The Raiders have been dealt a major blow, with in-form centre Simi Sasagi set to miss Thursday’s showdown with the Wests Tigers.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart revealed on Wednesday morning the Samoan international will miss the game with a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton is on track to make his return from a shoulder injury in Friday’s showdown with the Broncos.
Brisbane duo Jesse Arthars and Kotoni Staggs are also set to take their place at Suncorp Stadium despite battling injuries last week.
Samoan star Jeremiah Nanai is ready to complete his comeback from off-season shoulder surgery, while Euan Aitken is pushing to play his first game since Round 2 when South Sydney plays Melbourne on Saturday night.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 8 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail Round 8
Wests Tigers v Raiders, Thursday 7.50pm at Leichhardt Oval
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Jahream Bula
Fullback for Raiders is number 1
Kaeo
Weekes
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Sunia Turuva
Winger for Raiders is number 2
Sebastian
Kris
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Taylan May
Centre for Raiders is number 3
Simi
Sasagi
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Starford To’a
Centre for Raiders is number 4
Matthew
Timoko
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Luke Laulilii
Winger for Raiders is number 5
Jed
Stuart
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Jarome Luai
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6
Ethan
Strange
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Terrell May
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Ata
Mariota
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Apisai Koroisau
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Fonua Pole
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Zac
Hosking
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Kai Pearce-Paul
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Noah
Martin
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Alex Twal
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Corey
Horsburgh
Interchange
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Jock Madden
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Sione Fainu
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Royce Hunt
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Joe
Roddy
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18
Patrick Herbert
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Chevy
Stewart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19
Tristan Hope
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Savelio
Tamale
Reserves
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Latu Fainu
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Owen
Pattie
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Jeral Skelton
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Jordan
Uta
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Tony Sukkar
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Jake
Clydsdale
Wests Tigers Ins
Jeral
Skelton
Starford
To’a
Tony
Sukkar
Tristan
Hope
Ins
Raiders Ins
Chevy
Stewart
Jake
Clydsdale
Jordan
Uta
Owen
Pattie
Savelio
Tamale
Wests Tigers Outs
Outs
Raiders Ins
Hudson
Young
Josh
Papalii
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:24 AM
Wests Tigers: Heamasi Makasini will miss Thursday’s clash after suffering a foot injury in last week’s tight loss to Brisbane. The youngster’s absence has triggered a backline reshuffle, with Starford To’a set for his first NRL appearance of the season on the wing. Luke Laulilii also comes into the side in the centres. Latu Fainu was named in the reserves but could come into the team closer to game day if Marshall opts for more versatility on his bench.
Raiders: A big blow for Canberra, with Simi Sasagi ruled out with a slight hamstring strain. Coach Ricky Stuart has a number of options for a replacement, with outside backs Chevy Stewart and Savelio Tamale, and utility Daine Laurie all on the six-man bench. Joe Roddy is set to replace veteran forward Josh Papalii after the Samoan star was struck down with a calf injury. Noah Martin also gets his chance in the back row, with Hudson Young suspended for the next two weeks.
Cowboys v Sharks, Friday 6.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Cowboys is number 1
Scott Drinkwater
Fullback for Sharks is number 1
William
Kennedy
Winger for Cowboys is number 2
Braidon Burns
Winger for Sharks is number 2
Mawene
Hiroti
Centre for Cowboys is number 3
Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Sharks is number 3
Siosifa
Talakai
Centre for Cowboys is number 4
Tom Chester
Centre for Sharks is number 4
KL
Iro
Winger for Cowboys is number 5
Murray Taulagi
Winger for Sharks is number 5
Samuel
Stonestreet
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6
Jake Clifford
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon
Trindall
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7
Tom Dearden
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas
Hynes
Forwards
Prop for Cowboys is number 8
Coen Hess
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin
Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9
Reed Mahoney
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke
Brailey
Prop for Cowboys is number 10
Jason Taumalolo
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Toby
Rudolf
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11
Heilum Luki
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Billy
Burns
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12
Jeremiah Nanai
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Teig
Wilton
Lock for Cowboys is number 13
Reuben Cotter
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Jesse
Colquhoun
Interchange
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14
Soni Luke
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Briton
Nikora
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Cameron
McInnes
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon
Kaufusi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
Griffin Neame
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Thomas
Hazelton
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18
Matthew Lodge
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa
Puru
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19
Kai O’Donnell
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Tuku
Hau Tapuha
Reserves
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Zac Laybutt
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Riley
Jones
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Kaiden Lahrs
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Riley
Pollard
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Robert Derby
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Sione
Katoa
Cowboys Ins
Jeremiah
Nanai
Kaiden
Lahrs
Murray
Taulagi
Reed
Mahoney
Robert
Derby
Ins
Sharks Ins
Cameron
McInnes
Hohepa
Puru
Riley
Pollard
Tuku
Hau Tapuha
Cowboys Outs
Harrison
Edwards
Viliami
Vailea
Outs
Sharks Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:24 AM
Cowboys: Jeremiah Nanai is on track to complete his return from off-season shoulder surgery and is set to take his place in the back row. Reed Mahoney and Murray Taulagi are also expected to return from head knocks suffered a fortnight ago. Mahoney’s comeback will see Soni Luke shift to the interchange, while Taulagi replaces Zac Laybutt on the wing.
Sharks: Cam McInnes has been cleared for his first game since tearing his ACL in Round 24 last year. The inspirational skipper will come off the bench on Friday night. Sifa Talakai is also set for a new role and will shift to the centres as Craig Fitzgibbon shakes up his backline. Mawene Hiroti is moves to the wing, with Sione Katoa dropping back to the reserves.
Broncos v Bulldogs, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Broncos is number 1
Jesse Arthars
Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1
Connor
Tracey
Winger for Broncos is number 2
Josiah Karapani
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2
Jonathan
Sua
Centre for Broncos is number 3
Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3
Bronson
Xerri
Centre for Broncos is number 4
Gehamat Shibasaki
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4
Stephen
Crichton
Winger for Broncos is number 5
Deine Mariner
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5
Marcelo
Montoya
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6
Ezra Mam
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6
Matt
Burton
Halfback for Broncos is number 7
Adam Reynolds
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan
Galvin
Forwards
Prop for Broncos is number 8
Ben Talty
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Samuel
Hughes
Hooker for Broncos is number 9
Cory Paix
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey
Hayward
Prop for Broncos is number 10
Jack Gosiewski
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Leo
Thompson
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11
Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Viliame
Kikau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12
Jordan Riki
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob
Preston
Lock for Broncos is number 13
Xavier Willison
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman
Salmon
Interchange
Interchange for Broncos is number 14
Josh Rogers
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt
Mann
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Sitili
Tupouniua
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Preston Riki
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Harry
Hayes
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Va’a Semu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Jake
Turpin
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Hayze Perham
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19
Josh
Curran
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Antonio Verhoeven
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20
Lipoi
Hopoi
Reserves
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Thomas Duffy
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Jethro
Rinakama
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Cameron Bukowski
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Alekolasimi
Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Alex
Conti
Broncos Ins
Antonio
Verhoeven
Cory
Paix
Jaiyden
Hunt
Preston
Riki
Ins
Bulldogs Ins
Alekolasimi
Jones
Alex
Conti
Jethro
Rinakama
Stephen
Crichton
Broncos Outs
Outs
Bulldogs Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:24 AM
Broncos: Fullback Jesse Arthars and centre Kotoni Staggs are on track to take their place in the Broncos side on Friday night, despite suffering injuries in last week’s tight win over the Tigers. Hooker Cory Paix is also set to slide straight back into the No.9 jumper after recovering from a head knock. No such luck for Payne Haas or Corey Jensen, who will miss Friday’s match. Ben Talty and Jack Gosiewksi are set to start at prop in a new-look front row.
Bulldogs: Captain Stephen Crichton is set to complete his comeback from a shoulder injury after just falling short of an early return last week. The Bulldogs will be without Jacob Kiraz on Friday night after the winger succumbed to a knee injury. Jonathan Sua will start in his place, having replaced Kiraz in the second half last week.
Dragons v Roosters, Saturday 4.00pm at Allianz Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Dragons is number 1
Tyrell Sloan
Fullback for Roosters is number 1
James
Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2
Setu Tu
Winger for Roosters is number 2
Daniel
Tupou
Centre for Dragons is number 3
Moses Suli
Centre for Roosters is number 3
Hugo
Savala
Centre for Dragons is number 4
Valentine Holmes
Centre for Roosters is number 4
Robert
Toia
Winger for Dragons is number 5
Mathew Feagai
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark
Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6
Daniel Atkinson
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly
Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Dragons is number 7
Kade Reed
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam
Walker
Forwards
Prop for Dragons is number 8
Emre Guler
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu
Whyte
Hooker for Dragons is number 9
Damien Cook
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Reece
Robson
Prop for Dragons is number 10
Toby Couchman
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay
Collins
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11
Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus
Crichton
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12
Ryan Couchman
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Siua
Wong
Lock for Dragons is number 13
Hamish Stewart
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Victor
Radley
Interchange
Interchange for Dragons is number 14
Josh Kerr
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor
Watson
Interchange for Dragons is number 15
Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Spencer
Leniu
Interchange for Dragons is number 16
Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Nat
Butcher
Interchange for Dragons is number 17
Jacob Halangahu
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Salesi
Foketi
Interchange for Dragons is number 18
Kyle Flanagan
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody
Ramsey
Interchange for Dragons is number 19
Christian Tuipulotu
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Billy
Smith
Reserves
Reserve for Dragons is number 20
Hayden Buchanan
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Benaiah
Ioelu
Reserve for Dragons is number 21
Hame Sele
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Egan
Butcher
Reserve for Dragons is number 22
Isaiah Fagalilo
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Tommy
Talau
Dragons Ins
Christian
Tuipulotu
Hayden
Buchanan
Isaiah
Fagalilo
Moses
Suli
Ryan
Couchman
Ins
Roosters Ins
Benaiah
Ioelu
Billy
Smith
Egan
Butcher
Dragons Outs
Outs
Roosters Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:44:24 AM
Dragons: Coach Dean Young revealed during the week that Kyle Flanagan will act as hooker Damien Cook’s back-up off the bench. Winger Christian Tuipulotu remains in the reserves as he pushes to return from a knee injury, while Hame Sele is on track to line up in the centres after recovering from an eye socket injury. Emerging playmaker Kade Reed will make his NRL debut at halfback having impressed in the Pre-Season Challenge and the opening weeks of the NSW Cup season. Ryan Couchman is set to slot straight back into the second row in his return from suspension, replacing the suspended Jaydn Su’A. The Dragons have won only two of their last 15 games against the Roosters.
Roosters: Centre Billy Smith is on track to return from a knee injury after falling short in his comeback bid last week. The Roosters are otherwise settled as they look to build on last Sunday’s win over the Knights. The Roosters have won five of their last six Anzac Day clashes against the Dragons.
Warriors v Dolphins, Saturday 6.00pm (AEST), 8.00pm (local time) at Hnry Stadium, Wellington
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Warriors is number 1
Taine Tuaupiki
Fullback for Dolphins is number 1
Hamiso
Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Dolphins is number 2
Jamayne
Isaako
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Centre for Dolphins is number 3
Jake
Averillo
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Ali Leiataua
Centre for Dolphins is number 4
Herbie
Farnworth
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Winger for Dolphins is number 5
Selwyn
Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6
Bradley
Schneider
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7
Isaiya
Katoa
Forwards
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James Fisher-Harris
Prop for Dolphins is number 8
Tom
Gilbert
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde Egan
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9
Max
Plath
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson Ford
Prop for Dolphins is number 10
Francis
Molo
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Leka Halasima
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11
Connelly
Lemuelu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12
Kulikefu
Finefeuiaki
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin Clark
Lock for Dolphins is number 13
Morgan
Knowles
Interchange
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam Healey
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14
Ray
Stone
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Mitchell Barnett
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15
Thomas
Flegler
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Demitric Vaimauga
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16
Felise
Kaufusi
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Jacob Laban
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17
Trai
Fuller
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Marata Niukore
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18
Lewis
Symonds
Interchange for Warriors is number 20
Luke Hanson
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19
Tevita
Naufahu
Reserves
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20
Brian
Pouniu
Reserve for Warriors is number 22
Adam Pompey
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21
Oryn
Keeley
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Makaia Tafua
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22
John
Fineanganofo
Warriors Ins
Adam
Pompey
Eddie
Ieremia-Toeava
Luke
Hanson
Makaia
Tafua
Ins
Dolphins Ins
Brian
Pouniu
John
Fineanganofo
Lewis
Symonds
Tevita
Naufahu
Warriors Outs
Outs
Dolphins Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:23 AM
Warriors: Adam Pompey is pushing to return from suspension and has been listed in the reserves. Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is set to miss Saturday’s match after suffering a neck injury, with Taine Tuaupiki returning to the starting side. Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita will play his 100th NRL game. The Warriors have won four of their last five games in Wellington.
Dolphins: Livewire fullback Trai Fuller is set to play a greater role after coming on to the bench for Saturday’s clash. Brad Schneider will also carry more responsibility as Kodi Nikorima’s replacement at five-eighth. Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored six tries in five games in New Zealand.
Storm v Rabbitohs, Saturday 8.10pm at AAMI Park
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Storm is number 1
Sualauvi Faalogo
Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1
Matthew
Dufty
Winger for Storm is number 2
Will Warbrick
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2
Alex
Johnston
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack Howarth
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3
Latrell
Mitchell
Centre for Storm is number 4
Nick Meaney
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4
Jack
Wighton
Winger for Storm is number 5
Manaia Waitere
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5
Campbell
Graham
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron Munster
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6
Cody
Walker
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jahrome Hughes
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jamie
Humphreys
Forwards
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano Utoikamanu
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita
Tatola
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry Grant
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Bronson
Garlick
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh King
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Sean
Keppie
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Joe Chan
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
Brandon
Smith
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Cooper Clarke
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Tallis
Duncan
Lock for Storm is number 13
Trent Loiero
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron
Murray
Interchange
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter
Mamouzelos
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Lachlan
Hubner
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Shawn Blore
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Jayden
Sullivan
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Davvy Moale
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Keaon
Koloamatangi
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Euan
Aitken
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Hugo Peel
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Liam
Le Blanc
Reserves
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Trent Toelau
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Latrell
Siegwalt
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Josiah Pahulu
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Thomas
Fletcher
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Moses Leo
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Edward
Kosi
Storm Ins
Josiah
Pahulu
Moses
Leo
Trent
Toelau
Ins
Rabbitohs Ins
Euan
Aitken
Latrell
Siegwalt
Liam
Le Blanc
Storm Outs
Outs
Rabbitohs Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:23 AM
Storm: Grant Anderson has been named on the wing, with Manaia Watere in the centres but the pair could switch on game day, as they did last week. Despite losing five-straight games, Craig Bellamy has a settled squad as they look to continue an unbeaten record against the Rabbitohs in Melbourne.
Rabbitohs: Euan Aitken is pushing to make his first appearance since suffering a leg injury in Round 2 and remains on the six-man bench. Brandon Smith is also set for a new role after being named in the back row. Bronson Garlick starts at hooker as a result. The Rabbitohs are 0-20 against the Storm in Melbourne.
Knights v Panthers, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Fletcher Sharpe
Fullback for Panthers is number 1
Dylan
Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic Young
Winger for Panthers is number 2
Thomas
Jenkins
Centre for Knights is number 3
Dane Gagai
Centre for Panthers is number 3
Paul
Alamoti
Centre for Knights is number 4
Fletcher Hunt
Centre for Panthers is number 4
Casey
McLean
Winger for Knights is number 5
James Schiller
Winger for Panthers is number 5
Brian
To’o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Sandon Smith
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize
Talagi
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Dylan Brown
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan
Cleary
Forwards
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob Saifiti
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses
Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix Crossland
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Freddy
Lussick
Prop for Knights is number 10
Trey Mooney
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay
Smith
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Francis Manuleleua
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Isaiah
Papali’i
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Jermaine McEwen
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Luke
Garner
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat Croker
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah
Yeo
Interchange
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Harrison Graham
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack
Cogger
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Scott
Sorensen
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Cody Hopwood
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Kalani
Going
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Billy
Phillips
Interchange for Knights is number 18
Asu Kepaoa
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Izack
Tago
Interchange for Knights is number 19
Kyle McCarthy
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Jack
Cole
Reserves
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Peter Hola
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Luron
Patea
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Lachlan Crouch
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Billy
Scott
Reserve for Knights is number 22
Wilson De Courcey
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Sione
Fonua
Knights Ins
Asu
Kepaoa
James
Schiller
Lachlan
Crouch
Wilson
De Courcey
Ins
Panthers Ins
Billy
Scott
Casey
McLean
Jack
Cole
Luron
Patea
Knights Outs
Outs
Panthers Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/22/2026 5:04:23 AM
Knights: Winger Greg Marzhew has been ruled out of Sunday’s match due to a concussion, with James Schiller set to take his place in the side. Former Tiger and Panther Asu Kepaoa is part of the six-man bench and could make his club debut. Dom Young will make his 100th NRL appearance. Knights fullback Fletcher Sharpe has scored 14 tries in 12 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Panthers: Casey McLean’s return from suspension will see Izack Tago shift to the six-man bench, while Freddy Lussick has won the race to replace injured hooker Mitch Kenny. Jack Cogger is a new face on the interchange. Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored seven tries in eight games against the Knights.
Sea Eagles v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1
Tolutau Koula
Fullback for Eels is number 1
Joash
Papalii
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Jason Saab
Winger for Eels is number 2
Brian
Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Clayton Faulalo
Centre for Eels is number 3
Will
Penisini
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Reuben Garrick
Centre for Eels is number 4
Sean
Russell
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Lehi Hopoate
Winger for Eels is number 5
Josh
Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Luke Brooks
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6
Ronald
Volkman
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Jamal Fogarty
Halfback for Eels is number 7
Mitchell
Moses
Forwards
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Taniela Paseka
Prop for Eels is number 8
Luca
Moretti
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Brandon Wakeham
Hooker for Eels is number 9
Ryley
Smith
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Kobe Hetherington
Prop for Eels is number 10
Junior
Paulo
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Haumole Olakau’atu
2nd Row for Eels is number 11
Charlie
Guymer
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Ben Trbojevic
2nd Row for Eels is number 12
Jack
Williams
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Jake Trbojevic
Lock for Eels is number 13
Dylan
Walker
Interchange
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Eels is number 14
Tallyn
Da Silva
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Corey Waddell
Interchange for Eels is number 15
Saxon
Pryke
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Eels is number 16
Toni
Mataele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Siosiua Taukeiaho
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Jack
De Belin
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18
Simione Laiafi
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Kelma
Tuilagi
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19
Josh Feledy
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Lorenzo
Talataina
Reserves
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Nathan Brown
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Araz
Nanva
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21
Joey Walsh
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22
Jackson Shereb
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Teancum
Brown
Sea Eagles Ins
Joey
Walsh
Josh
Feledy
Nathan
Brown
Simione
Laiafi
Ins
Eels Ins
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Kelma
Tuilagi
Sean
Russell
Sea Eagles Outs
Outs
Eels Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
4/22/2026 4:28:22 AM
Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic’s hamstring injury has prompted a minor backline reshuffle, with Tolu Koula slotting into the No.1 jumper. Clayton Faulalo will line up in the centres as a result. Emerging centre Josh Feledy could make his second appearance of the year after coming on to the six-man bench. Jake Trbojevic will play in his 100th game at 4 Pines Park. Centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels.
Eels: Centre Sean Russell and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi are both on track to complete their returns from concussions and are expected to take their place in the team on Sunday. Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games.