Titans v Broncos: Hanny sticks solid; Haas returns
The Titans are looking to build momentum as they seek to shut down the in-form Broncos in the latest edition of the South-East Queensland rivalry.
Josh Hannay secured his first victory as Gold Coast coach last weekend when his side edged St George Illawarra in a Sunday-night thriller.
Arama Hau was at his destructive best in the win and he'll be looking to recreate the performance against the defending premiers on Saturday.
Brisbane have found form in the past fortnight, producing a pair of gritty displays to defeat the Storm and Dolphins.
Coach Michael Maguire is eager to start building consistency and Saturday's clash marks another opportunity to keep the momentum rolling.
Reece Walsh will again be in the thick of the action in his 100th NRL match, while halves Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam will orchestrate a high-powered attack.
Up front, young guns Brendan Piakura and Xavier Willison are set to go face to face with Titans stars Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Mo Fotuaika in an epic battle between two of the biggest packs in the game.
Brisbane prevailed in both clashes between the sides last year, but Gold Coast will fancy their chances on their home turf.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 5 -
home Team
Titans
16th Position
away Team
Broncos
10th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
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.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano KiniFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili FaeamaniWinger for Broncos is number 2 Deine Mariner
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Jojo FifitaCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ BrimsonCentre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan IliasFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden CampbellHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Klese HaasProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam VerrillsHooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris RandallLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Cooper BaiInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki FotuaikaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Ben Talty
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Oliver PascoeInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Titans is number 18 Max FeagaiInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt
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Interchange for Titans is number 19 Jett LiuInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Antonio Verhoeven
Reserves
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Reserve for Titans is number 20 Jaylan De GrootReserve for Broncos is number 20 Blake Mozer
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Reserve for Titans is number 21 Adam ChristensenReserve for Broncos is number 21 Thomas Duffy
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Reserve for Titans is number 22 Jensen TaumoepeauReserve for Broncos is number 22 Va'a Semu
Titans Ins
- Adam Christensen
- Jaylan De Groot
- Jensen Taumoepeau
Broncos Ins
- Antonio Verhoeven
- Blake Mozer
- Jesse Arthars
- Payne Haas
- Thomas Duffy
Titans Outs
Broncos Ins
- Grant Anderson
- Josiah Karapani
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Titans are aiming for their third straight win at Cbus Super Stadium.
- The Broncos have won three of their last four games at Cbus Super Stadium.
- Titans centre Jojo Fifita has scored five tries in three games against the Broncos.
- Broncos fullback Reece Walsh will make his 100th NRL appearance.
- Titans forward Beau Fermor has scored a try in three of his last four games at Cbus Super Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
