Dragons axe star playmaker; Blues veteran headlines Tigers triple boost — NRLW Teams
The St George Illawarra Dragons have dropped star playmaker Taliah Fuimaono, while the Wests Tigers welcome back veteran Kezie Apps for the upcoming NRLW round. The article provides team lists and injury updates for the Newcastle Knights and Wests Tigers match.
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NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Dragons axe star playmaker; Blues veteran headlines Tigers triple boost — NRLW Teams Tigers Shine as NRLW Race Heats Up | 01:07 Ethan Lee Chalk from Fox Sports August 18th, 2026 5:51 pm St George Illawarra Dragons coach Nathan Cross has made a major statement axing star playmaker Taliah Fuimaono after struggling throughout this year’s campaign.
Meanwhile, the Wests Tigers have received a triple boost headlined by the inclusion of veteran Kezie Apps and a Broncos star has been suspended for two more matches.
Read below for the NRLW’s Team Lists for Round 8!
Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers, Saturday 12.45pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
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