The battling Bulldogs get a boost this weekend with Jacob Kiraz back on deck after a four games out with a knee injury.

The Raiders also welcome back one of their speedsters with Xavier Savage returning from a syndesmosis injury suffered in Round 5.

A number of youngsters are set to step up and grab their opportunity with stars away on Origin duty.

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL Late Mail Round 12
Raiders v Dolphins, Thursday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium

Raiders: Back-rower Jordan Uta makes his NRL debut off the bench while young playmaker Coby Black is part of the extended squad as he chases an NRL debut. xavier Savage makes his return from an ankle injury, while Zac Hosking is back after missing Rounds 9 and 10 with concussion. The versatile Daine Laurie has been named at five-eighth and Ata Mariota starts in the back row with Ethan Strange and Hudson Young in Blues camp. 

Dolphins: Star centre Herbie Farnworth was named on Tuesday but has been ruled out due to tightness so Oryn Keeley is set to move from the bench to the centres. Brad Schneider starts at five-eighth for the third time this season with Kodi Nikorima nursing a hamstring injury. Trai Fuller takes over at fullback in his third NRL game of the season with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in Maroons camp. Francis Molo has recovered from an ankle injury and slots into the front row with Thomas Flegler also on Origin duty.

Bulldogs v Storm, Friday 8.00pm at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Jacob Kiraz returns on the wing after four games out with a knee injury so Enari Tuala pushes into the centre to cover for Blues Origin rep Stephen Crichton. Back-rower Jack Underhill keeps his spot on the interchange bench after a solid 30-minute contribution on NRL debut last weekend and is joined by fellow rookie Alekolasimi Jones. Winger Marcelo Montoya has been added to the interchange after three weeks on the outer. The Bulldogs will celebrate their 2000th game since joining the first-grade competition in 1935. 

Storm: With Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero on Origin duty the Storm have called in Keagan Russell-Smith at five-eighth for the second NRL game of his career while Trent Toelau starts at hooker and Cooper Clarke at lock. Alec MacDonald is back from a hamstring injury on the bench while back-up hooker Gabriel Satrick makes his NRL debut after two Pre-Season Challenge appearances and eight games in NSW Cup. 

Dragons v Warriors, Saturday 5.30pm at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium

Dragons: Jaydn Su’A returns from a three-game suspension and has been named at centre in place of Moses Suli (back). The only other time Su’A played centre was in 2018 for the Broncos. Tyrell Sloan has overcome a groin injury to be named on the bench. Calliope Roosters junior Tyler Peckham-Harris has been named among the reserves for the first time in his young career.

Warriors: Veteran flyer Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been cleared to return from the shoulder injury he suffered in Round 9. The loss of Tanah Boyd to a season-ending ACL injury sees Te Maire Martin take over at halfback with Dragons-bound Luke Metcalf again overlooked. Jackson Ford and Jacob Laban come into the starting side with Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell on Origin duty. 

Sea Eagles v Titans, Saturday 7.35pm at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles: Josh Feledy and Blake Wilson join the backline with Tolu Koula on Origin duty and Lehi Hopoate suspended. After coming off the bench in his NRL debut in Round 10, Jackson Shereb starts in the back row in place of Blues rep Haumole Olakau’atu. Forwards Hugo Hart and Simione Laiafi are the new faces on the six-man bench with Hart in line for an NRL debut.

Titans: Chris Randall has been named in No.21 and the club is working with the NRL to seek approval for the back-rower to make the trip to Brookvale in line with the return to play protocols. Klese Haas comes into the starting side at prop and Jaylan de Groot is the new centre with Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita in Queensland camp. Prop Moeaki Fotuaika will break Mark Minichiello’s club appearance record of 173 games.

Cowboys v Rabbitohs, Sunday 4.05pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo returns after a Magic Round rest to start at lock with Reuben Cotter in Maroons camp. Taumalolo and Scott Drinkwater are co-captains this week. Robert Derby comes in on the wing for his first NRL game of 2026 in place of Braidon Burns, who is expected to miss 1-2 games with a hamstring injury. Last week’s debutants Liam Sutton and Xavier Kerrisk retain their spots. 

Rabbitohs: Tryscoring machine Alex Johnston is on track to return from a knee injury but Latrell Mitchell (back) and Campbell Graham (calf are sidelined. Tallis Duncan moves to the centres alongside Latrell Siegwalt while Talanoa Penitani comes in on the wing for his NRL debut. Peter Mamouzelos earns a recall at hooker after two games in NSW Cup. Jamie Humphreys has been named to return from a knee injury on the bench. Matt Dufty will make his 100th NRL appearance.