NRL 2026, Round 26, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 25 Aug 2026, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 26

Broncos v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Thursday 27 Aug

Full Time

Broncos

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani

Winger for Storm is number 2 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Storm is number 3 Tyran Wishart
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Grant Anderson

Winger for Storm is number 5 Moses Leo
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Xavier Willison

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Oryn Keeley
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Aublix Tawha

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper Clarke
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Angus Hinchey
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Va'a Semu

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Marion Seve
Reserve for Broncos is number 18 Thomas Duffy

Reserve for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau
Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Gehamat Shibasaki

Reserve for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 8/28/2026 1:06:13 PM

Broncos: On the back of a stunning comeback win in Canberra, Michael Maguire sticks with the same 19-man squad with Ben Hunt again the starting half and Tom Duffy on the bench. Hayze Perham retains the No.1 jersey on the back of a standout display against the Raiders.

Storm: Jahrome Hughes has been named to return at halfback after three games out with a hamstring injury. Tyran Wishart moves to the centres after playing No.7 last week. He takes over from Jack Howarth, who has been stood down for the remainder of the year to undergo surgery on a previous shoulder injury. Marion Seve joins the interchange after two games in NSW Cup following an extended break with a triceps injury.

Sea Eagles v Dragons, Friday 6.00pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 28 Aug

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Daniel Atkinson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Josh Feledy

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell Sloan
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Clayton Faulalo

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Simione Laiafi

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Dylan Egan
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Hamish Stewart
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Ryan Couchman

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Nicholas Lenaz

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Caleb Navale

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Webster
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Onitoni Large

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Blake Lawrie
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell

Reserve for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Fletcher Baker

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Setu Tu

Match Officials

Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 8/28/2026 1:02:03 PM

Sea Eagles: With Tolu Koula sidelined by an ankle injury, Josh Feledy starts at centre and 19-year-old Onitoni Large has been added to the interchange for his NRL debut.

Dragons: The loss of Jacob Liddle to a calf injury sees skipper Damien Cook move into the starting hooker role and Connor Muhleisen added to the bench for his first NRL game since Round 27, 2024 against the Raiders. Muhleisen suffered an ACL rupture in last year's NSW Cup grand final and has played four games back in NSW Cup in August.

Panthers v Bulldogs, Friday 8.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 28 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Matt Burton
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Bronson Xerri
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Stephen Crichton
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Liam Henry

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Lindsay Smith

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Billy Scott

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Alekolasimi Jones
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Luke Garner

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Cooper Toy
Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Blaize Talagi

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran
Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Kalani Leuluai-Going

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 8/30/2026 12:44:02 PM

Panthers: Jack Cole takes over at five-eighth with Jack Cogger serving a three-game ban for a careless high tackle. Blaize Talagi has been added to the bench after playing NSW Cup the past two weeks while impressive young fullback Jaxen Edgar also joins the interchange.

Bulldogs: Enari Tuala returns on the wing after missing last week's game with a knee injury. Utility Kurt Mann (groin) is sidelined so Jack Underhill has been added to the six-man bench.

Titans v Rabbitohs, Saturday 3.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 29 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Titans is number 2 Jaylan De Groot

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Tallis Duncan
Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton
Winger for Titans is number 18 Siale Faeamani

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jayden Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Klese Haas

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Oliver Pascoe

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Josh Patston

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Kurtis Morrin

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Euan Aitken
Lock for Titans is number 13 Cooper Bai

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 23 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Chris Randall

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Bodhi Sharpley

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Titans is number 19 Arama Hau

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jamie Humphreys
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Latrell Mitchell
Reserve for Titans is number 17 Luke Sommerton

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jye Gray
Reserve for Titans is number 20 Max Feagai

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Adam Elliott

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 8/30/2026 10:30:54 PM

Titans: Back-rower Beau Fermor suffered a rib injury against the Sharks and is replaced by Josh Patston in the only change to the 19-man squad. Patston is back on deck after missing last week's game due to concussion.

Rabbitohs: A welcome sight in jersey No.19 with superstar Latrell Mitchell set to return after 12 games on the sideline due to nerve issues in his lower back which have affected his leg and calf. Also named on the interchange are Jamie Humphreys (ankle) and Adam Elliott (groin) while Jai Arrow is part of the squad in No.23 as he 'plays' his 99th game for the Rabbitohs. Arrow has been named co-captain and will suit up for, and take part in, the opening seconds of this week's match and again in Round 27 to allow him to rack up 100 games for the Bunnies.

Roosters v Dolphins, Saturday 5.30pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 29 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Billy Smith

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jack Bostock
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tom Gilbert
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Salesi Foketi

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Max Plath
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Francis Molo
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Dolphins is number 22 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Tommy Talau
Reserve for Roosters is number 17 Taylor Losalu

Reserve for Dolphins is number 16 Felise Kaufusi
Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey

Reserve for Dolphins is number 17 Brian Pouniu
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Bradley Schneider

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 8/30/2026 4:56:03 AM

Roosters: Skipper James Tedesco has again been named to return from the ankle injury that has sidelined him for three games so Cody Ramsey moves to the bench. Nat Butcher starts at lock in place of Victor Radley (head knock) with Taylor Losalu joining the interchange.

Dolphins: Coach Kristian Woolf sticks with the same squad that got the job done against the Eels. After being promoted to the starting side last week in his second NRL match, Brian Pouniu reverts to the bench with Max Plath named in the back row. Utility Kurt Donoghoe is listed among the reserves as he chases a return from a thumb injury suffered in Round 23. Connelly Lemuelu remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Cowboys v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 29 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Junior Tupou
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomone Saukuru
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Zac Laybutt

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Griffin Neame

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Tony Sukkar
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Heath Mason
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Ethan Roberts
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan King

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Bunty Afoa
Reserve for Cowboys is number 16 John Bateman

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tristan Hope
Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Kai O'Donnell

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Faaletino Tavana

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 8/30/2026 1:46:02 PM

Cowboys: The Cowboys welcome back skipper Tom Dearden for the crucial clash against Wests Tigers. Dearden has missed four games with an ankle injury. Jaxon Purdue moves to centre and Zac Laybutt goes to the wing to replace Murray Taulagi, who suffered a concussion at training last week and is facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines. A further boost for Todd Payten with star back-rower Jeremiah Nanai returning from a hamstring injury so Kai O'Donnell goes to the bench.

Wests Tigers: Alex Seyfarth lines up at lock with Alex Twal out with concussion. Terrell May is back in the starting side at prop. Sunia Turuva has been named on the bench after missing last week's game with a knee injury while Ethan Roberts has also been added to the bench. Faaletino Tavana drops to the reserves.

Warriors v Knights, Sunday 2.00pm (AEST, 4.00pm (local time) at Go Media Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 30 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Luke Laulilii

Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Hunt
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Leka Halasima

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 22 Luke Hanson

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Warriors is number 23 Jett Cleary

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sandon Smith

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Harrison Graham
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jermaine McEwen
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Francis Manuleleua
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Thomas Cant
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Cody Hopwood
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Lachlan Crouch
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Pasami Saulo
Replacement for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey
Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Makaia Tafua

Reserve for Knights is number 18 Toby Winter
Reserve for Knights is number 19 Diesel Hagan

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 8/30/2026 9:14:02 PM

Warriors: The return of playmaker Te Maire Martin (hamstring) sees Chanel Harris-Tavita slide back to five-eighth and Luke Hanson make way. The loss of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (collarbone) brings Luke Laulilii onto the wing for his ninth appearance of the season and first since Round 11. Ali Leiataua is back in the starting side at centre so Adam Pompey reverts to the bench. Morgan Gannon has also been named on the bench with Jett Cleary in the reserves.

Knights: Centre Dane Gagai's return from a hamstring injury sees Fletcher Hunt push out to the wing to replace Dom Young (suspended). Back-rower Tyson Frizell (suspended) and hooker Phoenix Crossland (knee) will also miss the match so Harrison Graham starts at No.9 and Francis Manuleleua returns from concussion. Pasami Saulo and Diesel Hagan are the additions to the bench. Brodie Jones is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a hamstring injury.

Eels v Sharks, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 30 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Apa Twidle

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Niwhai Puru
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicho Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jesse Colquhoun
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Eels is number 13 Saxon Pryke

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ryda Talagi

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Billy Burns
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Kelma Tuilagi

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Riley Jones
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jonah Pezet

Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Riley Pollard

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 8/30/2026 2:10:33 PM

Eels: NSW Under 19s prop Ryda Talagi will make his NRL debut off the bench after 13 appearances in NSW Cup this season. Dylan Walker returns from a wrist injury on the bench alongside Bailey Simonsson, who makes his first NRL appearance since dislocating his ankle in Round 5 against Wests Tigers. Apa Twidle has been named at fullback with Sean Russell in the centres although they could swap positions as they did against the Dolphins.

Sharks: Just the one change to the 19-man squad with Braden Uele coming onto the six-man interchange in place of Sam Stonestreet, who was an unused reserve last week. Cam McInnes has been named to start with Tom Hazelton on the bench but they could swap on game day as they did against the Titans.