{"id":810856,"date":"2026-07-19T20:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/810856\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:46:10","slug":"nrl-2026-team-lists-every-clubs-predicted-lineup-for-round-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/810856\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s predicted lineup for Round 21"},"content":{"rendered":"

Round 21 opens with the Panthers<\/a> trying to avoid their fourth defeat in five matches as they take on a refreshed Eels<\/a> lineup.<\/p>\n

Friday offers a pair of matches with major finals ramifications as the Knights<\/a> host the Roosters<\/a> and the Bunnies take on the Storm<\/a> in Sydney.<\/p>\n

Saturday night sees the Cowboys<\/a> and Broncos<\/a> square off in the\u00a0latest instalment of the original Queensland Derby while the action ends with the Battle of the Beaches as the Sharks<\/a> travel to Brookvale.<\/p>\n

The Dolphins<\/a> have the bye this week.<\/p>\n

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NRL 2026 – ROUND 21Parramatta Eels vs. Penrith Panthers(Thursday, July 23 at CommBank Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Parramatta predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Isaiah Iongi\u00a0
2.\u00a0Brian Kelly
3. Jordan Samrani
4. Araz Nanva
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. Sam\u00a0Tuivaiti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Jack Williams (c)
11.\u00a0Kelma Tuilagi
12.\u00a0Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Bellin<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Dylan Walker
15. Toni Mataele
16.\u00a0Luca Moretti
17. Harrison Edwards
18. Joash Papalii\/Ronald Volkman*
19.\u00a0Junior Paulo<\/p>\n

Eels team news:<\/p>\n

Captain Mitchell Moses should return this week. With\u00a0Ronald Volkman suffering a heavy head knock and facial injuries in Round 19,\u00a0Jonah Pezet will likely wear the No.6.\u00a0Luca Moretti (concussion) and Junior Paulo (knee) are both potential additions in the forwards while centre Will\u00a0Penisini (groin) is also getting close to a return.<\/p>\n

Panthers predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Casey McLean
4.\u00a0Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To’o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota \u00a0
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Liam Martin
12. Isaiah\u00a0Papali’i
13. Isaah Yeo (c)<\/p>\n

14. Freddy\u00a0Lussick
15.\u00a0Kalani Going
16. Liam Henry
17.\u00a0Izack Tago
18.\u00a0Scott Sorensen
19.\u00a0Billy Scott<\/p>\n

Panthers team news:<\/p>\n

Jack Cogger is serving the second week of his two-match suspension. Recently resigned for another four years Mitch Kenny\u00a0(leg) was held back in Round 20 but could finally return this week pushing\u00a0Freddy\u00a0Lussick to the pine.\u00a0Dylan Edwards suffered a nasty gash to his head in the loss to the Broncos but should be fine to play, although he may be wearing head gear for a week or two.<\/p>\n

Newcastle Knights vs. Sydney Roosters(Friday, July 24 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:00pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Newcastle predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2.\u00a0Dominic Young\u00a0
3. Dane Gagai
4.\u00a0Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6.\u00a0Fletcher Sharpe
7.\u00a0Dylan Brown
8.\u00a0Tyson Frizell
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Trey Mooney
11. Dylan Lucas
12.\u00a0Francis\u00a0Manuleleua
13. Mat Croker<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Sandon Smith
15.\u00a0Lachlan Crouch
16.\u00a0Thomas Cant
17. Cody Hopwood
18.\u00a0Fletcher Hunt
19. Harrison Graham<\/p>\n

Knights team news:<\/p>\n

Jermaine McEwen (hamstring) and Cody Hopwood\u00a0(calf) missed Round 20 with Hopwood the most likely to be back this week. Reserve back\u00a0James\u00a0Schiller has a neck injury and is set for a month on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

Roosters predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. James Tedesco (c)
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Hugo Savala
4.\u00a0Robert Toia
5. Mark\u00a0Nawaqanitawase
6.\u00a0Daly Cherry-Evans
7.\u00a0Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte\u00a0
9. Reece Robson
10.\u00a0Lindsay Collins\u00a0
11.\u00a0Nat Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Connor Watson\u00a0
15. Salesi Foketi
16. Egan Butcher
17.\u00a0Spencer Leniu
18. Billy Smith
19.\u00a0Cody Ramsay<\/p>\n

Roosters team news:<\/p>\n

Skipper James Tedesco (concussion) should be back this week, pushing Cody Ramsay to the bench. Robert Toia and\u00a0Lindsay Collins are also available as the Roosters near full-strength, save for Blake Steep (ACL) and rugby-bound\u00a0Angus Crichton (foot) who is racing the clock to return before the finals.<\/p>\n

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Melbourne Storm(Friday, July 17 at Accor Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)<\/p>\n

South Sydney predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Jye Gray
2. Campbell Graham
3.\u00a0Tallis Duncan
4. Jack Wighton
5.\u00a0Alex Johnston
6. Cody Walker
7. Ashton Ward
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Brandon Smith
10.\u00a0Keaon Koloamatangi
11.\u00a0Lachlan Hubner
12.\u00a0Euan Aitken
13. Cameron Murray (c)<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Liam Le Blanc
15.\u00a0Jamie Humphreys
16. John Radel
17.\u00a0Matt Dufty
18. Bronson Garlick
19.\u00a0Latrell Siegwalt<\/p>\n

Rabbitohs team news:<\/p>\n

Dayne Jennings\u00a0(knee) should be available but may struggle to crack the 19 now Alex Johnston is back on deck.\u00a0Wayne Bennet has indicated Latrell Mitchell (calf) is still at least a fortnight away.\u00a0David Fifita has been hit with one-week ban for dangerous contact on Hudson Young in the loss to the Raiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Melbourne predicted team:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Sua Fa\u2019alogo
2.\u00a0Suilagi Tuimalatu-Brown
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Moses Leo
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu\u00a0
9.\u00a0Harry Grant (c)
10. Josh King
11.\u00a0Cooper Clark
12.\u00a0Oryn Keeley
13.\u00a0Trent Loiero<\/p>\n

14. Trent Toelau
15.\u00a0Jack Hetherington
16. Josiah\u00a0Pahulu
17.\u00a0Alec\u00a0MacDonald
18. Stanley Huen
19.\u00a0Hugo\u00a0Peel<\/p>\n

Storm team news:<\/p>\n

Melbourne will be desperate to get\u00a0Jahrome Hughes (hamstring) back on the park, particularly given the continued absence of his halves partner\u00a0Cameron Munster (knee). Elsewhere in the backline Warriors-bound\u00a0Will Warbrick has played his last game for the Storm after suffering a devastating Achilles injury against the Roosters.\u00a0Moses Leo\u00a0missed Round 20 with an illness and should return this week.<\/p>\n

Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers(Saturday, July 25 at GIO Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Canberra predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Sebastian Kris
3. Simi Sasagi
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8.\u00a0Ata Mariota\u00a0
9.\u00a0Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11.\u00a0Zac Hosking
12. Noah Martin
13.\u00a0Corey Horsburgh<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Jayden\u00a0Brailey
15.\u00a0Josh Papalii\u00a0
16.\u00a0Morgan Smithies
17.\u00a0Daine\u00a0Laurie
18. Savelio Tamale
19. Joe Roddy<\/p>\n

Raiders team news:<\/p>\n

Hudson Young suffered an Achilles rupture against the Rabbitohs in a devastating blow that ends his Raiders season and hopes for World Cup selection. Look for Ata Mariota or\u00a0Josh Papalii to start at prop with Corey Horsburgh shifting into the back row. Matty Nicholson (shoulder) is also nearing a return and could pop up on the team list for the first time this season, although NSW Cup may be more likely after such a long layoff.\u00a0Owen Pattie copped a one-week ban for making dangerous contact on Keaon Koloamatangi, while in the backline\u00a0Sebastian Kris (hamstring) has missed the past two weeks but should be good to go for Round 21, likely pushing Jed Stuart out of the 19.<\/p>\n

Tigers predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3.\u00a0Heamasi Makasini
4. Starford To’a
5. Jerel Skelton
6.\u00a0Jarome Luai (c)
7. Jock Madden
8. Terrell May
9.\u00a0Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12.\u00a0Sione\u00a0Fainu
13. Alex Twal<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Jared\u00a0Haywood
15. Ethan Roberts
16. Alex Seyfarth
17.\u00a0Jared Haywood
18. Faalentino Tavana
19. Bunty Afoa<\/p>\n

Tigers team news:<\/p>\n

The Tigers’ season just keeps getting worse with first-choice No.7 Adam\u00a0Doueihi and his most obvious replacement Latu Fainu both slapped with suspensions from incidents in the loss to the Bulldogs. Doueihi is out for one week with an early plea while Fainu will miss two games.\u00a0Bunty Afoa is available after serving his one-match suspension.<\/p>\n

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. New Zealand Warriors(Saturday, July 25 at Accor Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Canterbury predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Connor Tracey
2.\u00a0Jacob Kiraz
3. Matt Burton
4.\u00a0Enari Tuala
5.\u00a0Jethro Rinakama
6. Stephen Crichton (c)
7.\u00a0Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Leo Thompson
11. Jacob Preston\u00a0
12.\u00a0Viliame\u00a0Kikau
13. Jaeman Salmon<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Kurt Mann
15. Harry Hayes
16.\u00a0Jack\u00a0Underhill
17. Josh Curran
18.\u00a0Marcello Montoya
19. Sean O’Sullivan<\/p>\n

Bulldogs team news:<\/p>\n

Viliame\u00a0Kikau returned off the bench in Round 20 and will likely come back into the starting 13 this week, while captain Stephen Crichton\u00a0should also return in a major boost for the Bulldogs.\u00a0Bronson Xerri has\u00a0found himself back in NSW Cup and may need injuries to crack NRL again this season.<\/p>\n

Warriors predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak\u00a0
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Te Maire Martin
8.\u00a0James Fisher-Harris (c)
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett\u00a0
11.\u00a0Kurt Capewell\u00a0
12.\u00a0Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark\u00a0<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Sam\u00a0Healey
15.\u00a0Tanner Stowers-Smith\u00a0
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17.\u00a0Leka Halasima
18.\u00a0Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
19. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad<\/p>\n

Warriors team news:<\/p>\n

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad\u00a0was initially left out of the 19 last week before being added later in the week. Luke Metcalf, Marata\u00a0Niukore and Rocco Berry\u00a0all ran out in NSW Cup last weekend and it will be interesting to see if any can crack the NRL side before the finals begin.<\/p>\n

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Brisbane Broncos(Saturday, July 25 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Cowboys predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Braidon Burns
3.\u00a0Zac Laybutt
4. Tom Chester
5. Murray Tualagi
6. Jaxon Purdue
7. Tom Dearden (c)
8.\u00a0Tom Mikaele
9. Reed Mahoney
10.\u00a0Jason\u00a0Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki*
12. Jeremiah\u00a0Nanai
13. Rueben Cotter (c)<\/p>\n

14. Jake Clifford
15.\u00a0Griffin Neame
16.\u00a0Matthew Lodge
17.\u00a0Coen Hess
18. Soni Luke
19.\u00a0Sam McIntyre<\/p>\n

Cowboys team news:<\/p>\n

Tom Mikaele\u00a0(concussion) should be back this week. With captain\u00a0Tom Dearden\u00a0making a successful return from injury it will be interesting to see where Jake Clifford is named after being bumped to bench in Round 20.\u00a0Helium Luki was placed on report for making high contact on Brad Schneider during Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins and awaits the MRC charge sheet.<\/p>\n

Broncos\u00a0predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5.\u00a0Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds (c)
8.\u00a0Xavier Willison
9. Cory Paix
10.\u00a0Payne Haas
11.\u00a0Jack\u00a0Gosiewski
12.\u00a0Jordan Riki
13. Pat Carrigan<\/p>\n

14. Ben Hunt\u00a0
15.\u00a0Ben Talty
16.\u00a0Preston Riki
17. Grant Anderson
18. Va’a Semu
19. Billy Walters<\/p>\n

Broncos team news:<\/p>\n

Billy Walters (ACL) was close to return last week and should be back this time.\u00a0Brendan Piakura\u00a0took another head knock against the Panthers and is likely to miss multiple weeks in concussion protocols with\u00a0Jack\u00a0Gosiewski (ribs) set to come into the 19.<\/p>\n

St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Gold Coast Titans(Sunday, July 26 at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)<\/p>\n

St. George Illawarra predicted team:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Clint Gutherson
2. Setu Tu
3.\u00a0Mathew Feagai
4. Valentine Holmes
5.\u00a0Christian\u00a0Tuipulotu
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
9. Damien Cook (c)
10.\u00a0Toby Couchman\u00a0
11. Dylan Egan\u00a0
12. Hamish Stewart
13.\u00a0Ryan Couchman<\/p>\n

14. Jacob Liddle
15. Luciano Leilua
16.\u00a0Josh Kerr
17.\u00a0Moses Suli
18.\u00a0Jacob\u00a0Halangahu
19.\u00a0Lyhkan\u00a0King-Togia<\/p>\n

Dragons team news:<\/p>\n

The Dragons were unlucky in their away loss to the Warriors in Round 20 and will fancy their chances this week. Reserve forward Blake Lawrie (leg) should be available but may struggle to make the 19. Kade Reed\u00a0(hand) was a late withdrawal from what was going to be his comeback match in NSW Cup as the club takes a cautious approach with their young half.<\/p>\n

Gold Coast predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Keano Kini
2.\u00a0Siale\u00a0Faeamani
3.\u00a0Jojo Fifita
4.\u00a0Jaylan\u00a0De Groot
5. Phillip Sami
6. Jayden Campbell
7.\u00a0Zane Harrison
8. Moeaki Fotuaika (c)
9. Oliver Pascoe
10.\u00a0Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (c)
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor\u00a0
13.\u00a0Chris\u00a0Randall<\/p>\n

14. Josh Patston
15.\u00a0Klese Haas*
16.\u00a0Cooper Bai
17. Sam Verrills
18. Lachlan Ilias\u00a0
19.\u00a0Adam\u00a0Christensen<\/p>\n

Titans team news:<\/p>\n

Kurtis Morrin was ruled out of Round 20 with a leg injury and could be in doubt again this week. Winger Dean Ieremia\u00a0went on report for a nasty-looking hip drop tackle on Tolu Koula and could be in trouble with the MRC.\u00a0AJ Brimson failed an HIA against the Sea Eagles while Klese Haas picked up an ankle injury and is also in some doubt.<\/p>\n

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Cronulla Sharks(Sunday, July 26 at 4 Pines Park, 4:05pm AEST)<\/p>\n

Manly predicted team:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3.\u00a0Tolo Koula
4. Josh Feledy
5.\u00a0Reuben Garrick
6.\u00a0Joey Walsh
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Taniela Paseka\u00a0
9.\u00a0Jake Simpkin\u00a0
10.\u00a0Simione\u00a0Laiafi
11.\u00a0Haumole Olakau’atu
12.\u00a0Ben Trbojevic
13.\u00a0Jake Trbojevic (c)<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Ethan Bullemore
15.\u00a0Nathan Brown
16.\u00a0Kobe Hetherington\u00a0
17.\u00a0Aaron Schoupp
18.\u00a0Nicholas\u00a0Lenaz
19. Blake Wilson<\/p>\n

Sea Eagles team news:<\/p>\n

Ben Trbojevic should return from concussion protocols, but brother Tom is out with yet another hamstring injury. It’s unclear if\u00a0Clayton\u00a0Faulalo (hamstring)\u00a0will be fit enough to take his place, with Lehi Hopoate the most likely option at the back.\u00a0Jackson Shereb failed an HIA against the Titans and will enter concussion protocols.<\/p>\n

Sharks predicted team:<\/p>\n

1. Will Kennedy\u00a0
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien\u00a0
4. KL Iro
5.\u00a0Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall\u00a0
7. Nicho Hynes
8.\u00a0Thomas Hazelton\u00a0
9.\u00a0Blayke Brailey (c)
10. Addin Fanua-Blake*
11. Briton Nikora
12.\u00a0Jesse Colquhoun*
13. Cam McInnes<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Jayden Berrell
15.\u00a0Oregon\u00a0Kaufusi
16.\u00a0Toby Rudolf*
17. Teig\u00a0Wilton\u00a0
18. Billy Burns
19.\u00a0Mawene Hiroti<\/p>\n

Sharks team news:<\/p>\n

Jesse Colquhoun and Toby Rudolf are both on track to return from knee injuries this week creating a selection logjam in the Sharks forwards.\u00a0Siosifa Talakai (elbow) was a late withdrawal against the Knights last week and is expected to be out once again.\u00a0Jesse Ramien missed the same match with an illness but should return.\u00a0Addin Fanua-Blake was troubled by a pectoral issue in Round 20 but the Sharks are hopeful he’ll be okay.<\/p>\n

NRL RESULTS, SCORES ROUND 21:<\/p>\n

Come back once Round 21 begins for the latest scores and results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Round 21 opens with the Panthers trying to avoid their fourth defeat in five matches as they take…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":810857,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[568],"tags":[64,63,761,762,158,85],"class_list":["post-810856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nrl","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-national-rugby-league","tag-nationalrugbyleague","tag-nrl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=810856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810856\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/810857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=810856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=810856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=810856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}