NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s predicted lineup for Round 12

The 2026 State of Origin series is just a week away and the game’s top players are heading into camp with NSW and Queensland.

With seven NRL teams having a bye in Round 12 there are just five matches this weekend, beginning with the Raiders and Dolphins in Canberra on Thursday night.

The Bulldogs and Storm then square off in Sydney on Friday night before the shortened round ends in Townsville on Sunday afternoon with the Cowboys hosting the Rabbitohs.

NRL 2026 — ROUND 12

Canberra Raiders vs. Dolphins

(Thursday, May 21 at GIO Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)

Canberra predicted team:

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Sebastian Kris
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jed Stuart
6. Daine Laurie
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11. Zac Hosking
12. Ata Mariota
13. Jayden Brailey

14. Owen Pattie
15. Morgan Smithies
16. Jordan Uta
17. Chevy Stewart
18. Jake Clydsdale
19. Myles Martin

Raiders team news:

The Raiders have two players on Origin duty with Hudson Young likely to be replaced in the back row by Zac Hosking and Daine Laurie coming into the halves for Ethan Strange.

Simi Sasagi (shoulder) is expected to be out until Round 16.

Dolphins predicted team:

1. Trai Fuller
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Tevita Naufahu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa (c)
8. Tom Gilbert
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Morgan Knowles

14. Kurt Donoghoe
15. Ray Stone
16. Felise Kaufusi
17. Oryn Keeley
18. Lewis Symonds
19. Brad Schneider

Dolphins team news:

The Dolphins have five players in Maroons camp for Origin forcing some major selection reshuffles.

Jeremy Marshall-King should come straight into the starting lineup as hooker for Max Plath. Tom Gilbert is set to replace Tom Flegler while Kulikefu Finefeuiaki should be free to play after being named 20th man for Queensland.

In the backline Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo are out with Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu likely to take their places.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Storm

(Friday, May 22 at Accors Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Canterbury predicted team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Marcelo Montoya
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Matt Burton
5. Enari Tuala
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Max King
9. Kurt Mann
10. Leo Thompson
11. Sitili Tupouniua
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Harry Hayes
16. Sam Hughes
17. Jethro Rinakama
18. Lipoi Hopoi
19. Alekolasimi Jones

Bulldogs team news:

The Bulldogs’ back three struggled against the Sharks and changes seem likely after five losses in a row. Marcelo Montoya should return in place of Jonathan Sua while Jethro Rinakama shapes a chance to appear in the other wing should Jacob Kiraz (knee) remain out.

If Kiraz is fit, there’s even the possibility he could come in at fullback with serious questions being asked about the form of Connor Tracey.

Captain Stephen Crichton is in camp with the NSW Blues, creating the ideal opportunity for Matt Burton to potentially shift into the centres.

Forwards Sam Hughes (neck) and Josh Curran (ribs) missed Magic Round through injury and it’s unclear if either will be available this week.

Hooker Bailey Hayward has been under some scrutiny and don’t be surprised to see a change with Kurt Mann potentially named at No.9 having missed out on Queensland selection.

Melbourne predicted team:

1. Sua Fa’alogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Moses Leo*
6. Trent Toelau
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Gabriel Satrick
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Ativalu Lisati
13. Alec MacDonald

14. Stanley Huen
15. Cooper Clark
16. Davvy Moale
17. Joe Chan
18. Lazarus Vaalepu
19. Preston Conn

Storm team news:

Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Trent Loiero are all on Maroons duty, creating some real depth headaches for Craig Bellamy with Tyran Wishart (ankle) unavailable for another month.

Storm NSW Cup hooker Gabriel Satrick could bea chance of filling in for Grant at No.9.

Moses Leo (knee) is also in some doubt, but despite rumours of an Origin debut centre Jack Howarth has missed out on Queensland selection and is available.

St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. New Zealand Warriors

(Saturday, May 23 at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)

St. George Illawarra predicted team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Setu Tu
3. Hayden Buchanan
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Christian Tipulotu
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
9. Damien Cook (c)
10. Toby Couchman
11. Dylan Egan
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Hamish Stewart

14. Luciano Leilua
15. Emre Guler
16. Josh Kerr
17. Ryan Couchman
18. Blake Lawrie
19. Lyhkan King-Togia

Dragons team news:

Another week and another loss for the Dragons, but Dean Young isn’t exactly flush with selection options.

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Gold Coast Titans

(Saturday, May 23 at 4 Pines Park, 7:30pm AEST)

Manly predicted team:

1. Clayton Faulalo
2. Jason Saab
3. Josh Feledy
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Blake Wilson
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Brandon Wakeham
10. Ethan Bullemor
11. Kobe Hetherington
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Jake Simpkin
15. Nathan Brown
16. Simione Laiafi
17. Jackson Shereb
18. Joey Walsh
19. Zach Dockar-Clay

Sea Eagles team news:

Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolu Koula have been selected for NSW, with Kobe Hetherington and Josh Feledy likely to come into the starting 13 in their places respectively.

Brandon Wakeham returns from suspension with Jake Simpkin set to move back to the bench.

Lehi Hopoate was charged for bumping referee Grant Atkins to the ground against the Tigers and faces a one-week ban with an early guilty plea.

Gold Coast predicted team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Jensen Taumoepeau
3. Max Feagai
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Zane Harrison
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Oliver Pascoe
10. Klese Haas
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor
15. Cooper Bai

14. Kurtis Morrin
15. Josh Patston
16. Luke Sommerton
17. Lachlan Ilias
18. Jaylan De Groot
19. Tuki Simpkins

Titans team news:

Captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and centre Jojo Fifita are in Queensland Origin camp with Klese Haas and Max Feagai chances to take their places in the starting 13.

Chris Randall copped a head knock against the Knights and is out with Arama Hau likely to come back into the second row.

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs

(Sunday, May 24 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

North Queensland predicted team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Murray Taulagi
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tom Chester
5. Zac Laybutt
6. Liam Sutton
7. Jake Clifford
8. Thomas Mikaele
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Sam McIntyre
13. Matthew Lodge

14. Xavier Kerrisk
15. Griffin Neame
16. Coen Hess
17. Kai O’Donnell
18. Robert Derby
19. Ethan King

Cowboys team news:

Braidon Burns picked up a hamstring injury against the Roosters and is set for a stint on the sidelines with Murray Taulagi (concussion) a chance to return on the wing.

Jason Taumalolo was rested last week but should return, while Reuben Cotter is in camp with the Maroons forcing a shuffle in the back row.

South Sydney predicted team:

1. Jye Gray
2. Alex Johnston*
3. Latrell Siegwalt
4. Campbell Graham
5. Edward Kosi
6. Cody Walker
7. Jamie Humphreys*
8. Keaon Koloamatangi
9. Bronson Garlick
10. Sean Keppie
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan
13. David Fifita

14. Matt Dufty
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Tevita Tatola
17. Adam Elliott
18. Ashton Ward
19. Liam Le Blanc

Rabbitohs team news:

Latrell Mitchell (back) ruled himself out of NSW Origin calculations so he looks set to sit out this weekend with the impressive Latrell Siegwalt the man to come into the Rabbitohs’ centres.

Cameron Murray is on Blues duty with David Fifita (hamstring) a chance to return in his place.

Jamie Humphreys (knee) and Alex Johnston (knee) could also be back this week.

NRL RESULTS, SCORES ROUND 12:

Come back once Round 12 begins for the latest scores and results.

NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s predicted lineup for Round 12

NRL 2026 — ROUND 12

Canberra Raiders vs. Dolphins

(Thursday, May 21 at GIO Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Storm

(Friday, May 22 at Accors Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. New Zealand Warriors

(Saturday, May 23 at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Gold Coast Titans

(Saturday, May 23 at 4 Pines Park, 7:30pm AEST)

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs

(Sunday, May 24 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

NRL RESULTS, SCORES ROUND 12:

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