NRL 2026 team lists: Every side’s predicted lineup for Round 10
The final week before Magic Round sees the struggling Bulldogs head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Dolphins in Thursday night footy.
Friday begins with the Roosters hosting the Titans in Gosford before the Cowboys welcome the Eels to Townsville.
Saturday kicks off with the Dragons and Knights squaring off in Wollongong, followed by the Rabbitohs-Sharks at Accor Stadium and the Sea Eagles-Broncos on the Northern Beaches.
Sunday sees the Tigers tackle the Storm in Melbourne before the Raiders take on the Panthers in Canberra.
New Zealand Warriors have the bye.
NRL 2026 — ROUND 10
Dolphins vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
(Thursday, May 7 at Suncorp Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)
Dolphins predicted team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa (c)
8. Tom Gilbert (c)
9. Max Plath
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Morgan Knowles
14. Ray Stone
15. Tom Flegler
16. Felise Kaufusi
17. Brad Schneider
18. Lewis Symonds
19. Tevita Naufahu
Dolphins team news:
Kodi Nikorima is available after missing two weeks through suspension with Brad Schneider set to shift back to the pine.
Jack Bostock was outstanding in his return from injury and looks set to be a key addition to the Phins 2026 backline.
Jeremy Marshall-King (knee) will likely need another week but don’t be surprised if his name pops up on the extended reserves bench.
Canterbury predicted team:
1. Connor Tracey
2. Jonathan Sua
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton (c)
5. Enari Tuala
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Samuel Hughes
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Leo Thompson
11. Sitili Tupouniua
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Harry Hayes
15. Josh Curran
16. Lipoi Hopoi
17. Sean O’Sullivan
18. Marcelo Montoya
19. Alekolasimi Jones
Bulldogs team news:
The Bulldogs have lost five from their last six matches and desperately need to to turn things around. To date Cameron Ciraldo has only tinkered around the edges but more significant changes may be required. Will this be the week it happens?
Kurt Mann (Category 1 HIA) will miss Round 10 in concussion protocols while Jake Turpin suffered a ruptured bicep and is set for an extended stint on the sidelines.
Matt Burton dislocated his finger in Round 9 but is expected to play.
Harry Hayes returns after serving a one-week suspension.
Sydney Roosters vs. Gold Coast Titans
(Friday, May 8 at Polytec Stadium, 6:00pm AEST)
Roosters predicted team:
1. James Tedesco (c)
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Hugo Savala
4. Robert Toia
5. Tommy Talau
6. Daly Cherry-Evans
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Reece Robson
10. Spencer Leniu
11. Nat Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
14. Connor Watson
15. Salesi Foketi
16. Egan Butcher
17. Billy Smith
18. Benaiah Ioelu
19. De La Salle Va’a
Roosters team news:
Lindsay Collins failed an HIA following a head clash against the Broncos and has entered concussion protocols, while fellow forward veteran Angus Crichton picked up a suspected MCL injury with scans to reveal the full extent of the damage.
Mark Nawaquanitawase suffered a serious right ankle injury and is facing surgery and multiple weeks on the sidelines.
Enforcer Victor Radley escaped any charges from the MRC and is free to play.
Gold Coast predicted team:
1. Keano Kini
2. Jaylan De Groot
3. Jojo Fifita
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami
6. Lachlan Ilias
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (c)
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor
15. Chris Randall
14. Oliver Pascoe
16. Cooper Bai
17. Kurtis Morrin
19. Klese Haas
20. Sialetili Faeamani
21. Josh Patston
Titans team news:
Josh Hannay suggested changes were on the way after the poor home loss to the Raiders.
Sialetili Faeamani could make way for Jaylan De Groot on the wing, while Klese Haas or Moeaki Fotuaika could come into the starting 13 with Kurtis Morrin reverting to the bench role he filled at the start of the season.
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Parramatta Eels
(Friday, May 8 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)
North Queensland predicted team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Braidon Burns
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tom Chester
5. Zac Laybutt
6. Jake Clifford
7. Tom Dearden (c)
8. Coen Hess
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12.Thomas Mikaele
13. Reuben Cotter (c)
14. Soni Luke
15. Sam McIntyre
16. Griffin Neame
17. Matthew Lodge
18. Kaiden Lahrs
19. Mason Barber
Cowboys team news:
Jeremiah Nanai left the field against the Bulldogs and is believed to have re-injured the same shoulder he had reconstructed during the offseason.
Winger Murray Taulagi (concussion) remains out with Zac Laybutt set to hold his place on the wing.
Parramatta predicted team:
1. Joash Papali’i
2. Brian Kelly
3. Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. Luca Moretti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Jack Williams
13. Dylan Walker
14. Charlie Guymer
15. Saxon Pryke
16. Toni Mataele
17. Ronald Volkman
18. Jack De Belin
19. Apa Twidle
Eels team news:
Ryley Smith was in agony as he left the field after re-aggravating his sternum injury against the Wahs and is in serious doubt, with Tallyn Da Silva set to come into the starting 13.
Jonah Pezet made a successful return from injury in NSW Cup and could be in line for an NRL recall at five-eighth, however Ronald Volkman has looked solid in Pezet’s absence. Apa Twidle also returned in NSW Cup scoring a try and could come into the Eels’ squad.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Newcastle Knights
(Saturday, May 9 at WIN Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)
St. George Illawarra predicted team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Setu Tu
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Mathew Feagai
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Kade Reed
8. Emre Guler
9. Damien Cook (c)
10. Toby Couchman
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Ryan Couchman
13. Hamish Stewart
14. Josh Kerr
15. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Jacob Halanaghu
18. Kyle Flanagan*
19. Christian Tipulotu
Dragons team news:
Despite a torrid debut against the Roosters Kade Reed is set to remain at No.7 while it’s unclear if, and when, Kyle Flanagan will return to first-grade. Clint Gutherson (hamstring) is also close to a return and could be named in the backline this week.
Newcastle predicted team:
1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
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. Sandon Smith
15. Tyson Frizell
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Fletcher Hunt
18. Harrison Graham
19. Francis Manuleleua
Knights team news:
Dylan Brown was placed on report for a hip drop on Cam Murray. If he cops a ban look for Sandon Smith to come back into the starting line-up. Second rower Thomas Cant (calf) is also likely to be available as the Knights near full strength.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Cronulla Sharks
(Saturday, May 9 at Accor Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)
South Sydney predicted team:
1. Matt Dufty
2. Alex Johnston
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Campbell Graham
5. Moala Graham-Taufa
6. Cody Walker
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Bronson Garlick
10. Sean Keppie
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Cameron Murray (c)
14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Euan Aitken
17. Liam Le Blanc
18. Jayden Sullivan
19. Latrell Seigwalt
Rabbitohs team news:
Jack Wighton suffered a broken arm against the Knights. Campbell Graham could shift into the centres with Moala Graham-Taufa coming on to the wing. Another centre option for Wayne Bennett is Tallis Duncan.
Cronulla predicted team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Mawene Hiroti
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Sam Stonestreet
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey (c)
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cam McInnes
14. Jesse Colquhoun
15. Billy Burns
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Thomas Hazelton
18. Siosifa Talakai
19. Hohepa Puru
Sharks team news:
Jesse Ramien (knee) should be available this week. with Siosifa Talakai pushing back to the bench.
Manly Sea Eagles vs. Brisbane Broncos
(Saturday, May 9 at 4 Pines Park, 7:35pm AEST)
Manly predicted team:
1. Tolu Koula
2. Jason Saab
3. Clayton Faulalo
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty*
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Brandon Wakeham
10. Jake Trbojevic (c)
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Ethan Bullemor
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Nathan Brown
16. Simione Laiafi
17. Siosiua Taukeiaho
18. Blake Wilson
19. Joey Walsh
Sea Eagles team news:
Jamal Fogarty (groin) was a late injury withdrawal in Round 9 with Joey Walsh taking his place, but the Sea Eagles are hopeful the veteran will return this week.
Kobe Hetherington will miss the match-up with his former Brisbane teammates after a Category 1 HIA against the Panthers.
Brisbane predicted team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani*
3. Jesse Arthars
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Hayze Perham
6. Ezra Mam
7. Thomas Duffy
8. Ben Talty
9. Cory Paix
10. Jack Gosiewski
11. Xavier Willison
12. Jordan Riki
13. Pat Carrigan (c)
14. Josh Rogers
15. Preston Riki
16. Jaiyden Hunt
17. Aublix Tawha
18. Va’a Semu
19. Antonio Verhoeven
Broncos team news:
Captain Adam Reynolds failed an HIA (Cat 1) against the Roosters and is out for at least 11 days with his spot set go to Tom Duffy.
Deine Mariner is out indefinitely requiring emergency leg surgery on Sunday morning with Jesse Arthars set to come into the 13. Josiah Karapani also left the field after an awkward tackle involving Victor Radley and could be out proving yet more selection headaches for Michael Maguire.
Preston Riki is available after serving his one-match ban for a high tackle, but Kotoni Staggs is facing a two-week ban for an elbow to the back of Hugo Savala’s head.
Melbourne Storm vs. Wests Tigers
(Sunday, May 10 at AAMI Park, 2:00pm AEST)
Melbourne predicted team:
1. Sua Fa’alogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Hugo Peel
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant (c)
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Ativalu Lisati
17. Trent Loiero
14. Trent Toelau
15. Joe Chan
16. Davvy Moale
17. Alec MacDonald
18. Cooper Clark
19. Manaia Waitere
Storm team news:
Jahrome Hughes (concussion) is in line to return at No.7 which would have seen Tyran Wishart return to the bench — however he’s unlikely to available after limping from the field against the Dolphins with a potential syndesmosis (ankle) injury. Look for Trent Toelau to take Wishart’s place on the bench.
Forward Alec MacDonald is struggling with a hamstring and is in some doubt.
Tigers predicted team:
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Faaletino Tavana
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To’a
5. Luke Laulilii
6. Jarome Luai (c)
7. Jock Madden
8. Terrell May
9. Tristan Hope
10. Fonua Pole
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Alex Twal
14. Latu Fainu
15. Sione Fainu
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Seyfarth
18. Bunty Afoa
19. Jeral Skelton
Tigers team news:
NSW Origin hopeful Adam Doueihi dislocated his right shoulder scoring in the 9th minute with scans to reveal to full extent of the damage. Look for Jock Madden or Latu Fainu to take his place.
Samuela Fainu was carried from the field late in Round 9 with a foot injury and is serious doubt.
Api Koroisau remains suspended but Kai Pearce-Paul (concussion) is set to return. Sunia Turuva will continue to deputise for Jahream Bula (shoulder) at the back.
Canberra Raiders vs. Penrith Panthers
(Sunday, May 10 at GIO Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)
Canberra predicted team:
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Sebastian Kris
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jed Stuart
6. Ethan Strange*
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11. Ata Mariota
12. Hudson Young
13. Simi Sasagi
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Daine Laurie
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Jordan Uta
18. Owen Pattie
19. Chevy Stewart
Raiders team news:
Hudson Young returns from suspension but Zac Hosking (concussion) is likely to miss a second week while Joe Roddy is out with a suspected broken hand.
In the backline Ethan Strange (ankle) will be pushing for a return after being a late withdrawal in Round 9.
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. Luke Garner
13. Isaah Yeo (c)
14. Jack Cogger
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Kalani Going
17. Billy Phillips
18. Izack Tago
19. Jack Cole
Panthers team news:
Mitch Kenny remains out with a fractured leg while a date for Liam Martin’s return from a knee injury is still unclear.
Jack Cogger was put on report against the Sea Eagles and awaits the verdict from the MRC.
NRL RESULTS, SCORES ROUND 10:
Come back once the round has begun for full results.
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