Overview

• Sunday’s triple-header at McDonald Jones Stadium will feature the Warriors vs Cowboys, Knights vs Raiders and Eels vs Dragons under wet and windy conditions.
• Forecasts predict up to 35 mm of rain in the Hunter region as the competition’s first Magic Round aligns women’s marquee fixtures with the NRL framework.
• Saturday’s opening day saw the Bulldogs and Titans play out a 14–14 golden point draw—the first in NRLW history—and the Roosters defeat the Tigers 34–6 after a 35-minute lightning delay.
• Torrential conditions forced waterlogged surfaces and early injuries, with four players leaving the field within seven minutes during the opening match.
• Despite low attendance due to the weather, dedicated fans in ponchos and enhanced broadcast coverage underscored growing support for women’s rugby league.