LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The NRLW 2025 season is poised to deliver thrilling action, particularly on Saturdays, according to a recent analysis by NRL.com, which highlighted five must-see matches.
Kicking off on Saturday, July 5, the excitement begins with the match between Broncos and Tigers at Totally Workwear Stadium at 12.45pm (AEDT).
This season opener showcases Australian co-captains Ali Brigginshaw and Kezie Apps, two of the fiercest competitors in women's rugby league.
Brigginshaw leads the Broncos, the reigning minor premiers who fell short of last year's grand final, while Apps' Tigers are determined to bounce back after finishing at the bottom of the standings.
Both teams have new players and are eager to score points in the upcoming 11-week season.
Later that day, at 3.15pm (AEDT), the Raiders will face the Dragons at GIO Stadium.
The Dragons are entering the season with a new coach, Nathan Cross, as they seek to reclaim their status as a dominant force, having not qualified for the finals in the past two years and finishing ninth last season.
Cross, a former Queensland Maroons assistant, aims to elevate the proud club back into contention.
The Raiders, who joined the competition in 2023 and have yet to reach the finals, present a formidable challenge, setting the stage for an intense matchup.
These matches represent the eagerly anticipated start of what promises to be an exciting NRLW season, filled with competitive spirit and the quest for glory among the teams.