NRL 2025, Sydney Roosters, Penrith Panthers, round 7 preview, official team lists, injuries, updates

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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 19 Apr 2025, 06:36 PM

The Roosters are returning home full of confidence as they chase a second win over Penrith in the space of five weeks.

The Panthers have not won since their trip to Las Vegas, the Round 2 loss to the Roosters the first of five on the trot and the defending premiers are desperate to snap the losing streak.

Co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo have vowed to draw on years of experience to lift their team out of a slump not seen at the foot of the mountains since 2019.

Cleary requires four points to break Ryan Girdler's club record of 1572 points and end the Penrith legend's 21-year hold of the leading point scorer crown.

The Roosters have been up and down this season but are flying high after an upset win over the Broncos last weekend.

The challenge now is to back it up on their home turf on Saturday night and topple Penrith for a second time this year.

The Round 2 victory was the Roosters first over the Panthers since 2019 and a win this weekend would mark the first time since 2015 they have beaten Penrith twice in one season.

Round 7 - Saturday 19th April

Full Time

Roosters

Panthers

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Roosters: The Roosters were dealt a blow on match-eve, with Angus Crichton ruled out of the clash. Salesi Foketi will replace the NSW and Australian star in the starting side, with Taylor Losalu added to the bench. After returning from a cheekbone injury via the bench last week, Victor Radley has been named to start at lock. Mark Nawaqanitawase is back from a calf injury to fill the void left by Billy Smith's suspension. Trent Robinson is chasing his 200th win as an NRL coach.

Panthers: Hooker Mitch Kenny returns from a shoulder injury to bolster the pack while Casey McLean and Luke Garner form a new centre pairing with Izack Tago moved to the bench and Thomas Jenkins to the wing. Daine Laurie is 18th man.

Round 7 - Saturday 19th April

Full Time

Roosters

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Luke Garner
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Thomas Jenkins
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Nat Butcher

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Brad Schneider
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Isaiah Papali'i
Interchange for Roosters is number 22 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Izack Tago

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 20 Chad Townsend

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Daine Laurie

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 12:22 pm Sunday 20th April 2025

Stat Attack

The Roosters are aiming for two wins in a season against the Panthers for the first time in a decade.
The Panthers have won two from two at the new Allianz Stadium.
Roosters winger Dominic Young has scored 16 tries in 13 games at Allianz Stadium.
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary requires four points to break the club’s all-time scoring record.
A Roosters victory will give coach Trent Robinson his 200th win as NRL coach.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.