NRLW Match Preview: Round 10 v Bulldogs

Author: Zoe Filetti Sharks Reporter
Timestamp: Fri 5 Sep 2025, 05:17 PM

The Sharks are preparing for a blockbuster NRLW match when they tackle the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium on Saturday night.

24-hour squad

Coming off a thrilling golden-point victory over the Knights, third-placed Cronulla are brimming with confidence as they seek to seal a fifth-straight win.

Young halfback Chantay Kiria-Ratu booted a clutch field goal in extra time to cap off a sensational comeback for the Sharks last week.

"The mood's been unreal, the buzz has been around (training)," Sharks rookie Steph Faulkner said. "It was a very stressful game, but I'm very proud of Chantay."

Having guaranteed themselves a finals berth with four wins on the trot, Cronulla are hoping to continue their winning form in the final two regular-season games.

However, they know they've still got more improvement to come.

"There are definitely positives we can take out of it, but I don't think we were happy with our performance last week,” star five-eighth Emma Verran said.

Cronulla's strong run hasn't been without setbacks. Front-rower Caitlan Johnston-Green (fractured eye socket) and edge forward Rhiannon Byers (back) are the latest players to be ruled out indefinitely through injury.

Despite winning their first two matches, Canterbury's inaugural NRLW season hasn't exactly gone to plan. They'll enter the match in 11th place, with their only other points coming in the form of a Magic Round draw against the Titans.

Regardless, Cronulla are adamant the Bulldogs are no easy-beats. With several ex-Sharks in their line-up, including halfback Tayla Preston, prop Tegan Dymock, lock Holli Wheeler and centre Andie Robinson, the visitors will be on high alert.

“There's going to be a lot of tensions running high in the game – obviously a lot of our girls have gone over there – and a lot of friendships in the team," Verran added. "But there will be no friendships on the weekend.

"We'll be looking to come away with a win. We know they're really strong up front, they've got a great forward pack, so we know they're going to come hard."

Faulkner also took the time to reflect on her season and how far she's come since making her debut in Round 2 against the Raiders.

"It's unreal, I wasn't even expecting to debut at all this year," she said.

Two of the strongest kickers in the competition will face off in a crucial battle this week. Kiria-Ratu, Cronulla's breakout star, is up against her predecessor Preston, who is renowned for her distance and reliability with the boot.

Kick-off on Saturday is set for 5.15pm, with an NRL clash between the Sharks and Bulldogs to follow at 7.35pm. CLICK HERE to secure tickets.

See the updated squads below.

Round 10 - Round 10 - Saturday 6 Sep

7:15 am

Bulldogs

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Elizabeth MacGregor

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Monica Tagoai

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana Courtenay

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Grace-Lee Weekes
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Simina Lokotui

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Verran
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Holli Wheeler

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Anneka Wilson

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Georgia Hannaway
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Stephanie Faulkner
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Shannon Muru

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Shaniece Monschau

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Jaydika Tafua
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Ebony Prior

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Nakia Davis-Welsh
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Hope Millard

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jacinta Carter
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita Takapautolo
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani Hopoate

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Tyla King
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Pauline Suli-Ruka

Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Dominique du Toit