The Canberra Raiders would like to take the opportunity to thank the departing players in its NRLW program – Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Kerehitina Matua, Ua Ravu, Tatiana Finau, Claudia Finau, Georgia Thomas and Jaida Faleono.
The seven players all made a significant contribution in their time at the club and the club wishes all players the very best for their futures.
Cheyelle Robins-Reti – Raider #10
Cheyelle Robins-Reti joined the Raiders for its inaugural NRLW season in 2023, playing her first game of Rugby League in the Raiders’ first ever game against the Sharks.
Cheyelle was a strong contributor to the team over three seasons, playing 28 games and scoring five tries.
She was named the team’s Rookie of the Year in 2023 and also made her Kiwi Ferns debut in the same year.
Kerehitina Matua – Raider #15
Kerehitina Matua also joined the Raiders for the club’s inaugural season in 2023, given her first opportunity in the NRLW after playing with Mounties in the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership.
Known for her strong carries and big defence, Kerehitina played 20 games for the team over three seasons, showing her versatility in the second row, front row and occasionally covering at centre when required.
She has continued to represent the Cook Islands and Māori All Stars during her time at the Raiders.
Ua Ravu – Raider #20
Ua Ravu has been with the club since its inaugural season in 2023, debuting in the team’s Golden Point win against the Dragons in 2023.
Ua played two games in the team’s first season, before being named as a development player in 2024.
She impressed during her time as a development player, being brought back into the Top 24 squad for 2025, before unfortunately rupturing her ACL in the week leading up to round one.
Ua also impressed for the PNG Orchids while at the club, being nominated on the long list for the 2024 IRL Women’s Golden Boot award.
Jaida Faleono – Raider #31
Jaida Faleono joined the Raiders at the start of 2024, playing in the club’s Tarsha Gale Cup team before joining the NRLW squad.
Jaida made her NRLW debut against the Dragons in round seven of the 2024 season, playing three games in her first year.
She returned to both the Tarsha Gale Cup and NRLW squads in 2025 and also played five games for Mounties in an injury-interrupted season.
Tatiana Finau – Raider #32
Tatiana Finau came to the Raiders at the start of the 2024 NRLW season, her first contract in the NRLW, alongside her younger sister Claudia.
Tatiana made her NRLW debut against the Dragons in round seven of the 2024 season, playing two games in her first season and seven games in the 2025 season.
She was also selected in the Tongan Women’s squad for the Pacific Championships in both seasons at the club.
Claudia Finau
Claudia Finau joined her sister Tatiana at the Raiders at the start of 2024, making her debut in the Tarsha Gale Cup team.
Finau was a development player for the Raiders NRLW team in 2024 and was also the recipient of the Junior Representative Player of the Year that season.
Finau was set to join the Top 24 squad in 2025 but unfortunately ruptured her ACL at the start of the year while training with the Tarsha Gale Cup team, which ruled her out for the 2025 NRLW season.
Georgia Thomas – Raider #34
Georgia Thomas joined the Raiders in 2025, after impressing for the St. George Dragons in the 2024 Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership.
Georgia made her NRLW debut for the Raiders in the halves in round one against the Dragons, one of six debutantes for the club in that game.
She played three games in the 2025 season, also playing in rounds three and four, as well as being named 18th player in rounds eight and nine.
Georgia also played six games for Mounties in 2025, helping them to progress to the semi finals of the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership.
