{"id":566683,"date":"2026-08-12T11:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/566683\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:34:14","slug":"nrl-2026-round-24-late-mail-news-teams-ins-and-outs-adam-reynolds-picks-up-fresh-injury-james-tedesco-ruled-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/566683\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Round 24 Late Mail, news, teams, ins and outs, Adam Reynolds picks up fresh injury, James Tedesco ruled out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adam Reynolds may have played his last NRL game as the Broncos halfback provided a cryptic reply on his potential return to the field while the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been dealt a crushing blow.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, the Roosters will be without James Tedesco once more.<\/p>\n

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Read on for all of the Late Mail ahead of Round 24!<\/p>\n

THURSDAY AUGUST 13<\/p>\n

Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters, 7.50pm @ CommBank Stadium<\/p>\n

Panthers team: 1. Jaxen Edgar 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Izack Tago 5. Brian To\u2019o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Liam Henry 11. Isaiah Papali\u2019i 12. Liam Martin 13. Lindsay Smith 14. Billy Scott 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Luron Patea 17. Billy Phillips 18. Jack Cole 19. Blaize Talagi 20. Dylan Edwards<\/p>\n

Players cut: 21. Jesse McLean 22. Kalani Leuluai-going<\/p>\n

Late Mail: Penrith\u2019s Dylan Edwards is pushing for a shock return. Edwards hasn\u2019t played in a month and has been named on the reserves this week, but according to coach Ivan Cleary, the superstar fullback is a chance of playing against the Chooks. \u201cThere\u2019s a chance. We\u2019ll see how he goes today, but there\u2019s definitely a chance,\u201d he told reporters on Wednesday. Edwards remains in the squad after Wednesday\u2019s cut-down.<\/p>\n

Roosters team: 18. Cody Ramsey 2. Billy Smith 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Nat Butcher 17. Egan Butcher 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Tommy Talau 20. Rex Bassingthwaighte 21. Benaiah Ioelu <\/p>\n

Players cut: 1. James Tedesco 22. Taylor Losalu<\/p>\n

Late Mail: James Tedesco will miss another game with his ankle injury, which sees Cody Ramsey come in at fullback. Coach Trent Robinson had revealed earlier on Wednesday that the the Roosters skipper would have to pass a final fitness test. \u201cToday\u2019s the last bit of prep that we\u2019ve got to get done to make sure that he is final and right to go. He was about 50% yesterday for the session, so we\u2019ve just got to make sure he gets it done today. The final tick-off will be today,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n

Cleary on PNG money “You can’t compete” | 14:32<\/p>\n

FRIDAY AUGUST 14<\/p>\n

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins, 6pm @ 4 Pines Park<\/p>\n

Sea Eagles team: 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Joey Walsh 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Simione Laiafi 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Nathan Brown 11. Haumole Olakau\u2019atu 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nicholas Lenaz 16. Fletcher Baker 17. Jackson Shereb 18. Josh Feledy 19. Hugo Hart 20. Onitoni Large 21. Caleb Navale 22. Blake Wilson<\/p>\n

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

Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Max Plath 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Brad Schneider 19. Jake Averillo 20. Sebastian Su\u2019a 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu<\/p>\n

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

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs, 8pm @ Accor Stadium<\/p>\n

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Bronson Xerri 20. Jake Turpin 21. Jack Underhill 22. Sean O\u2019Sullivan 23. Jonathan Sua<\/p>\n

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

Rabbitohs team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Tallis Duncan 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Adam Elliott 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jye Gray 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Euan Aitken 18. Peter Mamouzelos 19. Edward Kosi 20. Jonah Glover 21. Liam Le Blanc 22. John Radel<\/p>\n

Late Mail: The Rabbitohs have confirmed halfback Ashton Ward\u2019s season is over in a massive blow after he suffered a high-grade hamstring tear. Jamie Humphreys shaped as his logical replacement but is managing a chronic ankle issue and is a week-to-week proposition.<\/p>\n

Panthers give To’o Chiefs blessing | 00:54<\/p>\n

SATURDAY AUGUST 15<\/p>\n

Cronulla Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders, 3pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium<\/p>\n

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

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

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Savelio Tamale 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Ata Mariota 9. Owen Pattie 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Joseph Roddy 16. Josh Papali\u2019i 17. Daine Laurie 18. Vena Patuki-Case 19. Sebastian Kris 20. Coby Black 21. Sione Finau 22. Jordan Uta<\/p>\n

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

Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys, 5.30pm @ CommBank Stadium<\/p>\n

Eels team: 1. Apa Twidle 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Junior Paulo 11. Jack Williams 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Saxon Pryke 16. Teancum Brown 17. Jezaiah Funa-Luta 18. Toni Mataele 19. Sean Russell 20. Kelma Tuilagi 21. Harrison Edwards 22. Ryley Smith<\/p>\n

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

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Jaxon Purdue 8. Griffin Neame 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kai O\u2019Donnell 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. John Bateman 17. Coen Hess 18. Sam McIntyre 19. Ethan King 20. Kaiden Lahrs 21. Mason Kira 22. Liam Sutton<\/p>\n

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

Brisbane Broncos vs. New Zealand Warriors, 7.35pm @ Suncorp Stadium<\/p>\n

Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Thomas Duffy 8. Xavier Willison 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Jack Gosiewski 17. Va\u2019a Semu 18. Blake Mozer 19. Ben Talty 20. Gehamat Shibasaki 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Hayze Perham<\/p>\n

Late Mail: Halfback Adam Reynolds may have played his last NRL game. Code Sports<\/a> reported the Broncos veteran will go for scans on Thursday after reaggravating a calf injury that will sideline him from Saturday\u2019s game against the Warriors. It could bring an early end to Reynolds\u2019 decorated NRL career, denying him the chance of a farewell game. The news comes after Reynolds kept reporters guessing regarding his return to the field, refusing to confirm he will play again this year before retiring. Reynolds told reporters on Tuesday night that the decision to miss the game is not injury-related and that he feels \u201calright\u201d, which only added to speculation he may have played his last NRL game. If he hasn\u2019t, Reynolds wasn\u2019t that interested in shutting down that possibility. \u201cNothing really. It\u2019s a good opportunity for some young fellas to get a go and build on some combinations for the future,\u201d Reynolds said when asked about his absence. Pressed on when he would be back playing, Reynolds added: \u201cDon\u2019t know, I\u2019ll find out. I will keep you guessing.\u201d Reynolds was then asked why he would keep the media guessing and said \u201cno reason, no reason\u201d. \u201cIf there\u2019s a farewell, there\u2019s a farewell. If not, look I am happy with the career I have had,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Leka Halasima 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 18. Taine Tuaupiki 20. Adam Pompey 21. Morgan Gannon 22. Luke Hanson 23. Makaia Tafua<\/p>\n

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

PNG Chiefs eyeing Hudson Young | 01:53<\/p>\n

SUNDAY AUGUST 16<\/p>\n

Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans, 2pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium<\/p>\n

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Cody Hopwood 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Lachlan Crouch 17. Thomas Cant 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Diesel Hagan 22. Toby Winter<\/p>\n

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

Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui 11. Josh Patston 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Klese Haas 16. Cooper Bai 17. Bodhi Sharpley 18. Sam Verrills 19. Jaylan De Groot 20. Arama Hau 21. Sialetili Faeamani 22. Jett Liu<\/p>\n

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

Mitchell pushing to be back for finals | 00:47<\/p>\n

Wests Tigers vs. St George Illawarra Dragons, 4pm @ CommBank Stadium<\/p>\n

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Junior Tupou 3. Solomane Saukuru 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Sunia Turuva 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Alex Twal 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Tristan Hope 19. Faaletino Tavana 20. Ethan Roberts 21. Javon Andrews 22. Charlie Murray<\/p>\n

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

Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Emre Guler 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Toby Couchman 16. Jacob Halangahu 17. Jacob Webster 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Josh Kerr 21. Blake Lawrie 22. Christian Tuipulotu<\/p>\n

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