NRL 2026, round 5, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 5 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

The new rules allow teams to carry six men on the interchange bench but only four are permitted to enter the action on game day.

Two players will be omitted from the squads 24 hours out from the match, with the final 19 to be confirmed 90 minutes before kick-off.

NRL Team Lists: Round 5

Dolphins v Sea Eagles, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Kayo Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Thursday 2 Apr

9:00 am

Dolphins

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Clayton Faulalo
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom Gilbert

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Kobe Hetherington
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Bradley Schneider

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Simione Laiafi
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Paul Bryan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Trai Fuller

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Josh Feledy

Reserves

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Oryn Keeley

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Joey Walsh
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Tevita Naufahu

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Jackson Shereb
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Brian Pouniu

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Blake Wilson

Brian Pouniu
Kurt Donoghoe
Tevita Naufahu

Blake Wilson
Clayton Faulalo
Jackson Shereb
Joey Walsh

Jason Saab

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 3/31/2026 6:10:34 AM

Dolphins: Kurt Donoghoe is part of the six-man bench as he nears a return from a hamstring injury. His last NRL game was Round 27 last year against the Raiders.

Sea Eagles: The absence of flyer Jason Saab (suspended) brings Clayton Faulalo in for his first taste of NRL action in 2026. Ethan Bullemor has been named to play despite being a late withdrawal last week after injuring his Achilles in the warm-up. Interim head coach Kieran Foran has resisted the temptation to throw young gun Joey Walsh into the fray, instead listing him as a reserve alongside Blake Wilson and Jackson Shereb.

Rabbitohs v Bulldogs, Friday 4.05pm (AEDT) at Accor Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 3 Apr

5:05 am

Rabbitohs

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Bronson Garlick

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Le Blanc

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Bronson Xerri
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Moala Graham-Taufa

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Salesi Ataata

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jake Turpin
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Thomas Fletcher

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Logan Spinks
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Latrell Siegwalt

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Jonathan Sua

Campbell Graham
Lachlan Hubner
Salesi Ataata

Bronson Xerri
Harry Hayes
Jake Turpin
Logan Spinks
Samuel Hughes

Fletcher Baker
Josh Curran

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 3/31/2026 5:58:27 AM

Rabbitohs: Winger Campbell Graham returns from a shoulder injury in the only change to the starting side from the Round 3 win over Wests Tigers. Moala Graham-Taufa drops to the six-man bench. Lachlan Hubner and Liam Le Blanc are the new faces on the interchange.

Bulldogs: Forwards Sam Hughes (suspension) and Harry Hayes (concussion) are back on deck for the Good Friday showdown. Josh Curran misses the game with a rib injury. Centre Bronson Xerri is part of the six-man interchange as he looks to force his way back into the top side.

Panthers v Storm, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 3 Apr

9:00 am

Panthers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Storm is number 5 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Joe Chan
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Alec MacDonald
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Jack Cogger

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Billy Phillips

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper Clarke
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Kalani Going

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Manaia Waitere

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Tom Ale

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Angus Hinchey
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Billy Scott

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Trent Toelau
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Jack Cole

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Preston Conn

Billy Scott
Jack Cogger
Kalani Going
Tom Ale

Angus Hinchey
Lazarus Vaalepu
Nick Meaney
Preston Conn
Trent Toelau

Mitch Kenny

Moses Leo
Tui Kamikamica

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/31/2026 5:58:26 AM

Panthers: Freddy Lussick will start at hooker in place of Mitch Kenny who is serving a one-game ban. Jack Cogger returns from concussion on the interchange and star centre Izack Tago has been listed on the six-man bench as he looks to force his way back into the NRL side after three games in NSW Cup.

Storm: Nick Meaney returns after missing the Cowboys game with a back injury and slots in at centre in place of Moses Leo (delayed concussion symptoms). Jack Howarth has been named despite hurting his hip in last week's game. Lazarus Vaalepu comes in on the bench in place of Tui Kamikamica, who suffered a medical episode on Monday.

Dragons v Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Jubilee Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 4 Apr

6:30 am

Dragons

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester
Winger for Dragons is number 5 David Fale

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Daniel Atkinson

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Sam McIntyre
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Hame Sele

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Matthew Lodge
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Tyrell Sloan

Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Zac Laybutt

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Loko Pasifiki Tonga

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Kai O'Donnell
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Kade Reed

Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Kaiden Lahrs
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Setu Tu

Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Robert Derby

David Fale
Kade Reed
Moses Suli
Setu Tu
Toby Couchman

Harrison Edwards
Kaiden Lahrs
Robert Derby
Tom Chester

Hayden Buchanan
Kyle Flanagan

Liam Sutton

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 3/31/2026 6:12:34 AM

Dragons: Lyhkan King-Togia takes over at five-eighth from Kyle Flanagan (concussion) while Moses Suli is back in the centres after missing the Titans game for personal reasons. Prop Toby Couchman returns after missing Round 4 due to concussion. Former Panther David Fale makes his Dragons debut on the wing after scoring four tries in four games in NSW Cup. Tyrell Sloan drops to the six-man bench.

Cowboys: Centre Tom Chester is back from suspension so Zac Laybutt moves to the six-man interchange. Laybutt and Harrison Edwards are the new faces on the six-man interchange with Kai O'Donnell and Liam Sutton making way. The Cowboys have won their last six games against the Dragons.

Titans v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 4 Apr

8:35 am

Titans

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Deine Mariner
Centre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan Ilias

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Klese Haas

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Cooper Bai

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ben Talty
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Oliver Pascoe

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Max Feagai

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Titans is number 19 Jett Liu

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Antonio Verhoeven

Reserves

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Jaylan De Groot

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Blake Mozer
Reserve for Titans is number 21 Adam Christensen

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Thomas Duffy
Reserve for Titans is number 22 Jensen Taumoepeau

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Va'a Semu

Adam Christensen
Jaylan De Groot
Jensen Taumoepeau

Antonio Verhoeven
Blake Mozer
Jesse Arthars
Payne Haas
Thomas Duffy

Grant Anderson
Josiah Karapani

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/31/2026 5:58:26 AM

Titans: Having posted his first win as Titans coach against the Dragons, Josh Hannay sticks solid with the same 19-man squad that got the job done last Sunday. Moeaki Fotuaika has again been named on the bench with Klese Haas holding on to his starting role.

Broncos: A massive in for the premiers with Payne Haas named to return from the shoulder injury that kept him out of the Dolphins game. Xavier Willison reverts to the bench. The loss of winger Grant Anderson to a knee injury sees Jesse Arthars called up for his first game of 2026 while Gehamat Shibasaki is also back in the starting side at centre. Fresh off signing a three-year deal with the club this week, 19-year-old outside back Antonio Verhoeven has been named on the six-man bench by Michael Maguire.

Sharks v Warriors, Sunday 2.00pm (AEST) at Ocean Protect Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 5 Apr

4:00 am

Sharks

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse Colquhoun

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Marata Niukore
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Uele

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Hohepa Puru

Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Jayden Berrell

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Morgan Gannon
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Michael Gabrael

Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Briton Nikora

Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Ali Leiataua

Briton Nikora
Jayden Berrell
Mawene Hiroti
Michael Gabrael

Ali Leiataua
Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Morgan Gannon

Chris Vea'ila

Mitchell Barnett

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 3/31/2026 6:01:05 AM

Sharks: Back-rower Briton Nikora is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a broken nose while Mawene Hiroti has been named on the interchange after making a successful return from a knee issue through NSW Cup last weekend. Craig Fitzgibbon's top 17 remains unchanged with Toby Rudolf retaining his place in the starting front row with Tom Hazelton again set to come off the bench.

Warriors: With Mitch Barnett nursing a broken thumb, Demitric Vaimauga has been added to the interchange bench in the only change to the side beaten by Wests Tigers. Englishman Morgan Gannon is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a concussion suffered in Round 3.

Knights v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 5 Apr

6:05 am

Knights

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Hunt

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio Tamale
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sandon Smith

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Noah Martin
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Harrison Graham

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Tyson Frizell

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Zac Hosking
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Tyson Gamble

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Chevy Stewart
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Wilson De Courcey

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Matthew Timoko

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Cody Hopwood

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Owen Pattie
Reserve for Knights is number 21 Francis Manuleleua

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Jed Stuart
Reserve for Knights is number 22 James Schiller

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Daine Laurie

Francis Manuleleua
James Schiller
Trey Mooney

Chevy Stewart
Josh Papalii
Matthew Timoko
Owen Pattie

Joe Roddy

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/31/2026 6:10:33 AM

Knights: Prop Trey Mooney is back from suspension so Pasami Saulo slides to the bench. Harrison Graham has been promoted to the No.14 role after a strong showing against the Bulldogs so Cody Hopwood drops to the reserves. No other changes for Justin Holbrook after an impressive win over the Bulldogs.

Raiders: Forward leader Josh Papalii is back from suspension so Morgan Smithies reverts to the bench and Joe Roddy drops out. Kiwi centre Matt Timoko and speedster Chevy Stewart have been added to the six-man interchange with Daine Laurie and Jed Stuart dropping to the reserves.

Eels v Wests Tigers, Monday 4.05pm (AEST) at CommBank Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Monday 6 Apr

6:05 am

Eels

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Eels is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Faaletino Tavana
Centre for Eels is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Heamasi Makasini
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Luke Laulilii
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jonah Pezet

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jock Madden
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Adam Doueihi

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Jack Williams

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
Lock for Eels is number 13 Dylan Walker

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Sam Tuivaiti

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Charlie Guymer

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Eels is number 18 Jack De Belin

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Eels is number 19 Apa Twidle

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jeral Skelton

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ronald Volkman

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Tristan Hope
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Teancum Brown

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Tony Sukkar
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Araz Nanva

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Patrick Herbert

Apa Twidle
Araz Nanva
Jack De Belin
Ronald Volkman
Teancum Brown

Bunty Afoa
Patrick Herbert
Tony Sukkar

Isaiah Iongi
Matt Doorey

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/31/2026 6:02:42 AM

Eels: Joash Papalii is the new fullback with Isaiah Iongi (ankle) sidelined. Charlie Guymer joins the bench to fill the void left by Matt Doorey (ACL). Veteran prop Jack de Belin has been added to the six-man bench along with fullback Apa Twidle, who bagged four tries in NSW Cup last week.

Wests Tigers: Winning form is good form and Benji Marshall sticks with the same 17 that stunned the Warriors in Auckland. Prop Bunty Afoa has been added to the extended bench in place of Tristan Hope, who drops to the reserves.