The 2025 NRL season has arrived with the Vegas double-header kicking the campaign off in style.
A host of big-name stars are set to be fit in time for the opening round with Ryan Papenhuyzen and Cody Walker named for their sides.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Tom Gilbert returned in the trials after being sidelined for extended periods, although it's not all good news with Tohu Harris forced into retirement and Tom Flegler set to remain out for an indefinite period.
South Sydney have been rocked by the loss of Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray to long-term injuries, while Mitch Moses has been sidelined for Parramatta.
The Sporting News provides the latest injury updates for every NRL outfit for the 2025 campaign.
MORE: NRL team lists - Every side’s confirmed lineup for Round 1
Brisbane Broncos
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Reece Walsh | Leg | Round 1 |
| Jock Madden | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Kotoni Staggs | Quad | Round 5 |
| Ezra Mam | Suspension | Round 10 |
| Blake Mozer | Shoulder | Indefinite |
| Hayze Perham | Knee | 2026 |
Broncos injury news:
Reece Walsh was pictured with ice on his leg during his side's last trial against the Dogs, but it was just a precautionary measure with the fullback named to start this week.
Kotoni Staggs was taken off after just 10 minutes of his side's final trial after battling with a quad injury. He has been ruled out for four to six weeks.
Ezra Mam will be sidelined for the first nine weeks of the competition after copping a lengthy suspension for drug-driving in the off-season.
Blake Mozer suffered a shoulder injury in the pre-season which has sidelined him indefinitely.
Hayze Perham ruptured his ACL during his side's first trial match and will be sidelined for the entire season.
Canberra Raiders
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
Raiders injury news:
The Raiders currently have no injuries.
Canterbury Bulldogs
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jaeman Salmon | Back | Round 1 |
| Sitili Tupouniua | Hamstring | Round 1 |
| Josh Curran | Suspension | Round 2 |
| Ryan Sutton | Knee | Indefinite |
| Jacob Kiraz | Back | Indefinite |
| Enari Tuala | Foot | Indefinite |
Bulldogs injury news:
Jaeman Salmon was a late withdrawal from his side's final trial after suffering back spasms. However, he is expected to be fine for Round 1 after being named on the bench.
Sitili Tupouniua will debut for the Dogs this week after recovering from a hamstring issue.
Josh Curran has copped a one-match ban for a high tackle in the trials. He will be back in Round 2.
Ryan Sutton missed the entirety of last season with a number of different injuries but is expected to be back early in the new season.
Jacob Kiraz is expected to miss the opening weeks of the season after being sidelined with a back issue.
Enari Tuala suffered a fractured foot in pre-season which has seen him ruled out of action for around two months.
Cronulla Sharks
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Sione Katoa | Shoulder | Indefinite |
| Kade Dykes | Knee | Indefinite |
| Toby Rudolf | Shoulder | Indefinite |
| Jesse Colquhoun | Knee | Indefinite |
Sharks injury news:
Sione Katoa will be sidelined for as many as five months after undergoing shoulder reconstruction surgery.
Kade Dykes endured an injury-plagued 2024 and remains out indefinitely.
Toby Rudolf copped a one-match ban for tripping during his side's prelim loss to the Panthers. However, he is now set to miss the opening weeks of the season anyway after suffering a shoulder injury in the off-season.
Jesse Colquhoun suffered an ACL rupture in his only NRL appearance of the year during Round 19 and is set for an extended rehabilitation period.
Dolphins
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Saifiti | Hamstring | Round 1 |
| Jack Bostock | Knee | Round 3 |
| Tom Flegler | Shoulder | Indefinite |
| Trai Fuller | Knee | Indefinite |
Dolphins injury news:
Daniel Saifiti suffered a hamstring issue during his side's final trial but has been cleared for Round 1.
Jack Bostock is expected to miss the first two weeks of the season after landing awkwardly on his knee during his side's final trial against the Titans.
Tom Flegler played just four games during his first year at the Dolphins due to a shoulder issue. The prop will remain sidelined until at least midway through the 2025 campaign.
Trai Fuller suffered an ACL injury while playing in the QLD Cup final last year and is likely to miss a large chunk of the new season.
Gold Coast Titans
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Reagan Campbell-Gillard | Shoulder | Round 2 |
| Kieran Foran | Biceps | Round 13 |
| Carter Gordon | Back | Indefinite |
Titans injury news:
Reagan Campbell-Gillard suffered a shoulder injury in pre-season training but is expected to be ready to go for his side's first game of the season in Round 2.
Kieran Foran suffered a biceps injury during his side's final trial against the Dolphins. He is expected to miss 12 weeks.
Carter Gordon missed the trials and will be unavailable for the opening weeks of the campaign after suffering a back injury.
Manly Sea Eagles
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Talau | Ankle | TBC |
| Tom Trbojevic | Shoulder | Round 1 |
| Taniela Paseka | Shoulder | Round 1 |
| Jason Saab | Ankle | Round 1 |
| Lachlan Croker | Knee | Round 4 |
Sea Eagles injury news:
Tommy Talau will be sidelined for the opening round after struggling to overcome an ankle issue.
Tom Trbojevic did not have to undergo shoulder surgery after starring for the Aussies in the Pacific Championships. The fullback has rested up and will be ready to go in Round 1.
Taniela Paseka suffered an AC joint injury during Manly's first trial against South Sydney although the prop has been cleared to play for the opening round.
Jason Saab missed the business end of the previous campaign after suffering an ankle injury. The flyer will return in Round 1.
Lachlan Croker will miss up to the first month of the season after requiring knee surgery during the off-season.
Melbourne Storm
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Papenhuyzen | Knee | Round 1 |
| Sua Fa'alogo | Hamstring | Round 1 |
| Jonah Pezet | Hamstring | Round 1 |
| Xavier Coates | Ankle | Round 1 |
| Jahrome Hughes | Calf | Round 1 |
| Nelson Asofa-Solomona | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Dean Ieremia | Foot | Indefinite |
Storm injury news:
Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named for the season opener against the Eels despite struggling with a knee issue.
Sua Fa'alogo suffered a strained hamstring during his side's final trial match but is believed to be fine for the season opener.
Jonah Pezet made just three appearances for the Storm in 2024 before injury cut short his year. The halfback is expected to be back in the mix in the first weeks of the season, despite struggling with a hamstring issue in the pre-season.
Xavier Coates suffered an ankle injury in the pre-season but is in the clear for Round 1.
Jahrome Hughes missed out last year's Pacific Championships and did not feature in either of his side's trials. However, the halfback has recovered in time from a calf complaint to line up in Round 1.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has served four games of his five-match suspension after the club successfully appealed for part of his ban to be applied in the Pacific Championships.
Dean Ieremia has ruptured his Achilles in pre-season training and will be out for around six months.
Newcastle Knights
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Gamble | Back | TBC |
| Matt Arthur | Ankle | TBC |
Knights injury news:
Tyson Gamble has undergone surgery on his back on the eve of the new season with a return date yet to be determiend.
New Zealand Warriors
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tanah Boyd | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Rocco Berry | Shoulder | Round 2 |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Wrist | Round 10-14 |
| Tohu Harris | Wrist | Retired |
Warriors injury news:
Tanah Boyd will return from a hamstring strain in the NSW Cup this week after enduring an interrupted pre-season.
Rocco Berry didn't feature for his side after he picked up a shoulder injury in Round 15 last season but will return to action this weekend via the NSW Cup.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak suffered a broken and dislocated wrist just 10 minutes into his side's first trial. He will require surgery and could be out for up to three months.
Tohu Harris played just 14 matches in 2024 after struggling with a wrist injury and in a major shock has been unable to recover from the issue. He announced his retirement just two months out from the start of the season.
North Queensland Cowboys
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Clifford | Stomach | Round 1 |
| Jason Taumalolo | Foot | Round 1 |
| Zac Laybutt | Knee | Round 2-4 |
| Heilum Luki | Knee | 2026 |
| Tom Chester | Knee | 2026 |
Cowboys injury news:
Jake Clifford has been included in the extended squad this week after recently undergoing minor surgery for a hernia issue.
Jason Taumalolo sustained a foot injury during the Pacific Championships last year but could be on deck for the opening round after being included in the reserves.
Zac Laybutt went down with an ACL rupture in Round 5 last season with the centre scheduled to return in the opening weeks of the new campaign.
Heilum Luki will miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign after suffering an ACL injury in pre-season.
Tom Chester will be sidelined until 2026 after suffering an ACL rupture in the pre-season.
Parramatta Eels
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moses | Foot | TBC |
| Junior Paulo | Foot | Round 1 |
| Dean Hawkins | Leg | Round 1-2 |
| Haze Dunster | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Josh Addo-Carr | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Shaun Lane | Knee | Round 4 |
| Bailey Simonsson | Knee | Round 4 |
Eels injury news:
Mitch Moses has been ruled out of his side's opener as he continues to struggle with a foot issue. No return date has yet been provided for the star playmaker.
Junior Paulo suffered a foot injury in Round 18 last season but will be back on deck for Round 1.
Josh Addo-Carr will be able to make his debut for the Eels in Round 3 after copping a ban for his off-field indiscretion last year.
Shaun Lane will miss the opening weeks of the campaign after undergoing knee surgery in the off-season.
Bailey Simonsson picked up a knee injury midway through last season and is expected to return in Round 4.
Penrith Panthers
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Casey McLean | Concussion | TBC |
| Brian To'o | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Liam Henry | Shoulder | Indefinite |
Panthers injury news:
Casey McLean suffered a head knock during his side's opening match in Vegas and will need to be monitored.
Brian To'o was ruled out of his side's opener in Vegas due to a hamstring issue. The winger is expected to return in Round 2.
Liam Henry has been sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder issue.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Walker | Calf | Round 1 |
| Campbell Graham | Wrist | Round 1 |
| Jai Arrow | Shoulder | Round 1 |
| Junior Tatola | Foot | Round 1 |
| Lewis Dodd | Suspension | Round 2 |
| Euan Aitken | Pectoral | Round 4 |
| Latrell Mitchell | Hamstring | Round 7 |
| Shaq Mitchell | Hamstring | Round 10 |
| Alex Johnston | Achilles | Indefinite |
| Cameron Murray | Achilles | Indefinite |
Rabbitohs injury news:
Cody Walker has been named to start in Round 1 despite battling a calf injury during the pre-season.
Campbell Graham missed the entirety of the previous campaign due to a sternum injury and was then hit with another injury blow after suffering a broken hand in the pre-season, although he is back on deck for Round 1.
Jai Arrow underwent shoulder surgery in the off-season after playing just 11 matches last season but will be fine for the opening round.
Junior Tatola sustained a foot injury in Round 6 last season and did not play again for the Bunnies. The forward will make his return via the bench this week.
Lewis Dodd will be available for selection in Round 2 after copping a ban for a high tackle in the trials.
Euan Aitken suffered a pectoral injury late in his final season with the Dolphins which is likely to see him miss the opening month or so of the new campaign.
Latrell Mitchell picked up a hamstring injury ahead of the Charity Shield, with the fullback expected to be out for up to two months.
Shaq Mitchell has picked up a hamstring injury on the eve of the new season beginning and will be out for up to 12 weeks.
Alex Johnston suffered an Achilles injury in Round 21 last season which is likely to see him miss a chunk of the 2025 campaign.
Cameron Murray ruptured his Achilles at pre-season training and will almost certainly miss the entire 2026 season.
St George Illawarra Dragons
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Allan | Knee | TBC |
| Christian Tuipulotu | Hamstring | Round 1 |
Dragons injury news:
Corey Allan is expected to return to the fold in the coming weeks after missing the previous season due to an ACL injury.
Sydney Roosters
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Smith | Hip | TBC |
| Mark Nawaqanitawase | Calf | Round 1 |
| Egan Butcher | Knee | Indefinite |
| Sam Walker | Knee | Indefinite |
| Brandon Smith | Knee | Indefinite |
Roosters injury news:
Mark Nawaqanitawase picked up a calf issue during his side's heavy loss to the Knights in the trials but has been named to start in the centres this week.
Egan Butcher suffered an ACL rupture in Round 12 last season and remains sidelined indefinitely.
Sam Walker picked up an ACL injury in Round 26 and will miss a large chunk of the 2025 campaign.
Brandon Smith suffered an ACL injury in Round 26 last season and is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
Wests Tigers
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Naden | Knee | TBC |
| Justin Olam | Knee | TBC |
| Jarome Luai | Quad | Round 1 |
| Jahream Bula | Shoulder | Round 2 |
| Starford To'a | TBC | Round 2 |
| Api Koroisau | Suspension | Round 2 |
Tigers injury news:
Brent Naden dislocated his kneecap during his side's final trial match with his return date yet to be determined.
Justin Olam has been sidelined by a knee issue that may force him into early retirement.
Jarome Luai suffered a quad issue in the pre-season and will make his club debut in Round 1 after missing both trials.
Jahream Bula missed the latter stages of the previous season after undergoing surgery on a shoulder issue. The young gun is expected to return in Round 2 along with Starford To'a.
Api Koroisau copped a three-match suspension for a dangerous throw in the last round of the regular season in 2024 and will miss the opening game of the new campaign.