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NRL Team Lists Round 26: Every Team, Ins, Outs & Team News

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  • Jahrome Hughes returns for Melbourne after three games out with a hamstring injury, while Jack Howarth has been shut down for the season.
  • Latrell Mitchell has been named to return for South Sydney after 12 games on the sidelines.
  • Tom Dearden, Te Maire Martin and Dylan Walker headline several other big Round 26 returns.
Latrell Mitchell
NRL Team Lists Round 26, 2026. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

NRL Team Lists: Round 26


The NRL team lists for Round 26 are in, with major returns, season-ending injuries and late-season reshuffles across the competition.

Melbourne regain Jahrome Hughes for Thursday night's clash with Brisbane, while South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has been named as he closes in on his long-awaited return. North Queensland welcome back captain Tom Dearden, and the Warriors regain Te Maire Martin for their clash with Newcastle.

There are also significant absences, with Melbourne centre Jack Howarth ruled out for the remainder of the year, Jacob Liddle sidelined for the Dragons and the Knights without suspended pair Dominic Young and Tyson Frizell.

Broncos vs Storm

Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos:

Michael Maguire has retained the same 19-man squad following Brisbane's comeback win over Canberra. Ben Hunt remains at halfback with Thomas Duffy on the interchange, while Hayze Perham keeps the No.1 jersey after impressing against the Raiders.

Storm:

Jahrome Hughes returns at halfback after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Tyran Wishart shifts into the centres to replace Jack Howarth, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season to undergo shoulder surgery.

Marion Seve has also been named on the interchange after returning through NSW Cup following a triceps injury.

BroncosPOSStorm
Hayze Perham1Sualauvi Faalogo
Josiah Karapani2Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Kotoni Staggs3Tyran Wishart
Deine Mariner4Nick Meaney
Grant Anderson5Moses Leo
Ezra Mam6Cameron Munster
Ben Hunt7Jahrome Hughes
Xavier Willison8Stefano Utoikamanu
Billy Walters9Harry Grant
Payne Haas10Josh King
Jaiyden Hunt11Shawn Blore
Jordan Riki12Oryn Keeley
Patrick Carrigan13Trent Loiero
Blake Mozer14Trent Toelau
Aublix Tawha15Alec MacDonald
Jack Gosiewski16Jack Hetherington
Va'a Semu17Cooper Clarke
Thomas Duffy18Angus Hinchey
Gehamat Shibasaki19Marion Seve
Ben Talty20Davvy Moale
Jesse Arthars21Hugo Peel
Luke Gale22Hayden Watson


Sea Eagles vs Dragons

Friday 6.00pm at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles:

Tolutau Koula is sidelined with an ankle injury, opening the door for Josh Feledy to start in the centres.

Highly rated 19-year-old Onitoni Large has been named on the interchange and is set to make his NRL debut.

Dragons:

Jacob Liddle is out with a calf injury, forcing captain Damien Cook back into the starting hooker role.

Connor Muhleisen has been added to the interchange for his first NRL appearance since Round 27 of the 2024 season.

Sea EaglesPOSDragons
Tom Trbojevic1Daniel Atkinson
Jason Saab2Mathew Feagai
Josh Feledy3Moses Suli
Reuben Garrick4Valentine Holmes
Lehi Hopoate5Tyrell Sloan
Clayton Faulalo6Lyhkan King-Togia
Jamal Fogarty7Kyle Flanagan
Simione Laiafi8Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Brandon Wakeham9Damien Cook
Nathan Brown10Toby Couchman
Haumole Olakau'atu11Dylan Egan
Ben Trbojevic12Hamish Stewart
Jake Trbojevic13Ryan Couchman
Jake Simpkin14Connor Muhleisen
Nicholas Lenaz15Josh Kerr
Corey Waddell16Jacob Halangahu
Caleb Navale17Jacob Webster
Onitoni Large18Blake Lawrie
Fletcher Baker19Setu Tu
Blake Wilson20Luciano Leilua
Jackson Shereb21Kade Reed
Hugo Hart22Ryan Hutchinson


Panthers vs Bulldogs

Friday 8.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Panthers:

Jack Cole takes over at five-eighth with Jack Cogger beginning a three-match suspension for a careless high tackle.

Blaize Talagi returns to the interchange after two weeks in NSW Cup, while young fullback Jaxen Edgar is also included in the extended squad.

Bulldogs:

Enari Tuala returns on the wing after missing last week's match with a knee injury.

Kurt Mann is sidelined with a groin injury, prompting Jack Underhill to join Canterbury's extended interchange.

PanthersPOSBulldogs
Dylan Edwards1Connor Tracey
Thomas Jenkins2Jacob Kiraz
Izack Tago3Matt Burton
Casey McLean4Bronson Xerri
Brian To'o5Enari Tuala
Jack Cole6Stephen Crichton
Nathan Cleary7Lachlan Galvin
Moses Leota8Max King
Freddy Lussick9Bailey Hayward
Liam Henry10Leo Thompson
Isaiah Papali'i11Viliame Kikau
Liam Martin12Jacob Preston
Lindsay Smith13Jaeman Salmon
Billy Scott14Jake Turpin
Scott Sorensen15Alekolasimi Jones
Luke Garner16Harry Hayes
Billy Phillips17Josh Curran
Blaize Talagi18Sean O'Sullivan
Jaxen Edgar19Jack Underhill
Kalani Leuluai-Going20Logan Spinks
Tom Ale21Jed Reardon
Jesse McLean22Cooper Toy


Titans vs Rabbitohs

Saturday 3.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans:

Beau Fermor has been ruled out with an abdominal injury, with Josh Patston returning from concussion to take his place in the back row.

Rabbitohs:

Latrell Mitchell has been named in jersey No.19 as he prepares to return after 12 matches on the sidelines due to nerve issues in his lower back which affected his leg and calf.

Jamie Humphreys and Adam Elliott also return from ankle and groin injuries respectively. Jai Arrow has been named co-captain and is set to take part in the opening stages as he records his 99th game for South Sydney.

TitansPOSRabbitohs
Keano Kini1Matthew Dufty
Jaylan De Groot2Alex Johnston
Jojo Fifita3Tallis Duncan
AJ Brimson4Jack Wighton
Phillip Sami5Campbell Graham
Jayden Campbell6Cody Walker
Lachlan Ilias7Jayden Sullivan
Klese Haas8Tevita Tatola
Oliver Pascoe9Brandon Smith
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui10Keaon Koloamatangi
Josh Patston11David Fifita
Kurtis Morrin12Euan Aitken
Cooper Bai13Jai Arrow
Moeaki Fotuaika14Cameron Murray
Chris Randall15Jye Gray
Bodhi Sharpley16Lachlan Hubner
Luke Sommerton17Sean Keppie
Siale Faeamani18Jamie Humphreys
Arama Hau19Adam Elliott
Max Feagai20Latrell Mitchell
Jett Liu21Liam Le Blanc
Adam Christensen22Edward Kosi


Roosters vs Dolphins

Saturday 5.30pm at Allianz Stadium

Roosters:

James Tedesco has again been named to return from the ankle injury that has sidelined him for three matches, with Cody Ramsey moving back to the interchange.

Victor Radley is out following a head knock, prompting Nat Butcher to start at lock. Taylor Losalu joins the interchange.

Dolphins:

Kristian Woolf has retained the same squad that defeated Parramatta.

Brian Pouniu moves back to the interchange after starting last week, with Max Plath named in the back row. Kurt Donoghoe is among the reserves as he targets a return from his thumb injury.

RoostersPOSDolphins
James Tedesco1Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Billy Smith2Jamayne Isaako
Hugo Savala3Jack Bostock
Robert Toia4Herbie Farnworth
Mark Nawaqanitawase5Selwyn Cobbo
Daly Cherry-Evans6Kodi Nikorima
Sam Walker7Isaiya Katoa
Naufahu Whyte8Thomas Flegler
Reece Robson9Jeremy Marshall-King
Lindsay Collins10Tom Gilbert
Salesi Foketi11Max Plath
Siua Wong12Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Nat Butcher13Morgan Knowles
Connor Watson14Ray Stone
Spencer Leniu15Francis Molo
Egan Butcher16Felise Kaufusi
Taylor Losalu17Brian Pouniu
Cody Ramsey18Bradley Schneider
Tommy Talau19Jake Averillo
Benaiah Ioelu20Tevita Naufahu
Rex Bassingthwaighte21Sebastian Su'a
Toby Rodwell22Kurt Donoghoe


Cowboys vs Wests Tigers

Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys:

Captain Tom Dearden returns after missing four matches with an ankle injury. Jaxon Purdue shifts into the centres and Zac Laybutt moves to the wing as part of the reshuffle.

Jeremiah Nanai is also back from a hamstring injury in the second row, pushing Kai O'Donnell to the interchange.

Wests Tigers:

Alex Seyfarth starts at lock with Alex Twal sidelined due to concussion, while Terrell May returns to the starting front row.

Sunia Turuva has been named on the interchange after missing last week's match with a knee problem, with Ethan Roberts also added to the bench.

CowboysPOSWests Tigers
Scott Drinkwater1Jahream Bula
Braidon Burns2Junior Tupou
Jaxon Purdue3Solomone Saukuru
Tom Chester4Patrick Herbert
Zac Laybutt5Jeral Skelton
Jake Clifford6Jarome Luai
Tom Dearden7Jock Madden
Griffin Neame8Terrell May
Reed Mahoney9Apisai Koroisau
Jason Taumalolo10Fonua Pole
Heilum Luki11Samuela Fainu
Jeremiah Nanai12Tony Sukkar
Reuben Cotter13Alex Seyfarth
Soni Luke14Heath Mason
Thomas Mikaele15Sione Fainu
John Bateman16Ethan Roberts
Coen Hess17Bunty Afoa
Kai O'Donnell18Tristan Hope
Ethan King19Sunia Turuva
Kaiden Lahrs20Faaletino Tavana
Mason Kira21Charlie Murray
Liam Sutton22Vaka Aho


Warriors vs Knights

Sunday 2.00pm AEST, 4.00pm local time at Go Media Stadium

Warriors:

Te Maire Martin returns from a hamstring injury at halfback, allowing Chanel Harris-Tavita to shift back to five-eighth.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is sidelined with a collarbone injury, opening the door for Luke Laulilii to return on the wing for his first NRL appearance since Round 11. Ali Leiataua is back in the centres, while Morgan Gannon joins the interchange.

Knights:

Dane Gagai returns from a hamstring injury in the centres, pushing Fletcher Hunt to the wing in place of the suspended Dominic Young.

Tyson Frizell is also suspended, while Phoenix Crossland misses with a knee injury. Harrison Graham starts at hooker and Francis Manuleleua returns from concussion in the back row.

WarriorsPOSKnights
Taine Tuaupiki1Kalyn Ponga
Luke Laulilii2Fletcher Hunt
Ali Leiataua3Dane Gagai
Leka Halasima4Bradman Best
Alofiana Khan-Pereira5Greg Marzhew
Chanel Harris-Tavita6Fletcher Sharpe
Te Maire Martin7Sandon Smith
James Fisher-Harris8Jacob Saifiti
Wayde Egan9Harrison Graham
Mitchell Barnett10Trey Mooney
Kurt Capewell11Jermaine McEwen
Jacob Laban12Francis Manuleleua
Erin Clark13Mat Croker
Sam Healey14Thomas Cant
Tanner Stowers-Smith15Cody Hopwood
Demitric Vaimauga16Lachlan Crouch
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava17Pasami Saulo
Adam Pompey18Toby Winter
Morgan Gannon20Diesel Hagan
Makaia Tafua21Kyle McCarthy
Luke Hanson22Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Jett Cleary23Brodie Jones


Eels vs Sharks

Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Eels:

NSW Under 19s prop Ryda Talagi is set to make his NRL debut from the interchange after 13 NSW Cup appearances this season.

Dylan Walker returns from a wrist injury, while Bailey Simonsson has been named for his first NRL appearance since dislocating his ankle in Round 5. Apa Twidle is listed at fullback and Sean Russell in the centres, although the pair could switch as they did against the Dolphins.

Sharks:

Cronulla have made just one change to their 19-man squad, with Braden Uele joining the extended interchange in place of Samuel Stonestreet.

Cameron McInnes has been named at lock with Thomas Hazelton on the bench, although they could again swap roles on game day.

EelsPOSSharks
Apa Twidle1William Kennedy
Brian Kelly2Sione Katoa
Will Penisini3Mawene Hiroti
Sean Russell4KL Iro
Josh Addo-Carr5Ronaldo Mulitalo
Ronald Volkman6Niwhai Puru
Mitchell Moses7Nicho Hynes
Luca Moretti8Addin Fonua-Blake
Tallyn Da Silva9Blayke Brailey
Junior Paulo10Jesse Colquhoun
Jack Williams11Briton Nikora
Kitione Kautoga12Teig Wilton
Saxon Pryke13Cameron McInnes
Harrison Edwards14Siosifa Talakai
Ryda Talagi15Billy Burns
Teancum Brown16Oregon Kaufusi
Dylan Walker17Thomas Hazelton
Jack De Belin18Hohepa Puru
Bailey Simonsson19Braden Uele
Kelma Tuilagi20Riley Jones
Jonah Pezet21Riley Pollard
Ryley Smith22Toby Rudolf

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