Super Rugby Women's 2026: All the team news for Round Three

Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Grace Freeman returns after over a year out with a foot injury. Photo: Getty Images
Grace Freeman returns after over a year out with a foot injury. Photo: Getty Images

The Super Rugby Women's season continues on as the teams in action confirm their sides for Round Three.

The action begins in Fiji as the Drua look to go back-to-back against a Brumbies team fresh off a defeat to the NSW Waratahs.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Women's season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

This is followed by the Western Force hosting the Queensland Reds in Perth, with the Force out to rebound after last week's defeat to the Drua.

The NSW Waratahs enjoy the bye following back-to-back wins to start the year.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Women's teams for round two as they drop.

Saturday June 20 12:05 pm AEST – Fijiana Drua v ACT Brumbies at Four R Stadium, Ba, live and on demand on Stan Sport

A host of changes for the Fijiana Drua as they freshen up their squad to face the ACT Brumbies.

Ivamere Rokowti (concussion) and Vika Nakacia (leg) are both out, with Merewairita Neivosa and Atelaite Buna injected into the starting side.

Keleni Marawa starts at hooker with Bitala Tawake on the bench, leaving Kolora Lomani to skipper the team.

Karavaki Lutumaiba, Salaseini Railumu and Sulita Waisega all start for the first time this year, with Verenaisi Ditavutu in line for her debut via the bench.

As for the Brumbies, they've been dealt a big blow with Faitala Moleka ruled out with an eye contusion.

Ella Ryan returns to flyhalf, with teenager star Georgie Hayes handed her starting debut at fullback.

Makenna Ravouvou comes onto the bench, with First Nations product Savannah Roberts-Hickling added to the bench for her potential debut.

DRUA (1-15): Karalaini Naisewa, Keleni Marawa, Tiana Robanakadavu, Mereoni Nakesa, Carletta Yee, Nunia Daunimoala, Salaseini Railumu, Sulita Waisega, Kolora Lomani (c), Varanisese Qoro, Repeka Tove, Josivini Naihamu, Merewairita Neivosa, Atelaite Buna, Litiana Vueti

Replacements: Bitila Tawake, Zipporah Sorokacika, Keri Lawavou, Karavaki Lutumaibau, Alfreda Fisher, Evivi Senikarivi, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Michella’e Stolz

BRUMBIES (1-15): Martha Fua, Tania Naden, Wako Kitano, Ash Fernandez, Jess Grant, Lily Bone, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Anne Fernandez de Corres, Ella Ryan, Ivania Wong, Merania Paraone, Bonnie Brewer, Ash Bishop, Georgie Hayes

Replacements: Millie Parker, Mona Lisa Tupou, Linda Emelio, Grace Sullivan, Rayna Ellis, Makenna Ravouvou, Savannah Roberts-Hickling, Paua Lee Going

Saturday June 20 4:05 pm AEST – Western Force v Queensland Reds at Wanneroo Rugby Club, Perth, live and on demand on Stan Sport

The Force have been handed a huge boost with the return of flyhalf Grace Freeman from injury.

It's Freeman's first match in over 450 days ago after suffering a foot injury in last year's competition.

It's one of several changes to the squad, with Adi Vani Buleki replacing the injured Ella Pietsch in the starting side, with Yuna Sato starting at lock.

As for the Reds, they have turned to the experience of international props Bree-Anna Browne and Tanya Kalounivale as part of a brand-new tight five.

Lucy Thorpe and Vineta Teutau complete the second-row, with Jemma Bemrose skippering the team in the back-row.

There's one change to their backline from their opening round defeat, seeing Briana Dascombe elevated to the wing.

Hayley Glass is in line for a debut off the bench, while Eva Karpani, Deni Ross and Dillyn Blackburn add international experience.

FORCE (1-15): Allana Sikimeti, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Alapeta Ngauamo, Yuna Sato, Michaela Leonard, Pia Tapsell, Anneka Stephens, Seina Saito, Samantha Wood (co-c), Nicole Ledington, Brooklyn Teki-Joyce, Trilleen Pomare (co-c), Cecilia Smith, Adi Vani Buleki, Aiysha Wigley

Replacements: Chiharu Nezuka, Hannah Palelei, Zoe Elliot, Sera Naiqama, Taylor Waterson, Ai Dickson, Grace Freeman, Ngamihi Monk,

REDS (1-15): Bree-Anna Browne, Zophronia Setu, Tanya Kalounivale, Lucy Thorpe, Vineta Teutau, Jemma Bemrose (c), Zoe Hanna, Tiarna Molloy, Sarah Dougherty, Akira Kelly, Piper Flynn, Ava Wereta, Harmony Vatau, Briana Dascombe, Lori Cramer

Replacements: Mary Tuaana, Hayley Glass, Eva Karpani, Deni Ross, Dillyn Blackburn, Evie Sampson, Aroha Spillane, Kaelyn Passi

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