Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 1 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.
* All kick-off times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
NRL Team Lists: Round 1
Eels v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at CommBank Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
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Winger for Eels is number 22 Isaac LumelumeWinger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Matt Doorey2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine HopgoodLock for Storm is number 13 Josh King
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Jirah MomoiseaInterchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Jack MurchieInterchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu GreigInterchange for Storm is number 17 Jordan Grant
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Storm is number 19 Bronson Garlick
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake ArthurReplacement for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Eels: Bailey Simonsson has recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered in the grand final while Waqa Blake (arm), Matt Doorey (ankle) and Bryce Cartwright (jaw) have also been named but Shaun Lane (broken jaw), Nathan Brown (hamstring) and Ryan Matterson (suspension) are sidelined. Doorey is part a new-look back row combination that includes former Panther J'maine Hopgood while ex-Raider Josh Hodgson plays his first game NRL game for the club at hooker. Former Warrior Jack Murchie has earned a spot on the interchange alongside another recruit in Jirah Momoisea.
Storm: Plenty of changes for Craig Bellamy's side with Ryan Papenhuyzen unavailable for at least eight weeks of the competition and several key departures including Jesse and Kenny Bromwich and Felise Kaufusi. Winger Will Warbrick and second-rower Trent Loiero have been rewarded for strong trial form with starting spots. Tyran Wishart is the bench utility, joined on interchange by the versatile Chris Lewis, late bloomer Jordan Grant and youngster Alec MacDonald. Veterans Tariq Sims (calf) and Tepai Moeroa (toe) are both sidelined.
Warriors v Knights, Friday 6pm at Sky Stadium, Wellington
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 1 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Knights is number 2 Hymel Hunt
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Brayden WiliameCentre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam PompeyCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Warriors is number 23 Edward KosiWinger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire MartinFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell BarnettProp for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu HarrisLock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty AfoaInterchange for Knights is number 15 Adam Elliott
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Josh CurranInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom AleInterchange for Knights is number 17 Leo Thompson
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Freddy LussickReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins
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Warriors: Star recruits Marata Niukore, Dylan Walker, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Te Maire Martin headline a new-look Warriors team. Centre Brayden Wiliame has been named to play his first NRL game since round 18, 2021 following a stint in French rugby. Former Dragon Jackson Ford makes his club debut in the back row alongside Niukore.
Knights: After playing just 40 minutes at five-eighth during the Pre-Season Challenge, Kalyn Ponga steps out in the No.6 at NRL level for the first time since round 3, 2019. Ponga teams with new recruit Jackson Hastings in the halves and Lachlan Miller makes his club debut at fullback. Centre Dane Gagai (hamstring) will miss the game, his place taken by Enari Tuala, who has recovered from a pectoral injury. Adam Elliott (ankle) and Jack Hetherington (shoulder) are good to go on the bench. Phoenix Crossland has grabbed the No.14 role and former Bronco Tyson Gamble is listed among the reserves.
Panthers v Broncos, Friday 8.05pm at BlueBet Stadium
Match: Panthers v Broncos
Round 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Broncos is number 1 Selwyn Cobbo
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott SorensenInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman SalmonInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Zac HoskingReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Panthers: World Cup winner Liam Martin (knee) and Clive Churchill Medalist Dylan Edwards (hamstring) are both good to go for the season opener. Eleven members of the starting 13 from last year's grand final will line up against the Broncos. The season-ending injury to Taylan May sees Sunia Turuva start on the wing in Round 1 and permanently if he can cement the spot in the early rounds. Former Tiger Luke Garner takes over from Viliame Kikau on the left edge while Soni Luke gets the bench utility spot to partner Mitch Kenny at hooker.
Broncos: Kevin Walters has a relatively settled 17 for the club's season opener with the exception of fullback Reece Walsh, who is nursing a fractured eye socket. Selwyn Cobbo moves to fullback and Jesse Arthars comes onto the wing in his return to the club after a season with the Warriors. Cory Paix's impressive start to the year has earned him a spot on the bench alongside Keenan Palasia, Thomas Flegler and Martin Taupau in his Broncos debut.
Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Saturday 3pm at 4 Pines Park
Match: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom TrbojevicFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Christian TuipulotuWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad ParkerCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau KoulaCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper JohnsFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan CrokerHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake TrbojevicProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan Sutton
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 17 Josh AloiaiLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Fa'amanu Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean KeppieInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jayden Tanner
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo WeekesInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben TrbojevicInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Franklin Pele
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jacob Preston
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum TongReplacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Braidon Burns
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic has passed a final fitness test and will line up for his first game since May last year in a massive boost to the Sea Eagles. Kaeo Weekes was impressive at fullback in the Pre-season Challenge and will fill the utility role off the bench. The absence of first-choice five-eighth Josh Schuster (calf) will see Cooper Johns partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves in his first NRL game for the club. Centre Brad Parker is good to go despite suffering a broken nose against the Roosters a fortnight ago. Jake Trbojevic has been named at prop and Josh Aloiai on the bench.Ā
Bulldogs: Forward Luke Thompson injured his ankle at training on Tuesday and has been ruled out of the opening game. Fa'amanu Brown takes over at lock, continuing his career revival after 13 games at Wests Tigers last year. In the middle, Max King and Ryan Sutton are the starting props with former Shark Franklin Pele and youngster Jayden Tanner coming off the bench. Big-name signings Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney will be unveiled but the pack will be without Tevita Pangai Junior (calf) for at least three games. Hayze Perham gets the nod at fullback despite being below his best in the clash with the Sharks in the Pre-Season Challenge.
Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Raiders
Round 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta HikuCentre for Raiders is number 4 Harley Smith-Shields
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Raiders is number 8 Pasami Saulo
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben CotterProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake GranvilleInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin NeameInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-BrownInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 James TamouInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Brendan ElliotReplacement for Raiders is number 19 Matt Frawley
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Cowboys: James Tamou plays his first game for the Cowboys since 2016 when he lines up on the interchange on Saturday. Forward Coen Hess is set to fill the vacant left second-row spot after two years playing almost exclusively as a middle forward. Hess' inclusion for the departed Tom Gilbert is the only change to the starting 13 from last year's preliminary final against the Eels. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has overcome a rib injury sustained in the NRL All Stars game earlier this month to take his spot on the bench.
Raiders: Seb Kris has been given the job at fullback to replace Xavier Savage (broken jaw) with Jordan Rapana on the wing. Harley Smith-Shields returns to the NRL for the first time since 2021 in the centres. Prop Josh Papalii is out with a slight calf strain and his place is taken by Pasami Saulo in his first game for the club. After starting at No.9 during the Pre-Season Challenge, Huddersfield recruit Danny Levi makes his Green Machine debut at hooker. Tom Starling fills the impact hooker position on the bench.Ā
Sharks v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.35pm at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Rabbitohs
Round 1 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tuāitupou Thompson
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon TrindallHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby RudolfProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Michael Chee Kam
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnesInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Wade GrahamInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Blake Taaffe
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Shaquai Mitchell
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene HirotiReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jed Cartwright
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Sharks: Halfback Nicho Hynes is out with a calf injury, his place taken by Braydon Trindall. Former Eel Oregon Kaufusi makes his club debut off the bench after four seasons and 72 games at Parramatta. Prop Royce Hunt is out with an elbow injury so Braden Hamlin-Uele will start and Jack Williams joins the bench.
Rabbitohs: Winger Taane Milne has one game to serve on a suspension with Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson set to take his place. Hame Sele is out with a calf injury suffered during the Pre-Season Challenge. Livewire utility Blake Taaffe is in line for the No.14 jersey and Shaquai Mitchell's powerful Charity Shield performance has won him a spot in the bench for the fourth NRL appearance of his career. Jai Arrow returns to the starting side after coming from the bench in the Charity Shield and Jacob Host drops out.
Dolphins v Roosters, Sunday 4.05m at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Dolphins v Roosters
Round 1 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko LeeCentre for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi NiuWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya KatoaFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Jarrod WallaceProp for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom GilbertLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Naufahu Whyte
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt DonoghoeInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Connelly LemueluInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Jake Turpin
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
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Reserve for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Dolphins: Young gun Isaiya Katoa has won the battle for the No.6 jersey in Wayne Bennett's inaugural Dolphins team, with veteran playmaker Anthony Milford named on the extended bench. Skipper Jesse Bromwich leads a forward pack that includes his brother Kenny and fellow Storm recruit Felise Kaufusi as well as Tom Gilbert and Jarrod Wallace. Former Eel Ray Stone has been named on the bench for his first game since suffering an ACL injury in round three last year while prop Herman Ese'ese is good to go after hurting his elbow during the trials. Katoa's teammate from Penrith's Jersey Flegg premiership-winning side, Kurt Donoghue, has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Roosters: StarĀ centre Joey Manu is out after suffering a facial fracture during pre-season training while fellow Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) is also sidelined. Former Bulldog Corey Allan takes over in the centres alongside Joseph Suaalii. Five-eighth Luke Keary has overcome a jaw injury to take his place in the halves with Sam Walker. Star signing Brandon Smith will play his first NRL game for the Tricolours at hooker and Drew Hutchison is the back-up dummy half in No.14. World Cup winner Angus Crichton (personal leave) is out with Egan Butcher to start on an edge.Ā
Wests Tigers v Titans, Sunday 6.15pm at Leichhardt Oval
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 1 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent NadenCentre for Titans is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy TalauCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie StainesWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Titans is number 8 Jaimin Jolliffe
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake SimpkinHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David KlemmerProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Joe Stimson
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex TwalLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauInterchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe OfahengaueInterchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua PoleInterchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu KepaoaInterchange for Titans is number 18 Sam McIntyre
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex SeyfarthReplacement for Titans is number 20 Chris Randall
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Halfback Luke Brooks (calf) has been named to play alongside star recruits Api Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali'i. Another big name signing, John Bateman, has only recently arrived from England and will be rested in round one. Centre Tommy Talau and second-rower Shawn Blore make their returns after missing the entire 2021 season due to ACL injuries. Veteran Ken Maumalo's knee injury opens the door for ex-Panther Charlie Staines to start on the wing after playing in both pre-season games.
Titans: Star recruit Kieran Foran joins Tanah Boyd in the halves, AJ Brimson starts at fullback and former Rooster Sam Verrills rounds out the spine at hooker. Flyer Alofiana Khan-Pereira makes his NRL debut on the wing on the back of a four-try haul in the Pre-Season Challenge win over the Dolphins. Jayden Campbell will bring impact from the bench in No.14 while Erin Clark, Moeaki Fotuaika and Joe Stimson round out the interchange. Chris Randall (hamstring) has been named among the extended reserves.