NRL 2026, Round 27, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 1 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 27 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 27

Bulldogs v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Thursday 3 Sep

9:50 am

Bulldogs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayze Perham
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Matt Burton

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Grant Anderson
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Stephen Crichton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Xavier Willison
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake Turpin

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Thomas Duffy
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Alekolasimi Jones

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Va'a Semu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jed Reardon

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Gehamat Shibasaki
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Jack Underhill

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Ben Talty

Reserves

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Logan Spinks

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Cameron Bukowski
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Sean O'Sullivan

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Jesse Arthars
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Kurt Mann

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Preston Riki

Jack Underhill
Jed Reardon
Kurt Mann
Logan Spinks

Ben Talty
Cameron Bukowski
Jesse Arthars
Preston Riki

Cooper Toy

Blake Mozer

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:40:33 AM

Bulldogs: No changes to Cameron Ciraldo's starting side but Kurt Mann could be a chance for a late call-up after being listed among the reserves. Mann missed last week's loss to the Panthers with a groin injury. Jed Reardon and Jack Underhill are the new faces on the interchange.

Broncos: The Broncos stick with the same starting side for their final match with the only change on the bench where Blake Mozer (concussion) is replaced by Ben Talty. Forward Preston Riki is listed among the reserves and could get a late call-up after five games out with a syndesmosis injury.

Titans v Dolphins, Friday 6.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Friday 4 Sep

8:00 am

Titans

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Titans is number 2 Siale Faeamani

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaylan De Groot

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jack Bostock
Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita Naufahu
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Luke Sommerton

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tom Gilbert
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kurtis Morrin

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Max Plath
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Klese Haas

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Cooper Bai

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Bodhi Sharpley

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Francis Molo
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam Verrills

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Josh Patston

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Brian Pouniu
Interchange for Titans is number 19 Sunny Kama

Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Bradley Schneider

Reserves

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Tony Francis

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Jake Averillo
Reserve for Titans is number 21 Jett Liu

Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Connelly Lemuelu
Reserve for Titans is number 22 Adam Christensen

Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Sebastian Su'a

Adam Christensen
Beau Fermor
Jett Liu
Sam Verrills
Sunny Kama
Tony Francis

Connelly Lemuelu
Jake Averillo
Sebastian Su'a
Tevita Naufahu

Arama Hau
Max Feagai
Oliver Pascoe

Selwyn Cobbo

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:01:05 AM

Titans: Back-rower Beau Fermor returns from a rib injury but hooker Oliver Pascoe (concussion) will miss the game. Luke Sommerton takes over in the No.9 and Sam Verrills joins the bench for his first NRL game since Round 23. Chris Randall and Moe Fotuaika have been promoted to the starting side with Klese Haas and Cooper Bai sliding to the interchange. Youngster Sunny Kama makes his NRL debut off the bench.

Dolphins: Winger Selwyn Cobbo will miss the match due to an ankle injury, his place taken by Tevita Naufahu. Back-rower Connelly Lemuelu is listed among the reserves as he chases a return from a hamstring injury.

Rabbitohs v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Friday 4 Sep

10:00 am

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Cody Ramsey
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Fetalaiga Pauga
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Tommy Talau
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Rex Bassingthwaighte
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 23 Jai Arrow

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Reece Foley
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jayden Sullivan

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Toby Rodwell

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Salesi Foketi
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Adam Elliott

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Egan Butcher
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Tom Rodwell
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Matthew Dufty

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taylor Losalu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 De La Salle Va'a
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Aston Warwick
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jamie Humphreys

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Jake Elliott
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Euan Aitken

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Hayden Barton

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Latrell Siegwalt

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Lui Lee
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Liam Le Blanc

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Max McCathie
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Talanoa Penitani

Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Nat Butcher
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Peter Mamouzelos

Latrell Siegwalt
Liam Le Blanc
Peter Mamouzelos
Talanoa Penitani

Aston Warwick
Benaiah Ioelu
Daniel Tupou
De La Salle Va'a
Fetalaiga Pauga
Hayden Barton
Jake Elliott
Lui Lee
Max McCathie
Reece Foley
Rex Bassingthwaighte
Toby Rodwell
Tom Rodwell

Tallis Duncan

Billy Smith
Daly Cherry-Evans
Hugo Savala
James Tedesco
Mark Nawaqanitawase
Naufahu Whyte
Reece Robson
Robert Toia
Sam Walker
Siua Wong

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:20:32 AM

Rabbitohs: Latrell Mitchell moves into the starting side at centre with Tallis Duncan being rested. Jai Arrow has been named at five-eighth for his 100th game with Cody Walker to come off the interchange after the kick-off. Jye Gray gets a run at fullback with Matt Dufty on the bench. Adam Elliott starts in the back row with Euan Aitken reverting to the interchange.

Roosters: Trent Robinson has chosen to rest a number of his stars with James Tedesco, Billy Smith, Rob Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson and Siua Wong all being saved for the qualifying final. Halfback Sam Walker (ankle) is sidelined but veteran winger Daniel Tupou returns after five games out with a shoulder injury. Cody Ramsey again deputises at fullback while Junior Pauga, Tommy Talau, Rex Bassingthwaighte, Reece Foley, Toby Rodwell, Benaiah Ioelu and Egan Butcher all join the starting side. The bench includes potential debutants Aston Warwick, Jake Elliott and Hayden Barton.

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

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 5 Sep

5:00 am

Warriors

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Adam Pompey

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Josh Feledy
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Leka Halasima

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Clayton Faulalo
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Simione Laiafi
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Sam Healey

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Makaia Tafua

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Nicholas Lenaz
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Morgan Gannon

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Caleb Navale
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Taine Tuaupiki

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Onitoni Large
Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Kayliss Fatialofa

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Fletcher Baker

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Jett Cleary

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Blake Wilson
Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Jye Linnane

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Hugo Hart
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Haizyn Mellars

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Jackson Shereb

Chanel Harris-Tavita
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Haizyn Mellars
Jye Linnane
Kayliss Fatialofa
Morgan Gannon
Te Maire Martin

Blake Wilson
Hugo Hart
Jackson Shereb

Kurt Capewell
Luke Hanson
Luke Laulilii
Wayde Egan

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/1/2026 8:01:12 AM

Warriors: Some key ins for the Warriors as they chase their first minor premiership since 2002 with fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returning from suspension and halves Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita back from hamstring injuries. Hooker Wayde Egan and back-rower Kurt Capewell will be rested so Sam Healey wears the No.9 and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava starts. The new faces on the interchange are Makaia Tafua and Kayliss Fatialofa, while Taine Tuaupiki moves back to the bench after playing fullback in the past two games. Adam Pompey takes over on the wing from Luke Laulilii (concussion).

Sea Eagles: Coach Kieran Foran sticks with the same 19-man squad that got the job done against the Dragons. Last week's debutant Onitoni Large retains his spot on the interchange.

Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 5 Sep

7:30 am

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Robert Derby

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Coby Black

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Noah Martin
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Matty Nicholson
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ata Mariota

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Malachi Smith
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joe Roddy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kaiden Lahrs

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Vena Patuki-Case
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Kai O'Donnell

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tom Starling
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan King

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Daine Laurie

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Mason Kira

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Ethan Sanders
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Ronald Philitoga

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Mark Tuialii
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Liam Sutton

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Jesse Milin

Kaiden Lahrs
Liam Sutton
Mason Kira
Robert Derby
Ronald Philitoga
Sam McIntyre

Coby Black
Jesse Milin
Malachi Smith
Mark Tuialii
Morgan Smithies
Noah Martin

Griffin Neame
Jeremiah Nanai
Zac Laybutt

Corey Horsburgh
Savelio Tamale
Zac Hosking

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/1/2026 8:01:12 AM

Cowboys: Robert Derby comes in on the wing for Zac Laybutt (concussion) while John Bateman and Coen Hess move into the starting pack. Jeremiah Nanai is out after suffering a knee injury against Wests Tigers and Griffin Neame (toe) is also sidelined. Sam McIntyre and Kaiden Lahrs have been added to the interchange.

Raiders: Coby Black has been named to make his NRL debut at halfback with Ethan Sanders being rested. Back-rower Noah Martin returns from a quad injury and fills the void left by Zac Hosking (hamstring). Prop Corey Horsburgh will not make the trip north after undergoing shoulder surgery but Morgan Smithies will return from concussion. Hooker Malachi Smith has been named to make his debut off the bench alongside prop Vena Patuki-Case in his second career game after debuting in Round 15.

Sharks v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Ocean Protect Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 5 Sep

9:35 am

Sharks

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Storm is number 2 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Riley Jones

Centre for Storm is number 3 Tyran Wishart
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Michael Gabrael

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Moses Leo
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Riley Pollard

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Niwhai Puru

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Hohepa Puru

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jesse Colquhoun

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Oryn Keeley
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Cooper Clarke
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Uele

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Jayden Berrell

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Angus Hinchey
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Hugo Peel

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Liam Ison

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Davvy Moale
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Samuel Stonestreet

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Manaia Waitere
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 KL Iro

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Hayden Watson

Braden Uele
Hohepa Puru
Jayden Berrell
Liam Ison
Michael Gabrael
Samuel Stonestreet
Toby Rudolf
Tuku Hau Tapuha

Davvy Moale
Hayden Watson
Hugo Peel
Manaia Waitere

Blayke Brailey
Mawene Hiroti
Nicho Hynes
Teig Wilton
Thomas Hazelton

Marion Seve

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:40:32 AM

Sharks: Two new centres for the Sharks with Michael Gabrael set to make his NRL debut alongside Riley Jones with Mawene Hiroti nursing a rib injury and KL Iro being rested. Niwhai Puru moves to halfback and Riley Pollard debuts at five-eighth with Nicho Hynes being rested ahead of the finals. Hooker Blayke Brailey and back-rower Teig Wilson also get a rest with Hohepa Puru named in No.9 and Billy Burns in No.12. Braden Uele, Jayden Berrell and Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuhu have been added to the interchange. Tom Hazelton is serving a one-game ban for a hip drop and will return for the elimination final.

Storm: Craig Bellamy goes with an unchanged starting side for the final game of the season. Tyran Wishart has been named to make his 100th Storm appearance in his final game for the club, lining up alongside fellow departee Nick Meaney in the centres. On the bench, Hugo Peel has been added in place of Marion Seve.

Dragons v Eels, Sunday 2.00pm at WIN Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Sunday 6 Sep

4:00 am

Dragons

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Daniel Atkinson

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Apa Twidle
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Eels is number 4 Jordan Samrani
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Toby Couchman

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Dylan Egan

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Hamish Stewart

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Lock for Eels is number 13 Saxon Pryke

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Jack De Belin
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Halangahu

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Jacob Webster

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Tyrese Lokeni
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Setu Tu

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Sean Russell

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Ryan Hutchinson

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Kelma Tuilagi
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Kade Reed

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jonah Pezet
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Nick Tsougranis

Reserve for Eels is number 22 Ryley Smith

Kade Reed
Nick Tsougranis
Ryan Hutchinson

Jack De Belin
Jordan Samrani
Ryley Smith
Tyrese Lokeni

Ryda Talagi

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:01:04 AM

Dragons: Just the one change to the starting side with Blake Lawrie coming in at prop with Loko Pasifiki Tonga moving to lock and Ryan Couchman to the bench.

Eels: Jordan Samrani (adductor) returns in the centres so Sean Russell goes to the interchange in the only change to Jason Ryles' starting side. Veteran Jack de Belin returns on the bench after three games in NSW Cup while edge forward Tyrese Lokeni is in line for his NRL debut after 35 games in Cup across the past two seasons.

Panthers v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Sunday 6 Sep

6:05 am

Panthers

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Junior Tupou
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Luke Garner

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomone Saukuru
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Liam Henry

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Sione Fainu
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Lindsay Smith

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Vaka Aho
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Luron Patea

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Ethan Roberts
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Blaize Talagi

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Billy Scott

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Sunia Turuva

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Kalani Leuluai-Going

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Tristan Hope
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Jesse McLean

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Charlie Murray
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Isaah Yeo

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Faaletino Tavana
Reserve for Panthers is number 23 John Farragher

Isaah Yeo
Jesse McLean
John Farragher
Luron Patea
Mitch Kenny

Charlie Murray
Latu Fainu
Sunia Turuva
Vaka Aho

Izack Tago

Tony Sukkar

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/1/2026 7:01:04 AM

Panthers: Skipper Isaah Yeo is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a pectoral injury suffered in Round 23 against the Warriors. Hooker Mitch Kenny returns from a leg injury on the eve of finals so Freddy Lussick slides to the bench. The versatile Luke Garner will start at centre in place of Izack Tago (knee). Prop Luron Patea has been added to the interchange and in a special tribute to the late John Farragher OAM, he has been named in jersey No.23. The Panthers wear a Special Event Jersey celebrating his lifelong impact on the Panthers community.

Wests Tigers: Latu Fainu joins the interchange for his first game since Round 20 after recovering from a hamstring injury while prop Vaka Aho will make his NRL debut off the bench. Sione Fainu comes into the team for Tony Sukkar (delayed concussion symptoms) while Sunia Turuva is again listed on the bench after missing the past two games with a knee injury.