LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has announced a squad of 22 for their opening match of the 2025 season against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Accor Stadium.
This game marks the Bulldogs' debut in the NRLW as the Knights head to Sydney.
Notable updates include four players set to make their marks in NRLW history.
Off-season recruit Bottile Vette-Welsh will start at fullback, and Joeli Morris will take up the role at dummy-half.
Additionally, young forwards Sienna Yeo and Jules Kirkpatrick will come off the bench for their first appearances in the NRLW.
However, Olivia Higgins will be sidelined for Round 1 due to a suspension related to a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge from a trial match against Canberra.