The Knights have suffered a blow on the eve of their Magic Round clash against the Titans with star centre Bradman Best ruled out due to a calf injury.<\/p>\n
The NSW Blues hopeful sustained the injury at training and has been replaced by Fletcher Hunt for Sunday’s match.<\/p>\n
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 11 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.<\/p>\n
NRL Late Mail Round 11
\nTitans v Knights, Sunday 2.00pm at Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n
Titans:\u00a0No late changes expected for the Titans as coach Josh Hannay sticks with the same starting side that pushed the Roosters all the way last weekend. Zane Harrison will play his second game in the No.7 jersey while Cooper Bai has one last chance to force his way into the Queensland Origin team.<\/p>\n
Knights:\u00a0Star centre Bradman Best is a late scratching after suffering a calf injury at training. Fletcher Hunt comes into the starting side and Francis Manuleleua has been added to the six-man bench.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Warriors v Broncos, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n
Warriors:\u00a0No changes to the named line-up 24-hours out from the game. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava remainined in the reserves. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad’s return from a neck injury has been delayed by another week, but the Warriors are set to welcome back centre Ali Leiataua and prop Mitchell Barnett. The co-captain’s return will see Jackson Ford shift to the bench. Wayde Egan is also on track to take his place in the team after suffering a head knock a fortnight ago, with the bye allowing the hooker to recover without missing a game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Broncos:\u00a0One change to the bench in the 24-hour update with Tom Duffy coming into the 19, with Josh Rogers dropping out. Kane Bradley remained in the reserves. Halfback Adam Reynolds is on track to make his comeback from a head knock and will wear the No.7 jumper. Ben Hunt will come into the starting side if Reynolds is ruled out. Phillip Coates is set for his NRL debut in placed of injured young gun Antonio Verhoeven. Xavier Willison will shift to the front row following the loss of Jack Gosiewski, with Jaiyden Hunt coming into the back row.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Panthers v Dragons, Sunday 6.25pm at Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n
Panthers:\u00a0No changes 24-hours out to the 1-19. Luron Patea remained in the reserves. Coach Ivan Cleary is determined to ensure this week’s announcement about his future is not a distraction leading into Sunday’s game. Jack Cogger’s return from suspension marks the only change to a winning side, with the utility to line up in jumper No.14.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dragons:\u00a0Hayden Buchanan has replaced Tyrell Sloan in the extended bench in the 24-hour update. Haele Fianu remains in the reserves. Kade Reed’s absence due to a finger injury has seen Kyle Flanagan earn a recall, while Dan Atkinson is on track to return from a hand injury. Loko Pasifiki Tonga is set to start in the front row, with Hamish Stewart shifting to the back-row and Ryan Couchman to lock. Christian Tuipulotu and Moses Suli are both set to complete their comebacks from injury and take their place in the outside backs.<\/p>\n
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