The Parramatta Eels help kick off the 2025 NRLW as they head to the Shire to face the Cronulla Sharks. Sixties and Forty20 preview a massive season opener for the Blue & Gold as Steve Georgallis bloods five new players amidst injury and opportunity. Can Abbi Church lead the Eels to a first-up victory? How will boom rookie Ryvvr-Lee Alo fare in her debut game?

The Tip Sheet has plenty of other games to cover this week too, even though the NRL are on the bye as the run through contests across the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup.

The HNWP features a stack of Tarsha Gale Cup talent while there is plenty of mystery around the composition of the Flegg this week as they battle through injuries and suspensions. The NSW Cup features two massive inclusions this week as Bailey Simonsson and Sam Tuivaiti return ahead of schedule looking to punch their tickets back into first grade.