St. George Illawarra Dragons Women

Not to be confused with St. George Dragons or Saint George (disambiguation).

St. George Illawarra Dragons

Club information
Full name	St. George Illawarra Dragons Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)	Dragons, Saints, Red V
Colours	White   Red
Founded	Team: 9 September 2018;5 years ago (2018-09-09) Club: 23 September 1998;24 years ago (1998-09-23)
Website	dragons.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)	WIN Stadium, Wollongong (23,000) Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah (20,500)
CEO	Ryan Webb
Chairman	Andrew Gordon
Coach	Jamie Soward
Competition	National Rugby League
2023 season	7th
Current season
Uniforms
Home colours Away colours
Records
Premierships	0
Runners-up	2 (2019, 2021)
Minor premierships	0
NRL Auckland Nines	1 (2020)
Wooden spoons	2 (2018, 2020)
Most capped	23 – Keeley Davis, Teagan Berry
Highest points scorer	86 – Teagan Berry

St. George Illawarra Dragons Women are a rugby league team, representing both the Illawarra and St George regions of New South Wales. The team is part of the St. George Illawarra Dragons club and plays in the National Rugby League Women's Premiership.

Seasons

Season	Regular Season								Finals	Nines	Ref
	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts	Pos
2018	3	1	0	2	26	66	2	4th	—	—	[1] [2]
2019	3	2	0	1	54	36	4	2nd	Lost in Grand Final	—	[3]
2020	3	0	0	3	18	58	0	4th	—	Won	[4]
2021	5	4	0	1	104	48	8	2nd	Lost in Grand Final	—	[5] [6]
2022	5	3	0	2	75	104	6	3rd	Lost in semi-final	—	[7] [8]
2023	9	3	0	6	182	210	6	7th	—	—	[9]

Head-to-head records

Opponent	First Meeting	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	Win %	Share
Broncos	9 Sep 2018	7	1	0	6	67	178	14.29%	27.35%
Warriors	15 Sep 2018	3	2	0	1	58	38	66.67%	60.42%
Roosters	22 Sep 2018	7	2	0	5	54	150	28.57%	26.47%
Titans	27 Feb 2022	4	3	0	1	92	65	75.00%	58.60%
Eels	6 Mar 2022	3	3	0	0	64	22	100.00%	74.42%
Knights	20 Mar 2022	4	1	0	3	70	96	25.00%	42.17%
Raiders	29 Jul 2023	1	0	0	1	18	19	0.00%	48.65%
Tigers	19 Aug 2023	1	1	0	0	20	16	100.00%	55.56%
Cowboys	2 Sep 2023	1	1	0	0	48	16	100.00%	75.00%
Sharks	7 Sep 2023	1	0	0	1	8	16	0.00%	33.33%
Totals	9 Sep 2018	32	14	0	18	499	616	43.75%	44.75%

Notes

• Share % is the percentage of points For over the sum of points For and Against.
• Clubs listed in the order than the Dragons Women first played them.
• Last updated: 18 September 2023

Coach

In October 2021, the club announced that Jamie Soward would coach the Dragons Women in the 2021 season. ^{[10] [11]} In August 2023, the club extended Soward's tenure for a further two years. ^[12]

Coach	Season Span	M	W	D	L	For	Agst	Win %	Share %
Daniel Lacey	2018–2020	10	3	0	7	104	190	30.00%	35.37%
Jamie Soward	2021–2023	22	11	0	11	395	426	50.00%	48.11%

Table last updated: 19 September 2023.

Current squad

The team is coached by Jamie Soward. Jersey numbers in the table reflect team selections for Round 9.
Table last updated on 16 September 2023.

J#	Player	Age	Position(s)	NRLW Seasons						NRLW Stats				Origin	Tests	All Stars
				2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	M	T	G	Pts
1	Teagan Berry	21	Fullback, Wing	—	—	1	7	6	9	23	21	1	86	—	—	—
2	Margot Vella	24	Wing, Centre	—	—	—	—	—	8	8	5	0	20	—	—	—
3	Shenai Lendill	23	Centre, Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	9	9	1	0	4	—	—	—
4	Ella Koster	18	Centre, Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	8	8	2	0	8	—	—	—
5	Cortez Te Pou	22	Wing	—	—	—	—	—	4	4	3	0	12	—	—	—
6	Tyla Nathan-Wong	29	Five-eighth	—	—	—	—	—	9	9	3	4	20	—	—	—
7	Raecene McGregor	25	Halfback	3	4	4	7	5	9	32	1	14	32	—	13	3
16	Macie Carlile	21	Prop, Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	3	3	0	0	0	—	—	—
9	Renee Targett	28	Hooker	—	—	—	6	3	6	15	0	0	0	—	1	—
10	Roxy Murdoch-Masila	31	Prop, Second-row	—	—	—	6	2	8	16	2	0	8	—	5	2
11	Madison Mulhall	19	Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	3	3	1	0	4	—	—	—
12	Ellie Williamson	—	Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	1	1	1	0	4	—	—	—
13	Jamilee Bright	25	Lock, Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	7	7	0	3	6	—	—	—
14	Zali Hopkins	21	Hooker, Five-eighth	—	—	—	—	3	7	10	2	0	8	—	—	—
15	Charlotte Basham	—	Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	1	1	0	0	0	—	—	—
8	Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa	21	Prop	—	—	—	—	1	9	10	0	0	0	—	—	—
17	Maddison Weatherall	22	Prop	—	4	1	—	—	7	12	1	0	4	—	—	1
18	Kaarla Cowan	25	Lock	—	—	—	—	—	4	4	0	0	0	—	—	—
21	Taylor-Adeline Mapusua	25	Wing, Centre	—	—	—	2	—	2	4	2	0	8	—	—	—
19	Tara McGrath-West	22	Prop	—	—	—	—	6	7	13	0	0	0	—	—	—
20	Sarah Riordan	31	Centre, Five-eighth	—	—	—	—	—	4	4	0	0	0	—	—	—
22	Keele Browne	21	Centre	—	—	—	3	5	6	14	2	0	8	—	—	—
IS	Cheynoah Amone	—	Centre, Second-row	—	—	—	—	—	3	3	0	0	0	—	—	—
IS	Sophie Clancy	20	Lock, Hooker	—	—	—	—	—	3	3	0	0	0	—	—	—
IS	Bobbi Law	26	Centre	—	1	1	5	6	5	18	5	0	20	—	—	3
IS	Sara Sautia	21	Second-row	—	—	—	6	3	4	13	0	0	0	—	—	—
IS	Alexis Tauaneai	18	Lock, Prop	—	—	—	—	—	7	7	0	0	0	—	—	—

Notes:

• The following players have been signed on a Development contract for 2023
  • Indie Bostock (2023 Illawarra U17s)
  • Madison Mulhall (2023 St George U19s)
  • Kasey Reh (Illawarra U17s)
  • Bronte Wilson (NSW Waratahs). ^[13]
  • Ferris Sandboe, who played 4 internationals for the Canada Ravens in 2022, including the World Cup. ^[14]
• Alexis Tauaneai (with Canterbury) and Ella Koster (Illawarra) played in the Under 19, 2023 Tarsha Gale Cup.
• Jamilee Bright (North Sydney Bears), Macie Carlile (Cronulla), Sophie Clancy (Newcastle), Kaarla Cowan (Illawarra) and Cortez Te Pou (Canterbury) played in the open age 2023 Harvey Norman Women's Premiership.
• Margot Vella (NSW Waratahs) played in the 2023 SuperW Rugby Union competition. ^{[15] [16]}
• Sarah Riordan is a former Wallaroo with 10 caps. ^[17] She played for the Queensland Reds in the 2022 SuperW Rugby Union competition.
• Tayla Curtis has signed a multi-year contract with the Dragons but is unavailable to play in the 2023 NRLW season due to an ACL injury. The Dragons had intended to sign Curtis for the 2023 season but her injury occurred in March 2023 whilst the NRL and Rugby League Players Association were still in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, and the Salary Cap for NRLW was undetermined. In May, it was announced that the parties agreed to permit the Dragons to sign Curtis as a 25th player, above the normal squad limit of 24 players.
• Tyla Nathan-Wong is a long-term New Zealand Rugby Sevens representative, having made her debut in 2012. At the time of a her signing by the Dragons, Nathan-Wong with 195 appearances, was the second-most capped player for the Black Ferns Sevens. ^[18]
• In early July Page McGregor withdrew from the 2023 NRLW season and was replaced in the Dragon's squad by Cheynoah Amone.

The St. George Illawarra Dragons announced player signings in several instalments from late March 2023 to 24 May 2023.

Club Records

Player Records

Lists and tables last updated: 19 September 2023.

Most Games for the Dragons

• Keeley Davis — 23, Teagan Berry — 23, Holli Wheeler — 20, Kezie Apps — 19, Shaylee Bent — 19, Renee Targett — 15, Elise Albert — 15.

Most Tries for the Dragons

• Teagan Berry — 21, Madison Bartlett — 6, Jessica Sergis — 5, Emma Tonegato — 5, Quincy Dodd — 5, Margot Vella — 5.

Most Points for the Dragons (20+)

Player	2023 Club	M	T	G	FG	Points
Teagan Berry		23	21	1	0	86
Rachael Pearson		12	1	20	1	45
Raecene McGregor		12	0	14	0	28
Madison Bartlett		6	6	0	0	24
Jessica Sergis		10	5	0	0	20
Emma Tonegato		13	5	0	0	20
Quincy Dodd		18	5	0	0	20
Margot Vella		8	5	0	0	20

Most Points in a Season (16+)

Player	Season	M	T	G	FG	Points
Teagan Berry	2023	9	11	0	0	44
Rachael Pearson	2021	6	1	12	0	28
Madison Bartlett	2021	6	6	0	0	24
Raecene McGregor	2023	9	0	14	0	28
Teagan Berry	2022	6	5	0	0	20
Margot Vella	2023	8	5	0	0	20
Tyla Nathan-Wong	2023	9	3	4	0	20
Maddie Studdon	2019	4	0	8	0	16
Rachael Pearson	2022	6	0	8	1	17
Teagan Berry	2021	7	4	0	0	16
Emma Tonegato	2021	7	4	0	0	16

Margins and Streaks

Biggest winning margins

Margin	Score	Opponent	Venue	Date
36	40—4	Newcastle Knights	McDonald Jones Stadium	20 Mar 2022

Biggest losing margins

Margin	Score	Opponent	Venue	Date
34	12—46	Brisbane Broncos	Netstrata Jubilee Stadium	16 Sep 2023
30	0—30	Sydney Roosters	Sydney Cricket Ground	3 Aug 2023
28	6—34	Sydney Roosters	Allianz Stadium	2 Sep 2022
26	0—26	Sydney Roosters	Allianz Stadium	22 Sep 2018
26	4—30	Brisbane Broncos	Suncorp Stadium	9 Sep 2018

Most consecutive wins

• 3 — (20 March 2021 — 3 April 2021)

Most consecutive losses

• 4 — (6 October 2019 — 17 October 2020)

History

In December 2017, the St. George Illawarra Dragons expressed their interest in applying for a licence to participate in the inaugural NRL Women's season. ^[19] In March 2018, they were awarded one of four licences for the league's inaugural season, to commence in September of the same year. ^[20]

Daniel Lacey was appointed to coach the side. ^[21]

In June 2018, Sam Bremner, Kezie Apps and Talesha Quinn were unveiled as the club's first three signings. ^[22]

The Dragon's first NRLW match was played on Sunday, 9 September. 2018. Captain Sam Bremner scored the Dragons' first try, in a 30—4 loss to the Brisbane Broncos. ^{[23] [24] [25]} The Dragons' first win occurred in their second match, against the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday, 15 September 2018. The Dragons won by a margin of 22—10. ^{[26] [27] [28]}

Players

The following players have appeared in NRL Women's Premiership matches for the Dragons. Table last updated: 7 September 2023.

Order	Player	Dragons					First Appearance
		M	T	G	FG	Pts	Game	Date	Opponent
1	Samantha Bremner	4	1	0	0	4	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
2	Rikeya Horne	7	1	0	0	4	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
3	Jessica Sergis	10	5	0	0	20	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
4	Honey Hireme	3	1	0	0	4	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
5	Shakiah Tungai	8	3	3	0	18	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
6	Melanie Howard	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
7	Raecene McGregor	11	0	12	0	24	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
8	Anneka Stephens	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
9	Asoiva Karpani	1	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
10	Kezie Apps	19	2	0	0	8	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
11	Annette Brander	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
12	Holli Wheeler	20	0	2	0	4	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
13	Teina Clark	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
14	Oneata Schwalger	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
15	Hannah Southwell	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
16	Keeley Davis	23	1	0	0	4	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
17	Asipau Mafi	3	0	0	0	0	1	9 Sep 2018	Broncos
18	Talesha O'Neill	2	0	0	0	0	2	15 Sep 2018	Warriors
19	Kate Haren	2	0	0	0	0	2	15 Sep 2018	Warriors
20	Botille Vette-Welsh	4	1	0	0	4	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
21	Stephanie Mooka	1	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
22	Tiana Penitani	6	3	0	0	12	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
23	Kimiora Breayley-Nati	1	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
24	Maddie Studdon	6	0	8	0	16	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
25	Maatuleio Fotu-Moala	0	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
26	Brittany Breayley-Nati	4	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
27	Maitua Feterika	4	1	0	0	4	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
28	Shaylee Bent	19	2	0	0	8	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
29	Maddison Weatherall	11	1	0	0	4	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
30	Ngatokotoru Arakua	4	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
31	Takilele Katoa	4	0	0	0	0	4	15 Sep 2019	Broncos
32	Aaliayah Fasavalufaamausili	6	1	0	0	4	5	22 Sep 2019	Warriors
33	Najvada George	3	0	0	0	0	5	22 Sep 2019	Warriors
34	Isabelle Kelly	2	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
35	Jaime Chapman	9	3	0	0	12	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
36	Stephanie Hancock	3	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
37	Elsie Albert	15	3	0	0	12	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
38	Ellie Johnston	3	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
39	Christine Pauli	3	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
40	Mahalia Murphy	3	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
41	Talei Holmes	10	0	0	0	0	8	3 Oct 2020	Roosters
42	Georgia Page	2	0	0	0	0	9	10 Oct 2020	Broncos
43	Teagan Berry	22	20	1	0	82	10	17 Oct 2020	Warriors
44	Jade Etherden	1	0	0	0	0	10	17 Oct 2020	Warriors
45	Emma Tonegato	13	5	0	0	20	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
46	Page McGregor	12	4	0	0	16	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
47	Madison Bartlett	6	6	0	0	24	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
48	Taliah Fuimaono	13	1	0	0	4	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
49	Rachael Pearson	12	1	20	1	45	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
50	Quincy Dodd	13	2	0	0	8	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
51	Kody House	6	1	0	0	4	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
52	Janelle Williams	4	0	0	0	0	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
53	Tegan Dymock	6	0	0	0	0	11	27 Feb 2022	Titans
54	Keele Browne	14	2	0	0	8	12	6 Mar 2022	Eels
55	Aliti Namoce Sagano	5	0	0	0	0	12	6 Mar 2022	Eels
56	Renee Targett	14	0	0	0	0	12	6 Mar 2022	Eels
57	Chantel Tugaga	3	0	0	0	0	13	13 Mar 2022	Broncos
58	Alexandra Sulusi	1	0	0	0	0	14	20 Mar 2022	Knights
59	Andie Robinson	5	1	0	0	4	18	21 Aug 2022	Titans
60	Tara McGrath-West	13	0	0	0	0	18	21 Aug 2022	Titans
61	Monalisa Soliola	5	1	0	0	4	18	21 Aug 2022	Titans
62	Cassie Staples	1	0	0	0	0	20	2 Sep 2022	Roosters
63	Zali Hopkins	9	2	0	0	8	21	10 Sep 2022	Broncos
64	Shontelle Stowers	2	0	0	0	0	22	18 Sep 2022	Knights
65	Taylor-Adeline Mapusua	2	2	0	0	8	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
66	Bobbi Law	5	2	0	0	8	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
67	Shenai Lendill	8	1	0	0	4	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
68	Tyla Nathan-Wong	8	3	4	0	20	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
69	Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa	8	0	0	0	0	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
70	Sara Sautia	4	0	0	0	0	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
71	Roxy Murdoch-Masila	7	1	0	0	4	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
72	Alexis Tauaneai	7	0	0	0	0	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
73	Jamilee Bright	6	0	3	0	6	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
74	Ella Koster	7	2	0	0	8	24	22 Jul 2023	Knights
75	Margot Vella	7	5	0	0	20	25	29 Jul 2023	Eels
76	Cortez Te Pou	3	3	0	0	12	25	29 Jul 2023	Eels
77	Kaarla Cowan	4	0	0	0	0	25	29 Jul 2023	Eels
78	Sophie Clancy	3	0	0	0	0	26	3 Aug 2023	Roosters
79	Sarah Riordan	4	0	0	0	0	27	12 Aug 2023	Raiders
80	Macie Carlile	2	0	0	0	0	28	19 Aug 2023	Wests Tigers
81	Cheynoah Amone	3	0	0	0	0	28	19 Aug 2023	Wests Tigers
82	Madison Mulhall	2	1	0	0	4	30	2 Sep 2023	Cowboys

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External links

• Official website