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Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
The new rules allow teams to carry six men on the interchange bench but only four are permitted to enter the action on game day.
Two players will be omitted from the squads 24 hours out from the match, with the final 19 to be confirmed 90 minutes before kick-off.
NRL Team Lists: Round 6
Bulldogs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize
Talagi
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan
Cleary
Forwards
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Max King
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses
Leota
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey Hayward
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Mitch
Kenny
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Samuel Hughes
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay
Smith
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Isaiah
Papali’i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Liam
Martin
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman Salmon
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah
Yeo
Interchange
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt Mann
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack
Cogger
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Billy
Phillips
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Harry Hayes
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Scott
Sorensen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Sean O’Sullivan
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Luke
Garner
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19
Jake Turpin
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Izack
Tago
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20
Lipoi Hopoi
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Freddy
Lussick
Reserves
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Alekolasimi Jones
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Sione
Fonua
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Logan Spinks
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Kalani
Going
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Jethro Rinakama
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Jack
Cole
Bulldogs Ins
Alekolasimi
Jones
Harry
Hayes
Jake
Turpin
Jethro
Rinakama
Ins
Panthers Ins
Jack
Cole
Kalani
Going
Mitch
Kenny
Sione
Fonua
Bulldogs Outs
Outs
Panthers Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Bronson Xerri’s exile is over as he comes in for injured skipper Stephen Crichton (shoulder). Prop Harry Hayes joins the interchange after his return from concussion was delayed last week. Jake Turpin is the new face on the six-man bench. Winger Jethro Rinakama is listed among the reserves after returning from a shoulder injury in NSW Cup last week.
Panthers: Just the one change for the ladder leaders with Mitch Kenny returning from suspension to take over from Freddy Lussick at hooker. Izack Tago is also part of the extended squad as he continues his wait for a first NRL appearance since last year’s preliminary final.
Dragons v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm at WIN Stadium
Winger for Dragons is number 2
Christian Tuipulotu
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Jason
Saab
Centre for Dragons is number 3
Moses Suli
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Tolutau
Koula
Centre for Dragons is number 4
Valentine Holmes
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Reuben
Garrick
Winger for Dragons is number 5
Setu Tu
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Lehi
Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6
Daniel Atkinson
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Luke
Brooks
Halfback for Dragons is number 7
Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Jamal
Fogarty
Forwards
Prop for Dragons is number 8
Emre Guler
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Taniela
Paseka
Hooker for Dragons is number 9
Damien Cook
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Brandon
Wakeham
Prop for Dragons is number 10
Toby Couchman
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Kobe
Hetherington
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11
Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Haumole
Olakau’atu
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12
Jaydn Su’A
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Ben
Trbojevic
Lock for Dragons is number 13
Hamish Stewart
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Jake
Trbojevic
Interchange
Interchange for Dragons is number 14
Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Jake
Simpkin
Interchange for Dragons is number 15
Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Corey
Waddell
Interchange for Dragons is number 16
Jacob Halangahu
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Ethan
Bullemor
Interchange for Dragons is number 17
Josh Kerr
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Simione
Laiafi
Interchange for Dragons is number 18
Hame Sele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18
Paul
Bryan
Interchange for Dragons is number 19
Kade Reed
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19
Clayton
Faulalo
Reserves
Reserve for Dragons is number 20
Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Joey
Walsh
Reserve for Dragons is number 21
Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21
Josh
Feledy
Reserve for Dragons is number 22
Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22
Nathan
Brown
Dragons Ins
Kade
Reed
Kyle
Flanagan
Loko Jnr
Pasifiki Tonga
Mathew
Feagai
Setu
Tu
Ins
Sea Eagles Ins
Jason
Saab
Joey
Walsh
Nathan
Brown
Dragons Outs
Clinton
Gutherson
David
Fale
Outs
Sea Eagles Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Dragons: Tyrell Sloan is the new fullback with Clint Gutherson nursing a hamstring injury while Setu Tu returns on the wing in place of David Fale (suspended). Kyle Flanagan returns from concussion and shifts to halfback with Dan Atkinson moving to five-eighth. Young playmaker Kade Reed has been added to the six-man bench while Loko Pasifiki Tonga is among the reserves as he looks to return from a neck injury.
Sea Eagles: Winger Jason Saab returns from suspension so Clayton Faulalo slides to the interchange and Josh Feledy drops to the reserves. Forward Nathan Brown is part of the extended squad as he looks to return from illness.
Broncos v Cowboys, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Xavier Willison
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Griffin
Neame
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Ben Talty
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Thomas
Mikaele
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
Matthew
Lodge
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Thomas Duffy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18
Zac
Laybutt
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Hayze Perham
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19
Mason
Barber
Reserves
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Harrison
Edwards
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Va’a Semu
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Kaiden
Lahrs
Reserve for Broncos is number 22
Josh Rogers
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Robert
Derby
Broncos Ins
Blake
Mozer
Hayze
Perham
Josh
Rogers
Josiah
Karapani
Thomas
Duffy
Va’a
Semu
Ins
Cowboys Ins
Harrison
Edwards
Kaiden
Lahrs
Mason
Barber
Robert
Derby
Broncos Outs
Antonio
Verhoeven
Ben
Hunt
Reece
Walsh
Outs
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Broncos: After stepping in with success for the injured Reece Walsh seconds before half-time in the win over the Titans, Jesse Arthars retains his place at fullback in his 100th NRL game. Josiah Karapani comes back in on the wing after being stood down last week for disciplinary reasons. Captain Adam Reynolds has been named despite being unable to finish the Titans game with a groin complaint and will be given every chance to prove his fitness. Former Cowboy Thomas Duffy has been named on the extended bench as standby for Reynolds while Blake Mozer takes the No.14 jersey in the absence of Ben Hunt (knee). Arthars’ Souths Logan team-mate Hayze Perham has been included on the extended bench.
Cowboys: Injury has forced one change to the starting line-up for the Queensland derby with Kai O’Donnell coming into the starting second row for Sam McIntyre who has suffered a torn plantar fascia and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Braidon Burns has been named to take his place on the wing despite suffering a minor ankle sprain. He will need to complete captain’s run on Thursday to take his place. Fullback Mason Barber, who scored a try in North Queensland’s opening round NRLQ win over the Dolphins, last week has been added to the six-player bench.
Rabbitohs v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm (AEST), 1.00pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jamie Humphreys
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita Tatola
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Josh
Papalii
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Brandon Smith
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Keaon Koloamatangi
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
David Fifita
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Hudson
Young
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Tallis Duncan
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Noah
Martin
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron Murray
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Corey
Horsburgh
Interchange
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Zac
Hosking
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Sean Keppie
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Ata
Mariota
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Joe
Roddy
Reserves
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Edward Kosi
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Owen
Pattie
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Matthew
Timoko
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Latrell Siegwalt
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Chevy
Stewart
Rabbitohs Ins
Brandon
Smith
Edward
Kosi
Latrell
Siegwalt
Thomas
Fletcher
Ins
Raiders Ins
Daine
Laurie
Jed
Stuart
Joe
Roddy
Owen
Pattie
Rabbitohs Outs
Outs
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: The Bunnies head to Perth bolstered by the return of Kiwi hooker Brandon Smith from a calf injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Bronson Garlick moves to the interchange alongside Peter Mamouzelos, Lachlan Hubner and Sean Keppie, the three bench players who saw game time against the Bulldogs as Wayne Bennett used just 16 players.
Raiders: After three games in NSW Cup, Jed Stuart is set for his first NRL action of the season, taking over from Xavier Savage (leg). Changes on the extended bench with Joe Roddy and Daine Laurie taking over from Chevy Stewart and Matt Timoko.
Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST), 3.30pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark
Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon Trindall
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly
Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas Hynes
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam
Walker
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin Fonua-Blake
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu
Whyte
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke Brailey
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Reece
Robson
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Toby Rudolf
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay
Collins
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Billy Burns
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus
Crichton
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Teig Wilton
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Siua
Wong
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Jesse Colquhoun
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Victor
Radley
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Briton Nikora
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor
Watson
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Spencer
Leniu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Nat
Butcher
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Salesi
Foketi
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody
Ramsey
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Tuku Hau Tapuha
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Tommy
Talau
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Jayden Berrell
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Benaiah
Ioelu
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Riley Jones
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Egan
Butcher
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Chris Vea’ila
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Blake
Steep
Sharks Ins
Chris
Vea’ila
Jayden
Berrell
Riley
Jones
Tuku
Hau Tapuha
Ins
Roosters Ins
Benaiah
Ioelu
Spencer
Leniu
Tommy
Talau
Victor
Radley
Sharks Outs
Outs
Roosters Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Sharks: The loss of Jesse Ramien to a knee injury brings Mawene Hiroti into the centres. Prop Tom Hazleton has been named on the interchange despite picking up an ankle complaint on Sunday. Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha is the new face on the six-man bench and would be the logical replacement should Hazelton fail to come up.
Roosters: The Roosters receive a triple boost for their trip west with Spencer Leniu (hamstring), Victor Radley (club sanction) and Egan Butcher (concussion) all named. The loss of Billy Smith to a knee injury sees the versatile Hugo Savala lines up at centre.
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin
Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack Howarth
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Charnze
Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Storm is number 4
Nick Meaney
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Adam
Pompey
Winger for Storm is number 5
Moses Leo
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Roger
Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron Munster
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel
Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jahrome Hughes
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah
Boyd
Forwards
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano Utoikamanu
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James
Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry Grant
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde
Egan
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh King
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson
Ford
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Joe Chan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Leka
Halasima
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Cooper Clarke
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Jacob
Laban
Lock for Storm is number 13
Trent Loiero
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin
Clark
Interchange
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam
Healey
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Marata
Niukore
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Demitric
Vaimauga
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Davvy Moale
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Tanner
Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Eddie
Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Manaia Waitere
Interchange for Warriors is number 22
Luke
Hanson
Reserves
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Preston Conn
Reserve for Warriors is number 20
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Hugo Peel
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Morgan
Gannon
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Trent Toelau
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Ali
Leiataua
Storm Ins
Hugo
Peel
Jack
Howarth
Moses
Leo
Trent
Toelau
Ins
Warriors Ins
Ali
Leiataua
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Luke
Hanson
Morgan
Gannon
Storm Outs
Outs
Warriors Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Storm: Jack Howarth (hip) and Moses Leo (concussion) return to bolster the backline so Manaia Waitere goes to the interchange and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown drops out. Preston Conn moves to the reserves after being part of the six-man interchange but not getting on the field last week. Lazarus Vaalepu was the other man not used against the Panthers and he is again part of the six-man bench.
Warriors: The loss of Luke Metcalf to a hamstring injury brings Chanel Harris-Tavita in at five-eighth. Centre Adam Pompey was named pending a judiciary hearing on Tuesday night where he sought a downgrade on a Dangerous Contact charge. Pompey failed in his bid and has been banned for two games so a reshuffle will be needed.
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Moeaki
Fotuaika
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Luca Moretti
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Oliver
Pascoe
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Jack De Belin
Interchange for Titans is number 18
Jaylan
De Groot
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Teancum Brown
Interchange for Titans is number 19
Jett
Liu
Reserves
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Mohamed Alameddine
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Zane
Harrison
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Adam
Christensen
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Lorenzo Talataina
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Eels Ins
Araz
Nanva
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Lorenzo
Talataina
Mohamed
Alameddine
Ronald
Volkman
Teancum
Brown
Will
Penisini
Ins
Titans Ins
Adam
Christensen
Jaylan
De Groot
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Zane
Harrison
Eels Outs
Apa
Twidle
Bailey
Simonsson
Jonah
Pezet
Sean
Russell
Outs
Titans Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Eels: More injury drama for Parra with the loss of Bailey Simonsson (ankle), Sean Russell (concussion) and Jonah Pezet (hamstring) causing a major reshuffle. Two-try debutant Apa Twidle is unavailable after suffering an AC joint injury so Araz Nanva will step up and make his debut on the wing, Will Penisini is back from a groin injury in the centres and five-eighth Ronald Volkman plays his first NRL game since Round 2 last year.
Titans: Coach Josh Hannay sticks with the same squad that went down to the Broncos on Easter Saturday. Jaylan de Groot is the only new face in the 19, named on the six-man interchange in place of Max Feagai who will play his first Qld Cup game of the season to get some footy under his belt after missing the past fortnight.
Wests Tigers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Jahream Bula
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Fletcher
Hunt
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Faaletino Tavana
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic
Young
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3
Dane
Gagai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Heamasi Makasini
Centre for Knights is number 4
Wilson
De Courcey
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Jeral Skelton
Winger for Knights is number 5
Greg
Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Jock Madden
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Fletcher
Sharpe
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Sandon
Smith
Forwards
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Terrell May
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob
Saifiti
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Apisai Koroisau
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix
Crossland
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Fonua Pole
Prop for Knights is number 10
Trey
Mooney
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Dylan
Lucas
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Kai Pearce-Paul
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Jermaine
McEwen
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Alex Twal
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat
Croker
Interchange
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Latu Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Harrison
Graham
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Sione Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Tyson
Frizell
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Royce Hunt
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Pasami
Saulo
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Thomas
Cant
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18
Tristan Hope
Interchange for Knights is number 18
Tyson
Gamble
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19
Patrick Herbert
Interchange for Knights is number 19
Cody
Hopwood
Reserves
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Bunty Afoa
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Francis
Manuleleua
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Tony Sukkar
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Charlie Murray
Reserve for Knights is number 22
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Ins
Bunty
Afoa
Charlie
Murray
Patrick
Herbert
Tony
Sukkar
Ins
Knights Ins
Cody
Hopwood
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Francis
Manuleleua
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Outs
Outs
Knights Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: With winger Luke Laulilii banned for one match for his mid-air tackle on Bailey Simonsson in their dramatic win over Parramatta, Jeral Skelton steps up in the only change to the starting 13. On the bench, coach Benji Marshall has added experienced back Patrick Herbert to his 19.
Knights: Round 5 debutant Wilson De Courcey retains his place in the centres after coming from the bench in jersey No.19 when Bradman Best (groin) left the field against the Raiders. Coach Justin Holbrook has otherwise named an unchanged 17, with Cody Hopwood also included on the six-man bench.
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Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
The new rules allow teams to carry six men on the interchange bench but only four are permitted to enter the action on game day.
Two players will be omitted from the squads 24 hours out from the match, with the final 19 to be confirmed 90 minutes before kick-off.
NRL Team Lists: Round 6
Bulldogs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize
Talagi
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan
Cleary
Forwards
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Max King
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses
Leota
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey Hayward
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Mitch
Kenny
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Samuel Hughes
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay
Smith
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Isaiah
Papali’i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Liam
Martin
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman Salmon
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah
Yeo
Interchange
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt Mann
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack
Cogger
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Billy
Phillips
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Harry Hayes
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Scott
Sorensen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Sean O’Sullivan
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Luke
Garner
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19
Jake Turpin
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Izack
Tago
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20
Lipoi Hopoi
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Freddy
Lussick
Reserves
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Alekolasimi Jones
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Sione
Fonua
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Logan Spinks
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Kalani
Going
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Jethro Rinakama
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Jack
Cole
Bulldogs Ins
Alekolasimi
Jones
Harry
Hayes
Jake
Turpin
Jethro
Rinakama
Ins
Panthers Ins
Jack
Cole
Kalani
Going
Mitch
Kenny
Sione
Fonua
Bulldogs Outs
Outs
Panthers Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Bronson Xerri’s exile is over as he comes in for injured skipper Stephen Crichton (shoulder). Prop Harry Hayes joins the interchange after his return from concussion was delayed last week. Jake Turpin is the new face on the six-man bench. Winger Jethro Rinakama is listed among the reserves after returning from a shoulder injury in NSW Cup last week.
Panthers: Just the one change for the ladder leaders with Mitch Kenny returning from suspension to take over from Freddy Lussick at hooker. Izack Tago is also part of the extended squad as he continues his wait for a first NRL appearance since last year’s preliminary final.
Dragons v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm at WIN Stadium
Dragons: Tyrell Sloan is the new fullback with Clint Gutherson nursing a hamstring injury while Setu Tu returns on the wing in place of David Fale (suspended). Kyle Flanagan returns from concussion and shifts to halfback with Dan Atkinson moving to five-eighth. Young playmaker Kade Reed has been added to the six-man bench while Loko Pasifiki Tonga is among the reserves as he looks to return from a neck injury.
Sea Eagles: Winger Jason Saab returns from suspension so Clayton Faulalo slides to the interchange and Josh Feledy drops to the reserves. Forward Nathan Brown is part of the extended squad as he looks to return from illness.
Broncos v Cowboys, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Xavier Willison
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Griffin
Neame
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Ben Talty
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Thomas
Mikaele
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
Matthew
Lodge
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Thomas Duffy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18
Zac
Laybutt
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Hayze Perham
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19
Mason
Barber
Reserves
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Harrison
Edwards
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Va’a Semu
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Kaiden
Lahrs
Reserve for Broncos is number 22
Josh Rogers
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Robert
Derby
Broncos Ins
Blake
Mozer
Hayze
Perham
Josh
Rogers
Josiah
Karapani
Thomas
Duffy
Va’a
Semu
Ins
Cowboys Ins
Harrison
Edwards
Kaiden
Lahrs
Mason
Barber
Robert
Derby
Broncos Outs
Antonio
Verhoeven
Ben
Hunt
Reece
Walsh
Outs
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Broncos: After stepping in with success for the injured Reece Walsh seconds before half-time in the win over the Titans, Jesse Arthars retains his place at fullback in his 100th NRL game. Josiah Karapani comes back in on the wing after being stood down last week for disciplinary reasons. Captain Adam Reynolds has been named despite being unable to finish the Titans game with a groin complaint and will be given every chance to prove his fitness. Former Cowboy Thomas Duffy has been named on the extended bench as standby for Reynolds while Blake Mozer takes the No.14 jersey in the absence of Ben Hunt (knee). Arthars’ Souths Logan team-mate Hayze Perham has been included on the extended bench.
Cowboys: Injury has forced one change to the starting line-up for the Queensland derby with Kai O’Donnell coming into the starting second row for Sam McIntyre who has suffered a torn plantar fascia and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Braidon Burns has been named to take his place on the wing despite suffering a minor ankle sprain. He will need to complete captain’s run on Thursday to take his place. Fullback Mason Barber, who scored a try in North Queensland’s opening round NRLQ win over the Dolphins, last week has been added to the six-player bench.
Rabbitohs v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm (AEST), 1.00pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jamie Humphreys
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita Tatola
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Josh
Papalii
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Brandon Smith
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Keaon Koloamatangi
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
David Fifita
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Hudson
Young
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Tallis Duncan
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Noah
Martin
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron Murray
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Corey
Horsburgh
Interchange
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Zac
Hosking
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Sean Keppie
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Ata
Mariota
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Joe
Roddy
Reserves
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Edward Kosi
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Owen
Pattie
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Matthew
Timoko
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Latrell Siegwalt
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Chevy
Stewart
Rabbitohs Ins
Brandon
Smith
Edward
Kosi
Latrell
Siegwalt
Thomas
Fletcher
Ins
Raiders Ins
Daine
Laurie
Jed
Stuart
Joe
Roddy
Owen
Pattie
Rabbitohs Outs
Outs
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: The Bunnies head to Perth bolstered by the return of Kiwi hooker Brandon Smith from a calf injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Bronson Garlick moves to the interchange alongside Peter Mamouzelos, Lachlan Hubner and Sean Keppie, the three bench players who saw game time against the Bulldogs as Wayne Bennett used just 16 players.
Raiders: After three games in NSW Cup, Jed Stuart is set for his first NRL action of the season, taking over from Xavier Savage (leg). Changes on the extended bench with Joe Roddy and Daine Laurie taking over from Chevy Stewart and Matt Timoko.
Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST), 3.30pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark
Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon Trindall
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly
Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas Hynes
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam
Walker
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin Fonua-Blake
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu
Whyte
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke Brailey
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Reece
Robson
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Toby Rudolf
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay
Collins
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Billy Burns
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus
Crichton
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Teig Wilton
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Siua
Wong
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Jesse Colquhoun
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Victor
Radley
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Briton Nikora
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor
Watson
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Spencer
Leniu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Nat
Butcher
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Salesi
Foketi
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody
Ramsey
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Tuku Hau Tapuha
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Tommy
Talau
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Jayden Berrell
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Benaiah
Ioelu
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Riley Jones
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Egan
Butcher
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Chris Vea’ila
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Blake
Steep
Sharks Ins
Chris
Vea’ila
Jayden
Berrell
Riley
Jones
Tuku
Hau Tapuha
Ins
Roosters Ins
Benaiah
Ioelu
Spencer
Leniu
Tommy
Talau
Victor
Radley
Sharks Outs
Outs
Roosters Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Sharks: The loss of Jesse Ramien to a knee injury brings Mawene Hiroti into the centres. Prop Tom Hazleton has been named on the interchange despite picking up an ankle complaint on Sunday. Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha is the new face on the six-man bench and would be the logical replacement should Hazelton fail to come up.
Roosters: The Roosters receive a triple boost for their trip west with Spencer Leniu (hamstring), Victor Radley (club sanction) and Egan Butcher (concussion) all named. The loss of Billy Smith to a knee injury sees the versatile Hugo Savala lines up at centre.
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin
Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack Howarth
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Charnze
Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Storm is number 4
Nick Meaney
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Adam
Pompey
Winger for Storm is number 5
Moses Leo
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Roger
Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron Munster
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel
Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jahrome Hughes
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah
Boyd
Forwards
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano Utoikamanu
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James
Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry Grant
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde
Egan
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh King
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson
Ford
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Joe Chan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Leka
Halasima
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Cooper Clarke
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Jacob
Laban
Lock for Storm is number 13
Trent Loiero
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin
Clark
Interchange
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam
Healey
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Marata
Niukore
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Demitric
Vaimauga
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Davvy Moale
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Tanner
Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Eddie
Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Manaia Waitere
Interchange for Warriors is number 22
Luke
Hanson
Reserves
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Preston Conn
Reserve for Warriors is number 20
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Hugo Peel
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Morgan
Gannon
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Trent Toelau
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Ali
Leiataua
Storm Ins
Hugo
Peel
Jack
Howarth
Moses
Leo
Trent
Toelau
Ins
Warriors Ins
Ali
Leiataua
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Luke
Hanson
Morgan
Gannon
Storm Outs
Outs
Warriors Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Storm: Jack Howarth (hip) and Moses Leo (concussion) return to bolster the backline so Manaia Waitere goes to the interchange and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown drops out. Preston Conn moves to the reserves after being part of the six-man interchange but not getting on the field last week. Lazarus Vaalepu was the other man not used against the Panthers and he is again part of the six-man bench.
Warriors: The loss of Luke Metcalf to a hamstring injury brings Chanel Harris-Tavita in at five-eighth. Centre Adam Pompey was named pending a judiciary hearing on Tuesday night where he sought a downgrade on a Dangerous Contact charge. Pompey failed in his bid and has been banned for two games so a reshuffle will be needed.
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Moeaki
Fotuaika
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Luca Moretti
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Oliver
Pascoe
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Jack De Belin
Interchange for Titans is number 18
Jaylan
De Groot
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Teancum Brown
Interchange for Titans is number 19
Jett
Liu
Reserves
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Mohamed Alameddine
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Zane
Harrison
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Adam
Christensen
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Lorenzo Talataina
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Eels Ins
Araz
Nanva
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Lorenzo
Talataina
Mohamed
Alameddine
Ronald
Volkman
Teancum
Brown
Will
Penisini
Ins
Titans Ins
Adam
Christensen
Jaylan
De Groot
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Zane
Harrison
Eels Outs
Apa
Twidle
Bailey
Simonsson
Jonah
Pezet
Sean
Russell
Outs
Titans Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Eels: More injury drama for Parra with the loss of Bailey Simonsson (ankle), Sean Russell (concussion) and Jonah Pezet (hamstring) causing a major reshuffle. Two-try debutant Apa Twidle is unavailable after suffering an AC joint injury so Araz Nanva will step up and make his debut on the wing, Will Penisini is back from a groin injury in the centres and five-eighth Ronald Volkman plays his first NRL game since Round 2 last year.
Titans: Coach Josh Hannay sticks with the same squad that went down to the Broncos on Easter Saturday. Jaylan de Groot is the only new face in the 19, named on the six-man interchange in place of Max Feagai who will play his first Qld Cup game of the season to get some footy under his belt after missing the past fortnight.
Wests Tigers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Jahream Bula
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Fletcher
Hunt
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Faaletino Tavana
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic
Young
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3
Dane
Gagai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Heamasi Makasini
Centre for Knights is number 4
Wilson
De Courcey
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Jeral Skelton
Winger for Knights is number 5
Greg
Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Jock Madden
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Fletcher
Sharpe
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Sandon
Smith
Forwards
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Terrell May
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob
Saifiti
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Apisai Koroisau
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix
Crossland
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Fonua Pole
Prop for Knights is number 10
Trey
Mooney
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Dylan
Lucas
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Kai Pearce-Paul
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Jermaine
McEwen
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Alex Twal
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat
Croker
Interchange
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Latu Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Harrison
Graham
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Sione Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Tyson
Frizell
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Royce Hunt
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Pasami
Saulo
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Thomas
Cant
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18
Tristan Hope
Interchange for Knights is number 18
Tyson
Gamble
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19
Patrick Herbert
Interchange for Knights is number 19
Cody
Hopwood
Reserves
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Bunty Afoa
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Francis
Manuleleua
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Tony Sukkar
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Charlie Murray
Reserve for Knights is number 22
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Ins
Bunty
Afoa
Charlie
Murray
Patrick
Herbert
Tony
Sukkar
Ins
Knights Ins
Cody
Hopwood
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Francis
Manuleleua
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Outs
Outs
Knights Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: With winger Luke Laulilii banned for one match for his mid-air tackle on Bailey Simonsson in their dramatic win over Parramatta, Jeral Skelton steps up in the only change to the starting 13. On the bench, coach Benji Marshall has added experienced back Patrick Herbert to his 19.
Knights: Round 5 debutant Wilson De Courcey retains his place in the centres after coming from the bench in jersey No.19 when Bradman Best (groin) left the field against the Raiders. Coach Justin Holbrook has otherwise named an unchanged 17, with Cody Hopwood also included on the six-man bench.
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Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.
The new rules allow teams to carry six men on the interchange bench but only four are permitted to enter the action on game day.
Two players will be omitted from the squads 24 hours out from the match, with the final 19 to be confirmed 90 minutes before kick-off.
NRL Team Lists: Round 6
Bulldogs v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize
Talagi
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan
Cleary
Forwards
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Max King
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses
Leota
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey Hayward
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Mitch
Kenny
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Samuel Hughes
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay
Smith
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Isaiah
Papali’i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Liam
Martin
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman Salmon
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah
Yeo
Interchange
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt Mann
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack
Cogger
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Billy
Phillips
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Harry Hayes
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Scott
Sorensen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Sean O’Sullivan
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Luke
Garner
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19
Jake Turpin
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Izack
Tago
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20
Lipoi Hopoi
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Freddy
Lussick
Reserves
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Alekolasimi Jones
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Sione
Fonua
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Logan Spinks
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Kalani
Going
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Jethro Rinakama
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Jack
Cole
Bulldogs Ins
Alekolasimi
Jones
Harry
Hayes
Jake
Turpin
Jethro
Rinakama
Ins
Panthers Ins
Jack
Cole
Kalani
Going
Mitch
Kenny
Sione
Fonua
Bulldogs Outs
Outs
Panthers Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Bronson Xerri’s exile is over as he comes in for injured skipper Stephen Crichton (shoulder). Prop Harry Hayes joins the interchange after his return from concussion was delayed last week. Jake Turpin is the new face on the six-man bench. Winger Jethro Rinakama is listed among the reserves after returning from a shoulder injury in NSW Cup last week.
Panthers: Just the one change for the ladder leaders with Mitch Kenny returning from suspension to take over from Freddy Lussick at hooker. Izack Tago is also part of the extended squad as he continues his wait for a first NRL appearance since last year’s preliminary final.
Dragons v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm at WIN Stadium
Winger for Dragons is number 2
Christian Tuipulotu
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Jason
Saab
Centre for Dragons is number 3
Moses Suli
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Tolutau
Koula
Centre for Dragons is number 4
Valentine Holmes
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Reuben
Garrick
Winger for Dragons is number 5
Setu Tu
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Lehi
Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6
Daniel Atkinson
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Luke
Brooks
Halfback for Dragons is number 7
Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Jamal
Fogarty
Forwards
Prop for Dragons is number 8
Emre Guler
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Taniela
Paseka
Hooker for Dragons is number 9
Damien Cook
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Brandon
Wakeham
Prop for Dragons is number 10
Toby Couchman
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Kobe
Hetherington
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11
Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Haumole
Olakau’atu
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12
Jaydn Su’A
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Ben
Trbojevic
Lock for Dragons is number 13
Hamish Stewart
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Jake
Trbojevic
Interchange
Interchange for Dragons is number 14
Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Jake
Simpkin
Interchange for Dragons is number 15
Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Corey
Waddell
Interchange for Dragons is number 16
Jacob Halangahu
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Ethan
Bullemor
Interchange for Dragons is number 17
Josh Kerr
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Simione
Laiafi
Interchange for Dragons is number 18
Hame Sele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18
Paul
Bryan
Interchange for Dragons is number 19
Kade Reed
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19
Clayton
Faulalo
Reserves
Reserve for Dragons is number 20
Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Joey
Walsh
Reserve for Dragons is number 21
Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21
Josh
Feledy
Reserve for Dragons is number 22
Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22
Nathan
Brown
Dragons Ins
Kade
Reed
Kyle
Flanagan
Loko Jnr
Pasifiki Tonga
Mathew
Feagai
Setu
Tu
Ins
Sea Eagles Ins
Jason
Saab
Joey
Walsh
Nathan
Brown
Dragons Outs
Clinton
Gutherson
David
Fale
Outs
Sea Eagles Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Dragons: Tyrell Sloan is the new fullback with Clint Gutherson nursing a hamstring injury while Setu Tu returns on the wing in place of David Fale (suspended). Kyle Flanagan returns from concussion and shifts to halfback with Dan Atkinson moving to five-eighth. Young playmaker Kade Reed has been added to the six-man bench while Loko Pasifiki Tonga is among the reserves as he looks to return from a neck injury.
Sea Eagles: Winger Jason Saab returns from suspension so Clayton Faulalo slides to the interchange and Josh Feledy drops to the reserves. Forward Nathan Brown is part of the extended squad as he looks to return from illness.
Broncos v Cowboys, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Xavier Willison
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Griffin
Neame
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Ben Talty
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Thomas
Mikaele
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
Matthew
Lodge
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Thomas Duffy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18
Zac
Laybutt
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Hayze Perham
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19
Mason
Barber
Reserves
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Harrison
Edwards
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Va’a Semu
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Kaiden
Lahrs
Reserve for Broncos is number 22
Josh Rogers
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Robert
Derby
Broncos Ins
Blake
Mozer
Hayze
Perham
Josh
Rogers
Josiah
Karapani
Thomas
Duffy
Va’a
Semu
Ins
Cowboys Ins
Harrison
Edwards
Kaiden
Lahrs
Mason
Barber
Robert
Derby
Broncos Outs
Antonio
Verhoeven
Ben
Hunt
Reece
Walsh
Outs
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Broncos: After stepping in with success for the injured Reece Walsh seconds before half-time in the win over the Titans, Jesse Arthars retains his place at fullback in his 100th NRL game. Josiah Karapani comes back in on the wing after being stood down last week for disciplinary reasons. Captain Adam Reynolds has been named despite being unable to finish the Titans game with a groin complaint and will be given every chance to prove his fitness. Former Cowboy Thomas Duffy has been named on the extended bench as standby for Reynolds while Blake Mozer takes the No.14 jersey in the absence of Ben Hunt (knee). Arthars’ Souths Logan team-mate Hayze Perham has been included on the extended bench.
Cowboys: Injury has forced one change to the starting line-up for the Queensland derby with Kai O’Donnell coming into the starting second row for Sam McIntyre who has suffered a torn plantar fascia and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Braidon Burns has been named to take his place on the wing despite suffering a minor ankle sprain. He will need to complete captain’s run on Thursday to take his place. Fullback Mason Barber, who scored a try in North Queensland’s opening round NRLQ win over the Dolphins, last week has been added to the six-player bench.
Rabbitohs v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm (AEST), 1.00pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jamie Humphreys
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita Tatola
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Josh
Papalii
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Brandon Smith
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Keaon Koloamatangi
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
David Fifita
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Hudson
Young
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Tallis Duncan
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Noah
Martin
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron Murray
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Corey
Horsburgh
Interchange
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Zac
Hosking
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Sean Keppie
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Ata
Mariota
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Joe
Roddy
Reserves
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Edward Kosi
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Owen
Pattie
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Matthew
Timoko
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Latrell Siegwalt
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Chevy
Stewart
Rabbitohs Ins
Brandon
Smith
Edward
Kosi
Latrell
Siegwalt
Thomas
Fletcher
Ins
Raiders Ins
Daine
Laurie
Jed
Stuart
Joe
Roddy
Owen
Pattie
Rabbitohs Outs
Outs
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: The Bunnies head to Perth bolstered by the return of Kiwi hooker Brandon Smith from a calf injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Bronson Garlick moves to the interchange alongside Peter Mamouzelos, Lachlan Hubner and Sean Keppie, the three bench players who saw game time against the Bulldogs as Wayne Bennett used just 16 players.
Raiders: After three games in NSW Cup, Jed Stuart is set for his first NRL action of the season, taking over from Xavier Savage (leg). Changes on the extended bench with Joe Roddy and Daine Laurie taking over from Chevy Stewart and Matt Timoko.
Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST), 3.30pm (local time) at Optus Stadium, Perth
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark
Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon Trindall
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly
Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas Hynes
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam
Walker
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin Fonua-Blake
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu
Whyte
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke Brailey
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Reece
Robson
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Toby Rudolf
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay
Collins
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Billy Burns
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus
Crichton
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Teig Wilton
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Siua
Wong
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Jesse Colquhoun
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Victor
Radley
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Briton Nikora
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor
Watson
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Spencer
Leniu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Nat
Butcher
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Salesi
Foketi
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody
Ramsey
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Tuku Hau Tapuha
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Tommy
Talau
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Jayden Berrell
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Benaiah
Ioelu
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Riley Jones
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Egan
Butcher
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Chris Vea’ila
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Blake
Steep
Sharks Ins
Chris
Vea’ila
Jayden
Berrell
Riley
Jones
Tuku
Hau Tapuha
Ins
Roosters Ins
Benaiah
Ioelu
Spencer
Leniu
Tommy
Talau
Victor
Radley
Sharks Outs
Outs
Roosters Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Sharks: The loss of Jesse Ramien to a knee injury brings Mawene Hiroti into the centres. Prop Tom Hazleton has been named on the interchange despite picking up an ankle complaint on Sunday. Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha is the new face on the six-man bench and would be the logical replacement should Hazelton fail to come up.
Roosters: The Roosters receive a triple boost for their trip west with Spencer Leniu (hamstring), Victor Radley (club sanction) and Egan Butcher (concussion) all named. The loss of Billy Smith to a knee injury sees the versatile Hugo Savala lines up at centre.
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin
Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack Howarth
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Charnze
Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Storm is number 4
Nick Meaney
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Adam
Pompey
Winger for Storm is number 5
Moses Leo
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Roger
Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron Munster
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel
Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jahrome Hughes
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah
Boyd
Forwards
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano Utoikamanu
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James
Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry Grant
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde
Egan
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh King
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson
Ford
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Joe Chan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Leka
Halasima
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Cooper Clarke
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Jacob
Laban
Lock for Storm is number 13
Trent Loiero
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin
Clark
Interchange
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam
Healey
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Marata
Niukore
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Demitric
Vaimauga
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Davvy Moale
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Tanner
Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Eddie
Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Manaia Waitere
Interchange for Warriors is number 22
Luke
Hanson
Reserves
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Preston Conn
Reserve for Warriors is number 20
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Hugo Peel
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Morgan
Gannon
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Trent Toelau
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Ali
Leiataua
Storm Ins
Hugo
Peel
Jack
Howarth
Moses
Leo
Trent
Toelau
Ins
Warriors Ins
Ali
Leiataua
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Luke
Hanson
Morgan
Gannon
Storm Outs
Outs
Warriors Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Storm: Jack Howarth (hip) and Moses Leo (concussion) return to bolster the backline so Manaia Waitere goes to the interchange and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown drops out. Preston Conn moves to the reserves after being part of the six-man interchange but not getting on the field last week. Lazarus Vaalepu was the other man not used against the Panthers and he is again part of the six-man bench.
Warriors: The loss of Luke Metcalf to a hamstring injury brings Chanel Harris-Tavita in at five-eighth. Centre Adam Pompey was named pending a judiciary hearing on Tuesday night where he sought a downgrade on a Dangerous Contact charge. Pompey failed in his bid and has been banned for two games so a reshuffle will be needed.
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Moeaki
Fotuaika
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Luca Moretti
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Oliver
Pascoe
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Jack De Belin
Interchange for Titans is number 18
Jaylan
De Groot
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Teancum Brown
Interchange for Titans is number 19
Jett
Liu
Reserves
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Mohamed Alameddine
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Zane
Harrison
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Adam
Christensen
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Lorenzo Talataina
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Eels Ins
Araz
Nanva
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Lorenzo
Talataina
Mohamed
Alameddine
Ronald
Volkman
Teancum
Brown
Will
Penisini
Ins
Titans Ins
Adam
Christensen
Jaylan
De Groot
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Zane
Harrison
Eels Outs
Apa
Twidle
Bailey
Simonsson
Jonah
Pezet
Sean
Russell
Outs
Titans Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Eels: More injury drama for Parra with the loss of Bailey Simonsson (ankle), Sean Russell (concussion) and Jonah Pezet (hamstring) causing a major reshuffle. Two-try debutant Apa Twidle is unavailable after suffering an AC joint injury so Araz Nanva will step up and make his debut on the wing, Will Penisini is back from a groin injury in the centres and five-eighth Ronald Volkman plays his first NRL game since Round 2 last year.
Titans: Coach Josh Hannay sticks with the same squad that went down to the Broncos on Easter Saturday. Jaylan de Groot is the only new face in the 19, named on the six-man interchange in place of Max Feagai who will play his first Qld Cup game of the season to get some footy under his belt after missing the past fortnight.
Wests Tigers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Jahream Bula
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Fletcher
Hunt
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Faaletino Tavana
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic
Young
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3
Dane
Gagai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Heamasi Makasini
Centre for Knights is number 4
Wilson
De Courcey
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Jeral Skelton
Winger for Knights is number 5
Greg
Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Jock Madden
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Fletcher
Sharpe
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Sandon
Smith
Forwards
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Terrell May
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob
Saifiti
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Apisai Koroisau
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix
Crossland
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Fonua Pole
Prop for Knights is number 10
Trey
Mooney
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Dylan
Lucas
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Kai Pearce-Paul
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Jermaine
McEwen
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Alex Twal
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat
Croker
Interchange
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Latu Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Harrison
Graham
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Sione Fainu
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Tyson
Frizell
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Royce Hunt
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Pasami
Saulo
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Thomas
Cant
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18
Tristan Hope
Interchange for Knights is number 18
Tyson
Gamble
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19
Patrick Herbert
Interchange for Knights is number 19
Cody
Hopwood
Reserves
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Bunty Afoa
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Francis
Manuleleua
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Tony Sukkar
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Charlie Murray
Reserve for Knights is number 22
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Ins
Bunty
Afoa
Charlie
Murray
Patrick
Herbert
Tony
Sukkar
Ins
Knights Ins
Cody
Hopwood
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Francis
Manuleleua
James
Schiller
Wests Tigers Outs
Outs
Knights Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: With winger Luke Laulilii banned for one match for his mid-air tackle on Bailey Simonsson in their dramatic win over Parramatta, Jeral Skelton steps up in the only change to the starting 13. On the bench, coach Benji Marshall has added experienced back Patrick Herbert to his 19.
Knights: Round 5 debutant Wilson De Courcey retains his place in the centres after coming from the bench in jersey No.19 when Bradman Best (groin) left the field against the Raiders. Coach Justin Holbrook has otherwise named an unchanged 17, with Cody Hopwood also included on the six-man bench.
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