NRLW Late Mail: Round 3 v Bulldogs

Author: Sharks Media
Timestamp: Sat 18 Jul 2026, 04:06 PM

No late changes to the Sharks team on game day, after losing inspirational skipper Tiana Penitani Gray yesterday to a quad strain.

Madison Ashby comes off the bench and into the centres to replace Penitani Gray, in what will be the former Aussie Rugby 7's star's first NRLW start.

Jacinta Carter comes into the squad and will play her first NRLW game of the season off the bench.

See the following two team lists below.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 18 Jul

Full Time

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 Simina Lokotui

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah Nankivell

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica Tagoai

Centre for Sharks is number 14 Madison Higgins-Ashby
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregor

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

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia Hannaway
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani Hopoate

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-Green
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 China Polata
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Tegan Dymock

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn Roberts

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Latisha Smythe

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Najvada George
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope Millard

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jaydika Tafua
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Jacinta Carter

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Bridget Hoy

Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Koffi Brookfield

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Todd Smith

Last updated: 7/18/2026 11:12:10 AM

Match Preview written by Zoe Filetti on Friday the 17th of July.

Cronulla Captain Tiana Penitani Gray has been ruled out with a quad strain in what was supposed to be her 50th NRLW game.

The Sharks will still get up for Women in League Round as they look to get their season on a roll after starting 0-2 to begin their 2026 campaign. In what was a thrilling Thursday night blockbuster last week against Brisbane, Cronulla fell just short to the reigning premiers in a 22-16 contest, though saw many positive signs of resilience and patience, proving that they can compete with the top sides again this year.

After their narrow loss, head coach Tony Herman had nothing but praise for his team and was extremely impressed with how well they held themselves during the contest.

“I’m really happy with the girls, I thought it was a real gritty performance, we took them really deep. Everyone talks about them (Broncos) being one of the big two. I thought we competed really hard and almost got them,” Herman said.

The attention now turns to Saturday night, in what is almost a must-win for the 2025 preliminary finalists.

Celebrating Women in League Round, the away side will also be pulling on their black and neon pink, with hints of blue jersey, and the additional name of a loved female in their lives on the back. For this squad, round three isn't just a regular game, it’s a moment to recognise all the women who have been instrumental in growing the game and in helping to pave the way for where female rugby league finds itself today.

Playing their first away match of the season, Cronulla have a big task ahead as they enter enemy territory, with the Bulldogs also searching for their first two points.

Last year, in their one encounter, which was also played at Accor Stadium, a tough battle saw the Bulldogs cause a 24-14 upset of the finals-bound Sharks side.

Teagan Dymock will also face her old squad after playing in their inaugural NRLW team, and will match up against her old captain, Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa. A highly physical battle is likely to get both sides fired up for the 70 minutes.

Old teammates also meeting once more are opposing fullbacks Jada Taylor and Andie Robinson, both made an impression on the NRLW in their respective roles, and will looing to bring that energy to the stage come Saturday night.

The Sharks v Bulldogs NRLW match, kicking off at 5.15pm tomorrow (Saturday) will be followed by the Bulldogs vs West Tigers in an NRL clash scheduled to get underway at 7:35pm.