Brisbane Broncos | NRLW Leader
Jada Ferguson has emerged as one of the NRLW’s most promising young hookers, playing a key role for the Brisbane Broncos. Operating primarily at hooker, she brings energy and composure through the middle, continuing to develop her influence at the elite level.
Raised in Toowoomba, Queensland, Ferguson grew up involved in a wide range of sports including swimming, netball, touch football and rugby sevens before committing to rugby league. Her progression through the game accelerated after joining the Tweed Seagulls while studying at Griffith University, leading to her signing with the Broncos in 2021.
Club: Brisbane Broncos
Position: Hooker
Career Highlights:
- Queensland State of Origin Representative
- 2024 NRLW Dally M Hooker of the Year Finalist
- 2024 BMD Premiership Team of the Year
- 2025 Brisbane Broncos Premiership Winner
Ferguson’s rise through the NRLW has been rapid, progressing from Queensland Under 19 representation to State of Origin level while establishing herself as a consistent performer at club level. Known for her work ethic and commitment to improvement, she has developed into an important member of the Broncos squad.
Her 2025 season marked another step forward, playing every game in the Broncos’ premiership-winning campaign and contributing strongly through both her defensive output and creativity around the ruck.
As a player, Ferguson combines fitness, effort and attention to detail, particularly in defence where her tackle efficiency and ability to control tempo have become key strengths. Her continued development has been recognised by the club, earning a long-term contract extension as part of the Broncos’ future.
Off the field, Ferguson has balanced elite sport with her studies, completing a degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology while building her rugby league career.
With her trajectory continuing to rise, Ferguson remains a key part of the Broncos setup and one of the emerging leaders in the next generation of NRLW talent.
Cherine Fahd, The Captains [Jada Looking at Her Younger Self], 2026, black-and-white digital image, commissioned by Harvey Norman in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 2026