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Sharks HNWP Team Round One

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2023 HNWP team (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Under the guidance of newly appointed coach Ruan Sims, the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks face a tough first up assignment when they take on the Wests Tigers in a Grand Final rematch.

Beaten in a thrilling overtime Grand Final in 2022, the Sharks will be keen to make a round one statement in the match to be played at Campbelltown Sports Ground this weekend.

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A number of new faces will take to the field for the Cronulla side in the match getting underway at 11.30am on Saturday.

See below match details and the Sharks team list.

The Tarsha Gale Sharks have a round one bye.

HNWP – ROUND 1
Sharks v Wests Tigers Grand Final re-Play
Saturday, February 4, Campbelltown Stadium, Kick-off – 11.30am

1 Cassie Staples
2 Brandii Davis-Welsh
3 Monique Donovan
4 Kiana Takairangi
5 Ella Barker
6 Zali Hopkins
7 Maddie Studdon
8 Sarah Boyle
9 Sienna Stewart
10 Natasha Penitani
11 Rhiannon Byers
12 Tayla Curtis
13 Ellie Johnston

Interchange

14 Felicity Powdrell
15 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
16 Mackenzie Lear
17 Chloe Saunders
18 Stephanie Ball

Weststigers Women’s team begins title defence

Author : Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers premiership-winning Harvey Norman Women’s team has been named for this weekend’s season-opener, as the team begins its quest to go back-to-back.

Weststigers Harvey Norman Women’s team at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown

And what better way to get the ball rolling than a Grand Final rematch against Cronulla Sharks at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

Yep, the same team, at the same venue, where a triumphant Wests Tigers team claimed its maiden title in the NSW Women’s Premiership.

Weststigers 2022 HNWP Champions (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Weststigers 2022 HNWP Champions (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Jesse Sergis & Kenzie Apps with their Grand Final Medals (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Oh what a feeling: Wests Tigers crowned 2022 HNW champions at Campbelltown

The nucleus of that team remains, mixed with a handful of new additions, including a gold-medal-winning Australian Bobsledder, Ashleigh Werner.

Ashleigh Werner in pre-season training

Werner missed out on Olympic Bobsleigh qualification last year due to a bout of Covid and is eager to make her Wests Tigers debut.

I feel so incredibly honoured to be stepping onto the field for Wests Tigers.

Ashleigh Werner

Also pulling on Wests Tigers colours for the first time is second-rower, Ruby Jean Kennard.

Head coach Adel Hage says the introduction of an NRLW team for Wests Tigers this season presents new challenges for his squad.

Missing from the Round 1 line-up is captain Emily Curtain and Botille Vette-Welsh, who are both returning from knee injuries.

“With the NRLW later in the season, we’ve got to keep a closer watch on player workloads, and that’s the case with Emily and Botille,” said Hage.

It’s a lengthy season with the NSW Women’s Premiership followed on by the NRLW, and we’re mindful of that.

Adel Hage

Two competitions in the one year also provides added opportunities for Wests Tigers women.

“This season, as opposed to last season, many of our players will be playing for NRLW contracts, so that’s exciting,” added Hage.

“It’s great that we have the core of last year’s squad on deck for the new campaign, with a few new faces as well.”

Hage is keen to build on the style of play which guided the team to grand final glory last season.

We want to encourage a style of footy that is expansive and entertaining.

Adel Hage

“I know our NRL squad has been preparing with an attacking mindset, and we will see that flowing through the women’s teams as well.”

Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

Wests Tigers:

1. Tess Staines
2. Bec Pollard
3. Josie Lenaz
4. Jess Whelan
5. Ash Werner
6. Georgia Nies
7. Losana Lutu
8. Bianca Bennetts
9. Ebony Prior
10. Christian Pio (c)
11. Ruby Jean Kennard
12. Taylor Osborne
13. Najvada George

Interchange:

14. Sophie Curtain
15. Jessica Kennedy
16. Hope Tevaga
17. Jay Jay Taylor

Reserves:

18. Erin Coll
19. Imogen Gobran
20. Kiara White
21. Eliza Siilata

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Author : Sharks Media

Sharks HNWP Team List Round 1

Under the guidance of newly appointed coach Ruan Sims, the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks face a tough first up assignment when they take on the Wests Tigers in a Grand Final rematch.

Beaten in a thrilling overtime Grand Final in 2022, the Sharks will be keen to make a round one statement in the match to be played at Campbelltown Sports Ground this weekend.

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See below match details and the Sharks team list.

The Tarsha Gale Sharks have a round one bye.

Cronulla Sharks HNWP team after their successful trial v Bulldogs 2 weeks ago (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership – ROUND 1

Sharks v Wests Tigers
Saturday, February 4 Campbelltown Stadium, Kick-off – 11.30am

1 Cassie Staples
2 Brandii Davis-Welsh
3 Monique Donovan
4 Kiana Takairangi
5 Ella Barker
6 Zali Hopkins
7 Maddie Studdon
8 Sarah Boyle
9 Sienna Stewart
10 Natasha Penitani
11 Rhiannon Byers
12 Tayla Curtis
13 Ellie Johnston

Interchange

14 Felicity Powdrell
15 Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
16 Mackenzie Lear
17 Chloe Saunders
18 Stephanie Ball

Ruan Sims, the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks face a tough first up assignment when they take on the Wests Tigers in a Grand Final rematch (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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Panthers launches historic Women’s Competition

Penrith Panthers and Panthers Juniors are proud to announce the launch of the Panthers Rugby League Women’s (PRLW) competition ahead of the 2023 season.

This historic new under-20s competition will provide local female players (aged 18, 19 and 20 in 2023) the opportunity to participate in a competitive program before progressing to open-aged and professional competitions.

Aligned with the club’s built-from-within philosophy, Panthers will develop local talent to provide female players with a pathway into the club’s proposed inclusion in the NRLW competition.

The first-of-its-kind competition, coordinated by Panthers Pathways in conjunction with Panthers Juniors, will run parallel to the junior rugby league competition – from April to August.

PRLW will comprise of 15 rounds and finals, with matches to be played on weekends in the Penrith district.

Prior to the commencement of the season, all players will train for an eight-week block. At the conclusion of the training period, teams will be formed to create an equal and competitive competition.

Players will compete in a Panthers-inspired jersey, with each team playing in a different colour variation.

All players will receive Panthers training and playing apparel, and have the opportunity to be involved in the Panthers Pathways system – which includes training, wellbeing and education.

“The launch of the Panthers Rugby League Women’s competition is an exciting step for the female pathways program at the club,” Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron said.

This new historic competition

“This new historic competition demonstrates the belief in where the club is headed within the women’s game.

“With a build-from-within model, Panthers will develop local talent to make the club well prepared and competitive for the future inclusion in the NRLW competition.”

Registrations open on 1 December 2022. Participants will need to complete the PRLW Player Information Cognito Form, as well as register through player’s junior league club.

Click here for PRLW Player Information Sheet and Form (this form must be completed for registration)

After completion of the above form, register through your junior rugby league club.

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Ruan returns to bolster Sharks coaching ranks

One of the biggest names in women’s rugby league will return to the Sharks in 2023, with Ruan Sims signing on as both head coach of the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership side and an assistant coach of the inaugural NRLW side.

A pioneer of the Women’s game, the signing marks yet another historic moment for Sims, the first female player to ever sign a Rugby League player contract, most recently recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to rugby league in 2021.

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“The women’s game is growing and strengthening at such a rapid pace and I’m incredibly proud to have a role in such an historic moment for the Sharks”.

A dual international, Sims represented Australia and NSW in rugby union before switching to rugby league.

In addition to 12 Tests for the Australian Jillaroos, Sims’ impressive career has seen her represent New South Wales, the NRL All Stars and New South Wales Country.

She has also captained the NSW State of Origin side and was captain of the Jillaroos team which won the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

Instrumental in the rapid growth of the women’s game over the last decade, the next chapter in Sims’ remarkable story is ready to be written as she turns her hand to coaching in the HNWP and NRLW.

After stints as head coach of the NSW Country Women’s Open Age side and as an assistant coach with the NSW Sky Blues team over the last two years.

“The opportunity to bring Ruan back to the club is something we are all really excited about,” Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta said.

“Ruan’s appointment as both the Harvey Norman women’s head coach and our NRLW assistant coach not only bolsters and strengthens our commitment to female players, but also adds a wealth of experience and knowledge in developing our coaching staff as well”.

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2022 Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Grand Final

16/07/2022 20 - 21 N/A Sharks vs Tigers

Round 11 Ladder

2022 Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Round 11

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Bears	10	8	0	2	194	88	106	16
2	Sharks	11	7	0	4	165	93	72	14
3	Mounties	10	6	2	2	174	106	68	14
4	Tigers	10	7	0	3	163	142	21	14
5	Knights	9	5	1	3	130	104	26	11
6	CC Roosters	8	3	2	3	88	73	15	8
7	Saints	6	3	0	3	54	136	-82	6
8	Rabbitohs	7	1	1	5	72	150	-78	3
9	WV Magpies	8	1	0	7	62	210	-148	2

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2022 Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Round 10

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Round 10 Ladder

2022 Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Round 10 Ladder

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Bears	10	8	0	2	194	88	106	16
2	Sharks	10	7	0	3	145	72	73	14
3	Mounties	10	6	2	2	174	106	68	14
4	Tigers	9	6	0	3	142	122	20	12
5	Knights	9	5	1	3	130	104	26	11
6	CC Roosters	8	3	2	3	88	73	15	8
7	Saints	6	3	0	3	54	136	-82	6
8	Rabbitohs	7	1	1	5	72	150	-78	3
9	WV Magpies	8	1	0	7	62	210	-148	2

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