NRLW Warriors NRLW 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors NRLW 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention Discussion​

-	Player	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029
1	Harata Butler
2	Mya Hill-Moana
3	Apii Nicholls
4	Capri Paekau			C
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C = Club option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, D = Development contract

Confirmed Top 30 2025: 4/28
Confirmed Development 2025: -
Unconfirmed Top 30 2025: 4/28
Unconfirmed Development 2025: -

Confirmed Top 30 2026: 4/28
Confirmed Development 2026: -

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[Leon Black]

So much awesome Kiwi talent, noticed quite a lot have contracts ending after this season. I expect Stacey Jones’ niece, good odds to head home under her ex-coach.

Georgia Hale and Stacey Waaka should be near top of the list and the centre at the Broncos, Hufanga. Pretty sure Ruben Wiki’s daughter signed to Raiders long term.

Most the Raiders backline are from NZ. Guarantee no signing news until season ends. How good would Portia be as the marquee along with Waaka

 

[Worried2Death]

Pretty sure Ruben Wiki’s daughter signed to Raiders long term.

She should sign for both clubs, we'll see who wins in court this time

 

[BigUCE]

Just read somewhere that Apii Nichols will return to the club

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

I really want that girl who was on the sevens team on the wing! She was everywhere! Tough and fast!

 

[Teets]

Not marquee, but for squad depth, the Waikato rugby team that destroyed Auckland the other day has a bunch of girls who've played a fair bit of league the last couple years, Hapi, Masters and the Saffa girl would all be good squad depth.

Also, the Crowd goes Wild girl isn't the greatest league player but she'd be great for marketing.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

Is an early release request on compassionate grounds still valid when the season is only two months-odd? lol, Re: Wiki, but more so Georgia Hale, gotta try get her back.

Gotta look at poaching any of those Kiwi Knights players that have already worked with Griffiths.

Abbie Roache, Tania Davison, Albert-Jones, maybe Shanice Parker (though that is probably a stretch), are all off-contract after this season. Nita Maynard is off contract and was in that GF team too, the first true NRLW player iykwim lol

I mentioned it in the NRLW thread, but Ilona Maher would be worth a look, she'd probably make more money in endorsements staying with the US sevens, but she is hot shit right now and would do a fair bit for promo of Vegas, I reckon.

 

[Noitall]

Is an early release request on compassionate grounds still valid when the season is only two months-odd? lol, Re: Wiki, but more so Georgia Hale, gotta try get her back.

Gotta look at poaching any of those Kiwi Knights players that have already worked with Griffiths.

Abbie Roache, Tania Davison, Albert-Jones, maybe Shanice Parker (though that is probably a stretch), are all off-contract after this season. Nita Maynard is off contract and was in that GF team too, the first true NRLW player iykwim lol

I mentioned it in the NRLW thread, but Ilona Maher would be worth a look, she'd probably make more money in endorsements staying with the US sevens, but she is hot shit right now and would do a fair bit for promo of Vegas, I reckon.

Also seeing this morning that Jamie Soward will be his last season at the dragons. Seems a popular figure there, could be handy in seeing what Nathan Tyla King’s future is there?

 

[Teets]

Georgia Hale has to be signed up and brought back to be captain surely.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

So far we've got the 2023 NRLW premiership winning coach in Ron Griffiths from the Newcastle Knights.

We have a rumoured signing(Via a rugby league social media page) in Apii Nicholls(FB)

There has been talk via nz & aus news media outlets that after the Olympics Portia Woodman has made inquiries about joining the NRLW and the Warriors are mentioned as one of the clubs.

Stacey Waaka is a possibility as she is only contracted for this year.

Funnily enough, Theres a lot of good qualtiy Off contract Kiwis(Or Australians with Kiwi heritage) next year -

Tazmin Rapana -Boncos - , Sisters Ashleigh & Felice Quinlan, Kerehitina Matua - Raiders -
Grace-Lee Weekes(Sister of Kaeo Weekes ) Vanessa Foliaki -Sharks -
Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsel, Matekino Gray, Laikha Clarke, Niall Williams-Guthrie(SBW's sister) Gold Coast - Abigail Roache (Sister of Pauly & Nathaniel Roache) Laishon Albert-Jones(Neice of Stacey Jones) Nita Maynard , Rima Butler, Shanice Parker - Knights - Tiana Raftstrand-Smith - Cowboys - Rueben Cherrington , Tafao Asaua - Eels - Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa, Leio Fotu-Moala - Dragons - Amber Hall, Mya Hill-Moana, Tiana Davison Roosters - Botille Vette-Welsh , Leianne Tufuga - Tigers.

Evania Pelite who has played for our NRLW side is available. She's getting on a bit , But is stil one of the best players in the women's comp.

Looking at who is available next year. I definitely think players like Niall Williams-Guthrie whose Husband & Kids are still in NZ . Abigail Roache , Laishon Albert-Jones, Shanice Parker(Who is on this journey to learn more about her Maori side) Botille Vette-Welsh & Apii Nicholls who still has a job as a Police officer in Auckland will sign.

A few rugby 7s or Black Ferns will be handy.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Georgia Hale has to be signed up and brought back to be captain surely.

She has signed with Gold Coast until 2026.

 

[Falcon]

Is Leo Thompsons declaration he will test the market a covert plea to the Warriors to sign him up?

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Is Leo Thompsons declaration he will test the market a covert plea to the Warriors to sign him up?

For the NRLW side bro?

 

[Falcon]

For the NRLW side bro?

What a Mozza, got tripped up on the small fonts!

 

[Teets]

She has signed with Gold Coast until 2026.

That's when your manager plays the "compassionate release" card. I've heard Georgia's uncle has a bad case of the gout so she needs to come home.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

That's when your manager plays the "compassionate release" card. I've heard Georgia's uncle has a bad case of the gout so she needs to come home.

She would of known about the Nz Nrlw side coming back prior to signing her extension with GC. Would love her to come back. But happy if she honours her contract with GC.

 

[Leon Black]

Micheala Blyde said she been keen to possibly have a crack, Jorja Miller would kill it, 20 year old, pure athlete.

Sevens greats Michaela Blyde and Sarah Hirini eye Warriors switch in NRLW

Two-time Olympic gold medallists Michaela Blyde and Sarah Hirini have expressed an interest in jumping codes to play for the Warriors in NRLW.

www.rugbypass.com

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Micheala Blyde said she been keen to possibly have a crack, Jorja Miller would kill it, 20 year old, pure athlete.

Sevens greats Michaela Blyde and Sarah Hirini eye Warriors switch in NRLW

Two-time Olympic gold medallists Michaela Blyde and Sarah Hirini have expressed an interest in jumping codes to play for the Warriors in NRLW.

www.rugbypass.com

Man, Blyde would be incredible in the wahs side! Imagine her on one side & Portia on the other?! Ooouwwwee!

 

[mt.wellington]

Whatever happened to Teuila Fotu-Moala? She was such a beast. Had it all skill and size wise...

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Whatever happened to Teuila Fotu-Moala? She was such a beast. Had it all skill and size wise...

I just watched a highlights reel of her hits the other day. Beast! Im sure she was with the Roosters last year ? Not sure about this year?.