Round 13 will be heavily affected by State of Origin, with just five games and plenty of notable absentees. 

St George Illawarra were beaten by the Dolphins after struggling without skipper Ben Hunt, who is away on Queensland duties.

The Cowboys were brave in defeat against the Eels as they played without a host of representative stars with the likes of Val Holmes and Reuben Cotter in Maroons camp. 

Meanwhile, Brisbane held off a late surge against the Warriors despite missing plenty of their biggest stars, while Jack Wighton starred for the Raiders in a game which was rocked by an injury to Corey Harawira-Naera. 

Here's all the team news, injuries, suspensions and changes for NRL Round 13.

NRL ROUND 13 RESULTS

DOLPHINS 26 - 12 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Thursday 25th May, Kayo Stadium (7.50pm)

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken 
4. Brenko Lee
5. Tesi Niu
6. Anthony Milford
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Herman Ese'ese
11. Kenny Bromwich
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Ray Stone

14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Mason Teague
17. Valynce Te Whare

18. Poasa Faamausili

Dolphins team news:

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert will both miss the game due to Origin commitments. Kodi Nikorima has been moved to fullback, with Anthony Milford starting in the halves alongside Isaiya Katoa. 

Mark Nicholls (thumb) returns from injury to take a spot on the bench, alongside cult hero Valynce Te Whare. 

Ray Stone and Herman Ese'ese move into the starting side, while Felise Kaufusi (suspension) will start his three-week suspension this weekend after being charged for a high shot on former Melbourne teammate Christian Welch. 

Dragons confirmed team: 

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Jayden Sullivan
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle 
10. Michael Molo
11. Jack Bird
12. Ben Murdoch-Masila
13. Jack De Belin

14. Moses Mbye
15. Toby Couchman
16. Jaiyden Hunt
17. Josh Kerr

18. Billy Burns

Dragons team news:

Ben Hunt will be away on Origin duties, opening the door for Jayden Sullivan to start at halfback and Moses Mbye to return to the side on the bench. Jack de Belin will captain the side for the first time in Hunt's absence. 

Blake Lawrie (hand) is set to miss the next month, with Francis Molo moving into the starting prop role and Jack Bird (knee) returning in the back-row.

Jaydn Su'A (hamstring) picked up a minor hamstring issue at training and will miss at least a week, with Ben Murdoch-Masila keeping his starting spot. 

PARRAMATTA EELS 24 - 16 NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Friday 26th May, CommBank Stadium (8pm)

Eels confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Sean Russell
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Wiremu Greig
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. Bryce Cartwright
12. Matt Doorey
13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Ofahiki Ogden
15. Brendan Hands
16. Luca Moretti
17. Makahesi Makatoa

18. Daejarn Asi

Eels team news:

Massive blow for the Eels with second-rowers Ryan Matterson (calf) and Andrew Davey (concussion) both ruled out, while Junior Paulo is away on Origin duties.

Joe Ofahengaue comes straight into the Parra pack after being released by the Tigers, while Matt Doorey earns his first start in the backrow in a month. 

Luca Moretti is set to make his NRL debut off the interchange. 

Cowboys confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Zac Laybutt
4. Peta Hiku
5. Robert Derby
6. Ben Hampton
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
12. Heilum Luki
14. Jack Gosiewski
13. Jake Granville

11. Luciano Leilua
15. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
17. Griffin Neame

19. Brendan Elliot

Cowboys team news:

North Queensland have been hit hard by Origin selections with Todd Payten forced into multiple changes.

Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi and Tom Dearden will be missing from the backline with Zac Laybutt and Robert Derby set to make their debuts, while Ben Hampton comes in at five-eighth. 

Reuben Cotter will also miss this weekend's game due to Origin commitments, but his absence has been offset by the early return of Griffin Neame (throat) on the bench. 

Jake Granville will start at lock with Jason Taumalolo (knee) cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick off.

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 22 - 26 BRISBANE BRONCOS

Saturday 27th May, 5.30pm (McLean Park)

Warriors confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Freddy Lussick
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris

14. Bayley Sironen
15. Josh Curran
16. Demitric Sifakula
17. Tom Ale

20. Taine Tuaupiki

Warriors team news:

No players from the Warriors were selected for Origin, which is a major advantage for the club over the next six weeks. However, they have been hit with two key injuries as Wayde Egan and Dylan Walker have been ruled out. 

Luke Metcalf comes in at five-eighth to make his debut from the Warriors after returning from a hamstring injury, while Jackson Ford (head knock) also returns.

Broncos confirmed team:

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Billy Walters
10. Corey Jensen
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington

14. Cory Paix
15. Xavier Willison
16. Brendan Piakura
17. Martin Taupau

20. Delouise Hoeter

Broncos team news:

It will be a new-look Brisbane outfit this weekend, with close to half their starting lineup from Round 12 unavailable. 

Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo, Payne Haas, Tom Flegler and Patrick Carrigan are all away on Origin duties.

Yet it's not all doom and gloom with Kurt Capewell available after being overlooked by the Maroons and Adam Reynolds (head knock) returning. 

Tristan Sailor will make his club debut at fullback with Deine Mariner completing an unfamiliar backline. 

Keenan Palasia and Corey Jensen are the new starting props, while Kobe Hetherington will line-up at lock. 

Xavier Willison and Brendan Piakura are two new additions on the bench. 

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 26 - 33 CANBERRA RAIDERS

Saturday 27th May, Accor Stadium (7.35pm)

Rabbitohs confirmed team:

1. Blake Taaffe
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
14. Jed Cartwright
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Hame Sele 
12. Jacob Host
21. Keaon Koloamatangi
13. Liam Knight

11. Michael Chee Kam
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Shaq Mitchell
17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

18. Richard Kennar

Rabbitohs team news:

Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow will all be away on Origin duties, so Jason Demetriou has been forced into some changes. 

Blake Taaffe starts at fullback, while Liam Knight replaces the Bunnies' captain at lock. 

Shaquai Mitchell and Tallis Duncan are the new faces on the interchange bench, while the returning Keaon Koloamatangi, who has been elevated from the reserves into the starting lineup, take over from Michael Chee Kam in the second row. 

However, it's not all good news on the injury front with Souths, as Campbell Graham (sternum) has dropped out after being included despite withdrawing from NSW camp through injury. 

Jed Cartwright has been drafted into the centres to cover for the side's leading try-scorer. 

Raiders confirmed team:

1. Sebastian Kris 
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Jarrod Croker 
4. Matt Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Pasami Saulo
11. Corey Harawira-Naera
12. Corey Horsburgh
13. Joe Tapine

14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Nick Cotric
17. Ata Mariota

18. Hohepa Puru

Raiders team news:

Hudson Young will be unavailable due to Origin commitments which has opened the door for Corey Harawira-Naera to return.

Elliot Whitehead has been suspended for two matches but has been ruled out through injury anyway with Corey Horsburgh surprisingly switching to an edge. 

Joe Tapine starts at lock with Pasami Saulo coming in at prop, while Zac Woolford returns from a head knock to dislodge Danny Levi from the side. 

Nick Cotric will make his return from a hamstring injury via the bench. 

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 28 - 18 MANLY SEA EAGLES

Sunday 28th May, McDonald Jones Stadium (4.05pm)

Knights confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson 
11. Jack Johns
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Adam Elliott

14. Lachlan Miller
15. Jacob Saifiti 
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Mat Croker 

22. Kurt Mann

Knights team news:

Tyson Frizell will miss this weekend's game due to Origin commitments - but both Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai will be free to play after being dropped by Queensland.

Ponga has been moved to fullback this week, with Tyson Gamble starting in the halves and Lachlan Miller switching to the utility role on the bench. 

Adam Elliott starts at lock, while Jack Johns has taken Frizell's spot in the backrow. 

Sea Eagles confirmed team: 

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolu Koula
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Josh Schuster
7. Cooper Johns
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Sean Keppie

15. Karl Lawton
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Ben Condon
19. Jake Arthur

18. Morgan Boyle

Sea Eagles news:

Tom Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans will both be unavailable due to Origin commitments. Kaeo Weekes and Cooper Johns will replace them in the starting side. 

Jake Trbojevic (calf) has been ruled out for up to six weeks in a massive blow to Manly with Toafofoa Sipley returning just in time from a ban to replace him at prop. 

Ben Trbojevic (hamstring) is also sidelined and his spot in the back-row has been filled by Samuela Fainu.

Christian Tuipulotu was initially named on the interchange but has since been replaced by new signing Jake Arthur.