NRL 2026, Manly Sea Eagles, Parramatta Eels, round 8, match preview, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 07:50 PM

Here we go again, Manly and Parra.

Two arch-rivals whose legendary players starred in the iconic Tooheys TV commercial back in 1984 are back at it again in a Sunday afternoon showstopper at 4 Pines Park.

The Sea Eagles have climbed to sixth on the back of three straight wins since Kieran Foran took the reins while the Eels are buzzing after one of their best wins in years over the Bulldogs last Sunday.

Battling a huge injury toll and coming off a humiliating loss to the Titans, the blue and golds dug deep to produce a memorable 38-20 victory in front of the club's 1986 premiership heroes.

Expect Mitch Moses to again be the man for the Eels as he matches wits with Jamal Fogarty in an intriguing battle of the playmakers.

Fogarty has settled in nicely in his new surroundings at Brookie and his combination with Luke Brooks has clicked in the past three weeks to unlock Tolu Koula, Haumole Olakau'atu and Reuben Garrick.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Eels

Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic's hamstring injury has prompted a minor backline reshuffle, with Tolu Koula slotting into the No.1 jumper. Clayton Faulalo will line up in the centres as a result. Emerging centre Josh Feledy could make his second appearance of the year after coming on to the six-man bench. Jake Trbojevic will play in his 100th game at 4 Pines Park. Centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update with Nathan Brown and Joey Walsh dropping out.

Eels: Centre Sean Russell and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi are both on track to complete their returns from concussions and are expected to take their place in the team on Sunday. Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update with the team 1-19 and Araz Nanva remaining as the reserve.

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Clayton Faulalo

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Kobe Hetherington

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Eels is number 17 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Eels is number 13 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Toni Mataele

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Simione Laiafi

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Kelma Tuilagi
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Josh Feledy

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Lorenzo Talataina

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 4/27/2026 12:34:23 AM

Stat Attack

The Sea Eagles have won six of their last seven games against the Eels at 4 Pines Park.
Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games.
Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels.
The Eels have conceded an average of 35 points per game in 2026.
Sea Eagles lock Jake Trbojevic will make his 100th appearance at 4 Pines Park.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.