NRL 2026, Team Lists, round 7, injuries, updates, Team List Tuesday, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 11:30 AM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 7 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 7

Cowboys v Sea Eagles, Thursday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Thursday 16 Apr

Full Time

Cowboys

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Zac Laybutt

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Soni Luke

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Kobe Hetherington
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Clayton Faulalo

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Viliami Vailea

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Harrison Edwards

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Jackson Shereb

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 4/17/2026 7:50:33 AM

Cowboys: Braidon Burns (ankle) returns to the wing in a straight swap for Murray Taulagi (concussion). After coming into the game much earlier than expected last week for Reed Mahoney, who also suffered a head knock, Soni Luke has been named to start at hooker. Sam McIntyre returns to the six-player bench after missing last week’s game with a torn plantar fascia. Viliami Vailea is the other new face on the bench, with young gun Mason Barber named in the 19 once again.

Sea Eagles: Siosiua Taukeiaho makes his return from a calf injury via the bench having been sidelined since Round 1. Nathan Brown grabs a place on the six-man interchange after returning from illness in NSW Cup last week.

Raiders v Storm, Friday 6.00pm at GIO Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 17 Apr

Full Time

Raiders

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Sebastian Kris

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Storm is number 5 Manaia Waitere
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jed Stuart

Winger for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Joe Chan
2nd Row for Raiders is number 15 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Cooper Clarke
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Raiders is number 12 Noah Martin

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Morgan Smithies

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Shawn Blore

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Daine Laurie

Reserve for Storm is number 17 Davvy Moale
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Joe Roddy

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Hugo Peel

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 4/19/2026 11:58:24 PM

Raiders: Kiwi Matt Timoko comes in at centre for his first NRL appearance since Round 2 with Seb Kris sliding to the wing and Savelio Tamale dropping out. Speedster Daine Laurie is part of the six-man bench and will be keen for an opportunity on the back of a hat-trick in NSW Cup last weekend.

Storm: Just the one change to the starting line-up with winger Manaia Waitere promoted from the bench to start in place of Mose Leo, who drops to the reserves. Shawn Blore joins the interchange as he chases his first NRL appearance of the season after three games in NSW Cup.

Dolphins v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm (AEST), 7.30pm (local time) at TIO Stadium, Darwin

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 17 Apr

Full Time

Dolphins

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Izack Tago
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom Gilbert

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Dolphins is number 17 Francis Molo

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Luke Garner
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Bradley Schneider

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Kalani Going
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Freddy Lussick

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 14 Jack Cogger
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn Keeley

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Sione Fonua
Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Trai Fuller

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/18/2026 2:46:23 AM

Dolphins: Brad Schneider wears the No.14 jersey with Kurt Donoghoe sidelined due to injury. Oryn Keeley is the new man on the bench. No other changes to the team beaten heavily by the Sea Eagles before the bye.

Panthers: Premiership winning centre Izack Tago will play his first NRL game of the season and the 100th of his career as he comes in for the suspended Casey McLean. The absence of star back-rower Liam Martin (knee) sees Luke Garner join the starting side and Kalani Going added to the bench.

Warriors v Titans, Saturday 3.00pm (AEST), 5.00pm (local time) at Go Media Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Apr

Full Time

Warriors

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 22 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Centre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Titans is number 18 Jaylan De Groot
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Titans is number 8 Kurtis Morrin
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Titans is number 15 Cooper Bai

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Oliver Pascoe
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Klese Haas
Interchange for Warriors is number 23 Mitchell Barnett

Interchange for Titans is number 21 Josh Patston

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Reserve for Titans is number 17 Adam Christensen
Reserve for Warriors is number 15 Marata Niukore

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Zane Harrison

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 4/19/2026 3:58:11 AM

Warriors: Just the one change to the starting side with Kurt Capewell's return from a five-game absence due to a calf injury moving Marata Niukore back to the bench. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) and Mitch Barnett (thumb) are both listed among the reserves as they look to return from injury but Tanner Stowers-Smith will miss the match with a hamstring injury.

Titans: No changes to the 19-man squad after the big win over the Eels. After missing last week's game with a leg injury, Klese Haas has been named in the extended squad along with Josh Patston, who has completed a suspension incurred in Queensland Cup.

Rabbitohs v Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Apr

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Setu Tu
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Dragons is number 20 David Fale
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Bronson Garlick

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 11 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Dragons is number 21 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Edward Kosi

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Hame Sele
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Thomas Fletcher

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Kade Reed

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 4/19/2026 10:16:12 AM

Rabbitohs: Matt Dufty is back in the NRL for the first time since 2022 as he takes over from Jye Gray (shoulder) at fullback. The former Dragon and Bulldog played two Pre-Season Challenge games and has lined up in five NSW Cup games while awaiting a crack at NRL level. Lachlan Hubner comes into the back row in place of David Fifita (hamstring) in the only other change to the starting side.

Dragons: After coming on as a replacement last week, Mat Feagai will start against Souths in place of Moses Suli (eye socket). Jacob Halangahu has been added to the bench while winger David Fale is listed among the reserves having served a one-game suspension. Winger Christian Tuipulotu is good to go despite leaving the field with a knee injury last week.

Wests Tigers v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Apr

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jesse Arthars
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Taylan May

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Heamasi Makasini

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Adam Doueihi

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Josh Rogers
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Xavier Willison

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jock Madden

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Talty
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Hayze Perham
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Latu Fainu

Interchange for Broncos is number 20 Cameron Bukowski

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Reserve for Broncos is number 14 Thomas Duffy
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Luke Laulilii

Reserve for Broncos is number 18 Va'a Semu

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 4/19/2026 1:24:32 PM

Wests Tigers: A huge in for the high-flying Tigers with skipper Jarome Luai named to return from the knee injury that has sidelined him since Round 3. Jock Madden slides to No.14. Taylan May is back from a shoulder injury and slots it centre with Sunia Turuva returning to the wing and Jeral Skelton making way. Winger Luke Laulilii is part of the six-man bench having served his suspension.

Broncos: Skipper Adam Reynolds has been named to return from an adductor injury so Thomas Duffy slides to the interchange. The loss of Pat Carrigan to suspension brings Xavier Willison into the starting side at lock. Cory Paix was initially named in the extended squad with his availability subject to further medical assessment from an independent specialist but he was ruled out on Wednesday. Josh Rogers takes over at hooker. The new faces on the six-man bench are Jack Gosiewski and Jaiyden Hunt.

Roosters v Knights, Sunday 2.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 19 Apr

Full Time

Roosters

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Knights is number 4 Fletcher Hunt
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Sandon Smith
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Dylan Brown

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Knights is number 17 Francis Manuleleua
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Harrison Graham
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Cody Hopwood
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Peter Hola

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey

Reserve for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthy
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Tommy Talau

Reserve for Knights is number 21 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/19/2026 2:40:31 PM

Roosters: Trent Robinson goes with the same 19 players after an impressive win over the Sharks in Perth. Billy Smith is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a knee injury suffered against Manly in Round 4.

Knights: The return of gun five-eighth Dylan Brown sees Fletcher Sharpe slide to fullback and Fletcher Hunt to centre. Thomas Cant gets a start in the back row in the absence of Dylan Lucas (throat). More changes on the bench with Cody Hopwood in for Tyson Frizell, who is nursing a rib injury. Francis Manuleleua also joins the interchange while Kyle McCarthy and Peter Hola are also new additions to the match-day squad.

Eels v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 19 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Eels is number 19 Araz Nanva

Centre for Bulldogs is number 21 Josh Curran
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Samuel Hughes
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Eels is number 16 Jack De Belin

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Toni Mataele

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jonathan Sua

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Teancum Brown

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 17 Jake Turpin
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Lorenzo Talataina

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Lipoi Hopoi

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 4/19/2026 11:32:23 AM

Eels: Centre Sean Russell returns from concussion so Brian Kelly moves to the wing and last week's debutant Araz Nanva slides to the interchange. Charlie Guymer and Jack Williams are the new second-rowers in place of Kelma Tuilagi (concussion) and Kitione Kautoga (knee). The loss of bench forward Sam Tuivaiti (concussion) sees Saxon Pryke join the bench for his NRL debut. Prop Toni Mataele has also been added to the bench as he chases a second NRL appearance after debuting in Round 11 last year.

Bulldogs: Star prop Leo Thompson has overcome a calf injury and has been named to play his first game of the season. Thompson comes in for Max King, who suffered a jaw injury last week. Back-rower Josh Curran is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a rib injury suffered against the Knights in Round 4 while skipper Stephen Crichton (shoulder) is also part of the extended squad.