Eels recruit Jonah Pezet is set to take on his former club as Parramatta prepare to face Melbourne in a Thursday-night showdown at AAMI Park.
The match kicks off the second half of a record-breaking Round 1 of the 2026 season, with a host of stars back on deck for their clubs this weekend.
Sione Katoa is set to line up for the Sharks in their clash with Gold Coast, while Jake Trbojevic will play his first game of the year in Manly’s battle with the Raiders on Saturday night.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 1 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail Round 1
Storm v Eels, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at AAMI Park
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Storm is number 1
Sualauvi Faalogo
Fullback for Eels is number 1
Isaiah
Iongi
Winger for Storm is number 2
Will Warbrick
Winger for Eels is number 2
Bailey
Simonsson
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack Howarth
Centre for Eels is number 3
Will
Penisini
Centre for Storm is number 4
Moses Leo
Centre for Eels is number 4
Brian
Kelly
Winger for Storm is number 5
Nick Meaney
Winger for Eels is number 5
Sean
Russell
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron Munster
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6
Jonah
Pezet
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jahrome Hughes
Halfback for Eels is number 7
Mitchell
Moses
Forwards
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano Utoikamanu
Prop for Eels is number 8
J’maine
Hopgood
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry Grant
Hooker for Eels is number 9
Ryley
Smith
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh King
Prop for Eels is number 10
Junior
Paulo
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Joe Chan
2nd Row for Eels is number 11
Jack
Williams
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Ativalu Lisati
2nd Row for Eels is number 12
Kitione
Kautoga
Lock for Storm is number 13
Alec MacDonald
Lock for Eels is number 13
Jack
De Belin
Interchange
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Eels is number 14
Dylan
Walker
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Cooper Clarke
Interchange for Eels is number 15
Sam
Tuivaiti
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Eels is number 16
Matt
Doorey
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Davvy Moale
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Tallyn
Da Silva
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Preston Conn
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Kelma
Tuilagi
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Joash
Papalii
Reserves
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Trent Toelau
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Jordan
Samrani
Match Officials
Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
3/5/2026 5:58:22 AM
Storm: Davvy Moale, Cooper Clarke and Preston Conn remain in contention to make their Storm debut off the bench after Wednesday’s 24-hour update. Lazarus Vaalepu and Angus Hinchey were the players to drop out of the squad as Craig Bellamy chases a Round 1 victory for the 24th year in a row. Jack Howarth is on track to make an early return from a groin injury and will line up in the centres, with Moses Leo the other centre and Nick Meaney shifting to the wing in place of the injured Xavier Coates.
Eels: Charlie Guymer and Teancum Brown dropped out of the squad in Wednesday’s team update, with Jordan Samrani remaining on the extended bench in jumper No.20. The absence of Josh Addo-Carr (thumb) will see Sean Russell line up on the wing and Albert Kelly make his club debut in the centres. Jonah Pezet is also set for his Eels debut and will partner Mitchell Moses in the halves. Up front, Jack de Belin makes his maiden Parramatta appearance at lock while Ryley Smith starts at hooker.
Warriors v Roosters, Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Go Media Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Warriors is number 1
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Fullback for Roosters is number 1
James
Tedesco
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Roosters is number 2
Daniel
Tupou
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Ali Leiataua
Centre for Roosters is number 3
Billy
Smith
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Adam Pompey
Centre for Roosters is number 4
Robert
Toia
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark
Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly
Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam
Walker
Forwards
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James Fisher-Harris
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu
Whyte
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde Egan
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Benaiah
Ioelu
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson Ford
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay
Collins
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus
Crichton
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Jacob Laban
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Nat
Butcher
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin Clark
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Blake
Steep
Interchange
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam Healey
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor
Watson
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Demitric Vaimauga
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Siua
Wong
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Leka Halasima
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Egan
Butcher
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Tanner Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Spencer
Leniu
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Taine Tuaupiki
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody
Ramsey
Interchange for Warriors is number 20
Morgan Gannon
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Fetalaiga
Pauga
Reserves
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Salesi
Foketi
Reserve for Warriors is number 22
Luke Hanson
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Tommy
Talau
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Toby
Rodwell
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
3/5/2026 5:06:23 AM
Warriors: Marata Niukore has fallen short in his bid to recover from a calf injury suffered in the pre-season, however Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) and Chanel Harris-Tavita (calf) are on track to take their place in the team on Friday night. Alofiana Khan-Pereira (concussion) is also pushing to break into the 19 after being named in the reserves. Englishman Morgan Gannon is in the mix for an NRL debut and has been named on the six-man bench.
Roosters: Centre Rob Toia is reportedly in doubt for his club’s season opener as he recovers from a foot injury that kept him out of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge. Junior Pauga is the man likely to come in his place. Former Dragon Cody Ramsey is a chance of making his first NRL appearance since Round 25, 2022 and has been listed on the Roosters six-man bench for Friday’s game. Also on the interchange is Connor Watson, with Benaiah Ioelu to start at hooker in place of the injured Reece Robson (thumb). Daly Cherry-Evans will start at five-eighth in his first game as a Rooster and Sam Walker starts at halfback.
Broncos v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Broncos is number 1
Reece Walsh
Fullback for Panthers is number 1
Dylan
Edwards
Winger for Broncos is number 2
Josiah Karapani
Winger for Panthers is number 2
Paul
Alamoti
Centre for Broncos is number 3
Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Panthers is number 3
Izack
Tago
Centre for Broncos is number 4
Gehamat Shibasaki
Centre for Panthers is number 4
Casey
McLean
Winger for Broncos is number 5
Deine Mariner
Winger for Panthers is number 5
Brian
To’o
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6
Ezra Mam
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize
Talagi
Halfback for Broncos is number 7
Adam Reynolds
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan
Cleary
Forwards
Prop for Broncos is number 8
Corey Jensen
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses
Leota
Hooker for Broncos is number 9
Cory Paix
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Mitch
Kenny
Prop for Broncos is number 10
Payne Haas
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay
Smith
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11
Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Scott
Sorensen
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12
Jordan Riki
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Luke
Garner
Lock for Broncos is number 13
Patrick Carrigan
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah
Yeo
Interchange
Interchange for Broncos is number 14
Ben Hunt
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack
Cogger
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Xavier Willison
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Luron
Patea
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Ben Talty
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Isaiah
Papali’i
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Kalani
Going
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Grant Anderson
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Thomas
Jenkins
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Jesse Arthars
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Freddy
Lussick
Reserves
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Blake Mozer
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Billy
Phillips
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Jack
Cole
Reserve for Broncos is number 22
Thomas Duffy
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Sione
Fonua
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
3/4/2026 9:18:32 AM
Broncos: Ben Hunt is set to come off the bench as an impact player with Cory Paix to start the match at hooker. Premiership-winning halves Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam will again link up, with Reece Walsh at fullback. Brendan Piakura has fallen short in his bid to recover from off-season knee surgery and will miss the Round 1 clash with Penrith. Jack Gosiewski and Jordan Riki start in the backrow as a result.
Panthers: Representative star Liam Martin has succumbed to a calf injury suffered in the pre-season and will miss Friday night’s preliminary final rematch. Luke Garner comes into the starting side in the only change to the team that fell to Brisbane last September. Star halfback Nathan Cleary is free to take his place in the No.7 jumper after successfully fighting a high-tackle charge at the judiciary last week.
Sharks v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Ocean Protect Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Sharks is number 1
William Kennedy
Fullback for Titans is number 1
Keano
Kini
Winger for Sharks is number 2
Sione Katoa
Winger for Titans is number 2
Sialetili
Faeamani
Centre for Sharks is number 3
Jesse Ramien
Centre for Titans is number 3
Jojo
Fifita
Centre for Sharks is number 4
KL Iro
Centre for Titans is number 4
Max
Feagai
Winger for Sharks is number 5
Samuel Stonestreet
Winger for Titans is number 5
Phillip
Sami
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon Trindall
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6
AJ
Brimson
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas Hynes
Halfback for Titans is number 7
Lachlan
Ilias
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin Fonua-Blake
Prop for Titans is number 8
Moeaki
Fotuaika
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke Brailey
Hooker for Titans is number 9
Sam
Verrills
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Thomas Hazelton
Prop for Titans is number 10
Tino
Fa’asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Titans is number 11
Arama
Hau
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Billy Burns
2nd Row for Titans is number 12
Beau
Fermor
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Jesse Colquhoun
Lock for Titans is number 13
Chris
Randall
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Titans is number 14
Kurtis
Morrin
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Toby Rudolf
Interchange for Titans is number 15
Tukimihia
Simpkins
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Klese
Haas
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Braden Uele
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Cooper
Bai
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Titans is number 18
Luke
Sommerton
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Chris Vea’ila
Interchange for Titans is number 19
Zane
Harrison
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Jayden Berrell
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Jaylan
De Groot
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Michael Gabrael
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Niwhai Puru
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Josh
Patston
Match Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
3/4/2026 11:32:26 PM
Sharks: Siona Katoa is on track to start on the wing as he looks to overcome a groin injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Edge forward Teig Wilton will miss the clash, however, as he navigates the final stages of recovery from off-season shoulder surgery. The Sharks are otherwise settled, with Sam Stonestreet taking the other wing slot in place of Ronaldo Mulitalo (ACL).
Titans: Lachlan Ilias is set for a club debut after halfback Jayden Campbell succumbed to a hamstring injury earlier in the week. Ilias will partner AJ Brimson in the halves, while Auckland-born rookie Siale Faeamani will make his NRL debut on the wing. Max Feagai is also set for a maiden Titans appearance and young gun Cooper Bai is listed on the six-man bench.
Sea Eagles v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at 4 Pines Park
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1
Tom Trbojevic
Fullback for Raiders is number 1
Kaeo
Weekes
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Jason Saab
Winger for Raiders is number 2
Savelio
Tamale
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Tolutau Koula
Centre for Raiders is number 3
Simi
Sasagi
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Reuben Garrick
Centre for Raiders is number 4
Sebastian
Kris
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Lehi Hopoate
Winger for Raiders is number 5
Xavier
Savage
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Luke Brooks
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6
Ethan
Strange
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Jamal Fogarty
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Taniela Paseka
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Josh
Papalii
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Jake Simpkin
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Siosiua Taukeiaho
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Haumole Olakau’atu
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Hudson
Young
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Ben Trbojevic
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Noah
Martin
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Jake Trbojevic
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Corey
Horsburgh
Interchange
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Joey Walsh
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Zac
Hosking
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Ata
Mariota
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Nathan Brown
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18
Clayton Faulalo
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19
Brandon Wakeham
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Jed
Stuart
Reserves
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Corey Waddell
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Matty
Nicholson
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21
Blake Wilson
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Matthew
Timoko
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22
Paul Bryan
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Owen
Pattie
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
3/3/2026 9:50:30 AM
Sea Eagles: Taniela Paseka (Achilles), Haumole Olakau’atu (shoulder) and Jake Trbojevic (concussion) are all set to return to the field after long-term injuries brought an early end to their 2025 campaigns. Former Raider Jamal Fogarty will partner Luke Brooks in a new-look halves combination following the off-season departure of Daly Cherry-Evans.
Raiders: Ethan Sanders has first crack at the No.7 jumper as he looks to step into the shoes formerly worn by Fogarty. Sanders will link up with Ethan Strange in the halves. Matty Nicholson (shoulder), Matthew Timoko (foot) and Owen Pattie have all been listed in the extended squad but coach Ricky Stuart revealed earlier this week the trio will play in reserve grade this weekend. Pattie’s return to NSW Cup clears the way for Jayden Brailey to make his Raiders debut off the bench.
Dolphins v Rabbitohs, Sunday 3.05pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Dolphins is number 1
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1
Jye
Gray
Winger for Dolphins is number 2
Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2
Alex
Johnston
Centre for Dolphins is number 3
Jake Averillo
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3
Latrell
Mitchell
Centre for Dolphins is number 4
Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4
Jack
Wighton
Winger for Dolphins is number 5
Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5
Campbell
Graham
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6
Kodi Nikorima
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6
Cody
Walker
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7
Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Ashton
Ward
Forwards
Prop for Dolphins is number 8
Tom Gilbert
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita
Tatola
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9
Kurt Donoghoe
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Bronson
Garlick
Prop for Dolphins is number 10
Thomas Flegler
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Keaon
Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11
Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
David
Fifita
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Euan
Aitken
Lock for Dolphins is number 13
Morgan Knowles
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron
Murray
Interchange
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14
Bradley Schneider
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter
Mamouzelos
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15
Oryn Keeley
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Tallis
Duncan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16
Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Lachlan
Hubner
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17
Trai Fuller
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Sean
Keppie
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18
Sebastian Su’a
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Jayden
Sullivan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19
Brent Woolf
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Moala
Graham-Taufa
Reserves
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20
Lewis Symonds
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Liam
Le Blanc
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21
Tevita Naufahu
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Thomas
Fletcher
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22
Brian Pouniu
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Bayleigh
Bentley-Hape
Match Officials
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
3/4/2026 11:56:22 PM
Dolphins: Tom Flegler is on track for his first NRL game since Round 5, 2024 after overcoming a long-term shoulder injury that nearly ended his career. Tom Gilbert is also back on deck after rupturing his pectoral in Round 11 last year. Prop Daniel Saifiti’s bid to return from a shoulder injury has fallen short, opening the door for Brent Woolf to potentially make his NRL debut in jumper No.19.
Rabbitohs: Bronson Garlick is set to start at hooker after passing through the HIA protocols following a head knock in South Sydney’s final pre-season game. Garlick replaces Brandon Smith, who succumbed to a calf injury suffered at training. Ashton Ward is set to start at halfback but Jayden Sullivan remains in the mix to take to the field after battling a broken leg and infection in the off-season. The playmaker is listed on the six-man bench.