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Raiders Extend Female Pathway Program

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The Canberra Raiders have re-enforced their commitment to the growth of women’s rugby league in the local region, with the addition of a new under 17’s female pathway program.

The new program will give young female rugby league players in the region the opportunity to be selected into an elite level program, which will be a valuable pathway to a potential NRLW career.

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Following on from these clinics, the club has determined the next step will be to introduce this new program for the girls in these regions.

As a stepping stone into the already established under 19’s Tarsha Gale Cup program.

The program will start following the trials in November and include weekly training sessions, before culminating in a series of trial matches against Sydney clubs.

The Raiders will hold trials for the new under 17s squad on Friday November 10 and interested participants can sign up online now.

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Raiders NRLW Coach Darrin Borthwick said the introduction of this new program would help young female players.

Develop their skills at an earlier age and best prepare and develop players for the next stage of their careers.

“There’s no doubt that the success of the Raiders inaugural NRLW season has given young female rugby league players in the region the desire and inspiration to follow their dreams.

This program will be a valuable step in helping them to achieve this,” Borthwick said.

“Not only will this program give young female players an opportunity, but it will also be a valuable program for the Raiders to help identify and develop the next generation of players.

Who we can work with closely to help them on their journey towards the NRLW.”

Raiders extend female Pathway Program (Photo : Canberra Raiders Media)

Raiders Pathways and Performance Manager Dean Souter said the program will be part of the Raiders already impressive junior pathways programs, which has a proud history in developing and nurturing local talent.

“It’s vitally important for our club to show young players from our region that opportunity to play rugby league at the highest level starts in your own backyard,” Souter said.

“We’ve had a proud history of developing players from a young age and seeing them play at NRL level and in our first year in the NRLW we saw Ahlivia Ingram prove that it can be done in the female pathway system also.”

“This new program will run alongside all of the clubs established pathway programs and we believe will be a valuable addition to the Raiders family.”

If further information is required, please email sbacker@raiders.com.au

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Local talent signs on for NRLW Sharks

Following the announcements of their initial player signings over recent weeks, the Sharks continue to build towards their first season in the NRLW competition with the unveiling of five talented players committing their immediate playing futures to the Cronulla Club.

While bringing established and quality players to the club is crucial, the Sharks can now announce the signings of Andie Robinson, Kiana Takairangi, Maddie Studdon, Telei Holmes and Tegan Dymock, with all having represented the Cronulla club at various levels in coming through the female pathways over a number of years.

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Andie Robinson

An outside back with power and speed, Andie Robinson is an emerging star of the women’s game.

Robinson began in the Tarsha Gale, moved up to play at the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership level at the Sharks, then for the Dragons in the 2022 NRLW, while twice representing the NSW under 19’s.

Her performance for the NSW ‘Baby Blues’ in their Origin victory over Queensland in 2022 made many sit up and take notice, with Robinson scoring a hat trick of tries.

Kiana Takairangi

For Kiana Takairangi her rugby league journey began at Cronulla Caringbah and has culminated in her representing the Kiwi Silver Ferns. Capable of playing wing, centre or fullback.

Takairangi has represented the Sharks in the Harvey Norman competition, while last season while as member of the Newcastle NRLW team she crossed for two tries in the Knights Grand Final win over the Eels.

Maddie Studdon

A goal-kicking half back, Maddie Studdon has been a regular member of the Sharks NSWRL Harvey Norman premiership side, while also playing at the highest levels of the women’s game.

Six matches for the Jillaroos, six for the NSW Sky Blues and with five seasons in the NRLW under her belt and Studdon brings her rugby league IQ and experience to the Sharks team in 2023.

Tegan Dymock

The daughter of rugby league legend Jimmy, Tegan Dymock is making her own name in rugby league. Having been a member of the Sharks Tarsha Gale team, before moving up to play at Harvey Norman Premiership level.

Then gaining some experience in the NRLW with the Dragons, Dymock possesses many of her famous father’s traits, is a hard running, tough tackling front rower set to make an impact with this first Sharks team.

Talei Holmes

While certainly last but not least, Talei Holmes was a member of the premiership winning Sharks Tarsha Gale team in 2018 alongside fellow local junior Quincy Dodd.

Graduating to the senior ranks Holmes has played a Test match for Fiji, a handful of seasons in the Harvey Norman Women’s premiership, 10 games in the NRLW competition and is coming ‘home’ to play with the Sharks in 2023.

A back rower with skill and huge work rate, Holmes is the sort of player every coach needs and appreciates.

Players with ties to the Cronulla club dating back a number of years, five significant signings for the Sharks squad ahead of what is certain to be an exciting first season in the NRLW in 2023.

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Young gun signs on for NRLW Sharks

She hit the headlines and the TV highlight reels with a spectacular try while playing for the NSW Under-19 Baby Blues, with young fullback Jada Taylor now committing her immediate playing future to the Sharks in signing a two-year NRLW contract.

Still just 19 but one of the emerging talents in women’s rugby league, Taylor is set to excite the fans on the field with her attacking talents.

Wt the same time aims to make a contribution in the community, working for and representing Sharks Have Heart in the Indigenous space.

After playing two games for the Sharks in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership team, Taylor hopes to step up and produce a few more try scoring highlights for the first Cronulla NRLW side.

“It’s the try that keeps on giving,” Taylor joked in reference to her 109 metre effort playing for the NSW Baby Blues. “Obviously I’m with the big girls now and that might mean not as many tries, but hopefully I still get few.

“I’m so happy to be here, I’m pumped and can’t wait to take to the field with the (Sharks) girls,” Taylor said.

The announcement of Taylor’s signing coming on the back of the recruitment of representative players Quincy Dodd, Emma Tonegato and more recently Holli Wheeler.

With Tonegato hinting at a permanent switch into the halves, the youngster from northern NSW isn’t taking anything for granted but is tipped to fill the number one jersey.

“I’m here to do the best for the team and I’ll play wherever that is,” Taylor responded.

While the initial three Sharks NRLW signings involved players with senior rep experience, coach Tony Herman believes the youthful exuberance and undoubted talent of Taylor will add some x-factor to his team in 2023.

“Jada is a naturally gifted footballer with great speed and footwork and it’s very exciting to have her here at the Sharks,” Herman said.

“Most rugby league fans will be aware of her length of the field try for the NSW 19’s but they wouldn’t be aware of the amount of work she puts in to create those opportunities.

“She is an exciting prospect with exceptional talent and Sharks fans are going to really enjoy watching her in the black, white and blue.”

Growing up in Tamworth, Taylor played her rugby league against the boys until age 12, but when opportunities dried up was forced to turn her athletic talents to OzTag and Rugby Sevens.

Moving to Sydney and boarding school in Year 10, Taylor returned to rugby league in entering the women’s pathways at the Roosters, before enduring the set back of two shoulder reconstructions.

She would quickly bounce back to prominence, her return culminating in selection for the Baby Blues and the spectacular length of the field effort that attracted 1.7 million views online and was arguably the best individual try of 2022 at any level of the game.

Taylor was also voted player of the match for her performance for the NSW 19’s in their win over Queensland.

The addition of Taylor to the Sharks squad represents another positive signing, complementing those of fellow ‘spine’ players.

Tonegato and Dodd at hooker, and with more quality players yet to be announced the Cronulla side is building a team to compete with the leading outfits in the NRLW competition.

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Quincy signs on as NRLW Shark #1

Quincy Dodd signs on as Sharks no 1 (Photo ; Sharks Media)

A local junior from the Cronulla Caringbah club, who won a Tarsha Gale Cup at the Sharks, before becoming an NSW Women’s Origin representative and an Indigenous All Stars captain.

Quincy Dodd has become the Sharks first official NRLW signing ahead of their inaugural season in the elite level women’s competition.

Quincy Dodd playing in the 2019 Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Dodd, who turns 23 tomorrow, has built up an impressive resume in the women’s game, with her signing, which is for the next three seasons and takes her through until at least the end of 2026.

Set to be the first of many as the Sharks build a squad to compete in the NRLW when the season kicks off in July.

Thrilled to have committed her immediate playing future to the club where her rugby league career kicked off.

While looking forward to what the upcoming season might bring for the Sharks, Dodd was also somewhat humbled by being the first Sharks announced signing.

“I’m very excited. I’ve always wanted to play for the Sharks (in the NRLW) and to be announced as the first signing is definitely an honour,” Dodd said.

“I’ve been talking to Tony (Herman) throughout the whole process, about building a team that can be as strong as it can possibly be, but it’s about having good people too.

“I think we have some great players coming to play with us, which is obviously good, but we have some good people here now and joining our team as well.”

A running, ball playing hooker who’s creativity can create havoc for opposition defences.

Sharks NRLW Head Coach Tony Herman was of the opinion Dodd was a player who sets an example as to what is possible when talent combines with hard work.

“Not only is Quincy someone who brings energy and enthusiasm

Qinncy is a team first player who is popular amongst the playing group.

She is a local girl who has come through our pathways and is an example to the young women in our system now and those who will be a part of it in the future,” Herman said.

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Joining Herman as an Assistant Coach with the NRLW Sharks is women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims who has coached Dodd while in charge of the club’s NSWRL Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership team in 2023.

Dodd was a member of a Sharks side which beat the Newcastle Knights in the Tarsha Gale Grand Final in 2018 in her second season in the women’s pathways competition.

Quincy Dodd (centre) with the Sharkd 2018 Tarsha Gale Premiership winning team (Photo ; Steve Montgomery)

A year in which she became the first female player in the history of the Cronulla club to be named the prestigious Junior Representative Player of the Year award.

Her talents were recognised with selection in the NSW City squad, before becoming the 18th player for NSW that same year.

Two trips to New Guinea with the Prime Minister’s XIII followed, with Dodd then included in the NSW team for the annual Origin clash against Queensland in 2020.

With the Sharks missing out when initially applying for a license.

Dodd has played for the Roosters and Dragons in previous NRLW seasons and was this year the Indigenous captain for the annual All Stars match against the Maori team.

Also revealed at Dodd’s signing media event was a substantial sponsorship announcement with the Sharks major NRL partner Aramex to also be front of jersey partner for the Cronulla NRLW team.

Aramex will be joined by Minespec Parts and Shore Hire as major partners of the Sharks NRLW team.

The Sharks expect to make more NRLW signing announcements in the coming days and week ahead of the July kick-off to the season.

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