NRL 2025, round 5, official team lists, injuries, updates

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Timestamp: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 5 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 5

Raiders v Sharks, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at GIO Stadium

Round 5 - Thursday 3rd April

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio Tamale

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel Stonestreet
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Mawene Hiroti
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Matty Nicholson

2nd Row for Sharks is number 22 Billy Burns
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 19 Jed Stuart

Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Hohepa Puru

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 07:56 am Friday 4th April 2025

Raiders: Back-rower Morgan Smithies (concussion) returns on the bench after missing the Cowboys game so Josh Papali'i goes to the starting side and Trey Mooney drops to the reserves.

Sharks: Mawene Hiroti comes into the centres in place of Kayal Iro (hamstring) while Tom Hazelton returns from a back injury on the bench. Siosifa Talakai will miss the game after entering the concussion protocols.

Panthers v Cowboys, Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 5 - Friday 4th April

Full Time

Panthers

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Thomas Jenkins

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Casey McLean

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jeremiah Nanai
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Brad Schneider

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Harrison Edwards

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Blaize Talagi

Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Thomas Duffy

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 11:24 am Sunday 6th April 2025

Panthers: A massive boost for the premiers with Nathan Cleary back in the No.7 after missing Round 4 due to concussion. Youngster Casey McLean comes in on the wing for Brian To'o (hamstring) while Scott Sorensen's absence with concussion sees Isaiah Papali'i move to the back row and Lindsay Smith come into the starting side at prop. Matt Eisenhuth is the new face on the bench.

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten goes with the same 17 that took down the Raiders for the club's first win of the season. Prop Griffin Neame has been cleared of a hamstring injury after coming from the field as a precaution in last weekend’s win over the Raiders. Having returned from an ACL injury via Queensland Cup during the past month, centre Zac Laybutt is again listed among the reserves as he chases his first NRL appearance since Round 5 last year. Young halfback Thomas Duffy and hooker Karl Lawton are also listed among the reserves.

Rabbitohs v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Accor Stadium

Round 5 - Friday 4th April

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Isaiah Tass

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Roosters is number 21 Billy Smith
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean Keppie

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Liam Le Blanc

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Hugo Savala

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 11:48 pm Sunday 6th April 2025

Rabbitohs: In-form fullback Jye Gay holds his spot in the No.1 jersey and Latrell Mitchell will line up at centre in his return from a hamstring injury. Isaiah Tass pushes out to the wing to replace Alex Johnston (ribs). Lachlan Hubner's return from suspension at lock sees Tallis Duncan move to the bench and Liam Le Blanc to 18th man.

Roosters: Hooker Connor Watson (concussion) and bench forward Salesi Foketi (suspension) are both back on deck so Zach Dockar-Clay goes to the bench and Hugo Savala makes way. Lindsay Collins has been named to start at prop with Spencer Leniu moving to the bench. Nat Butcher takes over at lock from Victor Radley (cheekbone).

Eels v Dragons, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Eels is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Toby Couchman
Hooker for Eels is number 19 Charlie Guymer

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hamish Stewart
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Sam Tuivaiti

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Dylan Egan

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Joash Papalii

Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Sione Finau

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 10:28 am Sunday 6th April 2025

Eels: New recruit Dylan Walker joins the bench for his first game in Eels colours and brings 232 games of experience to the table. Luca Moretti also joins the bench for his first game of the season having overcome an Achilles injury so Charlie Guymer drops out. Ryley Smith has been named to start at hooker in place of Joey Lussick, who suffered a fractured thumb against Manly. After two games back in NSW Cup after a knee reconstruction, Bailey Simonsson is named among the reserves.

Dragons: Prop Emre Guler's three-game ban sees Toby Couchman join the starting side in the front row alongside David Klemmer, who plays his second game for the Red V. Blake Lawrie has been added to the bench. Mat Feagai is the 18th man.

Titans v Dolphins, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

Full Time

Titans

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Titans is number 2 Tony Francis

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Titans is number 15 David Fifita

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 13 Max Plath
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sean Mullany

Interchange for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Brock Gray

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Arama Hau

Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Josh Kerr

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 10:12 pm Saturday 5th April 2025

Titans: Prop Jaimin Jolliffe is back after two games out with a calf injury while 25-year-old utility Sean Mullany also joins the bench for his NRL debut. Chris Randall will start at hooker in the absence of Sam Verrills (hip) while Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui (ankle) is also sidelined. Prop Josiah Pahulu is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from concussion.

Dolphins: Just the one change to the 17-man squad with Max Plath moving from second row to lock to cover for the suspended Tom Gilbert while Connelly Lemuelu returns from an eye socket injury in the No.12 jersey. Sean O'Sullivan is again the 18th man.

Broncos v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

Full Time

Broncos

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Luke Laulilii
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben Hunt

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack Bird
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tony Sukkar

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 20 Martin Taupau

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12:06 pm Sunday 6th April 2025

Broncos: With Jordan Riki suspended, Brendan Piakura moves into the starting side and Jaiyden Hunt joins the bench for his first NRL game of the season. Tyson Smoothy is again the 18th man.

Wests Tigers: Latu Fainu takes over at halfback after Jarome Luai was handed a one-game suspension for a careless high tackle against the Warriors. Centre Adam Doueihi has been named to play despite suffering a groin strain in the warm-up last Sunday so Jack Bird reverts to the bench. Teenager Luke Laulilii comes in on the wing for Solomona Faataape, who drops to the reserves.

Sea Eagles v Storm, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 5 - Sunday 6th April

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Storm is number 4 Grant Anderson
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Storm is number 21 Moses Leo
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Clayton Faulalo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Storm is number 22 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron Schoupp

Replacement for Storm is number 17 Lazarus Vaalepu

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 01:01 am Monday 7th April 2025

Sea Eagles: The injury to Tom Trbojevic (knee) sees Lehi Hopoate slide to fullback as he did in Round 3 when Turbo was out with a hamstring concern. Clayton Faulalo comes in on the wing. Nathan Brown starts at prop in place of Josh Aloiai, who is expected to miss a week with a shoulder injury. Toafofoa Sipley joins the bench.

Storm: Champion halfback Jahrome Hughes is listed among the reserves as he works towards a return from a hand injury. Tyran Wishart will again call the shots should Hughes not come up this week. Prop Lazarus Vaalepu has been added to the bench in place of Marion Seve in the only change to the side that lost to the Dragons.

Bulldogs v Knights, Sunday 6.15pm at Accor Stadium

Round 5 - Sunday 6th April

Full Time

Bulldogs

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Bulldogs is number 23 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bailey Hayward

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Thomas Cant
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Tyson Frizell
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jack Todd

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Blake Taaffe

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Lipoi Hopoi

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 11:44 pm Sunday 6th April 2025

Bulldogs: With back-rower Sitili Tupouniua serving a suspension, Kurtis Morrin comes onto the bench. Classy outside back Jacob Kiraz is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a hip injury.

Knights: Just the one change to the side beaten by the Titans in Round 3 with big man Leo Thompson's return from a knee injury pushing Brodie Jones to 18th man.