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NRL Team Lists Round 4: Every squad, ins and outs for all games

jeremy-darke
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Last updated: Tue 24 Mar 2026 13:10

The NRL team lists for Round 4 highlight significant changes and strategic tweaks. Brisbane Broncos welcome back Adam Reynolds, aiding their lineup while managing the absence of Payne Haas due to injury. The Warriors significantly benefit from Luke Metcalf's comeback, adding depth to their squad. Meanwhile, the Roosters see Billy Smith's return, enhancing their starting lineup. In the face of suspensions and injuries, other teams have adapted by introducing new players to fill critical positions. These selections set the stage for an exciting week of NRL action.

Jeremy Darke 24 Mar 2026
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  • Adam Reynolds returns for Broncos; Payne Haas sidelined.
  • Warriors strengthened by Luke Metcalf's return.
  • Teams adapting with strategic changes amidst injuries & suspensions.
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NRL Round 4 Team Lists (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRL Team Lists: Round 4


The NRL team lists for Round 4 are in, and there are already some major storylines shaping the week ahead.

Brisbane welcome back skipper Adam Reynolds but lose Payne Haas to injury, while the Warriors receive a huge boost with Luke Metcalf returning from a long-term ACL issue. The Roosters regain Billy Smith, the Panthers continue to roll with a settled side, and several clubs are dealing with suspensions and key outs across the board.

With team lists now trimmed to 19 closer to kick-off under the new interchange rules, these early selections provide a strong look at how each side is shaping up for Round 4.

Here are the full team lists, ins and outs, and key talking points for every game.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters

Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles:
Manly have named the same starting side, with Simione Laiafi added to the bench as he pushes for an NRL debut.

Roosters:
Billy Smith returns from concussion in the only starting change, while Hugo Savala has been named on the bench after his comeback from an ankle injury.

Sea EaglesPOSRoosters
Tom Trbojevic1James Tedesco
Jason Saab2Daniel Tupou
Tolutau Koula3Billy Smith
Reuben Garrick4Robert Toia
Lehi Hopoate5Mark Nawaqanitawase
Luke Brooks6Daly Cherry-Evans
Jamal Fogarty7Sam Walker
Taniela Paseka8Naufahu Whyte
Jake Simpkin9Reece Robson
Kobe Hetherington10Lindsay Collins
Haumole Olakau'atu11Angus Crichton
Ben Trbojevic12Siua Wong
Jake Trbojevic13Egan Butcher
Brandon Wakeham14Connor Watson
Corey Waddell15Blake Steep
Ethan Bullemor16Nat Butcher
Paul Bryan17Salesi Foketi
Simione Laiafi18Cody Ramsey
Josh Feledy19Hugo Savala


New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers

Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Go Media Stadium

Warriors:
Luke Metcalf returns from his ACL injury in a huge boost, while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Adam Pompey are also back.

Wests Tigers:
Jock Madden comes in at five-eighth for the injured Jarome Luai, while Bunty Afoa and Faaletino Tavana join the bench.

WarriorsPOSWests Tigers
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad1Jahream Bula
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak2Jeral Skelton
Adam Pompey3Sunia Turuva
Ali Leiataua4Heamasi Makasini
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck5Luke Laulilii
Luke Metcalf6Jock Madden
Tanah Boyd7Adam Doueihi
James Fisher-Harris8Terrell May
Wayde Egan9Apisai Koroisau
Jackson Ford10Fonua Pole
Leka Halasima11Samuela Fainu
Jacob Laban12Kai Pearce-Paul
Erin Clark13Alex Twal
Sam Healey14Tristan Hope
Mitchell Barnett15Sione Fainu
Demitric Vaimauga16Royce Hunt
Tanner Stowers-Smith17Alex Seyfarth
Marata Niukore18Bunty Afoa
Chanel Harris-Tavita19Faaletino Tavana


Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins

Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos:
Adam Reynolds returns from a rib injury, but Payne Haas is out with a shoulder issue. Brendan Piakura also comes into the starting side.

Dolphins:
Tom Flegler has been named on the bench in his return from a rib injury, while Francis Molo is back from suspension.

BroncosPOSDolphins
Reece Walsh1Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Josiah Karapani2Jamayne Isaako
Kotoni Staggs3Jake Averillo
Deine Mariner4Herbie Farnworth
Grant Anderson5Selwyn Cobbo
Ezra Mam6Kodi Nikorima
Adam Reynolds7Isaiya Katoa
Corey Jensen8Tom Gilbert
Cory Paix9Max Plath
Xavier Willison10Felise Kaufusi
Brendan Piakura11Connelly Lemuelu
Jordan Riki12Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Patrick Carrigan13Morgan Knowles
Ben Hunt14Bradley Schneider
Ben Talty15Thomas Flegler
Aublix Tawha16Oryn Keeley
Gehamat Shibasaki17Ray Stone
Jaiyden Hunt18Trai Fuller
Blake Mozer19Francis Molo


Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights

Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs:
Sitili Tupouniua shifts to prop with Sam Hughes suspended, while Lipoi Hopoi and Jonathan Sua join the bench.

Knights:
Fletcher Sharpe returns at five-eighth, Tyson Frizell moves to prop for the suspended Trey Mooney, and Cody Hopwood has been added to the bench.

BulldogsPOSKnights
Connor Tracey1Fletcher Hunt
Jacob Kiraz2Dominic Young
Enari Tuala3Dane Gagai
Stephen Crichton4Bradman Best
Marcelo Montoya5Greg Marzhew
Matt Burton6Fletcher Sharpe
Lachlan Galvin7Sandon Smith
Max King8Jacob Saifiti
Bailey Hayward9Phoenix Crossland
Sitili Tupouniua10Tyson Frizell
Viliame Kikau11Dylan Lucas
Jacob Preston12Jermaine McEwen
Jaeman Salmon13Mat Croker
Kurt Mann14Thomas Cant
Josh Curran15Pasami Saulo
Lipoi Hopoi16Cody Hopwood
Sean O'Sullivan17Francis Manuleleua
Jonathan Sua18Tyson Gamble
Fletcher Baker19Harrison Graham


Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels

Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Panthers:
Jack Cogger returns from concussion to join the bench, with Jack Cole dropping out.

Eels:
Brian Kelly returns in the centres, while J'maine Hopgood is out for the season with an ACL injury and Luca Moretti comes onto the bench.

PanthersPOSEels
Dylan Edwards1Isaiah Iongi
Thomas Jenkins2Bailey Simonsson
Paul Alamoti3Brian Kelly
Casey McLean4Sean Russell
Brian To'o5Josh Addo-Carr
Blaize Talagi6Jonah Pezet
Nathan Cleary7Mitchell Moses
Moses Leota8Jack Williams
Mitch Kenny9Ryley Smith
Lindsay Smith10Junior Paulo
Isaiah Papali'i11Kelma Tuilagi
Liam Martin12Kitione Kautoga
Isaah Yeo13Dylan Walker
Jack Cogger14Tallyn Da Silva
Billy Phillips15Sam Tuivaiti
Scott Sorensen16Matt Doorey
Luke Garner17Luca Moretti
Izack Tago18Charlie Guymer
Freddy Lussick19Joash Papalii


North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm

Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys:
Zac Laybutt replaces the suspended Tom Chester in the centres, while Tom Mikaele returns from a knee injury to the bench.

Storm:
Trent Loiero returns to the starting side at lock, with Tui Kamikamica shifting back to the bench.

CowboysPOSStorm
Scott Drinkwater1Sualauvi Faalogo
Braidon Burns2Will Warbrick
Jaxon Purdue3Jack Howarth
Zac Laybutt4Moses Leo
Murray Taulagi5Nick Meaney
Jake Clifford6Cameron Munster
Tom Dearden7Jahrome Hughes
Coen Hess8Stefano Utoikamanu
Reed Mahoney9Harry Grant
Jason Taumalolo10Josh King
Heilum Luki11Joe Chan
Sam McIntyre12Alec MacDonald
Reuben Cotter13Trent Loiero
Soni Luke14Tyran Wishart
Kai O'Donnell15Cooper Clarke
Griffin Neame16Tui Kamikamica
Harrison Edwards17Davvy Moale
Thomas Mikaele18Jack Hetherington
Liam Sutton19Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown


Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks

Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at GIO Stadium

Raiders:
Josh Papalii is suspended, so Morgan Smithies starts at prop and Joe Roddy comes onto the bench.

Sharks:
Teig Wilton has been promoted into the starting side after returning last week, while Briton Nikora is out with a broken nose.

RaidersPOSSharks
Kaeo Weekes1William Kennedy
Savelio Tamale2Sione Katoa
Simi Sasagi3Jesse Ramien
Sebastian Kris4KL Iro
Xavier Savage5Samuel Stonestreet
Ethan Strange6Braydon Trindall
Ethan Sanders7Nicholas Hynes
Morgan Smithies8Addin Fonua-Blake
Tom Starling9Blayke Brailey
Joseph Tapine10Thomas Hazelton
Hudson Young11Billy Burns
Noah Martin12Teig Wilton
Corey Horsburgh13Jesse Colquhoun
Jayden Brailey14Siosifa Talakai
Zac Hosking15Toby Rudolf
Ata Mariota16Oregon Kaufusi
Joe Roddy17Braden Uele
Daine Laurie18Hohepa Puru
Jed Stuart19Tuku Hau Tapuha


Gold Coast Titans vs St George Illawarra Dragons

Sunday 6.15pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans:
Gold Coast are unchanged after three straight losses, with Jayden Campbell set for his second game back from injury.

Dragons:
Blake Lawrie starts at prop with Toby Couchman in concussion protocols, while Ryan Couchman is out after being referred directly to the judiciary.

TitansPOSDragons
Keano Kini1Clinton Gutherson
Sialetili Faeamani2Christian Tuipulotu
Jojo Fifita3Moses Suli
Max Feagai4Valentine Holmes
Phillip Sami5Setu Tu
AJ Brimson6Kyle Flanagan
Jayden Campbell7Daniel Atkinson
Moeaki Fotuaika8Emre Guler
Sam Verrills9Damien Cook
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui10Blake Lawrie
Arama Hau11Luciano Leilua
Beau Fermor12Jaydn Su'A
Chris Randall13Hamish Stewart
Kurtis Morrin14Jacob Liddle
Tukimihia Simpkins15Hame Sele
Klese Haas16Jacob Halangahu
Cooper Bai17Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Lachlan Ilias18Josh Kerr
Josh Patston19Hayden Buchanan

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