Wild story about Storm legend\u2019s amputated leg \u2026 and BBQ prank<\/a><\/p>\nWishart confident Storm can bounce back | 04:28<\/p>\n
SATURDAY 2ND MAY<\/p>\n
Gold Coast Titans vs. Canberra Raiders @ Cbus Super Stadium, 3pm AEST<\/p>\n
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Kurtis Morrin 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Oliver Pascoe 15. Cooper Bai 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Klese Haas 18. Jaylan De Groot 19. Josh Patston 20. Zane Harrison 21. Adam Christensen 22. Bodhi Sharpley<\/p>\n
Analysis: AJ Brimson returns after sitting out for personal reasons, with Jaylan de Groot dropping back to the pine. Chris Randall slots into his lock role after battling a calf injury which sees Cooper Bai drop back to the bench.<\/p>\n
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jed Stuart 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Simi Sasagi 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Chevy Stewart 15. Daine Laurie 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Joseph Roddy 18. Owen Pattie 19. Jordan Uta 20. Ethan Alaia 21. Jake Clydsdale 22. Sione Finau<\/p>\n
Analysis: A huge boost for the Raiders, with Simi Sasagi returning from a hamstring injury. However, his return only offsets one of Ricky Stuart\u2019s losses, with both Noah Martin (ankles) and Zac Hosking (head knock) sidelined. Alongside Sasagi, Ata Mariota has been named in the bench row while Chevy Stewart wins a spot on the bench.<\/p>\n
Parramatta Eels vs. New Zealand Warriors @ CommBank Stadium, 5:30pm AEST<\/p>\n
Eels team: 1. Joash Papali\u2019i 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Jack de Belin 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Saxon Pryke 16. Toni Mataele 17. Dylan Walker 18. Kelma Tuilagi 19. Lorenzo Talataina 20. Jordan Samrani 21. Teancum Brown 22. Araz Nanva<\/p>\n
Analysis: No changes for the Eels, with one surprise inclusion. After he suffered an arm injury and looked to be struggling, Dylan Walker has remained on the bench. That is even after he failed to finish the clash.<\/p>\n
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jacob Laban 18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 20. Luke Metcalf 21. Kayliss Fatialofa 22. Te Maire Martin 23. Makaia Tafua<\/p>\n
Analysis: Luke Metcalf has been named on the bench as he eyes a return from a hamstring injury, meaning Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita remain in the halves. Ali Leiataua (head knock) has been replaced by Adam Popmey while Mitch Barnett is also sidelined after suffering a head knock. Tanner Stowers-Smith takes his place in the forward pack on the bench as he returns from a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n
Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos @ Allianz Stadium, 7:35pm AEST<\/p>\n
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Tommy Talau 20. Benaiah Ioelu 21. Egan Butcher 22. Blake Steep<\/p>\n
Analysis: No team in the NRL is as hot as the Roosters at the moment, which is why it\u2019s no surprise to see Trent Robinson make no changes to his side. This is a team boasting depth, with Blake Steep and Egan Butcher on an extended bench. Not much more to add other than a huge game from James Tedesco against a team like the Broncos will help his hopes of a Blues recall with he and Dylan Edwards.neck-and-neck in the race for the NSW No. 1 jersey.<\/p>\n
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Ben Talty 9. Cory Paix 10. Jack Gosiewski 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Josh Rogers 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Va\u2019a Semu 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Hayze Perham 20. Luke Gale 21. Thomas Duffy 22. Antonio Verhoeven<\/p>\n
Analysis: After a month on the sideline, Reece Walsh is back for Brisbane for the Sydney blockbuster against the Chooks. It sets up a mouthwatering fullback battle with opposite number James Tedesco in sensational form. Walsh is back at the right time for an Origin standpoint as well. He\u2019ll have three games to stake his claim to coach Billy Slater. Interestingly, his competitior Kalyn Ponga returns from injury this weekend as well. Another big name back for Brisbane is Pat Carrigan who has now served his suspension. Carrigan starts at lock with Xavier Willison to begin the game on an edge. Brendan Piakura is set to miss at least a week with a knee injury. Jesse Arthars and Aublix Tawha could return from injury, with the pair named on the bench. <\/p>\n
Madge praises under-manned Broncos | 06:53<\/p>\n
SUNDAY 3RD MAY<\/p>\n
Newcastle Knights vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs @ McDonald Jones Stadium, 2pm AEST<\/p>\n
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Sandon Smith 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Fletcher Hunt 18. Harrison Graham 19. Francis Manuleleua 20. Cody Hopwood 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. James Schiller<\/p>\n
Analysis: Welcome back Kalyn Ponga! The Knights need their star fullback back on deck after a couple of losses on the trot, including a 44-12 thumping at the hands of Penrith last weekend. There were some impressive performances from Newcastle when Ponga was sidelined with a hamstring issue, but this is a much better side with the star No. 1 is at the back. He\u2019s not the only big name back though. Strike centre Bradman Best returns from a groin injury in another huge boost for Justin Holbrook. With Ponga back, Fletcher Sharpe will start in the halves alongside Dylan Brown, pushing Sandon Smith to the bench. Young gun Fletcher Hunt is also on the six man bench for now, but whether Hunt will get a run will depend on what happens game day Veteran forward Tyson Frizell is set to make his return via the bench. Greg Marzhew will start on the wing after missing one game with a head knock. James Schiller makes way although he has been named on the extended bench.<\/p>\n
Rabbitohs team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Euan Aitken 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Adam Elliott 21. Latrell Siegwalt 22. Brandon Smith<\/p>\n
Analysis: Star forward Keaon Koloamatangi has been coming off the bench in recent contests, but he\u2019s been named to start against the Knights. He\u2019ll wear the No. 11 jersey, taking the place of Brandon Smith, who could be forced to spend some time on the sideline. Smith had been building nicely this season before suffering a calf issue last weekend. Smith has been named on an extended bench but looks up against it to feature. One name who could be in line to make his club debut is Adam Elliott. The forward is also on the Bunnies\u2019 extended bench. Halfback Jamie Humphreys left the Storm win with a rib injury but he\u2019s expected to take his place against Newcastle. Jayden Sullivan is in the squad as cover for Humphreys.<\/p>\n
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs. Wests Tigers @ Ocean Protect Stadium, 4:05pm AEST<\/p>\n
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Mawene Hiroti 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jesse Colquhoun 15. Billy Burns 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Riley Jones 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Chris Veaila<\/p>\n
Analysis: Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has elected to start Briton Nikora on the bench the last three weeks, with Cronulla losing two of those. Nikora has been promoted for this weekend\u2019s clash though with Billy Burns reverting back to the bench. The Tigers have been impressive defensively this season so Nikora will be needed to be at his explosive best to help the Sharks break a staunch defensive line. While Burns has done a job, the Sharks are a better team when Nikora starts. Cam McInnes returned from a ACL injury last weekend but is now ready to start. He\u2019ll play lock which means Jesse Colquhoun will come off the pine. <\/p>\n
Tigers team: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Jeral Skelton 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To\u2019a 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Tristan Hope 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Alex Twal 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Latu Fainu 19. Faaletino Tavana 20. Patrick Herbert 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Charlie Murray<\/p>\n
Analysis: It\u2019s been a terrific season for the Tigers so far as they\u2019ll enter Round 9 in third spot, but Benji Marshall is facing his toughest challenge yet in 2026, with two key stars out. Fullback Jahream Bula will miss three to four weeks with a shoulder injury while hooker Api Koioisau has been suspended for three matches. Sunia Turuva has runs on the board at fullback so he\u2019ll shift from wing to replace Bula, opening up a spot for Jeral Skelton on a flank but Tino Tavana remains an option as he\u2019s on the six-man bench. Tristan Hope replaces Koroisau, with Jock Madden to remain in the No. 14 jersey in a super sub role. Marshall has Latu Fainu at his disposal as well on the bench so there are a range of combinations we could potentially see on Sunday. In the forward pack, explosive Kai Pearce-Paul is out for at least one week because of a head knock. Tony Sukkar will come into the starting side in somewhat of a shock selection call. <\/p>\n
Penrith Panthers vs. Manly Sea Eagles @ CommBank Stadium, 6:15pm AEST<\/p>\n
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To\u2019o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali\u2019i 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Kalani Going 17. Billy Phillips 18. Izack Tago 19. Jack Cole 20. Luron Patea 21. Billy Scott 22. Sione Fonua<\/p>\n
Analysis: No changes expected for the Panthers as they prepare for the red-hot Sea Eagles. Izack Tago has been named as injury cover for the outside backs. <\/p>\n
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tolutau Koula 2. Jason Saab 3. Clayton Faulalo 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau\u2019atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho 18. Blake Wilson 19. Jackson Shereb 20. Joey Walsh 21. Simione Laiafi 22. Zach Dockar-Clay<\/p>\n
Analysis: Nathan Brown has been named on the bench, replacing an injured Corey Waddell. That\u2019s the only change for Kieran Foran, who is chasing his fifth straight win since taking over as Manly coach. Unfortunately for Waddell, his pec injury is serious with the club revealing in a statement that the forward will miss around three months of action.<\/p>\n
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