{"id":88795,"date":"2026-07-30T08:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T22:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=88795"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T22:14:08","slug":"2026-nrlw-round-5-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-nrlw-round-5-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NRLW Round 5 Tips & Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oscar Pannifex breaks down Round 5 of the NRLW, offering his usual expertise, analysis, and betting plays on the neds blog!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cronulla Sharks Women<\/div>\n
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Wests Tigers Women<\/div>\n
11:35am Saturday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Tigers 1-12\u00a0@ $3.35,\u00a0Kezie\u00a0Apps\u00a0Anytime Try @ $3.80\u00a0&\u00a0Emily Bass\u00a0Anytime Try @ $2.40\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Cronulla\u2019s ill-discipline cost them across three games to start the\u00a0season\u00a0but the tables turned in NRLW Round 4. Last week it was Canberra who fumbled their way into the game, gifting the Sharks attack too many looks through Georgia Hannaway and Jada Taylor in particular.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, Wests come into this on the back of heavy defeats to Brisbane & Easts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the Tigers recent results have erased their positive start to the season on paper,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0keeping the faith.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0too many positives around what Raecene McGregor can do with the ball behind a winning forward pack, and Wests might just win her enough moments in this one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best: Tigers 1-12 @ $3.35<\/span>
\nAnytime Try Scorers:\u00a0Kezie\u00a0Apps @ $3.80 & Emily Bass @ $2.40<\/span>
\nSame Game Multi:\u00a0Tigers 1-12 +\u00a0Kezie\u00a0Apps Anytime Try + Emily Bass Anytime Try @ $22.96<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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St. George Illawarra Dragons Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
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1:25pm Saturday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Roosters 13+ @ $1.09 & Olivia Kernick Anytime Try @ $2.45\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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St George enjoyed plenty of early field position last week but\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0cash in against a desperate Bulldogs defence. Taliah Fuimaono was productive in a running role to create some half chances for Jaime Millard outside her but\u00a0overall\u00a0the Dragons struggled to execute, with Shenae\u00a0Ciesolka\u00a0providing the last pass on either edge for both Dragons tries.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparatively, the Roosters play with an embarrassment of riches in attack.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even without halfback Tarryn Aiken last week, Easts barely skipped a beat playing through Olivia Kernick through the middle and Jocellyn Kelleher on the trams. Their power game in yardage is still proving\u00a0near-impossible\u00a0to\u00a0contain\u00a0and the points typically pile on from there.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best: Roosters 13+ @ $1.09<\/span>
\nAnytime Try Scorer:\u00a0Olivia Kernick @ $2.45<\/span>
\nSame Game Multi:\u00a0Roosters 13+ + Olivia Kernick Anytime Try @ $2.61<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Canberra Raiders Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
North Queensland Cowboys Women<\/div>\n
3:15pm Saturday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Raiders 13+ @ $1.57 & Leianne Tufuga Anytime Try @ $2.25<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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North Queensland\u2019s goal-line defence was much improved in NRLW Round 4. It could\u2019ve been a blowout against the Gold Coast but they were able to minimise the damage for extended periods. Eventually though, the pressure told and I\u2019m tipping Canberra to work towards a similar outcome.<\/p>\n

The Raiders fumbled and penalised themselves to a sobering loss in NRLW Round 4 but can go back to basics here and grind the Cowboys into submission. Simaima Taufa personifies this approach for Canberra through the middle of the field; if anyone can drag her opposing pack into deep water, it\u2019s Taufa.<\/p>\n

On the back of that, I like Krystal Blackwell\u2019s ballplaying to create some chances for Leianne Tufuga on her outside.<\/p>\n

Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best: Raiders 13+ @ $1.57
\nAnytime Try Scorer: Leianne Tufuga @ $2.25
\nSame Game Multi: Raiders 13+ + Leianne Tufuga Anytime Try @ $2.95<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Canterbury Bulldogs Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Brisbane Broncos Women<\/div>\n
11:35am Sunday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Broncos 13+\u00a0@ $1.32,\u00a0Romy Teitzel\u00a0Anytime Try @ $3.60\u00a0&\u00a0Julia Robinson\u00a0Anytime Try @ $1.60\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Canterbury\u00a0are\u00a0slowly adding attacking layers to what is a gritty, hardworking forward pack; backrowers Leilani Wilson (one assist) and Tamika Jones (one try) were both productive on the edges last week to help convert any positive Bulldogs field position into points.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brisbane\u00a0are\u00a0unlikely to make it so easy for them here, though.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tamika Upton is in ominous form as she relishes the setup work of Ali Brigginshaw and Jesse Southwell in the halves.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a very balanced and complete look for this Broncos attack that can work through the gears here if they play it right early; put fatigue into the Bulldogs middle and wait for the points to come.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best: Broncos 13+ @ $1.32<\/span>
\nAnytime Try Scorers:\u00a0Romy Teitzel @ $3.60 & Julia Robinson\u00a0@ $1.60<\/span>
\nSame Game Multi:\u00a0Broncos 13+ + Romy Teitzel Anytime Try + Julia Robinson Anytime Try @ $6.20<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\t\t\t\n Bet Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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New Zealand Warriors Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Gold Coast Titans Women<\/div>\n
1:25pm Sunday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Titans 13+\u00a0@ $3.25,\u00a0Teagan Levi\u00a0Anytime Try @ $2.50\u00a0&\u00a0Lily Patston\u00a0Anytime Try @ $3.60<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lauren Brown and Teagan Levi have hit the ground running as arguably the form halves pairing in the NRLW right now. Brown pulls the strings on the left and through the middle of the field while Levi is constantly scanning and threatening down the right edge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She jumped on one herself before distributing smartly to put Indie Bostock over down a narrow short side last week and can feature on the highlight reel again here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mele Hufanga is named to make her club debut for the Warriors and while\u00a0she\u2019ll\u00a0no doubt be an attacking weapon, she can also be a defensive spot for opposing teams. The Wahs can be there at the business end but\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0working through a few things right now and present a winnable game for a red-hot Titans side.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best: Titans 13+ @ $3.25<\/span>
\nAnytime Try Scorers:\u00a0Teagan Levi\u00a0@ $2.50 & Lily Patston @ $3.60<\/span>
\nSame Game Multi:\u00a0Titans 13+\u00a0+\u00a0Teagan Levi Anytime Try\u00a0+\u00a0Lily\u00a0Patston\u00a0Anytime Try @ $16.31<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Parramatta Eels Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Newcastle Knights Women<\/div>\n
3:15pm Sunday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga<\/div>\n
Eels\u00a0@ $2.90\u00a0&\u00a0Martha Mataele\u00a0Anytime Try @ $2.60<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Keilee Joseph and Boss Kapua both made immediate impact in their first appearances of the season, stiffening up the Eels middle to make it a real grind against the Warriors last week. On the back of that, Abbi Church was finally rewarded for effort to enjoy a few highlight reel moments.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parramatta will feel they deserved to win last\u00a0week\u00a0and I like them to cash in here or at least keep it close.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Newcastle\u00a0are\u00a0as gritty as anyone but\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have the firepower to make this a shoot-out. There was a lot of positives about how they matched Brisbane early last\u00a0week\u00a0but consecutive grinds might be a task too tall.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best: Eels @ $2.90<\/span>
\nAnytime Try Scorer: Martha Mataele\u00a0Anytime Try @ $2.60<\/span>
\nSame Game Multi:\u00a0Eels + Martha Mataele Anytime Try @ $5.60<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\n \n Cronulla Sharks Women<\/span>\n 1.52<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Wests Tigers Women<\/span>\n 2.55<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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St. George Illawarra Dragons Women vs Sydney Roosters Women<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\n \n St. George Illawarra Dragons Women<\/span>\n 15.00<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Sydney Roosters Women<\/span>\n 1.02<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Canberra Raiders Women vs North Queensland Cowboys Women<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\n \n Canberra Raiders Women<\/span>\n 1.14<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n North Queensland Cowboys Women<\/span>\n 5.75<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Canterbury Bulldogs Women vs Brisbane Broncos Women<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\n \n Canterbury Bulldogs Women<\/span>\n 8.50<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Brisbane Broncos Women<\/span>\n 1.07<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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New Zealand Warriors Women vs Gold Coast Titans Women<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\n \n New Zealand Warriors Women<\/span>\n 2.35<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Gold Coast Titans Women<\/span>\n 1.60<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Parramatta Eels Women vs Newcastle Knights Women<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\n \n Parramatta Eels Women<\/span>\n 2.95<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n \n \n Newcastle Knights Women<\/span>\n 1.40<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

NRLW odds correct as of 31\/07\/2026 and subject to change. <\/p><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oscar Pannifex breaks down Round 5 of the NRLW, offering his usual expertise, analysis, and betting plays on the neds blog! Cronulla Sharks Women vs Wests Tigers Women 11:35am Saturday | Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga Tigers 1-12\u00a0@ $3.35,\u00a0Kezie\u00a0Apps\u00a0Anytime Try @ $3.80\u00a0&\u00a0Emily Bass\u00a0Anytime Try @ $2.40\u00a0 Cronulla\u2019s ill-discipline cost them across three games to start the\u00a0season\u00a0but the tables turned in NRLW Round 4. Last week it was Canberra who fumbled their way into the game, gifting the Sharks attack too many looks through Georgia Hannaway and Jada Taylor in particular.\u00a0\u00a0 In contrast, Wests come into this on the back of heavy…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":88383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[8265],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-88795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rugby-league","tag-nrlw-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"30\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88795"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":88842,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88795\/revisions\/88842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88795"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=88795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}