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NRLW 2026: Rima Butler confirms she will leave Sydney Roosters, agreed to join Wests Tigers, reveals country she will represent, nrlw grand final

The 2026 NRLW Grand Final will mark the final match for Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott, but they won’t be the only Roosters stars departing the club.

By Ethan Lee Chalk · FOX Sports Australia

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Rima Butler will leave the Sydney Roosters to join the Wests Tigers starting in 2027.
Butler's move to the Tigers is a permanent signing driven by a desire to play closer to home.
The 2026 NRLW Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos will mark Butler's final game for the Roosters.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sydney Roosters forward Rima Butler has confirmed she will leave the club to join the Wests Tigers starting in 2027. Butler revealed the move ahead of the 2026 NRLW Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos, explaining that signing with the Tigers allows her to play closer to her home in South West Sydney.

The 28-year-old NSW Blues representative is seeking her first premiership after falling short in last year's decider. Butler also announced her intention to represent Australia's Jillaroos at the upcoming World Cup, while keeping open the option to represent New Zealand later in her career.

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