The wait is finally over. The opening round is here, with the first 'Team List Tuesday' dropping ahead of what is sure to be eight exciting fixtures to kick off another blockbuster NRL season. 

The Roosters and Sharks have suffered major blows with key men sidelined for the first week of action, while Wayne Bennett has made the decision to hand a young gun a start. 

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See below for every club's confirmed lineup for Round 1. 

NOTE: New players to the club are highlighted in bold. 

NRL ROUND 1 RESULTS

MELBOURNE STORM 16 - 12 PARRAMATTA EELS

Thursday 2nd March, CommBank Stadium (7.50pm)

Eels confirmed team: 

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
22. Isaac Lumelume
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Junior Paulo
11. Bryce Cartwright
12. Matt Doorey 
13. J’maine Hopgood

14. Jirah Momoisea
15. Jack Murchie
16. Wiremu Greig
17. Makahesi Makatoa

18. Jake Arthur 

Eels team news:

Bryce Cartwright and Matt Doorey have been named on the edges to replace Isaiah Papali'i and Shaun Lane (jaw), while J'maine Hopgood starts at lock in place of Ryan Matterson (suspension) in an all-new back row for the Eels. 

Former Canberra captain Josh Hodgson replaces Reed Mahoney at hooker, while there are places on the bench for fellow new recruits Jack Murchie and Jirah Momoisea. 

Bailey Simonsson (shoulder) was initially named in the side on Tuesday, but has been replaced by Isaac Lumelume 24 hours prior to kickoff. 

Storm confirmed team: 

1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Young Tonumaipea
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Josh King

14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
17. Jordan Grant 
19. Bronson Garlick

16. Chris Lewis

Storm team news: 

The nucleus of the side remains the same, but the loss of the majority of the Storm's experienced forward pack will leave a big hole.

Craig Bellamy has opted to hand new signing Eliesa Katoa a starting spot in the backrow with Trent Loiero named on the opposite edge. Josh King takes over at lock after the exit of Brandon Smith. 

Will Warbrick's strong form in the trials has been rewarded with a start on the wing, while Young Tonumaipea claims a spot in the centres in place of Justin Olam who suffered a broken arm in the trials. 

Ryan Papenhuyzen (knee) is joined on the sidelines by experienced trio Tariq Sims (calf), Tepai Moeroa (toe) and Tui Kamikamica (tendon). 

Bronson Garlick is set to make his NRL debut after being a late addition to the bench. Chris Lewis drops back to 18th man. 

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 20 - 12 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Friday 3rd March, Sky Stadium (6pm)

Warriors confirmed team: 

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
5. Marcelo Montoya 
3. Brayden Wiliame
4. Adam Pompey
23. Edward Kosi
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett 
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris 

14. Dylan Walker
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Josh Curran
17. Tom Ale

20. Ronald Volkman

Warriors team news:

An abundance of fresh faces for the Warriors, including new head coach Andrew Webster.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will get first crack at the fullback spot, while Te Maire Martin will partner Shaun Johnson in the halves.

Marata Niukore and Jackson Ford form a new edge-forward duo following their summer moves while Mitch Barnett starts at prop. 

Brayden Wiliame has won the race for a centre spot, as Dylan Walker brings plenty of experience to the utility role.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been ruled out after initially being named on the wing with a calf complaint meaning Edward Kosi has taken his place. 

Knights confirmed team:

1. Lachlan Miller
2. Hymel Hunt 
3. Enari Tuala
4. Bradman Best
5. Dom Young
6. Kalyn Ponga
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Kurt Mann

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Adam Elliott
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Leo Thompson

18. Jack Johns 

Knights team news:

Jackson Hastings will start in the No.7 jumper, alongside his new halves partner Kalyn Ponga. 

The Queenslander will play at five-eighth for the first time in four years with Lachlan Miller signed from Cronulla to cover fullback. 

In another significant change to the backline, Dane Gagai (hamstring) will miss the clash and is replaced by Enari Tuala. Greg Marzhew isn't in the squad. 

Adam Elliott and Jack Hetherington (shoulder) will add plenty of punch to the forward pack but will have to do so from the bench in the opening round. 

BRISBANE BRONCOS 13 - 12 PENRITH PANTHERS

Friday 3rd March, BlueBet Stadium (8.05pm)

Panthers confirmed team: 

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o 
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Luke Garner
12. Liam Martin 
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Soni Luke
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Jaeman Salmon

18. Zac Hosking

Panthers team news:

A few big losses for the premiers, with both Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau moving on from their premiership-winning side last season. 

Luke Garner is a handy pick-up in the back-row and has won the battle with Zac Hosking for a spot on an edge, while Mitch Kenny and Soni Luke will work in tandem to try and replicate Koroisau's work at dummy-half. 

Liam Martin (knee) and Dylan Edwards (hamstring) both missed their side's World Club Challenge loss to St Helens but are fit to take their places in round one. 

Taylan May (ACL) will miss the entire season after being injured during that game against Saints. Sunia Turuva will take his place on the wing. 

Broncos confirmed team:

1. Selwyn Cobbo
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen 
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas 
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Cory Paix
15. Keenan Palasia
16. Tom Flegler
17. Martin Taupau

18. Deine Mariner

Broncos team news:

Reece Walsh will have to wait at least another week to make his Broncos debut after the fullback was ruled out with a facial fracture.

"Walshie is not quite ready to go...it is 27 rounds, and we will rest him up," Patrick Carrigan revealed on Monday. 

Selwyn Cobbo will claim the No.1 jersey, with the returning Jesse Arthars taking the vacant wing spot. 

Kobe Hetherington (biceps) will miss the start of the season due to injury, while new recruit Martin Taupau has earned a spot on the bench alongside utility Cory Paix. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES 31 - 6 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Saturday 4th March, Brookvale Oval (3pm)

Sea Eagles confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Christian Tuipulotu
3. Brad Parker 
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Cooper Johns
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
17. Josh Aloiai

13. Sean Keppie 
14. Kaeo Weekes
15. Ben Trbojevic
16. Ethan Bullemor

22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Sea Eagles team news:

Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) has been named at fullback in a massive boost for Manly. 

Kaeo Weekes, who was so impressive filling in for the club's talisman during the pre-season, has grabbed the utility role off the bench following the departure of Dylan Walker. 

The absence of Josh Schuster (calf) means Cooper Johns will join Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves. 

New recruit Kelma Tuilagi will start in the second-row. 

Bulldogs confirmed team:

1. Hayze Perham
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Jake Averillo
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Ryan Sutton
11.Viliame Kikau
12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
13. Fa'amanu Brown

14. Jayden Tanner
15. Corey Waddell
16. Franklin Pele
17. Jacob Preston 

19. Braidon Burns 

Bulldogs team news:

Plenty of changes to the Canterbury roster heading into the season, starting with head coach Cameron Ciraldo.

Reed Mahoney will replace the departed Jeremy Marshall-King at hooker, while Viliame Kikau and Ryan Sutton start in a new-look forward pack. 

Tevita Pangai Junior (calf) and Luke Thompson (ankle) have both been ruled out for extended periods. Chris Patolo is also sidelined, leaving the side without three of their front-row options. 

Reports of @NRL_Bulldogs player Luke Thompson being injured at training today are correct. He sustained an ankle injury. He was assisted from field. He won’t play this weekend. We will diagnose the seriousness asap. Front row Tevita PJ, Chris Patolo, Sam Hughes & Luke unavailable

— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) February 28, 2023

New signing Fa'amanu Brown starts at lock, while fellow new recruit Franklin Pele gets a spot on the bench alongside youngster Jacob Preston.

Paul Alamoti will make his highly-anticipated debut in the centres, while Jayden Tanner will get his first taste of NRL off the bench. 

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 19 - 18 CANBERRA RAIDERS

Saturday 4th March, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (5.30pm)

Cowboys confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku 
5. Murray Taulagi 
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter
11. Coen Hess
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
17. James Tamou 

18. Brendan Elliot

Cowboys team news:

No major signings or changes for the Cowboys, with experienced front-rower James Tamou returning to the club and being named on the bench. 

Coen Hess' inclusion in the backrow for Tom Gilbert, who joined the Dolphins, is the only change Todd Payten has made to the side which started last year's preliminary final against Parramatta. 

Luciano Leilua remains sidelined after being issued with a 'no-fault' stand down condition, while Heilum Luki (ACL) is still a few weeks away from returning. 

Raiders confirmed team: 

1. Sebastian Kris 
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Harley Smith-Shields
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Pasami Saulo
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Harawira-Naera

14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Emre Guler

19. Matt Frawley 

Raiders team news:

Xavier Savage suffered a jaw injury during the trials, which has forced a backline reshuffle with Sebastian Kris getting the nod at fullback. Harley Smith-Shields has been named in the centres. 

But in another big injury blow for the Raiders, Josh Papalii (calf) misses out with former Knights young gun Pasami Saulo starting at prop in his place. 

Danny Levi has won the battle to be starting hooker as Zac Woolford has dropped down to the reserves. 

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 27 - 18 CRONULLA SHARKS

Saturday 4th March, Shark Park (7.35pm) 

Sharks confirmed team: 

1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien 
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Braydon Trindall
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane

14. Cameron McInnes
15. Wade Graham
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17.Jack Williams

19. Mawene Hiroti

Sharks team news:

Nicho Hynes (calf) has been ruled out in a major blow to the Sharks with Braydon Trindall taking the Dally M Medal winner's place in the halves. 

Oregon Kaufusi is the new face on the bench following his move from the Eels. He will be joined on the interchange by veteran Wade Graham, with Teig Wilton winning a starting spot on the left edge. 

Rabbitohs confirmed team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston 
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Izaac Thompson 
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
16. Davvy Moale
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
15. Michael Chee Kam
13. Cameron Murray

10. Tom Burgess 
12. Jai Arrow
14. Blake Taaffe
17. Shaq Mitchell 

18. Jed Cartwright

Rabbitohs team news:

Couple of late changes for South Sydney, with young gun Davvy Moale and second-rower Michael Chee Kam promoted to the starting lineup. 

Shaq Mitchell has earned a place on the bench, following the departure of Mark Nicholls.

Izaac Thompson starts on the wing as Taane Milne is still serving a suspension from last season while Blake Taaffe will be the bench utility after Kodi Nikorima's exit. 

DOLPHINS 28 - 18 SYDNEY ROOSTERS 

Sunday 5th March, Suncorp Stadium (4.05pm)

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken 
4. Brenko Lee
5. Tesi Niu 
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Jarrod Wallace
11. Felise Kaufusi  
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Tom Gilbert

15. Mark Nicholls 
16. Ray Stone 
17. Kurt Donoghoe
18. Connelly Lemuelu

19. Poasa Faamausili

Dolphins team news:

Wayne Bennett has confirmed young gun Isaiya Katoa will start in the Dolphins' inaugural NRL match with Anthony Milford named in the reserves. 

The five-eighth will play behind an experienced pack featuring the likes of Jesse Bromwich, Jarrod Wallace and Felise Kaufusi. 

Ray Stone has got a place on the bench in what will be his first competitive hit-out since suffering an ACL injury last year, while he'll be joined by Kurt Donoghoe who will make his NRL debut. 

Roosters confirmed team: 

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
14. Drew Hutchison
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Lindsay Collins 
9. Brandon Smith
10. Matt Lodge 
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

4. Corey Allan
16. Naufahu Whyte
17. Terrell May
18. Jake Turpin 

15. Fletcher Baker

Roosters team news:

Joey Manu has been ruled out with a facial fracture, while fellow Kiwi international Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) is also sidelined.

Corey Allan was named to start at centre but Drew Hutchison will line up there, while Jaxson Paulo also features on the wing on a brand-new right edge. 

Jake Turpin will make his club debut from the bench.

Angus Crichton (personal leave) is out with Egan Butcher starting in his place. 

GOLD COAST TITANS 22 - 10 WESTS TIGERS

Sunday 5th March, Leichhardt Oval (6.15pm)

Tigers confirmed team: 

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma 
3. Brent Naden
4. Tommy Talau
5. Charlie Staines
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. Shawn Blore
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Jake Simpkin
15. Alex Twal
16. Fonua Pole
17. Asu Kepaoa

18. Alex Seyfarth 

Tigers team news:

Plenty of roster changes for the Tigers, and a huge coaching change with Tim Sheens taking over.

Api Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali'i all come into the starting side, although there is no sign of fellow new recruit John Bateman, who only touched down in Australia this week. 

Titans confirmed team: 

1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiano Khan-Pereira
3. Aaron Schoupp
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Jaimin Jolliffe
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
17. Joe Stimson
13. Isaac Liu

14. Jayden Campbell
15. Erin Clark
16. Moeaki Fotuaika
18. Sam McIntyre

20. Chris Randall

Titans team news:

Massive blow for the Titans on the eve of the NRL season, with second-rower Beau Fermor (ACL) set to miss the entire season. 

Jayden Campbell is the unlucky man to miss out on a starting role, with AJ Brimson better suited at fullback. Kieran Foran will slot into the five-eighth spot alongside Tanah Boyd at halfback.

Sam Verrills will become the Titans' first-choice hooker, with Erin Clark included on the bench.

Patrick Herbert (knee) and Brian Kelly (suspension) will both be sidelined for the start of the season which has allowed Alofiana Khan-Pereira to come in and make his NRL debut on the wing. 

St George Illawarra Dragons - BYE

Dragons predicted team (Round 2)

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Blake Lawrie
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Jack de Belin
11. Ben Murdoch-Masila
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Jack Bird

14. Moses Mbye
15. Michael Molo
16. Zane Musgrove
17. Tyrell Fuimaono

Dragons team news:

Talatau Amone will miss the start of the season after being stood down by the NRL.

Jayden Sullivan (hamstring) is battling an injury in pre-season but could be fit to play in the opening round. Jack Bird (knee) is in doubt for the Dragons early games after undergoing minor surgery for a meniscus issue.

Andrew McCullough has officially hung up the boots, which will likely see Jacob Liddle grab the No.9 role to start the year - although watch out for young gun Haele Finau, who has moved to the club during pre-season.

Cody Ramsey will not feature this season after being hospitalised with ulcerative colitis, which opens the door for Tyrell Sloan to return.

Jack de Belin should move back into his preferred position of lock on a permanent basis, while new recruit Ben Murdoch-Masila is likely to start in the backrow.