The NZ Warriors women could welcome four frontline players back to their NRLW squad to face Parramatta Eels on Sunday, but lose the services of their four-try hero from last week.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been named to face the Dragons despite an iinjury scare against the Dolphins PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Three more key players return for the New Zealand Warriors’ round 20 NRL match against St George Illawarra at Go Media Stadium on Saturday night. Last week co-captain James Fisher-Harris, second rower Leka Halasima and winger Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira all made successful comebacks from time on the sideline. LATEST HEADLINES: NZ Breaker

After an opening round win the Warriors have dealt to 42-16 by a rampaging Raiders side in their NRLW clash in Canberra.

Black Ferns rugby union superstar Stacey Waaka has been named to make her Warriors NRLW debut in Sunday’s round two encounter with the Raiders at GIO Stadium in Canberra (2.00pm NZT).

The Warriors then showcased why many expect them to content for the premiership with a dominant 32-10 victory over the Bulldogs in Hamilton.

Six new players have been named for possible club debuts, when NZ Warriors host Canterbury Bulldogs in their NRLW season-opener in Hamilton on Sunday.

Powerhouse centre Mele Hufanga has joined fellow Brisbane Broncos premiership winner Gayle Broughton by signing to join the New Zealand Warriors for the 2026 NRLW season.

Black Ferns Sevens stars Gayle Broughton and Tyla King included in Kiwi Ferns squad for Pacific Championships.