The Aporia · Live: Titans-Broncos derby to decide second NRLW grand finalist

On September 25th at 7:30 pm AEST, the Gold Coast Titans will face the Brisbane Broncos in Robina Stadium for a NRLW preliminary final match. The winner of this game will advance to compete against the Sydney Roosters in the grand final. Both teams have announced their line-ups with minor adjustments due to injuries; Bree Spreadborough is out for the Broncos, replaced by Reegan Hicks on the bench, while the Titans see changes to accommodate Sarina Masaga's absence and Phoenix-Raine Hippi’s injury. The article focuses on live updates and preparations leading up to this crucial match.

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On Sunday, October 4, the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Gold Coast Titans in a preliminary final of the NRL Women's competition at Robina Stadium. The Broncos won with a score of 20-8 to secure their place in the grand final for the fifth consecutive year, where they will face the Sydney Roosters. This victory marks the Broncos' fifth appearance and fourth win in grand finals. Notably, Ali Brigginshaw, a legend of the team, is set to play her last match before retiring. The Titans were dealt a significant blow when lock Sienna Lofipo was ruled out with a suspected broken jaw late in the game.

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus live NRL and NRLW live: Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights, Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos preliminary finals The Gold Coast Titans try to end the Brisbane Broncos' NRLW premiership defence and earn the right to face the Roosters in the decider, before the Panthers host the Knights in the second men's preliminary final. asserted

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Submit a comment or question Live updates NRLW live: Titans vs Broncos at Robina Stadium New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event NRLW LATE MAIL: asserted

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Titans and Broncos line-ups No major late changes, as the Broncos confirm Reegan Hicks comes onto the bench for Bree Spreadborough, who misses with a broken leg. asserted

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For the Titans, Jasmine Solia is in in jersey number 20 as Sarina Masaga drops out. asserted

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Destiny Mino-Sinapati replaces fellow State of Origin star Phoenix-Raine Hippi (collarbone) on the wing, while Indie Bostock and Fanua Rimoni have overcome some early health scares to line up. asserted

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Today we learn our last grand finalists Hello and welcome to a glorious Sunday afternoon of rugby league preliminary finals. asserted

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First up at 1:05pm AEST we've got the Titans hosting the Broncos on the Gold Coast as they fight for the right to take on the Sydney Roosters in the NRLW grand final. asserted

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The Roosters also await the winner of today's men's prelim from 4pm, as the Panthers try to get back to the grand final after a year off as they take on 2026 surprise packets Newcastle. asserted

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We'll be with you all afternoon into the evening, so please stick around. asserted

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Live: Titans-Broncos derby to decide second NRLW grand finalist

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