{"id":471924,"date":"2026-06-11T11:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/471924\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:28:10","slug":"nrl-2026-latest-team-news-ahead-of-round-15-games-ezra-mam-benched-for-broncos-injury-updates-state-of-origin-players-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/471924\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Latest team news ahead of Round 15 games, Ezra Mam benched for Broncos, injury updates, State of Origin players missing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rabbitohs have confirmed a pair of injury blows while giving an update on Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton. <\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the Warriors could be forced to make an interesting call this week as a star nears his return to the field.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere, Michael Maguire has made a late switch to his pack and addressed the decision to keep Ezra Mam on the bench.<\/p>\n

Read on for the latest team news ahead of Round 15 action in the NRL!<\/p>\n

THURSDAY JUNE 11<\/p>\n

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, 7.50pm<\/p>\n

Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Edward Kosi 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Euan Aitken 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Jamie Humphreys 16. Jayden Sullivan 17. John Radel 18. Dayne Jennings 19. Liam Le Blanc <\/p>\n

Players cut: 20. Matthew Dufty 21. Moala Graham-Taufa 22. Salesi Ataata 23. Jai Arrow<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0The Rabbitohs aren\u2019t expected to make any major changes for Thursday\u2019s game given their depth is already being tested, with Campbell Graham officially sidelined for four to six weeks with a calf strain while prop Sean Keppie is expected to be out for eight to 10 weeks with a broken thumb. Latrell Mitchell (back) is nearing a return, with Wayne Bennett telling reporters on Wednesday the gun centre is targeting a return against the Eels in Round 17. The same is true for Jack Wighton (arm) according to Bennett. There could be a few debutants this week for South Sydney, with John Radel set to make his debut off the bench according to Wayne Bennett after impressing in Queensland\u2019s reserve grade competition. Bennett said \u201ca friend of mine who has no idea about football\u201d gave him a tip about Radel, prompting the Rabbitohs coach to give Mackay Cutters coach Adam Cuthbertson a call. \u201cHe\u2019s been outstanding here,\u201d Bennett added.<\/p>\n

Broncos team: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Antonio Verhoeven 4. Grant Anderson 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Thomas Duffy 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Preston Riki 9. Cory Paix 13. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 19. Josh Rogers 10. Jack Gosiewski 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Talty 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Ezra Mam 20. Phillip Coates <\/p>\n

Players cut: 21. Jaiyden Hunt 22. Blake Mozer 23. Luke Gale<\/p>\n

Late Mail: An interesting change for the Broncos, who are looking to get more mobile through the middle after a late switch which sees back-up five-eighth Josh Rogers start at lock forward. That bumps Xavier Willison into the front row while Jack Gosiewski drops back to the bench.Ezra Mam again remains on the bench, with Broncos coach Michael Maguire telling media on Wednesday Mam will \u201cget his time again\u201d against the Rabbitohs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the way we started,\u201d Maguire said when asked about the call to stick with Tom Duffy in the halves. \u201cEz is working away at his game and I\u2019ve been really pleased with how he\u2019s gone about it too. Obviously every player faces a few challenges at some stage and Ezra runs straight at it but it\u2019s really good to see how he\u2019s gone about it. He came on and performed for us throughout that game last week and he\u2019ll get his time again.<\/p>\n

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Origin teams named as banter heats up | 07:40<\/p>\n

FRIDAY JUNE 12<\/p>\n

Dolphins vs. Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, 8pm<\/p>\n

Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Brad Schneider 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Ray Stone 18. Sebastian Su\u2019a 19. Brian Pouniu 20. John Fineanganofo <\/p>\n

Players cut: 21. LJ Nonu 22. Sam Elliott<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0To come.<\/p>\n

Roosters team:1. Cody Ramsey 2. Billy Smith 3. Reece Foley 4. Egan Butcher 5. Tommy Talau 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Taylor Losalu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Rex Bassingthwaighte 18. De La Salle Vaa 20. Junior Tupou 21. Toby Rodwell <\/p>\n

Players cut: 19. Tom Rodwell 22. Max McCathie<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0The Roosters are without a host of Origin stars, and coach Trent Robinson sees it as an opportunity for a number of players to step up in their absence. With Sam Walker out, Hugo Savala returns to the halves and will give Roosters fans a potential glimpse into the future given he could one day replace Daly Cherry-Evans. \u201cI think it\u2019s hard to see energy grow from somebody whose energy is so high already. But it\u2019s a great opportunity for him,\u201d Robinson said of Savala. He\u2019s excited about getting back into the halves and playing his role, and so are we.\u201d Cody Ramsey, meanwhile, plays in his preferred position at fullback for the first time since 2022, having previously told Newswire it is \u201cgenuinely my position\u201d as he fills in for James Tedesco. \u201cI think it was really beneficial to have him play on the wing,\u201d Robinson said. \u201cIt\u2019s not great having Mark and \u2018Toops\u2019 out, but to be able to have Cody come in and play (was great) knowing that if Ted did get in Origin that he was going to play that fullback role. So having him on the wing, getting him comfortable on the field again in NRL, and then coming back into fullback, he\u2019s been driven this week.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SATURDAY JUNE 13<\/p>\n

Warriors vs. Cronulla Sharks at Go Media Stadium, 5.35pm<\/p>\n

Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Tanner Stowers-Smith 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Makaia Tafua 15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Kayliss Fatialofa 18. Jason Seu Salalilo 20. Jye Linnane 21. Luke Metcalf 22. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 23. Jacob Auloa<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0Once again, halfback Luke Metcalf will need to fight his way back into the NRL side after being named in NSW Cup this week with Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin doing nothing to warrant being demoted. All eyes will be on Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad as he looks to return from a neck injury. Nicoll-Klokstad had previously played at fullback but that was when Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was available in the centres, so it will be interesting to see whether he bumps Taine Tuaupiki out of the side or lines up in the centres instead where the team has a greater need, with either Ali Leiataua or Adam Pompey to miss out in that scenario. Elsewhere, the Warriors are yet to confirm how long James Fisher-Harris (calf) will be sidelined while there is also no exact return to play set for Leka Halasima (hamstring). Hooker Sam Healey should be back between Round 17 and 18 from his fractured thumb.<\/p>\n

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Jesse Colquhoun 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Billy Burns 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Mawene Hiroti 15. Oregon Kaufusi 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Sione Katoa 21. Michael Gabrael 22. Blake Hosking<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0To come.<\/p>\n

Slater opens up on Game 2 QLD squad | 12:19<\/p>\n

Parramatta Eels vs. Canberra Raiders at CommBank Stadium, 7.35pm<\/p>\n

Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Brian Kelly 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Joash Papali\u2019i 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Jack Williams 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Teancum Brown 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Apa Twidle 19. Charlie Guymer 20. Toni Mataele 21. Ryley Smith 22. Araz Nanva<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0To come.<\/p>\n

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Vena Patuki-Case 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Chevy Stewart 18. Coby Black 19. Joseph Roddy 20. Jordan Uta 21. Jake Clydsdale 22. Sione Finau<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0Raiders forward Simi Sasagi will be out longer than first thought, with another month on the sidelines now likely. Having injured his shoulder against Penrith on May 10, Sasagi was originally aiming to return in 4-6 weeks. \u201cHe\u2019s definitely showing a lot of resilience. Originally when it first happened, he was supposed to be back around this time, but I think he\u2019s still another month or so away,\u201d teammate Matt Timoko revealed. \u201cHe\u2019s taking leaps and bounds at the moment, though. The team is really missing his presence out there, whether it\u2019s in centre or second row, we\u2019re definitely missing that aspect.\u201d<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY JUNE 14<\/p>\n

Wests Tigers vs. Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval, 4.05pm<\/p>\n

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To\u2019a 5. Heamasi Makasini 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jock Madden 8. Terrell May 9. Latu Fainu 10. Fonua Pole 11. Tony Sukkar 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Sione Fainu 14. Tristan Hope 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Patrick Herbert 18. Mavrik Geyer 19. Charlie Murray 20. Luke Laulilii 21. Josese Lanyon 22. Javon Andrews<\/p>\n

Late Mail:\u00a0To come.<\/p>\n

Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jenson Taumoepeau 3. Jaylan De Groot 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Klese Haas 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Cooper Bai 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Josh Patston 16. Jett Liu 17. Adam Christensen 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Max Feagai 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Tony Francis 22. Michael Molo<\/p>\n

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