg, 18. Azariah Wallace, 19. Taylah Juckes, 20. Leila Murphy 

Head coach: Veronica Dorante

Northern Territory

1. Ana Malupo, 2. Abigail Sekitoga, 3. Nanise Vakacavu, 4. Latoniya Norris-Addo, 5. Jacinda Summers, 6. Courtney Tamati, 7. Siniva Sa'anga, 19. Kiyanah Toy, 9. Mere Rasaku, 25. Lucy Aigea, 11. Victoria Alley, 10. Lyrech Mara, 13. Ellie Niki, 14. Calista Boyd-Niki, 15. Emma Forsyth, 16. Janna Ransome, 17. Tyla Kingdom, 18. Gloriana Luta, 23. Liana Niki, 20. Cassiela Wapau

Head coach: Leon Cleal

NSW City

1. Brooke Wilkins, 2. Brittany Constable, 3. Taina Naividi, 4. Lily Rogan, 5. Sharni Waters, 6. Anneka Wilson, 7. Jodeci Nicholson, 8. Teina Clark, 9. Sonia Mose, 10. Marley Cardwell, 11. Georgina Brooker, 12. Mareva Swann, 13. Kahu Cassidy, 14. Madison-Lee Kelly, 15. Leilani Wilson, 16. Claire Kennedy, 17. Katrina Phippen, 18. Adi Patricia Raikadroka, 19. Lily Mock, 20. Heidi Regan

Head coach: Lino Salafai

NSW Country

1. Tiana Anderson, 2. Ava Glassie, 3. Madyson Tooth, 4. Alahna Ryan, 5. Caitlin Turnbull, 6. Carly Abbott, 7. Sarah Colman, 8. Rosaline Aumale, 9. Xanthe Booth, 10. Alicia Earsman, 11. Nikki Berryman, 12. Zali Waihape, 13. Rebecca Smyth, 14. Zoe Podmore, 15. Teliya Hetaraka, 16. Danielle Plummer, 17. Piper Rankmore, 18. Lilly Baker, 19. Anna Dingley, 20. Gisela Vea

Head coach: Melissa Spero

Papua New Guinea

1. Rondah Joseph, 2. Deborah Kitipa, 3. Gloria Kaupa, 4. Golden Bal, 5. Yolanda Taute, 6. Gail Manove, 7. Meli Joe, 8. Benitha Paka, 9. Grace Louise Sarr, 10. Roswita Kapo, 11. Jamitha Mathew, 12. Ruth Gende, 13. Yvonne Gele, 14. Esther Aram, 15. Leila Kerowa, 16. Bertshiba Awoi, 17. Nora Tine, 18. Lydia Mamang, 19. Martha Molowia, 20. Belinda Gwasamun

Head coach: Solomon Kuliniasi

Queensland Sapphires

1. Makayla Henry, 2. Georgia Sharam (née Sim), 3. Natalia Webb, 4. Relna Wuruki-Hosea, 5. Bree Spreadborough, 6. Kayla Shepherd, 7. Taylor Fenton, 8. Savannah Tato, 9. Allira Watson, 10. Montana Mook, 11. Lhylla Williamson, 12. Zoe Cook, 13. Shauna Barnham, 14. Jordan Jackson, 15. Emily Veivers, 16. Georgia Elliston, 17. Jaydah Tofae, 18. Indee Brown, 19. Rhemy Hinckesman, 20. Kiarah Siauane

Head coach: Maia Tua-Davidson

South Australia

1. Tamikha McNab, 2. Ro Unaisi Radinitakala Bonawai, 3. Rosina Tupua, 4. Jessica Katae, 5. Jessica Gaedtke, 6. Emily Symonds, 7. Sophie McClure, 8. Nabilah Ismail, 9. Samadhi Muhandiram, 10. Laura Wells, 11. Jazmin-May Callaghan, 12. Rebecca Willis, 14. Katie Gould, 15. Kalia Falk, 16. Tahlia North, 24. Mele Fangaloka, 18. Mary Ellis, 19. Ashley Lucas, 20. Adele Cooper, 23. Vanessa Mona

Head coach: Maryanne Longstaff

Victoria

2. Madeleine Simon, 3. Dayna Stevens, 4. Chantelle Latu, 5. Matelita Liku Tuilevuka, 6. Rebecca Nelio, 7. Kate Eldridge, 8. Hannah Townsend, 9. Alison Morrison, 10. Yvonne Savea, 11. Roi-Rawhiti Mukutu, 12. Jaelyn Tonise, 13. Grace Tooala, 14. Wati Yakopo, 15. Lana Muamua, 16. Rangi Asha Aukino, 17. Rusila Camaibure, 18. Morgan King, 19. Rebecca Sweetman, 20. Elizabeth-Rose Bellis, 21. Santoria Faaofo

Head coach: Henry Stickland 

Western Australia

1. Tiana Graham, 2. Rachel Lowndes, 3. Kayla Webb, 4. Huia Swannell, 5. Gabrielle Canicosa, 6. Melodie Toby, 7. Kailey Thompson, 8. Claudia Foster, 9. Anahera Te Rahui, 10. Heather Matoe, 11. Kateraina Horner, 12. Topaz-Jean Porter, 13. Mahinarangi Clair, 14. April Alan, 15. Hineriu Thompson, 16. Brianna Young, 17. Emysen Robinson, 18. Layna Nona Busch, 19. Frieda Ah-Sam, 20. Gabrielle Mouat

Head coach: Trudy-Anne Whaanga

Additional squads

Las Vegas NRL Combine winners squad

21. MarCaya Bailous, 22. Megan Pakulis

Match officials squad

Amelia Thomas Sheppard, Karys Smith, Daytona Porter, Mackenzie Smith, Amelia Ac, Zara Allen, Bridie Prendergast, Tegan Kelly, Indiana Manion, Summa Pont

*All names are submitted by squads and are subject to change.

The Harvey Norman Women’s National Championships is proudly supported by Experience Gold Coast.