NRL 2025, Round 1, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 4 Mar 2025, 06:07 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 1 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 1

Roosters v Broncos, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Allianz Stadium

Round 1 - Thursday 6th March

Full Time

Roosters

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Deine Mariner
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben Hunt
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Roosters is number 15 Siua Wong

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Brendan Piakura

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Hugo Savala

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tyson Smoothy

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 08:24 pm Monday 10th March 2025

Roosters: James Tedesco leads a new-look Roosters side that includes debutant Robert Toia in the centres alongside Mark Nawaqawitanase in just his second NRL game. Nawaqawitanase has recovered from a calf injury suffered in the final trial game against the Knights. Experienced playmaker Chad Townsend plays his first game as a Rooster in the No.7 jersey, partnering Sandon Smith in the halves. In the forwards Naufahu Whyte steps up to fill the boots of club legend Jared Waerea-Hargreaves after coming off the bench in 16 of his 23 games last year. The bench includes 20-year-old back-rower Salesi Foketi on NRL debut and teenager Blake Steep in his fourth career game.

Broncos: Coach Michael Maguire has unveiled a new-look team to launch his first season in charge of the Broncos. Cory Paix has won the starting hooker role after an impressive pre-season and will play his first NRL game since Round 27, 2023, with Billy Walters to come from the bench. In a remarkable return, former Bronco Gehamat Shibasaki – who originally re-joined the club on a train-and-replace deal before being upgraded to a development contract – will partner Deine Mariner in the centres, with Kotoni Staggs (quad) sidelined. Pat Carrigan moves to prop with Kobe Hetherington starting at lock, while Jack Gosiewski, who missed the back end of last season with a broken arm, starts in the second row ahead of Brendan Piakura, who will come from the bench.

Wests Tigers v Knights, Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 1 - Friday 7th March

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Heath Mason

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tristan Hope

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Knights is number 13 Tyson Frizell

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack Bird

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Latu Fainu

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 08:28 pm Monday 10th March 2025

Wests Tigers: Jarome Luai makes his first appearance in Tigers colours and will captain the side in the absence of Api Koroisau (suspension). Star fullback Jahream Bula is also sidelined so Heath Mason gets the job in the No.1. Another Panthers premiership winner, Sunia Turuva, makes his club debut on the wing while Terrell May, Jack Bird, Jeral Skelton and Royce Hunt all make their first NRL appearance in Tigers colours. After 70 games in Queensland Cup across seven seasons, hooker Tristan Hope is rewarded for his perseverance with an NRL debut off the bench.

Knights: Former Raider James Schiller makes his club debut on the wing while young gun Fletcher Sharpe gets the nod in the No.6 after some impressive trial form and will partner Jack Cogger in the halves. After finishing last season at halfback Phoenix Crossland goes to hooker and Jayden Brailey to the bench. The forward pack is strong with Jacob Saifiti and Leo Thompson the props and Kai Pearce-Paul, Dylan Lucas and Tyson Frizell forming a dynamic back row. Veterans Jackson Hastings and Adam Elliott are among the reserves.

Rabbitohs v Dolphins, Friday 8.05pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 1 - Friday 7th March

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Isaiah Tass

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack Wighton

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Tyrone Munro

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 20 Sean O'Sullivan
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean Keppie

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy Moale

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Max Plath
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Connelly Lemuelu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Ray Stone
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tevita Tatola

Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Josh Kerr

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Liam Le Blanc

Replacement for Dolphins is number 23 Oryn Keeley

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 08:30 pm Monday 10th March 2025

Update: In official news announced on Tuesday afternoon, the venue for Friday night's game has shifted to CommBank Stadium due to the impact of Cyclone Alfred in south-east Queensland. The Round 17 match between the Dolphins and the Rabbitohs will now become a Dolphins home fixture.

Rabbitohs: A massive boost for the Bunnies with Campbell Graham overcoming a hand injury to return ahead of schedule while prop Junior Tatola (foot) is also good to go. Jye Gray will wear the No.1 jersey in Latrell Mitchell's absence, with Isaiah Taas and Tyrone Munro on the wings. Jamie Humphreys teams with skipper Cody Walker in the halves while Peter Mamouzelos is the hooker. Former Dolphin Lachlan Hubner makes his club debut at lock and ex-Tiger Jayden Sullivan has won a bench spot alongside Tallis Duncan, Siliva Havili and Tatola.

Dolphins: Kristian Woolf has named newly-appointed captain Tom Gilbert to make his long-awaited return at lock, with Max Plath starting in the second row alongside new signing Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. Team vice-captain Felise Kaufusi completes his move into the middle, partnering another new signing in Daniel Saifiti at prop. Junior Tupuo will also make his first club appearance on the wing, with season 2024 Dally M rookie of the year Jack Bostock sidelined with a knee injury. After an impressive pre-season that has come off the back of some strong performances for Fiji in the Pacific Championships, the versatile Kurt Donoghoe has been named on the bench.

Dragons v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 1 - Saturday 8th March

Full Time

Dragons

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Toby Couchman

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Bulldogs is number 21 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Bulldogs is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Dylan Egan

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Blake Taaffe

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 08:32 pm Monday 10th March 2025

Dragons: Powerhouse winger Christian Tuipulotu has recovered from a hamstring injury and comes into the side in the only change to the starting side that beat the Rabbitohs in Mudgee. Hooker Jacob Liddle comes in on the bench for Connor Muhleisen while local product Hamish Stewart makes his NRL debut off the bench. Tyrell Sloan and Loko Pasifiki Tonga are listed among the reserves. Dylan Egan is the 18th man.

Bulldogs: Back at Canterbury after four seasons as a Warrior, Marcelo Montoya starts on one wing with Blake Wilson on the other. The versatile Kurt Mann starts the game at lock and Jaeman Salmon moves to the interchange bench where he us joined by Bailey Hayward, Harry Hayes and former Rooster Sitili Tupouniua in his first game for the club.

Sea Eagles v Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at 4 Pines Park

Round 1 - Saturday 8th March

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Thomas Duffy

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyre
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Clayton Faulalo

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Kai O'Donnell

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 03:58 am Tuesday 18th March 2025

Sea Eagles: Prop Taniela Paseka (shoulder) and winger Jason Saab (ankle) have both been named to play in a boost for the Sea Eagles. Superstar Tom Trbojevic is the fullback with Reuben Garrick and Tolu Koula in the centres. Former Warrior Jazz Tevaga starts at hooker in the absence of Lachlan Croker (knee) while another new recruit Siosiua Taukeiaho will start at prop. Jake Simpkin is the back-up hooker, joined on the bench by a trio of big men in Corey Waddell, Ethan Bullemor and Toafofoa Sipley.

Cowboys: Young gun Tom Duffy is set to make his NRL debut and will partner with Tom Dearden in the halves. With stalwarts Kyle Feldt and Valentine Holmes departing the club, Braidon Burns has been named on the wing after coach Todd Payten praised his composure under the high ball, with youngster Jaxon Purdue – who impressed in his limited opportunities last season – winning the vacant centre spot. New signing John Bateman comes straight into the starting second row position, with Heilum Luki out for the season, while fellow club newcomer Karl Lawton will come from the bench as a utility. Jason Taumalolo, who is recovering from a Lisfranc injury, has been named amongst the reserves.

Storm v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at AAMI Park

Round 1 - Sunday 9th March

Full Time

Storm

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Eels is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Eels is number 5 Jake Tago
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Ronald Volkman

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ryley Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Matt Doorey
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Charlie Guymer
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Lazarus Vaalepu

Interchange for Eels is number 21 Sam Tuivaiti

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson

Replacement for Eels is number 20 Toni Mataele

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 11:21 pm Tuesday 11th March 2025

Storm: Good news for the Storm with Jahrome Hughes (neck), Xavier Coates (ankle) and Ryan Papenhuyzen (ankle/knee) all right to go in the season opener. Former Tiger Stefano Utoikamanu makes his club debut in the front row in the only change to the starting side from last year's grand final. Tui Kamikamica will come from the bench after starting in the decider. Sua Faalogo is listed among the reserves and Grant Anderson is 18th man.

Eels: Jason Ryles' first side as coach features excitement machine Isaiah Iongi at fullback and star recruit Zac Lomaz at centre while Ronald Volkman gets the nod at halfback with Mitch Moses sidelined by a foot injury. Veteran prop Junior Paulo has overcome a Lisfranc injury and will captain the side. Hooker Ryley Smith makes his NRL debut off the bench alongside Matt Doorey, Ryan Matterson and Charlie Guymer. Former Shark Jack Williams also makes his club debut in the back row.