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Round 13
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Friday 8:00pm at Ocean Protect Stadium
- Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels, Saturday 3:00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
- Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Saturday 5:30pm at CommBank Stadium
- Melbourne Storm vs Sydney Roosters, Saturday 7:35pm at AAMI Park
- Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons, Sunday 2:00pm at Suncorp Stadium
- Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys, Sunday 4:05pm at GIO Stadium Canberra
- Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors, Sunday 6:15pm at CommBank Stadium
Team lists in comments.
https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/05/26/nrl-team-lists-round-13/
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Canberra Raiders (vs North Queensland Cowboys) — 4:05pm, Sunday, 31 May 2026
Interchange
14. Owen Pattie
15. Ata Mariota
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Jed Stuart
18. Chevy Stewart
19. Jordan Uta
Reserves
20. Coby Black
21. Vena Patuki-Case
22. Ethan Alaia
Origin debutant Ethan Strange and back-rower Hudson Young have been named to back up from Game One. Centre Seb Kris is back on deck after missing the Dolphins game with a quad injury suffered in the warm-up. Daine Laurie, Ata Mariota and Jed Stuart revert to the interchange after starting last week. Young giant Jordan Uta retains his place on the bench after making his debut last week.
Sydney Roosters (vs Melbourne Storm) — Saturday, 30th May
1. James Tedesco
2. Billy Smith
3. Hugo Savala
4. Robert Toia
5. Cody Ramsey
6. Daly Cherry-Evans
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Reece Robson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
Interchange:
14. Connor Watson
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Nat Butcher
17. Salesi Foketi
18. Reece Foley
19. Egan Butcher
Reserves:
20. Benaiah Ioelu
21. Taylor Losalu
22. Tom Rodwell
23. Rex Bassingthwaighte
24. Junior Tupou
Outside back Billy Smith is set to make his long-awaited return from a knee injury on the wing. Smith replaces Daniel Tupou, who injured his calf in a Magic Round loss to the Cowboys. Origin stars James Tedesco, Victor Radley, Reece Robson, Rob Toia, Lindsay Collins and Sam Walker have all been named, with a final decision on their fitness to be made following Wednesday’s clash between NSW and Queensland. Last week’s bye has allowed Cody Ramsey to recover from a concussion without missing a game and he has been named on the wing. Radley missed the Magic Round clash due to suspension but his return will see Connor Watson shift from lock to the interchange.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (vs Wests Tigers) — Saturday, 30th May
1. Jacob Kiraz
2. Jethro Rinakama
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Enari Tuala
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Kurt Mann
10. Leo Thompson
11. Sitili Tupouniua
12. Jaeman Salmon
13. Harry Hayes
Interchange:
14. Bailey Hayward
15. Jed Reardon
16. Jack Underhill
17. Josh Curran
19. Lipoi Hopoi
20. Jonathan Sua
Reserves:
21. Sean O'Sullivan
22. Connor Tracey
23. Stephen Crichton
Jacob Kiraz retains the No.1 jersey after a starring role at fullback in his return from injury last week. The loss of back-rower Jacob Preston (arm) sees Jaeman Salmon move to the second row and Harry Hayes starts at lock. Josh Curran is back in the NRL after playing NSW Cup last week and is joined on the by last week's debutant Jed Reardon and third-gamer Jack Underhill. Fullback Connor Tracey has been named on the extended bench in a bid to return from a hamstring injury. Captain Stephen Crichton has been named on the extended bench and will be monitored post-Origin while fellow Blue Matt Burton has been named in the starting side.
Newcastle Knights (vs Parramatta Eels) — Saturday, 30th May
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Fletcher Sharpe
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Sandon Smith
7. Dylan Brown
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Trey Mooney
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Jermaine McEwen
13. Mat Croker
Interchange:
14. Harrison Graham
15. Tyson Frizell
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Cody Hopwood
18. Thomas Cant
19. Fletcher Hunt
Reserves:
20. Francis Manuleleua
21. James Schiller
22. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
23. Kyle McCarthy
Skipper Kalyn Ponga and prop Jacob Saifiti have both been named to back up from Origin as coach Justin Holbrook goes with the same starting side that downed the Titans in Magic Round. Thomas Cant is the new face on the six-man interchange.
Very informative thread for anyone watching round 13!
I just need to find a quicker and easier way to pull this info for next time haha, it took way longer than I expected!
New Zealand Warriors (vs Penrith Panthers) — 6:15pm, Sunday, 31 May 2026
1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Te Maire Martin
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford
11. Leka Halasima
12. Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark
Interchange
14. Sam Healey
15. Tanner Stowers-Smith
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Marata Niukore
18. Kayliss Fatialofa
20. Luke Hanson
Reserves
21. Makaia Tafua
22. Luke Metcalf
23. Jason Salalilo
The loss of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to a season-ending ACL injury brings Adam Pompey into the centres. Marata Niukore has been added to the bench in place of Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (concussion). Dragons-bound playmaker Luke Metcalf is listed among the reserves as he chases a first NRL appearance since Round 5.
Penrith Panthers (vs New Zealand Warriors) — 6:15pm, Sunday, 31 May 2026
Interchange
14. Jack Cole
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Billy Phillips
17. Luron Patea
18. Billy Scott
19. Sione Fonua
Reserves
20. Kalani Going
21. Casey McLean
22. Isaah Yeo
23. Nathan Cleary
24. Brian To'o
Coach Ivan Cleary has named his Origin reps Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Casey McLean and Brian To'o in the reserves and will monitor their fitness after Game One on Wednesday night. Star back-rower Liam Martin has been named to return from a knee injury while Izack Tago and Luke Garner have been named in the centres for the time being. Jack Cogger will play halfback should Nathan Cleary not back up from Origin and Lindsay Smith will line up at lock if Yeo is rested.
North Queensland Cowboys (vs Canberra Raiders) — 4:05pm, Sunday, 31 May 2026
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Zac Laybutt
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tom Chester
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Liam Sutton
7. Jake Clifford
8. Thomas Mikaele
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Sam McIntyre
13. Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14. Viliami Vailea
15. Griffin Neame
16. Matthew Lodge
17. Coen Hess
18. Robert Derby
19. Ethan King
Reserves
20. Xavier Kerrisk
21. Wiremu Greig
22. Mason Barber
Skipper Reuben Cotter has been named to back up from Origin One so Jason Taumalolo slides to prop and Matt Lodge to the bench. Winger Murray Taulagi is back from a concussion lay-off so Robert Derby moves to the interchange.
St. George Illawarra Dragons (vs Brisbane Broncos) — Sunday, 31st May
1. Clinton Gutherson
2. Setu Tu
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Mathew Feagai
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
9. Damien Cook
10. Toby Couchman
11. Dylan Egan
12. Hamish Stewart
13. Ryan Couchman
Interchange:
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Josh Kerr
17. Luciano Leilua
18. Emre Guler
19. Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserves:
20. Tyrell Sloan
21. Isaiah Fagalilo
22. Tyler Peckham-Harris
Centre Moses Suli returns from a back injury and hooker Jacob Liddle (hamstring) is also good to go but Hayden Buchanan (shoulder) and Jaydn Su'A (calf) are out. Tyrell Sloan and Christian Tuipulotu have been left out of the side with Mat Feagai the new winger. Hooker Damien Cook has been named to play despite coming off early against the Warriors with an ankle issue.
Brisbane Broncos (vs St. George Illawarra Dragons) — Sunday, 31st May
1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Preston Riki
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Xavier Willison
13. Patrick Carrigan
Interchange:
14. Ben Hunt
15. Ben Talty
16. Va'a Semu
17. Jack Gosiewski
18. Grant Anderson
19. Hayze Perham
Reserves:
20. Thomas Duffy
21. Jaiyden Hunt
22. Phillip Coates
23. Aublix Tawha
24. Josh Rogers
A huge boost for the premiers with prop Payne Haas (knee) set to play his first game since Round 7 while back-rower Brendan Piakura (knee) has also been named. Kotoni Staggs, Ezra Mam, Gehamat Shibasaki and Pat Carrigan have all been named to back-up from Origin One and will be monitored. Jack Gosiewski (concussion) and Grant Anderson (knee) have been named to return from concussion via the bench.
Melbourne Storm (vs Sydney Roosters) — Saturday, 30th May
1. Sualauvi Faalogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Moses Leo
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Alec MacDonald
12. Ativalu Lisati
13. Trent Loiero
Interchange:
14. Trent Toelau
15. Cooper Clarke
16. Davvy Moale
17. Josiah Pahulu
18. Joe Chan
19. Manaia Waitere
Reserves:
20. Jack Hetherington
21. Angus Hinchey
22. Gabriel Satrick
23. Keagan Russell-Smith
Origin stars Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero have all been named in the starting side for Saturday’s crucial clash with the Roosters as the Storm look to kick-start their season. Emerging playmaker Keagan Russell-Smith has been listed in the reserves and could come into the halves if Munster drops out. The only non-Origin related change to the Round 12 side sees Shawn Blore drop out after he was placed in the HIA protocol following last Friday's loss to the Bulldogs. Alec Macdonald replaces Blore in the starting side.
Wish we'd switch up the starters a little more. What's the definition of madness again? I know we're plagued with injuries and have practically zero depth, but I wish we'd try something new and put some of our 'repeat offenders' on notice. Loiero's penalties, Warbrick's handling errors... and feels like we only have Meaney on for kicking goals. Surely we can try something new? It's a rebuild season, let's blood some of our newbies in first grade!
Looks like we will hopefully have Coates back next week at least, fingers crossed!
Parramatta Eels (vs Newcastle Knights) — Saturday, 30th May
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Brian Kelly
3. Jordan Samrani
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Joash Papalii
7. Ronald Volkman
8. Luca Moretti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Jack Williams
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Bellin
Interchange:
14. Dylan Walker
15. Charlie Guymer
16. Toni Mataele
17. Harrison Edwards
18. Apa Twidle
19. Teancum Brown
Reserves:
20. Sam Tuivaiti
21. Lorenzo Talataina
22. Araz Nanva
Fullback Isaiah Iongi returns from an ankle injury suffered in Round 4 so Joash Papalii moves to five-eighth alongside Ronald Volkman, who takes over from Mitch Moses (hamstring). Forward Kitione Kautoga (knee) is also back on deck and Sam Tuivaiti is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a shoulder injury. Skipper Junior Paulo is set to miss eight weeks of footy after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure for his right knee due to chronic injury. Jack Williams lines up at prop and will also captain the side in the absence of Moses and Paulo.
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (vs Cronulla Sharks) — Friday, 29th May
1. Clayton Faulalo
2. Jason Saab
3. Josh Feledy
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Kobe Hetherington
11. Jackson Shereb
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange:
14. Brandon Wakeham
15. Nathan Brown
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Simione Laiafi
18. Blake Wilson
19. Joey Walsh
Reserves:
20. Hugo Hart
21. Haumole Olakau'atu
22. Tolutau Koula
Origin stars Haumole Olakau'atu and Tolu Koula are listed among the reserves and will be monitored after the series opener. Lehi Hopoate returns from suspension on the wing. Back-rower Ben Trbojevic has been cleared to play after a head injury assessment was reclassified by the NRL from a category 1 to a category 2, following no diagnosis of concussion being made.
Cronulla Sharks (vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles) — Friday, 29th May
1. William Kennedy
2. Samuel Stonestreet
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Niwhai Puru
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
Interchange:
14. Jesse Colquhoun
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Billy Burns
17. Thomas Hazelton
18. Hohepa Puru
19. Oregon Kaufusi
Reserves:
20. Braden Uele
21. Jayden Berrell
22. Riley Jones
23. Mawene Hiroti
Star halfback Nicho Hynes will miss Friday’s match due to a calf injury, with Niwhai Puru named in the No.7 jumper to partner Braydon Trindall in the halves. Craig Fitzgibbon has named all three of his Origin players in the starting side, with Blayke Brailey to start at hooker, Addin Fonrua-Blake in the front row and Briton Nikora in the back row. Cameron McInnes will start at lock in his 100th game for the club, while Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jesse Ramien retain their place in the backline after making successful returns from injury before last week’s bye.
Wests Tigers (vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) — Saturday, 30th May
1. Jahream Bula
2. Jeral Skelton
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Heamasi Makasini
5. Faaletino Tavana
6. Jarome Luai
7. Jock Madden
8. Terrell May
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Sione Fainu
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Alex Twal
Interchange:
14. Latu Fainu
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Royce Hunt
17. Charlie Murray
18. Mavrik Geyer
19. Starford To'a
Reserves:
20. Tristan Hope
21. Ethan Roberts
22. Heath Mason
Fullback Jahream Bula has been named to return after three games out with a shoulder injury while skipper Api Koroisau (suspension), lock Alex Twal (knee) and outside back Heamasi Makasini (foot) are also back on deck. Sunia Turuva and Makasini are the new centres with Taylan May (shoulder) and Patrick Herbert (suspension) both missing. Faaletino Tavana comes in on the wing in place of Luke Laulilii while Latu Fainu and Alex Seyfarth move to the interchange to make way for Koroisau and Twal.