NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s predicted lineup for Round 14

The first full round of NRL fixtures in three weeks sees eight matches played across five days.

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Manly hosts South Sydney on Thursday night to kick things off, while the Roosters will travel to a chilly Canberra 24 hours later for Friday Night Football.

Saturday sees a pair of Queensland derbies with the Cowboys facing the Dolphins and the stuttering Broncos taking on the Titans.

The Sharks and Dragons square off in the Shire on Sunday before the Bulldogs and Eels close out the round on the Kings Birthday public holiday Monday at Accor Stadium.

The Warriors have the bye.

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NRL 2026 — ROUND 14

Manly Sea Eagles vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs

(Thursday, June 4 at 4 Pines Park, 7:50pm AEST)

Manly predicted team:

1. Clayton Faulalo
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula*
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Taniela Paseka 
9. Jake Simpkin 
10. Kobe Hetherington
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

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

Sea Eagles team news:

Haumole Olakau’atu returns while Tolu Koula technically remains in concussion protocols however Manly is seeking an exemption that will allow him to play. If Koula doesn’t suit up Josh Feledy will be the man to come into the 13.

Clayton Faulalo again deputises at fullback for Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) who is getting close to a return.

In the forwards Jackson Shereb could be under pressure to hold his place after a difficult outing against the Sharks.

South Sydney predicted team:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Alex Johnston
3. Latrell Siegwalt
4. Campbell Graham
5. Edward Kosi
6. Cody Walker 
7. Ashton Ward
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Sean Keppie
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Jye Gray
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Keaon Koloamatangi
17. Liam Le Blanc
18. Bronson Garlick
19. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Rabbitohs team news:

Captain Cameron Murray returns from Blues duty, while Campbell Graham (calf) should also be back allowing Tallis Duncan to return to the forwards.

Wayne Bennett revealed Latrell Mitchell (back) won’t return until Round 17 meaning namesake Latrell Siegwalt will hold his spot in the Rabbitohs’ backline for at least the next month.

Round 11 debutant Talanoa Penitani (hamstring) is out and likely to be replaced on the wing by Ed Kosi.

David Fifita (hamstring) is nearing a return and a name to watch for in the next fortnight.

Melbourne Storm vs. Newcastle Knights

(Friday, June 5 at AAMI Park, 6:00pm AEST)

Melbourne predicted team:

1. Sua Fa’alogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Moses Leo
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu 
9. Harry Grant (c)
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Ativalu Lisati
13. Trent Loiero

14. Trent Toelau
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Cooper Clark
17. Stanley Huen
18. Joe Chan 
19. Manaia Waitere

Storm team news:

Centre Nick Meaney picked up a calf injury against the Chooks and is in doubt for the Knights match.

In better news Xavier Coates (Achilles) could make his first appearance of the season while Shawn Blore (concussion) should also be available.

Newcastle predicted team:

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Dominic Young 
3. Dane Gagai
4. Fletcher Hunt
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Dylan Brown
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Trey Mooney
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Jermaine McEwen
13. Mat Croker

14. Tyson Frizell
15. Tyson Gamble
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Cody Hopwood
18. Harrison Graham 
19. Francis Manuleleua

Knights team news:

Sandon Smith picked up a calf injury against the Eels and could be out for multiple weeks triggering a backline reshuffle.

With Bradman Best (calf) still out Fletcher Hunt will likely come into the centres with Fletcher Sharpe switching to five-eighth.

Canberra Raiders vs. Sydney Roosters

(Friday, June 5 at GIO Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Canberra predicted team:

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

14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Jed Stuart
18. Chevy Stewart 
19. Josh Papalii

Raiders team news: 

Sebastian Kris copped a head knock against the Cowboys could be forced to sit out this week. With Simi Sisagi (shoulder) remaining on the sidelines Ricky Stuart may need to get creative with Daine Laurie a chance to start in the centres.

Veteran Josh Papalii (calf) could play for the first time since Round 7 but may be used off the bench, while Jayden Brailey (concussion) should also be available.

Corey Horsburgh was placed on report for a crusher tackle on Sunday but was not with any charges from the MRC.

Roosters predicted team:

1. James Tedesco (c)
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. Egan Butcher
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Nat Butcher
17. Salesi Foketi
18. Connor Watson 
19. Fetalaiga Pauga

Roosters team news:

The Roosters were disappointing against the Storm and it will be interesting to see if Trent Robinson make many changes this week or simply marks it down to ‘post Origin blues’.

Veteran Daniel Tupou (calf) is likely to miss another week with Billy Smith set to stay on the wing.

Siua Wong was placed on report for an incident with Cameron Munster in Round 13 but escaped with a fine.

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Dolphins

(Saturday, June 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)

North Queensland predicted team:

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

14. Viliami Vailea
15. Griffin Neame
16. Coen Hess
17. Xavier Kerrisk
18. Ethan King
19. Braidon Burns

Cowboys team news:

Skipper Rueben Cotter should be back after being rested following Origin Game I.

However Tom Mikaele suffered a knee injury against Canberra and looks set to be ruled out for several weeks.

Braidon Burns (hamstring) is also a chance of returning.

Dolphins predicted team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Selwyn Cobbo
5. Tevita Naufahu
6. Brad Schneider
7. Isaiya Katoa (c)
8. Tom Flegler
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Max Plath

14. Kurt Donoghoe
15. Ray Stone
16. Tom Gilbert
17. Oryn Keeley
18. Felise Kaufusi
19. Morgan Knowles

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Dolphins team news:

The Dolphins are hitting form and fresh from the bye will pose a major defensive challenge for the Cowboys.

A host of Origin stars will be back, but it remains to be seen if star English centre Herbie Farnworth (hamstring) will also be there.

Kristian Woolf’s bulging forward stocks could see Morgan Knowles bumped to the bench to accommodate Maroons utility Max Plath in he starting lineup while Felise Kaufusi will likely make way for Tom Flegler.

Brisbane Broncos vs. Gold Coast Titans

(Saturday, June 6 at Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)

Brisbane predicted team:

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

14. Ben Hunt
15. Ben Talty
16. Va’a Semu
17. Aublix Tawha
18. Antonio Verhoeven
19. Tom Duffy

Broncos team news:

The Broncos were embarrassed at home by the Dragons and will be desperate to avoid the same fate against the Titans.

Adam Reynolds and Brendan Piakura were both put on report in the loss to the Dragons but escaped with fines from the MRC.

But in disastrous news Origin star Pat Carrigan suffered a syndesmosis injury midway through the first half and is expected to miss up to a month, while Gehamat Shibasaki has a Grade 2 MCL (knee) injury and is out for 5-6 weeks.

Gold Coast predicted team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Jojo Fifita
3. Jaylan De Groot
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami 
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Zane Harrison
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Oliver Pascoe
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (c)
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor 
13. Chris Randall

14. Kurtis Morrin
15. Josh Patston
16. Luke Sommerton
17. Klese Haas
18. Lachlan Ilias
19. Cooper Bai

Titans team news:

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Jojo Fifita will return from Origin duties, likely pushing Klese Haas to the bench and Jensen Taumoepeau potentially out of the 19.

Chris Randall could start at lock with Cooper Bai coming off the pine.

Wests Tigers vs. Penrith Panthers

(Sunday, June 7 at CommBank Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)

Tigers predicted team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Jeral Skelton
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Starford To’a
5. Faaletino Tavana
6. Jarome Luai (c)
7. Jock Madden
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Kai Pearce-Paul 
13. Alex Seyfarth

14. Latu Fainu
15. Mavrik Geyer
16. Royce Hunt
17. Ethan Roberts
18. Charlie Murray
19. Bunty Afoa

Tigers team news:

Patrick Herbert (suspension) remains unavailable until Round 15, while Alex Twal (knee) and Heamasi Makasini (shoulder) both left the field with injuries against the Bulldogs. If they miss time Alex Seyfarth and Starford To’a will likely take their places in the starting 13.

Sione Fainu failed an HIA against the Bulldogs and is in concussion protocols.

Penrith predicted team:

1. Dylan Edwards  
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Paul Alamoti 
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To’o 
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota  
9. Freddy Lussick
10. Lindsay Smith  
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Jack Cogger
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Liam Henry
17. Izack Tago
18. Luke Garner
19. Billy Scott

Panthers team news:

Expect all of the Panthers’ NSW Origin stars to be back on deck this week. Mitch Kenny (leg) aside, it means Penrith are getting close to full strength with the recent returns of Liam Martin and Liam Henry.

Cronulla Sharks vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons

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

Cronulla predicted 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. Hohepa Puru
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton 
13. Cam McInnes

14. Siosifa Talakai
15. Billy Burns
16. Thomas Hazelton 
17. Jesse Colquhoun
18. Mawene Hiroti
19. Jayden Berrell

Sharks team news: 

Captain Blayke Brailey (broken arm) is booked for surgery this week and will be out for at least three weeks.

Briton Nikora was rested after Origin I but should return, while KL Iro (knee) could also be back pushing Mawene Hiroti to the bench.

Nicho Hynes (calf) will likely miss a second week but veteran winger Sione Katoa (ankle) could be available for selection.

St. George Illawarra predicted 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. Tyrell Sloan
16. Josh Kerr
17. Blake Lawrie
18. Emre Guler
19. Lyhkan King-Togia

Dragons team news:

The Dragons have finally broken their duck and will look to go back-to-back against local rivals the Sharks.

Clint Gutherson (calf) came from the field late in the second half against the Broncos and scans will determine his availability. If he’s out Tyrell Sloan is almost certain to come into the starting 13.

Jacob Liddle (hamstring) was close to playing last weekend and looks set to return this time, most likely from the bench.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Parramatta Eels

(Monday, June 8 at Accor Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

Canterbury predicted team:

1. Jacob Kiraz
2. Enari Tuala
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton*
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Kurt Mann
10. Leo Thompson
11. Sitili Tupouniua
12. Harry Hayes
13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Sam Hughes
16. Jack Underhill
17. Alekolasimi Jones
18. Josh Curran
19. Enari Tuala

Bulldogs team news: 

The Bulldogs’ inconsistent season continues and this match shapes as a pivotal moment in more ways than one.

Marcelo Montoya (knee) could return on the wing in place of Jethro Rinakama or Enari Tuala.

While fullback Connor Tracey (hamstring) is likely to be available, it’s hard to see him being selected ahead of Jacob Kiraz who has been excellent since returning from injury.

There has also been an unconfirmed report that Stephen Crichton may have suffered a setback with his shoulder, so that’s something to watch as the week progresses.

Parramatta predicted team:

1. Isaiah Iongi 
2. Brian Kelly
3. Jordan Samrani
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Joash Papali’i
7. Mitchell Moses*
8. Luca Moretti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Jack Williams
13. Jack De Bellin

14. Dylan Walker
15. Sam Tuivaiti 
16. Toni Mataele
17. Charlie Guymer
18. Apa Twidle
19. Ronald Volkman

Eels team news:

Mitchell Moses is expected to play after recovering from his hamstring strain in Blues camp. Assuming he does Jason Ryles will likely shift playmaker Ronald Volkman to the bench with Joash Papali’i staying in the No.6.

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