Player Bio
Curtain has excelled in her time at Wests Tigers, building a reputation as an exceptional playmaker.
Developing through the Tarsha Gale side and representing NSW in the 2019 Under 18s Women’s Origin series, Emily joined Parramatta Eels for its inaugural season in the NRLW.
Curtain kicked the winning field goal to help Wests Tigers win its maiden title in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership in 2022 and featured alongside twin sister Sophie in the club’s inaugural NRLW season.
“To be able to be given the opportunity to come over to New Zealand is going to be great for me to have a new start and an amazing opportunity.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to be in the returning NRLW squad and can’t wait to see what we are able to produce and achieve in the comeback season.
“Ron and I have spoken and we both want the same thing. Play good consistent footy and come over fit, strong and eager. I am ready to learn/build personally and as a player.
“This is a great opportunity for me and I can’t wait to get over there and meet the team and get stuck into preseason ready for the 2025 season.”
Birthplace: Sydney, NSW
Junior club: Eagle Vale St Andrews (NSW)
Position: Halfback
Height: 174cm
Weight: 76kg
NRLW debut: Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans, CommBank Stadium, Sydney, March 13, 2022 (Rd 3)
NRLW clubs: Parramatta Eels (2021-2022), Wests Tigers (2023)
NRLW appearances: 9 (2022-2023)
Parramatta Eels: 3 (2022)
Wests Tigers: 6 (2023)
NRL points: 6 (1 try, 1 goal)
Representative honours: New South Wales 18s State of Origin (2019)
Developing through the Tarsha Gale side and representing NSW in the 2019 Under 18s Women’s Origin series, Emily joined Parramatta Eels for its inaugural season in the NRLW.
Curtain kicked the winning field goal to help Wests Tigers win its maiden title in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership in 2022 and featured alongside twin sister Sophie in the club’s inaugural NRLW season.
Emily Curtain on her signing
“I am so excited for a new chapter in my NRLW career and I am very excited to learn and grow as a person and a player.“To be able to be given the opportunity to come over to New Zealand is going to be great for me to have a new start and an amazing opportunity.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to be in the returning NRLW squad and can’t wait to see what we are able to produce and achieve in the comeback season.
“Ron and I have spoken and we both want the same thing. Play good consistent footy and come over fit, strong and eager. I am ready to learn/build personally and as a player.
“This is a great opportunity for me and I can’t wait to get over there and meet the team and get stuck into preseason ready for the 2025 season.”
Profile | Emily Curtain
Born: August 7, 2001Birthplace: Sydney, NSW
Junior club: Eagle Vale St Andrews (NSW)
Position: Halfback
Height: 174cm
Weight: 76kg
NRLW debut: Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans, CommBank Stadium, Sydney, March 13, 2022 (Rd 3)
NRLW clubs: Parramatta Eels (2021-2022), Wests Tigers (2023)
NRLW appearances: 9 (2022-2023)
Parramatta Eels: 3 (2022)
Wests Tigers: 6 (2023)
NRL points: 6 (1 try, 1 goal)
Representative honours: New South Wales 18s State of Origin (2019)
