NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s confirmed lineup for Round 13

A swathe of stars will be hoping to back up from State of Origin Game I but as usual many will no doubt drop out later in the week, especially in the forwards.

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Round 13 begins with the battle of the beaches on Friday night as the Sharks host the high-flying Sea Eagles who are chasing their eighth win from nine matches under Kieran Foran.

Saturday sees three matches headlined by the Storm-Roosters clash in Melbourne, while the weekend will close out with a top-of-the-table clash between the Panthers and Warriors on Sunday night.

The Dolphins, Titans and Rabbitohs have a bye.

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NRL 2026 — ROUND 13

Cronulla Sharks vs. Manly Sea Eagles

(Friday, May 29 at Ocean Protect Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Cronulla team:

1. Will Kennedy 
2. Sam 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

14. Jesse Colquhoun
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Billy Burns
17. Thomas Hazelton 
18. Hohepa Puru
19. Oregon Kaufusi

Sharks team news: 

In a massive blow to the Sharks star playmaker Nicho Hynes has a picked up a calf strain and is replaced in the halves by debutant Niwhai Puru.

Skipper Blayke Brailey will be hopeful of returning to the No.9 jersey after Origin with Hohepa Puru moving to the bench.

Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora have been named to back up just 48 hours after Origin I but it wouldn’t surprise to see one, if not both, rested. Cameron McInnes returns to the starting 13 with Jesse Colquhoun named on the reserves.

Sione Katoa (ankle) is getting close to a return but has not been named.

Manly team:

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 (c)

14. Brandon Wakeham 
15. Nathan Brown
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Simione Laiafi
18. Blake Wilson
19. Joey Walsh

Sea Eagles team news:

Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolu Koula will be looking to back up from Origin, but for now both have only been named on the extended reserves.

Lehi Hopoate returns from a one-week suspension while Ben Trbojevic has been named despite suffering suffering a concussion against the Titans.

The impressive Clayton Faulalo will continue to deputise at fullback with Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) still on the sidelines.

Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels

(Saturday, May 30 at GIO Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)

Newcastle team:

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

14. Harrison Graham 
15. Tyson Frizell
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Cody Hopwood
18. Thomas Cant
19. Fletcher Hunt

Knights team news:

Bradman Best (calf) remains out with Fletcher Sharpe taking his place in the centres and Fletcher Hunt named on the reserves with Sandon Smith wearing the No.6.

Assuming they pull up okay after Origin, Kalyn Ponga will be back in the No.1 jersey while Jacob Saifiti should return to the front row.

Parramatta team:

1. Isaiah Iongi 
2. Brian Kelly
3. Jordan Samrani
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Joash Papali’i
7. Ronald Volkman
8. Luca Moretti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Jack Williams (c)
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Bellin

14. Dylan Walker
15. Charlie Guymer
16. Toni Mataele
17. Harrison Edwards
18. Apa Twidle
19. Tancum Brown

Eels team news:

In a major blow captain Mitchell Moses looks set for time on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in camp with NSW.

Isaiah Iongi returns at fullback with Joash Papali’i named at No.6and Ronald Volkman shifting to halfback. Once again Jonah Pezet has not been named, this time reportedly due to a hamstring issue.

Sam Tuivaiti (shoulder) is on the extended reserves while it’s feared veteran prop Junior Paulo could be out for up to two months with a knee injury.

Wests Tigers vs. Canterbury Bulldogs

(Saturday, May 30 at CommBank Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)

Tigers team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Jeral Skelton
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Heamasi Makasini
5. Faaletini Tavana
6. Jarome Luai
7. Jock Madden*
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau*
10. Fonua Pole
16. Sione Fainu
12. Kai Pearce-Paul 
11. Alex Twal

14. Latu Fainu
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Royce Hunt
17. Charlie Murray
18. Mavrik Geyer
19. Stafrod To’a

Tigers team news:

Star fullback Jahream Bula (shoulder) is back in the No.1 jersey while Faaletini Tavana replaces Luke Laulilii who has been dropped.

Taylan May (shoulder) is out, possibly for the season, while Jock Madden is struggling with a hamstring but has been named at No.7.

Api Koroisau is back from suspension while Heamasi Makasini (foot) and Alex Twal (knee) also return this week.

With Patrick Herbert (suspension) is unavailable until Round 15, Sunia Turuva will cover in the centres for the fifth time this season.

Canterbury team:

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

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Jed Reardon
16. Jack Underhill
17. Josh Curran
18. Lipoi Hopoi
19. Jonathan Sua

Bulldogs team news: 

Jacob Kiraz made a welcome return from injury in Round 12 at fullback and stays there after a strong showing with Connor Tracey named on the extended reserves bench.

Captain Stephen Crichton could return from NSW Blues duty but for now is on the reserves with Enari Tuala named in the centres.

Sam Hughes (neck) remains out but fellow forward Josh Curran (ribs) returns.

A late change saw Kurt Mann start at hooker against the Storm and he’ll do so again with Bailey Hayward to come off the bench.

Matt Burton scored a late call-up to the NSW Origin side and will be backing up.

Melbourne Storm vs. Sydney Roosters

(Saturday, May 30 at AAMI Park, 7:35pm AEST)

Melbourne team:

1. Sua Fa’alogo
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*

14. Trent Toelau
15. Cooper Clark 
16. Davvy Moale
17. Josiah Pahulu
18. Joe Chan 
19. Manaia Waitere

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Storm team news:

The Storm gave up yet another half time lead against the Bulldogs and will be desperate to have Cameron Munster,  Harry Grant and Trent Loiero back on deck in Round 13 after Origin I.

One player who definitely won’t be there is Shawn Blore who has been ruled out after a Cat 1 HIA against the Bulldogs.

Xavier Coates is getting close to a return from Achilles surgery remains on the sidelines.

Roosters team:

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*

14. Connor Watson 
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Nat Butcher
17. Salesi Foketi
18. Reece Foley
19. Egan Butcher

Roosters team news:

Like the Storm, the Roosters have several stars who will be hoping to back up after Wednesday night.

Daniel Tupou suffered a calf injury in Round 11 and has been replaced by Billy Smith, while fellow winger Cody Ramsey (concussion) has been named.

Mark Nawaqanitawase (ankle) is said to be eyeing a return in Round 15.

Brisbane Broncos vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons

(Sunday, May 31 at Suncorp Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)

Brisbane team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs*
4. Gehamat Shibasaki*
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam*
7. Adam Reynolds (c)
8. Preston Riki
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Xavier Willison
13. Pat Carrigan*

14. Ben Hunt
15. Ben Talty
16. Va’a Semu
17. Jack Gosiewski
18. Grant Anderson
19. Hayze Perham

Broncos team news:

Kotoni Staggs should return to the Broncos line-up for the first time since he copped a two-match ban before Origin I, with Jesse Arthars likely shifting to the wing and teenager Phil Coates heading back to Q Cup.

Superstar prop Payne Haas (knee) has been named to return as has Jack Gosiewski (concussion), Brendan Piakura (knee) and Grant Anderson (knee).

Back rower Jordan Riki has had surgery to relieve a plantar fasciitis issue in his foot and will miss multiple weeks.

St. George Illawarra team:

1. Clint 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 (c)
10. Toby Couchman 
11. Dylan Egan 
12. Hamish Stewart
13. Ryan Couchman

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

Dragons team news:

Jaydn Su’A (calf) and Hayden Buchanan (shoulder) are out but Moses Suli (back) returns to fill the void in the centres.

Jacob Liddle (hamstring) has been named on the bench and will be hoping for better injury luck this time.

Canberra Raiders vs. North Queensland Cowboys

(Sunday, May 31 at GIO Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

Canberra team:

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Sebastian Kris
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange*
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11. Hudson Young*
12. Zac Hosking
13. Daine Laurie

14. Owen Pattie
15. Ata Mariota
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Jed Stuart
18. Chevy Stewart 
19. Jordan Uta

Raiders team news: 

Hudson Young and Ethan Strange have been named to back up from Blues duties pushing Ata Mariota back to the bench — although Daine Laurie has been picked at lock.

Sebastian Kris (quad) was a late withdrawal last week but has been named in the centres.

Owen Pattie started against Dolphins with Tom Starling coming off the bench but Ricky Start seems to have changed his mind this week with the roles reversed, for now anyway.

North Queensland team:

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*

14. Viliami Vailea
15. Griffin Neame
16. Matthew Lodge
17. Coen Hess
18. Robert Derby
19. Ethan King

Cowboys team news:

Reuben Cotter should return from the Maroons at lock, pushing Jason Taumalolo back into the front row and Matthew Lodge to the bench. 

Murray Taulagi (concussion) has been named to return on the wing relegating Robert Derby to the bench.

Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors

(Sunday, May 31 at CommBank Stadium, 6:15pm AEST)

Penrith team:

1. Dylan Edwards  
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izak Tago
4. Luke Garner Casey McLean*
5. Paul Alamoti Brian To’o* 
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Jack Cogger Nathan Cleary*
8. Moses Leota  
9. Freddy Lussick
10. Liam Henry
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Liam Martin
13. Lindsay Smith Isaah Yeo*

14. Jack Cole
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Billy Phillips
17. Luron Patea
18. Billy Scott
19. Sione Fonua

Panthers team news:

In past years Ivan Cleary has rested many of his Blues stars after Origin but indicated earlier in the week that may not be the case this time — that said his Origin quartet are all on the extended reserves for now.

In major selection news rep forward Liam Martin (knee) has been named in the second row.

Warriors team:

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 (c)
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford
11. Leka Halasima
12. Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey
15. Tanner Stowers-Smith
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Marata Niukore
18. Kayliss Fatialofa
20. Luke Hanson

Warriors team news:

Origin forwards Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett have not been named but may yet be added later in the week.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has suffered an ACL rupture and is out for the season with Adam Pompey named to replace him in the centres.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) remains out as does Eddie Ieremia-Toeava who suffered a nasty head knock against the Dragons and is in concussion protocols.

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Luke Metcalf has been named, but only on the extended reserves.

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