Preparations are in full swing ahead of the 2024 NRL season, with all clubs deep into their pre-seasons as a new campaign edges ever closer.
The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL.
MORE: Every NRL club's top 30 squad and development list for next season
BRISBANE BRONCOS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Payne Haas | Hamstring | Pre-season |
| Jesse Arthars | Ankle | Pre-season |
| Fletcher Baker | Groin | Pre-season |
| Jordan Riki | Shoulder | Round 1 |
Broncos pre-season injury news:
Payne Haas is on restricted duty at training after the star prop sustained a minor hamstring injury. He is joined in the casualty ward by new recruit Fletcher Baker, who is returning from groin surgery.
Jesse Arthars went down at Broncos training with a sprained ankle which has him in doubt for the Pre-season Challenge.
Jordan Riki suffered a shoulder injury at the end of last year but is expected to be ready to go in Round 1.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Papalii | Biceps | Pre-season |
| Seb Kris | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Corey Horsburgh | Suspension | Round 4 |
| Corey Harawira-Naera | Medical | Indefinite |
Raiders pre-season injury news:
Canberra will be without two key players for the opening rounds of the new season after Corey Horsburgh and Seb Kris copped lengthy suspensions in 2023.
Corey Harawira-Naera's future remains clouded. Ricky Stuart claimed the forward was facing early retirement after suffering a seizure last season and not returning to the fold for the rest of the year.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sutton | Knee | Pre-season |
| Connor Tracey | Leg | Pre-season |
| Jacob Preston | Shoulder | Pre-season |
| Karl Oloapu | Neck | Indefinite |
Bulldogs pre-season injury news:
Ryan Sutton is nearing a return to full training as he steps up his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
New recruit Connor Tracey suffered a leg injury prior to his move from the Sharks but is expected to return to action in the pre-season.
The likes of Jacob Preston, Jacob Kiraz and Raymond Faitala-Mariner are all back on deck after missing the end of last season through injury.
Karl Oloapu remains sidelined indefinitely with a serious neck injury.
CRONULLA SHARKS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Finucane | Biceps | Pre-season |
| Teig Wilton | Knee | Pre-season |
| Tom Hazelton | Abdomen | Pre-season |
| Kade Dykes | Knee | Pre-season |
Sharks pre-season injury news:
Dale Finucane and Teig Wilton were struck down by serious injuries last year but are both likely to feature in Round 1.
After missing the entirety of last season, young gun Kade Dykes will be back in contention in 2024.
DOLPHINS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Connelly Lemuelu | Knee | Pre-season |
| Jake Averillo | Knee | Pre-season |
| Ray Stone | Toe | Pre-season |
Dolphins pre-season injury news:
Connelly Lemuelu suffered a knee injury but is expected to return in time for Round 1, as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained while playing for Samoa.
New recruit Jake Averillo suffered a knee injury in the final stages of his time with the Bulldogs but should be okay to form a new strike centre partnership with Herbie Farnworth in 2024.
GOLD COAST TITANS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Campbell | Knee | Pre-season |
| Sam Verrills | Shoulder | Pre-season |
| Beau Fermor | Knee | Pre-season |
| David Fifita | Pectoral | Round 1 |
| Jojo Fifita | Ankle | Round 1 |
| Erin Clark | Shoulder | Round 1 |
Titans pre-season injury news:
A host of key players will return for the Titans with Jayden Campbell, Sam Verrills and Beau Fermor - who missed the entirety of 2023 with an ACL injury - all involved in pre-season.
David Fifita has missed a large chunk of pre-season after suffering a pectoral injury which required surgery, although the star backrower is expected to be fit for Round 1 along with Jojo Fifita and Erin Clark.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Trbojevic | Pectoral | Pre-season |
| Reuben Garrick | Back | Pre-season |
| Taniela Paseka | Knee | Pre-season |
| Josh Aloiai | Shoulder | Round 1 |
| Matt Lodge | Knee | Indefinite |
Sea Eagles pre-season injury news:
Tom Trbojevic will be good to go for Manly's opening round clash in Las Vegas after his previous campaign was once again cut short through injury.
Reuben Garrick, who suffered a back injury late in 2023, and Taniela Paseka are also back in action.
Josh Aloiai copped a dislocated shoulder towards the end of last season which required surgery. The prop is likely to feature in Round 1.
Matt Lodge suffered an ACL injury late last year and a timeline on his return has yet to be determined.
MELBOURNE STORM
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | Ankle | Round 1 |
| Alec MacDonald | Hamstring | Round 1 |
Storm pre-season injury news:
Ryan Papenhuyzen experienced a nightmare run with injury last season as he finally returned from a horror knee break only to then be ruled out with a gruesome ankle injury. Although the fullback is expected to line up in time for Round 1.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hastings | Ankle | Pre-season |
| Jayden Brailey | Knee | Pre-season |
| Krystian Mapapalangi | Shoulder | Pre-season |
| Kai Pearce-Paul | Toe | Pre-season |
Knights pre-season injury news:
Jackson Hastings struggled with an ankle injury during Newcastle's late season surge but is expected to be fully recovered by Round 1.
Jayden Brailey will return for the Knights in 2024 after being ruled out for the majority of last season with an ACL injury.
English recruit Kai Pearce-Paul has had an interrupted pre-season after sustaining a toe injury.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Metcalf | Hamstring | Pre-season |
| Demitric Sifakula | Knee | Indefinite |
Warriors pre-season injury news:
Luke Metcalf endured two serious hamstring injuries last year but is likely to line up in Round 1.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Chester | Knee | Pre-season |
Cowboys pre-season injury news:
Tom Chester's season ended early last year after he sustained an ACL injury. The young gun has now returned to training and is expected to be in the mix for the Pre-Season Challenge.
PARRAMATTA EELS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Clint Gutherson | Knee | Pre-season |
| Mitch Moses | Eye socket | Pre-season |
| Ryan Matterson | Quad | Pre-season |
| Makahesi Makatoa | Pectoral | Pre-season |
| Junior Paulo | Toe | Pre-season |
| Wiremu Greig | Foot | Pre-season |
| Richard Penisini | Knee | 2025 |
| Arthur Miller-Stephen | Knee | 2025 |
Eels pre-season injury news:
Skipper Clint Gutherson sustained a knee injury late last season but will be good to go in Round 1, as will halfback Mitchell Moses who copped a fractured eye socket that ended his 2023 campaign.
Ryan Matterson is back in training after straining his quad prior to Christmas.
Makahesi Makatoa suffered a pec injury during an appearance in the off-season internationals but is expected to be in the mix for Round 1 selection.
Junior Paulo and Wiremu Greig will also be available after picking up injuries late last year.
Richard Penisini will miss the entirety of the season after suffering an ACL injury in training, while Arthur Miller-Stephen's has also been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
PENRITH PANTHERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Cleary | Knee | Pre-season |
| Jarome Luai | Shoulder | Pre-season |
| Taylan May | Knee | Pre-season |
Panthers pre-season injury news:
Nathan Cleary continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained during his remarkable display in the grand final. The halfback is expected to be fit for Round 1.
Jarome Luai will be fit for the opening round after struggling with a shoulder injury late last year which saw him taken off in the grand final.
Taylan May is back on deck after the young star missed the 2023 season after suffering an ACL injury during Penrith's World Club Challenge loss to St Helens.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wighton | Suspension | Round 4 |
Bunnies pre-season injury news:
Star recruit Jack Wighton will have to wait for his South Sydney debut after receiving a lengthy ban last season.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Allan | Knee | TBC |
| Ronald Volkman | Shoulder | TBC |
| Tyrell Sloan | Ankle | Pre-season |
| Jaydn Su'A | Shoulder | Pre-season |
| Cody Ramsey | Illness | Indefinite |
Dragons pre-season injury news:
In one nightmare day for the Dragons, they lost two of their new recruits for the season. Ronald Volkman failed a medical examination, which has seen him cut before even playing for the Red V.
Meanwhile, Corey Allan went down in training on the same day as Volkman's news came out with the former Queensland representative suffering an ACL injury which has ruled him out for the year.
Tyrell Sloan picked up an ankle injury late last year which has impacted his pre-season. However, the fullback is expected to be ready for Round 1.
Jaydn Su'A is back on deck for the Dragons after missing the end of last year with a shoulder injury.
Cody Ramsey is unlikely to feature in 2024 as he continues to battle with illness.
Junior Amone has been deregistered by the NRL and is no longer contracted to the Dragons.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Waerea-Hargreaves | Suspension | Early rounds |
| Sitili Tupouniua | Neck | Pre-season |
| Connor Watson | Knee | Pre-season |
Roosters pre-season injury news:
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves copped a suspension late last season which could see him miss the opening rounds.
Sitili Tupouniua and Connor Watson are back on deck after experiencing injury-plagued campaigns in 2023.
WESTS TIGERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Doueihi | Knee | Indefinite |
Tigers pre-season injury news:
Adam Doueihi continues to recover from the third ACL injury of his career with no definitive timeline given for his return yet.