Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 26 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.
NRL Team Lists: Round 26
Cowboys v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Storm
Round 26 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Storm is number 5 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Storm is number 7 Grant Anderson
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Storm is number 8 Lazarus Vaalepu
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran Wishart
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Prop for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyreProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Kane Bradley
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Chan
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Storm is number 13 Alec MacDonald
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Jason TaumaloloInterchange for Storm is number 14 Keagan Russell-Smith
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Storm is number 15 Tepai Moeroa
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin NeameInterchange for Storm is number 16 Ativalu Lisati
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon PurdueInterchange for Storm is number 17 Tristan Powell
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Tom ChesterReplacement for Storm is number 18 Coby Williamson
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Cowboys: Forwards Jeremiah Nanai (concussion protocols) and Jason Taumalolo (cheekbone) are back on deck so Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Sam McIntyre go back to the bench. Thomas Mikaele is out with a hamstring injury. Jaxon Purdue goes to 18th man.
Storm: Craig Bellamy has opted to rest Jahrome Hughes, Harry Grant, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa, Trent Loiero and Tui Kamikamica. Joining the backline are Dean Ieremia, Marion Seve and Young Tonumaipea, while Grant Anderson has been named at halfback in his return from concussion protocols. Christian Welch and Alec MacDonald join the starting side, Tyran Wishart starts at hooker and prop Lazarus Vaalepu will start a game for the first time after four appearances off the bench. Keagan Russell-Smith, Tristan Powell and Ativalu Lisati will make their NRL debuts from the bench.
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm at Accor Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Round 26 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jeral SkeltonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jacob KirazCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 19 Karl Lawton
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry HayesInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Drew HutchisonReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Bulldogs: With skipper Stephen Crichton sidelined by suspension, Jacob Kiraz moves into the centres and Jeral Skelton comes in on the wing. Jaeman Salmon is the new man at lock in place of Kurt Mann (fractured clavicle). Josh Curran joins the bench having recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Warriors game.
Sea Eagles: Centre Tommy Talau's return from a pectoral injury sees Tolu Koula revert to the bench alongside Josh Aloiai, Ethan Bullemor and Matt Lodge, who makes his first appearance since Round 11. Corey Waddell is serving a two-game ban for a careless high tackle and Gordon Chan Kum Tong drops to the reserves.
Panthers v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.00pm at BlueBet Stadium
Match: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Round 26 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Tyrone Munro
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul AlamotiCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Fletcher Myers
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad SchneiderFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome LuaiHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Panthers is number 16 Liam HenryProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent ToelauInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili
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Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Matthew EisenhuthInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLeanReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Panthers: Winger Sunia Turuva and centre Paul Alamoti are the new faces in the backline, taking over from Daine Laurie and Casey McLean. Hooker Mitch Kenny's return from suspension pushes Luke Sommerton to the reserves.
Rabbitohs: Skipper Cameron Murray failed in his bid to have a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary on Tuesday night so a replacement will need to be named. Cody Walker returns from the concussion protocols at halfback and Siliva Havili has been added to the bench with Shaq Mitchell sidelined by a calf injury.
Eels v Dragons, Saturday 3.00pm at CommBank Stadium
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 26 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize TalagiCentre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
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Winger for Eels is number 18 Jake TagoWinger for Dragons is number 19 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jack Bird
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn AsiHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan HandsHooker for Dragons is number 21 Connor Muhleisen
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Prop for Eels is number 22 Ofahiki OgdenProp for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
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2nd Row for Eels is number 10 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Joe OfahengaueLock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey LussickInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Toby Couchman
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Luca MorettiInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan KeirInterchange for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 20 Ethan SandersReplacement for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Eels: Just the one change for Trent Barrett with Luca Moretti returning from a quad injury on the bench in place of Jake Tago.
Dragons: Just the one change for Shane Flanagan with bench forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner joining the bench in place of Lyhkan King-Togia. Experienced centre Moses Suli is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a knee injury suffered in Round 23.
Dolphins v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Dolphins v Broncos
Round 26 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 20 Trai FullerFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
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Centre for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack BostockWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 6 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark NichollsProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max PlathHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Pangai JuniorProp for Broncos is number 22 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Dolphins is number 18 Lachlan HubnerLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaInterchange for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 8 Kenneath BromwichInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 13 Ray StoneInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Benjamin Te Kura
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 22 Jeremy Marshall-KingInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 15 Oryn KeeleyReplacement for Broncos is number 20 Corey Oates
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Dolphins: Five-eighth Sean O'Sullivan and prop Mark Nicholls join the starting side with Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich both entering the concussion protocols. Mason Teague and Kurt Donoghoes are the new faces on the bench. Tevita Pangai junior (hamstring) and Jeremy Marshall-King (foot) are listed among the reserves as they look to return from injury.
Broncos: Star prop Payne Haas is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a lisfranc injury suffered in Round 22 against the Titans. With Kobe Hetherington (concussion protocols) sidelined, Ben Te Kura has been added to the bench for his first NRL game since Round 5 having been 18th man twice in recent weeks.
Sharks v Warriors, Saturday 7.35pm at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Warriors
Round 26 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal IroCentre for Warriors is number 3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Centre for Sharks is number 6 Daniel AtkinsonCentre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel StonestreetWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 22 Nicholas HynesFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon TrindallHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby RudolfProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon KaufusiProp for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce HuntInterchange for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-UeleInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas HazeltonInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Demitric Sifakula
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Chris Vea'ilaReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Sharks: Star playmaker Nicho Hynes has been named in the extended squad as he closes in on a return from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Round 18. Winger Sione Katoa returns from concussion protocols but Ronaldo Mulitalo remains sidelined with a knee injury. Centre Siosifa Talakai is back from a calf injury, filling the void left by Jesse Ramien (suspended).
Warriors: Taine Tuapiki is the new fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moving to the centres to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (concussion protocols). Ali Leiataua also comes in at centre with Adam Pompey (knee) gone for the season. Tom Ale has been added to the bench and Chanel Harris-Tavita is listed as 18th man.
Knights v Titans, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Titans
Round 26 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Titans is number 22 Jaylan De Groot
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher SharpeWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack CoggerFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix CrosslandHalfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel SaifitiProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones2nd Row for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Will PryceInterchange for Titans is number 14 Josiah Pahulu
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerInterchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas CantInterchange for Titans is number 19 Keenan Palasia
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthyReplacement for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Knights: Centre Bradman Best returns from the hamstring injury he suffered against the Broncos in Round 20 so Dylan Lucas shifts to the back row to replace Kai Pearce-Paul (laceration). Brodie Jones moves from the bench to the starting side to replace Tyson Frizell (concussion protocols) and Thomas Cant joins the bench.
Titans: Just the one change with Phil Sami coming into the centres in place of AJ Brimson, who is headed for surgery on the groin injury that has hampered him all season. Tanah Boyd is again listed as 18th man.
Roosters v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 26 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic YoungWinger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Kaeo Weekes
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam WalkerHalfback for Raiders is number 21 Adam Cook
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer LeniuProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat ButcherLock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor WatsonInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu WhyteInterchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili TupouniuaInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell MayInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Roosters: Connor Watson (concussion protocols) and Brandon Smith (calf) are back on deck but Joseph Sua'ali'i (neck) and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspended) are out. Michael Jennings comes into the centres and Spencer Leniu starts the game at prop while Naufahu Whyte has been added to the bench. Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is listed among the reserves as he closes in on an NRL debut.
Raiders: Coach Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 that upset the Panthers in Canberra last weekend to keep their finals dream alive. Corey Horsburgh and Danny Levi are again named on the bench but could swap with Josh Papalii and Tom Starling on game day as they did in Round 25.