NRL team lists: Every side's confirmed lineup for Round 25

Liam O'Loughlin

Mark Molyneux

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With just three rounds remaining in the regular season, there's still plenty to play for across the NRL with spots in the top-four and top-eight up for grabs.

Parramatta's fading finals hopes have taken a colossal blow, with star halfback Mitchell Moses set to be sidelined for up to six weeks, while the Roosters and Rabbitohs are fighting to keep their campaigns alive.

Elsewhere, the struggling Dolphins have suffered an injury crisis while the Cowboys have been boosted by the inclusion of a key player. 

The Sporting News has all the latest team news for Round 25 below. 

CANBERRA RAIDERS vs CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Sunday 20th August, GIO Stadium (4.05pm)

Raiders confirmed team:

1. Jordan Rapana
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Nick Cotric
19. Matt Frawley
7. Jamal Fogarty
15. Emre Guler
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Horsburgh

8. Josh Papali'i
14. Tom Starling
16. James Schiller
17. Ata Mariota

18. Trey Mooney

Raiders team news:

Following a loss to the Storm which Ricky Stuart labelled as "embarrassing", there haven't been too many changes.

Jarrod Croker comes back into the side after recovering from a hamstring injury to replace Ethan Strange. Meanwhile, James Schiller and Tom Starling are added to the bench with Adrian Trevilyan and Pasami Saulo out of the side. 

The Raiders have suffered a big loss on the eve of their clash against the Bulldogs with Jack Wighton out of the side and replaced at five-eighth by Matt Frawley. 

Bulldogs confirmed team:

1. Jake Averillo
2. Blake Wilson
3. Jacob Kiraz
4. Braidon Burns
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
15. Luke Thompson
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Liam Knight
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Corey Waddell
19. Harrison Edwards

8. Max King
14. Kyle Flanagan
17. Tevita Pangai Junior
21. Jayden Okunbor

Bulldogs team news:

Late change for Canterbury, with experienced forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner going down in the warm-up and Harrison Edwards joining the starting lineup. 

Jacob Preston has been hit with a two-game ban for a hip drop in Round 24, with Corey Waddell replacing him in the back-row. 

NRL ROUND 25 RESULTS

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 12 - 32 CRONULLA SHARKS

Thursday 17th August, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (7.50pm)

Cowboys confirmed team:

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

14. Jake Granville
15. Coen Hess
16. Heilum Luki
17. Griffin Neame

18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Cowboys team news:

A major boost for the Cowboys with Jeremiah Nanai returning from a shoulder injury earlier than originally expected. His inclusion means Coen Hess drops back to the bench while Jamayne Taunoa-Brown goes to the reserves. 

James Tamou has been included in the extended squad after missing the majority of the season with a foot injury. Although he will have to wait for another appearance in the NRL after being cut from the side 24 hours before kickoff. 

Sharks confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Braden Hamlin-Uele
11. Briton Nikora
12. Wade Graham
13. Cam McInnes

14. Jack Williams
15. Royce Hunt
16. Tom Hazelton
17. Matt Moylan

20. Jesse Colquhoun

Sharks team news:

Just the one change for Cronulla following their Round 23 victory over the Titans with Tom Hazelton returning on the bench and Jesse Colquhoun dropping out of the 17. 

PARRAMATTA EELS 12 - 34 SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Friday 18th August, CommBank Stadium (8pm)

Eels confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Sean Russell
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Dylan Brown 
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. J'maine Hopgood
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Luca Moretti
15. Ryan Matterson
16. Wiremu Greig
17. Brendan Hands

18. Makahesi Makatoa

Eels team news:

Mitchell Moses (facial fracture) is set to miss the remainder of the season. Daejarn Asi will slot into the halves, with Bailey Simonsson shifting to centre and Maika Sivo (suspension) returning on the wing.

Reagan Campbell-Gillard (suspension) will also be available and will come into the starting lineup. 

Joe Ofahengaue moves from prop to lock, while J'maine Hopgood starts on an edge in the absence of Andrew Davey who suffered a concussion last week. 

Roosters confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Drew Hutchison

10. Lindsay Collins
9. Brandon Smith
15. Fletcher Baker
11. Siua Wong
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

14. Sandon Smith 
16. Terrell May
17. Angus Crichton
19. Dylan Napa

21. Fetalaiga Pauga

Roosters team news:

Angus Crichton is added to the bench in place of Dylan Napa in the only change to the side which beat the Dolphins, with Egan Butcher (head knock) still sidelined.

Sam Walker has been included in the reserves after returning via NSW Cup but will have a further week in the reserve grade lineup before a potential return. 

WESTS TIGERS 24 - 23 DOLPHINS

Saturday 19th August, CommBank Stadium (3pm)

Tigers confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
4. Asu Kepaoa
20. Triston Reilly
5. Junior Tupou
6. Daine Laurie
9. Api Koroisau
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
14. Jake Simpkin
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole

15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Alex Twal
17. Shawn Blore
18. Justin Matamua

21. Josh Feledy

Tigers team news:

David Klemmer has been shifted to the bench with Alex Twal replacing him in the starting 13.

Luke Brooks has been ruled out during the week with a calf injury, Api Koroisau moves into the halves and Jake Simpkin has been elevated to starting hooker.

Triston Reilly is set to make his NRL debut as he will replace Starford To'a who is out, while Justin Matamua joins the interchange bench.

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Robert Jennings
5. Tesi Niu
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan 
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harrison Graham
10. Herman Ese'ese
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Euan Aitken
13. Mark Nicholls

14. JJ Collins
15. Josh Kerr
17. Jarrod Wallace
18. Trai Fuller

22. Valynce Te Whare

Dolphins team news:

Trai Fuller will make his NRL debut from the bench pushing out Anthony Milford 24-hours before the game.

Kenny Bromwich, Connelly Lemuelu and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have all been sidelined with head knocks, while hooker Jeremy Marshall-King (shoulder) and utility Ray Stone (toe) are also out of action as mass changes have been made for the Dolphins. 

Euan Aitken returns from injury to cover in the backrow, while Jack Bostock and Robert Jennings are the new centre pairing after Valynce Te Whare was dropped to the reserves. 

Harrison Graham has been named to start at hooker and JJ Collins joins the interchange rotation. 

GOLD COAST TITANS 14 - 40 PENRITH PANTHERS

Saturday 19th August, Cbus Super Stadium (5.30pm)

Titans confirmed team:

19. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Aaron Schoupp
5. Phillip Sami
6. Jayden Campbell 
7. Tom Weaver
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
15. Isaac Liu
11. David Fifita
12. Klese Haas
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

10. Jaimin Jolliffe
14. Kruise Leeming
16. Joe Stimson
17. Jacob Alick

1. Keano Kini

Titans team news:

AJ Brimson (abdomen) has been a late inclusion at fullback with Keano Kini dropping back to 18th man, while Isaac Liu will replace Jaimin Jolliffe to start the match. 

There's been a change in the halves with Tom Weaver named to make his NRL debut at halfback in place of Tanah Boyd who is out for the rest of the year with a shoulder injury. 

Five-eighth Kieran Foran (sternum) failed to finish the match in Round 24 and has been replaced by Jayden Campbell with Keano Kini filling in at fullback.  

Moeaki Fotuaika returns from suspension and starts at prop with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shifting to lock. 

Erin Clark (shoulder) drops out with Jacob Alick added to the bench to replace him, while Klese Haas has been promoted to the starting side with Joe Stimson dropping back to the pine. 

Panthers confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Tyrone Peachey
4. Stephen Crichton
21. Tom Jenkins
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
18. Jack Cogger
10. James Fisher-Harris
12. Liam Martin
20. Zac Hosking
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Soni Luke
15. Lindsay Smith
19. Luke Garner
22. Spencer Leniu

17. Jaeman Salmon

Panthers team news:

A flurry of late changes have been made by coach Ivan Cleary as Brian To'o has been replaced by Thomas Jenkins on the wing, whilst Zac Hosking will start in the second row instead of Scott Sorenson.

Jack Cogger will also start at hooker with Mitch Kenny dropping out, while Luke Garner has been added to the bench in place of Jaeman Salmon. 

Matt Eisenhuth will also make way from Spencer Leniu who returns from a knee injury.

Mitch Kenny and Jarome Luai both return to the starting side, replacing Luke Sommerton and Jack Cogger.

Tyrone Peachey (suspension) also returns in the centres as Izack Tago (leg) is still unavailable.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 28 - 38 MELBOURNE STORM

Saturday 19th August, WIN Stadium (7.35pm)

Dragons confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan 
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
22. Max Feagai
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
14. Connor Muhleisen
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Billy Burns
12. Dan Russell
13. Michael Molo

9. Jacob Liddle
15. Ryan Couchman
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 
17. Zane Musgrove 

18. Toby Couchman

Dragons team news:

Zac Lomax will not play for a second consecutive week after his shoulder injury he sustained against the Eels, he has been replaced by Max Feagai.

Michael Molo shifts to lock to accommodate his brother's inclusion while Ben Murdoch-Masila moves to the bench and Toby Couchman drops to the reserves. 

In a late switch, Connor Muhleisen will start at hooker with Jacob Liddle back to the bench. 

Storm confirmed team:

1. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
3. Marion Seve
4. Young Tonumaipea
19. Will Warbrick
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes 
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Eli Katoa
13. Josh King

14. Bronson Garlick
15. Tom Eisenhuth
16. Tepai Moeroa
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

2. Reimis Smith

Storm team news:

Craig Bellamy originally stuck with the same 17 which smashed the Raiders last week. Although Will Warbrick has been added to the side late, with the winger's inclusion pushing Reimis Smith to 18th man. 

Harry Grant and Eliesa Katoa both came off the bench against Canberra last week but have been named to start in Round 25. 

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 29 - 10 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Sunday 20th August, McDonald Jones Stadium (2pm)

Knights confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
20. Adam Clune
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Adam Elliott

14. Kurt Mann
15. Daniel Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington 
17. Mat Croker

21. Brodie Jones

Knights team news:

A big blow for Newcastle with Jackson Hastings (ankle) ruled out and replaced by Adam Clune at halfback after limping off the field last week from a hip drop tackle. 

In better news for the Knights, Bradman Best (groin) will return in the centres. Best's inclusion means Enari Tuala drops to the reserves. 

Rabbitohs confirmed team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Jai Arrow
9. Damien Cook
10. Shaq Mitchell 
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray

14. Tallis Duncan
16. Siliva Havili
19. Hame Sele 
21. Tevita Tatola

17. Davvy Moale

Rabbitohs team news:

Souths have received a major boost, with front-row duo Tevita Tatola and Hame Sele both named to make their returns from injury on the bench.

Young gun Davvy Moale and utility Michael Chee Kam will drop out of the side, while Shaq Mitchell retains his spot in the starting lineup. 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW. 

 

Mark Molyneux

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.