{"id":89257,"date":"2026-08-12T12:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T02:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=89257"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T02:34:35","slug":"2026-nrlw-round-7-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/2026-nrlw-round-7-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NRLW Round 7 Tips & Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oscar Pannifex breaks down Round 7 of the NRLW, offering his usual expertise, analysis, and betting plays on the neds blog!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gold Coast Titans Women<\/div>\n
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12:45pm Saturday | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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NRLW Round 6 v Cronulla felt like a danger game for the\u00a0Titans\u00a0and it certainly started that way; first points went to the\u00a0Sharks\u00a0but this resilient Gold Coast side simply\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0know when it is beat.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They play with more patience than any rivals in the NRLW right now; Georgia Hale controls the ruck, Lauren Brown kicks smartly and Teagan Levi takes her running chances when the cues appear.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s\u00a0a lovely balance to how this Titans attack uses the\u00a0ball\u00a0and they should get a chance to work through the gears here. Jaime Chapman was\u00a0mainly the\u00a0distributor last week\u00a0( but\u00a0can add to her try tally again in this one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Gold Coast Titans 13+ @ $1.24<\/p>\n

Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Jaime Chapman @ $1.58<\/p>\n

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Parramatta Eels Women<\/div>\n
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3:15pm Saturday | CommBank Stadium, Sydney<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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This typically gritty, low-scoring Bulldogs attack worked through the gears last week to highlight their improvements with the ball in NRLW season 2026.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashleigh Quinlan was at her ballplaying best to feed Elizabeth McGregor a few on the left while Simina Lokotui continued her try scoring form on the right. It all came on the back of a dominant yardage game though; Canterbury enjoyed wonderful productivity from their bench last week and it profiles as a point-of-difference in the back end of the season.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We keep waiting for the Eels to produce what we know\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0capable of, but the pressure is now rising in Parramatta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If they can tidy up their discipline and play the long game here, they might just have enough experience to get past this Bulldogs side.\u00a0It\u2019ll\u00a0take the most complete performance\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0seen from Parra so far this year, though.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction<\/strong>: Parramatta Eels to Cover the Line (+7.5) @ $1.90<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tryscorer<\/strong>: Abbi Church @ $3.80<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Brisbane Broncos Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
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5:15pm Saturday | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Contrary to popular opinion, NRLW season 2026 is far from a two-horse race right now – particularly after Brisbane\u2019s shock loss to Canberra last week and an injury to star\u00a0centre\u00a0Julia Robinson.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Broncos attack struggled last week without Ali Brigginshaw (suspended) and the pressure is on Jesse Southwell and Tamika Upton to respond here against a Roosters side coming off a nine-try display courtesy of star halfback Tarryn Aiken.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aiken has had an injury disrupted campaign so far but made a compelling return (again) last week, orchestrating five tries in Easts\u00a0rout\u00a0of Parramatta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing behind the best forward rotation in the NRLW, Aiken should again earn enough looks at a disrupted line here to turn field position into points.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Roosters 13+ @ $3.00<\/p>\n

Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Isabelle Kelly @ $2.70 , Sariah Paki @ $3.25<\/p>\n

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Newcastle Knights Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
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11:50am Sunday | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Big changes\u00a0before kickoff last week inspired another compelling performance from a Knights side that refuses to beat itself this season. They went toe-to-toe early with a more-fancied New Zealand pack and backline and threatened to spring an ambush thanks to the involvements of Kirra Dibb at halfback before falling away late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Knights should make this one another\u00a0contest\u00a0but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0difficult to deny what Canberra produced last week, upsetting the defending\u00a0champs\u00a0with their best attacking display of the season.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Isabella Waterman proved a handful at left\u00a0centre\u00a0close to the line while Krystel Blackwell is slowly carving out a role for herself at five-eighth to nicely complement Zahara Temara in attack.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I like the Raiders to kick on here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction<\/strong>: Canberra Raiders to Win @ $1.90<\/p>\n

Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Isabella Waterman @ $3.80, Jordyn Preston @ $4.25<\/p>\n

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Wests Tigers Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
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1:45pm Sunday | CommBank Stadium, Sydney<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Warriors are getting some troops back and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0translating onto the scoreboard; another 22 points last week against Newcastle with their right edge in particular trending nicely. Stacey Waaka appears to have found a home at right\u00a0centre\u00a0and Tysha Ikenasio profiles as the major beneficiary on the wing outside her, while\u00a0Apii\u00a0Nicholls is quietly enjoying a career year for the Wahs at fullback.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular readers will know I have a soft spot for Wests but bias aside, I like them to make this a contest.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both forwards packs have performed well in the grind this year and while the Wahs have more upside in their attack,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the Tigers playing with more repeatable actions through Raecene McGregor right now.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This should be a cracker.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Anytime Tryscorer: Tyesha Ikenasio @ $1.78<\/p>\n

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North Queensland Cowboys Women<\/div>\n
vs<\/div>\n
Cronulla Sharks Women<\/div>\n
6:15pm Sunday | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Cronulla lost their halfback before\u00a0kickoff\u00a0but it\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0dull their attack early as Georgia Hannaway relished the extra ballplaying responsibility. Clean execution down both edges saw the Sharks run out to an early\u00a0lead\u00a0but they faded late in each half against an experienced and patient Gold Coast side.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was the exact opposite for North Queensland; down by 18 at one stage before almost\u00a0stealing\u00a0it against the Bulldogs. Those fast finishes are becoming a bit of a theme for this Cowboys\u00a0side\u00a0and it profiles nicely given the Sharks own\u00a0track record.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s\u00a0too much class and power in this Sharks side for North Queensland to\u00a0contain\u00a0if\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0forced into a grind, but\u00a0it\u2019ll\u00a0take a more disciplined performance than\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0come to expect from Cronulla this year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cows to keep it close.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction<\/strong>: North Queensland Cowboys to Cover the Line (+5.5 Points) @ $1.90<\/p>\n

Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Abigail Roche @ $3.10<\/p>\n

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