NRL 2026 team lists: Every club’s predicted lineup for Round 17

A full round of NRL action begins on Thursday with the Eels hosting the Rabbitohs in Parramatta with both sides fresh off the bye.

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24 hours later the Titans will look to back up their shock Panthers win against the Bulldogs, followed by a Friday night Suncorp blockbuster between the Roosters and the increasingly desperate Broncos.

The round concludes with the Knights and Tigers locking horns in Newcastle.

The Sharks have the bye this week.

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NRL 2026 — ROUND 17

Parramatta Eels vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs

(Thursday, June 25 at CommBank Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)

Parramatta predicted team:

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

14. Dylan Walker
15. Sam Tuivaiti 
16. Teancum Brown
17. Harrison Edwards
18. Apa Twidle
19. Charlie Guymer

Eels team news:

Coming off the bye a refreshed Eels will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins for only the second time this season. The return of captain Mitchell Moses to the halves could see Joash Papali’i pushed to the wing, or even the bench. Jonah Pezet (hamstring) is also nearing a return creating a further logjam in the Parramatta halves.

South Sydney predicted team:

1. Jye Gray
2. Alex Johnston
3. Latrell Siegwalt
4. Tallis Duncan
5. Edward Kosi
6. Cody Walker
7. Ashton Ward
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Brandon Smith
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. David Fifita
12. Euan Aitken
13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Bronson Garlick
15. Jamie Humphreys
16. Lachlan Hubner
17. Moala Graham-Taufa
18. Dayne Jennings
19. Liam Le Blanc

Rabbitohs team news:

Inspirational skipper Cameron Murray will be back bolstering the Bunnies forward pack, but Jack Wighton (arm) and Campbell Graham (calf) remain out in the backline.

It had been hoped Latrell Mitchell (back) would return to the centres this week in time to press for Game III Origin selection, however that now seems doubtful with news Mitchell left training early on Monday with calf tightness and has been sent for scans.

Gold Coast Titans vs. Canterbury Bulldogs

(Friday, June 26 at Cbus Super Stadium, 6:00pm AEST)

Gold Coast predicted team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Jaylan De Groot
3. Jojo Fifita
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami* 
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Zane Harrison
8. Moeaki Fotuaika (c)
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. Adam Christensen
18. Klese Haas
19. Lachlan Ilias

Titans team news:

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui will return to bolster the side that edged Penrith, but Cooper Bai is set to be out after failing an HIA.

The backline will also look a little different this week after young winger Jensen Taumoepeau suffered a serious leg injury against the Panthers and left the field on the medicab. Jaylan De Groot is likely to take his place. Phillip Sami also struggled with a leg issue during the Panthers win and could be in some doubt.

Bulldogs predicted team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Enari Tuala
4. Matt Burton
5. Jethro Rinakama
6. Stephen Crichton (c)
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Kurt Mann
10. Leo Thompson
11. Jacob Preston*
12. Jaeman Salmon
13. Harry Hayes

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Jed Reardon
16. Jack Underhill
17. Josh Curran
18. Bronson Xerri
19. Logan Spinks

Bulldogs team news:

Cameron Ciraldo made some big late changes against the Sea Eagles and, frankly, who knows what he’ll do this week? The biggest switch saw captain Stephen Crichton play in the halves with Matt Burton pushing into the centres and Bronson Xerri bumped to the reserves bench.

In the forwards Sitili Tupouniua is set for long stint on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring tear in the win against Manly, while Jacob Preston (arm) is an outside chance of being named this week.

Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters

(Friday, June 26 at Suncorp Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Brisbane predicted team:

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

14. Ben Hunt
15. Ben Talty
16. Aublix Tawha
17. Jack Gosiewski
18. Josh Rogers
19. Hayze Perham

Broncos team news:

Fresh from the bye and bolstered by the return of Origin trio Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs and Reece Walsh the time for excuses is over — the Broncos simply have to start winning. 

Gehamat Shibasaki (knee) is a chance to return although he may need another week. Pat Carrigan (ankle) is still a couple of weeks away.

Adam Reynolds (hamstring) is set to play but Ezra Mam (shoulder) is highly doubtful with Tom Duffy to wear the No.6 jersey and Josh Rogers likely to provide halves cover off the bench.

Roosters predicted team:

1. James Tedesco (c)
2. Daniel Tupou*
3. Hugo Savala
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Sam Walker
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Naufahu Whyte 
9. Reece Robson
10. Lindsay Colling
11. Egan Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley

14. Spencer Leniu
15. Connor Watson 
16. Nat Butcher
17. Salesi Foketi
18. Billy Smith
19. Benaiah Ioelu

Roosters team news:

James Tedesco had his nose spread across his face following a gruesome knock against the Sharks but should play. Rep forward Angus Crichton missed the Sharks game with a foot injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Veteran winger Daniel Tupou (calf) is nearing a return while Hugo Savala (concussion) should be back this week.

Dolphins vs. New Zealand Warriors

(Saturday, June 27 at Suncorp Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)

Dolphins predicted team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Kodi Nokirima
7. Isaiya Katoa (c)
8. Tom Flegler
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Morgan Knowles

14. Max Plath
15. Kurt Donoghoe
16. Felise Kaufusi
17. Tom Gilbert
18. Jake Averillo
19. Ray Stone

Dolphins team news:

Things just keep getting better for the Dolphins who will welcome back a host of Origin stars led by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo and Max Plath. The unluckyTevita Naufahu and Trai Fuller are likely to make way in the backline, while the looming return of Jake Averillo (hand) could see Brad Schneider squeezed out of the 19 depending on the fitness of Isaiya Katoa (knee) who was rested from the Tigers game.

Warriors predicted team:

1. Taine Tuaupiki*
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Adam Pompey
5. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Te Maire Martin
8. Tanner Stowers-Smith
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Marata Niukore
12. Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey
15. Demitric Vaimauga
16. Kayliss Fatialofa
17. Leka Halasima*
18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
19. Luke Metcalf

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Warriors team news:

Wade Egan picked up a right ankle injury in the first half against the Cowboys and could be in some doubt. In-form prop Jackson Ford is set for a stint on the sidelines after leaving the field with a pectoral injury.

Taine Tuapiki appeared hampered at several times against the Cowboys after aggravating his heavily-strapped right knee and will be worth watching, particularly with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad making a stunning injury return on the wing with four tries.

James Fisher-Harris (calf) remains out but Leka Halasima (hamstring) could return this week. Alofiana Khan-Pereira (quad) is likely to miss at least another week.

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Penrith Panthers

(Saturday, June 27 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Christchurch, 5:30pm AEST)

North Queensland predicted team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Braidon Burns
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tom Chester
5. Murray Tualagi
6. Tom Dearden*
7. Jake Clifford
8. Griffin Neame
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki 
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Rueben Cotter (c)

14. Soni Luke
15. Tom Mikaele
16. Matthew Lodge
17. Coen Hess
18. Zac Laybutt
19. Sam McIntyre

Cowboys team news:

Tom Deardon (ankle) is a chance to return this week according to Todd Payten in what would be massive boost as the Cowboys face their second top-two opponent in as many weeks. That would push Jaxon Purdue back to the centres and Liam Sutton likely out of the 19.

Penrith predicted team:

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

14. Freddy Lussick
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Luke Garner
17. Billy Phillips
18. Liam Henry
19. Jack Cogger

Panthers team news:

Coming off just their second loss of the season most of the Panther’s Origin stars will return this week, however Casey McLean (quad) is out for a few more weeks. Mitch Kenny (leg) is a chance to be named at hooker, pushing Freddy Lussick back to the pine.

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Melbourne Storm

(Saturday, June 27 at 4 Pines Park, 7:35pm AEST)

Manly predicted team:

1. Tom Trbojevic (c)
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. Ethan Bullemore
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Josh Feledy
15. Nathan Brown
16. Jackson Shereb
17. Simione Laiafi
18. Joey Walsh
19. Paul Bryan

Sea Eagles team news:

Kobe Hetherington took a heavy head knock against the Bulldogs and in concussion protocols. Brandon Wakeham also suffered a calf injury and is likely to miss several weeks. In the backline Clayton Faulalo is unlikely to be available as he continues to manage a hamstring issue.

Melbourne predicted team:

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

14. Trent Toelau
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Joe Chan 
18. Tyran Wishart
19. Shawn Blore

Storm team news:

Things are on the up for the Storm who could get two more players back this week with Hugo Peel (knee) and Marion Seve (tricep) close to returns. Nick Meaney (calf) isn’t too far away either. It will be interesting to see if Craig Bellamy keeps Joe Chan in the centres or returns him to his bench forward role.

Canberra Raiders vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons

(Sunday, June 28 at GIO Stadium, 2:00 pm AEST)

Canberra predicted team:

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

14. Owen Pattie
15. Jayden Brailey
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Ata Mariota
18. Simi Sasagi*
19. Daine Laurie

Raiders team news:

With their season in free fall the Raiders are in desperate need of a change in fortunes against the last-placed Dragons. Josh Papali’i (calf) and Simi Sasagi (shoulder) are both strong chances of returning this week.

St. George Illawarra predicted team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Setu Tu
3. Hayden Buchanan*
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. Josh Kerr
16. Emre Guler
17. Blake Lawrie
18. Lyhkan King-Togia
19. Tyrell Sloan

Dragons team news:

Moses Suli (hip) was a late withdrawal against the Knights and is in some doubt with Hayden Buchanan (shoulder) a chance to come straight back into the starting 13 in his place.

Newcastle Knights vs. Wests Tigers

(Sunday, June 28 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 4:05 pm AEST)

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. Thomas Cant
13. Mat Croker

14. Harrison Graham 
15. Tyson Frizell
16. Fletcher Hunt
17. Sandon Smith
18. Cody Hopwood
19. Jermaine McEwen

Knights team news:

Pasami Saulo is out for the foreseeable future after surgery on a fractured ankle. Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Lucas were rested after Origin duty but both should return this week.

Jermaine McEwen is available after serving a one-match Knights suspension following a drink-driving charge.

Tigers predicted team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Heamasi Makasini
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To’a
5. Sunia Turuva
6. Jarome Luai (c)
7. Adam Doueihi
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Sione Fainu
12. Tony Sukkar
13. Alex Seyfarth

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

Titans team news:

Jock Madden is likely to be ruled out after a head clash against the Phins, with his loss set to be offset by the much-awaited return of Adam Doeuhi (shoulder).

Patrick Herbert (dislocated shoulder) could be replaced by Starford To’a in the centres with Heamasi Makasini coming on to the wing. Alex Twal (knee) could be named but is more likely still a week away.

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