The Sydney Roosters have secured a massive boost to their premiership ambitions by re-signing experienced dummy-half Keeley Nizza (née Davis). The club officially announced that the elite hooker has locked in her future in the Eastern Suburbs, extending her contract through to the conclusion of the 2027 NRLW season. This crucial retention ensures that one of the game’s premier playmakers remains the focal point of the Roosters’ spine for the foreseeable future, anchoring the team’s championship aspirations.
A Model of Consistency and Leadership
Since making the high-profile switch to the Roosters, Nizza has transitioned into one of the club’s most reliable and universally respected performers. Her impact spans far beyond her sharp service from the ruck and defensive work rate on game day. Off the field, Nizza has developed into a vital culture-setter within the NRLW program, mentoring the next generation of pathways talent while setting elite standards of professionalism that have helped the Tricolours remain perennial heavyweights in the competition.
History-Maker Reaches Rare Milestone
Nizza’s longevity and durability at the highest level of women’s rugby league are virtually unmatched. She permanently etched her name into the sport’s history books during Round 7 of the 2025 season, becoming one of the first three players in the history of the competition to reach the prestigious 50-game milestone across the same weekend. As an elite competitor who has evolved alongside the rapid growth of the women’s game, her wealth of big-match experience provides the Roosters with an invaluable competitive edge.
Coach Strange Applauds Vital Signature
The re-signing has been met with high praise from Sydney Roosters NRLW Head Coach John Strange, who emphasized that retaining Nizza’s services was a top priority for the club’s long-term roster strategy. Strange noted that her tactical awareness, natural leadership, and competitive drive are essential ingredients for the squad’s success. With Nizza officially locked in until 2027, the Roosters have sent a clear message to the rest of the competition that they intend to remain a dominant force in the NRLW.