Combined Redsharks and Bulls team crowned 2026 RLJ Women National Club Champions.
Mona, Jamaica — September 5, 2026 — The combined Duhaney Park Red Sharks and Washington Bulls women’s team are the 2026 Women’s National Club Championship (NCC) champions after defeating the JDF Warriors Women 12–6 in a hard-fought grand final at the UWI Mona Bowl on September 5.
In a closely contested championship battle, the Combined Team produced a determined defensive performance and made the most of their opportunities to secure the title against a resilient JDF Warriors side.
The champions were led offensively by Tarja Richards, who crossed the line twice to account for two of their four-point scoring plays. Shanice Stewart also made her mark on the scoresheet, adding two goals to complete the Combined Team’s 12-point total.
The JDF Warriors fought throughout the contest and got on the scoreboard through Ollene Francis, who scored a try, while Marsell Williams added a goal to bring the Warriors’ final tally to six points.
The result capped a memorable championship performance for the Red Sharks and Bulls, who held their composure in a low-scoring final and ultimately did enough to lift the Women's NCC trophy.
Scoring
Red Sharks & Bulls
Tarja Richards — 2 tries
Shanice Stewart — 2 goals
JDF Warriors
Ollene Francis — 1 try
Marsell Williams — 1 goal
Combined Red Sharks & Bulls
Players:Shanice Stewart, Rochelle Gordon, Mekala Haughton, Ray-Anna Mccalla, Antonette Sinclair, Toriann Henry, Tarja Richards, Debisha Scarlett, Ameir Kinlock, Tihanna Lewinson, Ophellia Hunter, Sherine Johnson, Alicia Richards, Chanlloyd Blair, Shavolee Cooke, Nicola Brissett, Moesha Bogle, Carole Kelly.
Head Coach: Jason Gooden
JDF Warriors
Players:Rianna Edwards, Mikala Reid, Marsell Williams, Peta-Gaye Wilson, Mackayla Mccalla, Ollene Francis, Ashanti Waugh, Annesha Nash, Monique Dixon, Natifah Barker, Rochelle Britton, Shamilah Henry, Sherika Williams, Amanda Clarke, Ashanti Isaacs, Kimberlee Smith, Shoya Gordon.
Head Coach: Roydell Reid
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