The Canberra Raiders head north to face the Gold Coast Titans in a top-four battle at Cbus Super Stadium this Saturday.
The Raiders enter the contest following a dominant victory over the Bulldogs last week, while the Titans claimed a close win over the Broncos.
The Raiders are filled with confidence after they won three consecutive games and all-but secured their first finals position in the NRLW competition.
The Green Machine put on an impressive performance last Saturday when they took down the Bulldogs 48-4 after a 28-0 half-time lead.
Krystal Blackwell scored a hat-trick in the game and continued to set up tries, while Zahara Temara nailed six conversions to highlight her kicking game as a real threat to the opposition.
The Titans come into this matchup off the back of a tight victory against the now fifth-place Broncos.
Georgia Grey and Teagan Levi scored doubles and were standouts, while the forward pack was a strong attacking force against Brisbane’s defensive line. Titans coach Karyn Murphy has named an unchanged side that will push for eight straight wins this weekend.
Darrin Borthwick has been forced to make a minor change to the starting line-up for the Raiders. Hollie-Mae Dodd will start in the second row to replace Charlotte Basham who will miss the match due to concussion.
Talking Points:
- The Raiders have won three from three away games this season
- The Titans have won two of their three games against the Raiders
- Titans captain Georgia Hale will play her 50th game for the club
- Raiders winger Elise Simpson has scored eight tries in her last seven games
Last Time They Met:
The Raiders fell to the Titans 17-16 in Golden Point at Cbus Super Stadium in Round 11 of the 2025 season.
Key Matchup: Krystal Blackwell v Teagan Levi
Two of the competition’s most influential five-eighths, Krystal Blackwell and Teagan Levi, go head‑to‑head in a clash that will shape this contest.
Both arrive in strong form after standout performances last week, and their contrasting strengths will set up a compelling battle.
Blackwell produced her best attacking display of the season against the Bulldogs, scoring a hat‑trick and filling Canberra with confidence.
Now in her fourth NRLW season and first with the Raiders, she has become a central figure in their attacking structure.
Her ability to identify space and create opportunities is reflected in her numbers. Blackwell has stacked up nine try‑assists and 13 line‑break assists this season, making her one of the competition’s most dangerous playmakers.
Levi is fresh to the NRLW scene but has made an immediate impact since debuting in round one. She has scored seven tries in eight games, including a double last week, and has crossed in five of her eight appearances. Levi boasts an impressive 93.9% tackle efficiency, making her a defensive weapon for her team.
If Blackwell can continue to create opportunities, the Raiders' momentum will be hard to stop, but Levi’s defensive edge and try-scoring ability will give the Titans a crucial advantage in the match.
