The 2025 NRLW season kicks off on Thursday night as the Sharks host the Eels.
Notably, two new teams – the Bulldogs and Warriors – have joined the expanded 12-team competition.
Can the Roosters defend their premiership? Will the Tigers avoid the wooden spoon again? Who will top the try-scoring tally? And which player will be crowned the game's best?
The Sporting News team shares its predictions for the campaign ahead.
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NRLW 2025 predictions
Tom Naghten
Premiers: Roosters
Wooden spoon: Dragons
Dally M: Tarryn Aiken
Most tries: Julia Robinson
Joshua Mayne
Premiers: Sharks
Wooden spoon: Warriors
Dally M: Ellie Johnston
Most tries: Madison Bartlett
Tobey Lewis
Premiers: Roosters
Wooden spoon: Tigers
Dally M: Abbi Church
Most tries: Isabelle Kelly
Peter Maniaty
Premiers: Broncos
Wooden spoon: Cowboys
Dally M: Tamika Upton
Most tries: Tiana Penitani-Gray
Jed Wells
Premiers: Broncos
Wooden spoon: Tigers
Dally M: Tamika Upton
Most tries: Isabelle Kelly
Chris Danks
Premiers: Sharks
Wooden spoon: Warriors
Dally M: Abbi Church
Most tries: Jayme Fressard
Kye Ferreira
Premiers: Roosters
Wooden spoon: Tigers
Dally M: Jesse Southwell
Most tries: Tiana Penitani-Gray