With just a fortnight remaining in the NRL regular season, there's still plenty to play for across the competition and some major team selection decisions to be made.

Following a dramatic weekend, there are now three teams locked on 28 competition points - Roosters, Cowboys and Rabbitohs - while the Knights and Raiders are just ahead and still in danger of missing the finals.

The Roosters have finally welcomed back Sam Walker but will have to do without their skipper James Tedesco, while veteran Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds will miss at least one game due to a calf injury.

The Cowboys have been hit with another injury to their star backrower, while the Raiders will be sweating on the fitness of a number of key stars. 

The Sporting News has all the mail for Round 26 below. 

NRL ROUND 26 RESULTS

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 18 def. 6 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Friday 25th August, Go Media Stadium (6pm)

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. Wayde Egan
10. Bunty Afoa 
11. Josh Curran
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris

14. Dylan Walker
15. Jackson Ford
16. Bayley Sironen
17. Freddy Lussick

20. Taine Tuaupiki

Warriors team news:

Andrew Webster has stuck solid with the same 17 which beat the Sea Eagles last week, although Josh Curran starts on an edge with Jackson Ford dropping to the bench. 

Mitchell Barnett (knee) and Jazz Tevaga (hamstring) remain sidelined. Although there is good news on the injury front for the Warriors with Te Maire Martin included in the extended squad.

However, the playmaker will have to wait at least another week to make his first appearance in the NRL since Round 6 after he was cut from the side 24 hours before kickoff. 

Dragons confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan 
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
21. Sione Finau
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 

2. Mat Feagai

Dragons team news:

Two late changes have been for the Dragons with Sione Fainu set to make his NRL debut on the wing replacing Mat Feagai and Connor Muhleisen moving into the starting hooker role pushing Jacob Liddle to the bench.

Interim coach Ryan Carr has made one change to the side which lost to the Storm last week with star centre Zac Lomax (shoulder) named to return. His inclusion pushes Max Feagai into the reserves.

PENRITH PANTHERS 18 def. by 32 PARRAMATTA EELS

Thursday 24th August, BlueBet Stadium (7.50pm)

Panthers confirmed team:

20. Jesse McLean
5. Brian To'o
3. Tyrone Peachey
4. Stephen Crichton
21. Tom Jenkins
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Jack Cogger
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Zac Hosking
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Soni Luke
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Luke Garner

18. Jaeman Salmon

Panthers team news:

Brian To'o returns after being rested last week, although Scott Sorensen and Mitch Kenney remain out. 

Tom Jenkins originally went back to the reserves to make way for To'o on the wing, although he has been reinstated in the side after Sunia Turuva dropped out.

The winger will be joined on the sidelines by Dylan Edwards with the fullback rested, as Jesse McLean is set to make his NRL debut in Edwards' absence. 

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
16. Wiremu Greig
11. Ryan Matterson
12. Bryce Cartwright
17. Joe Ofahengaue 

10. Junior Paulo
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Luca Moretti
15. Shaun Lane

19. Brendan Hands

Eels team news:

Just the one change from Brad Arthur after his side's loss to the Roosters with Shaun Lane (elbow) returning via the bench and Brendan Hands dropping out.

In two late alterations, Wiremu Greg will start at prop with Junior Paulo dropping back to the bench while Joe Ofahengaue will start at lock with J'maine Hopgood going to the bench. 

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 34 - 10 DOLPHINS

Friday 25th August, Suncorp Stadium (8pm)

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Tesi Niu 
16. Euan Aitken
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Sean O’Sullivan 
10. Mark Nicholls
9. Harrison Graham
14. Jarrod Wallace
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

15. Josh Kerr
17. Herman Ese'ese
18. JJ Collins
19. Isaiya Katoa

22. Kurt Donoghoe

Dolphins team news:

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kenny Bromwich and Connelly Lemuelu will all return to the starting side after missing the Round 25 clash with the Tigers due to head knocks.

Kodi Nikorima reverts to five-eighth, while Herman Ese'ese shifts to the bench.

In a number of enforced changes from the side which was originally named on Tuesday, Jesse Bromwich and Robert Jennings have both been ruled out with injuries. 

Jarrod Wallace will start at prop in the captain's absence, while Euan Aitken has been promoted to the centre off the bench. 

Isaiya Katoa and JJ Collins have been added to the interchange. 

Cowboys confirmed team:

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

14. Jake Granville
15. Coen Hess
16. Griffin Neame
17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Cowboys team news:

Two big outs for the Cowboys with Jeremiah Nanai and Semi Valemei sidelined following the loss to Cronulla. 

Heilum Luki starts on an edge, while Zac Laybutt has been named at centre with Murray Taulagi shifted to the wing. 

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is the new face on the bench. 

MELBOURNE STORM 37 - 16 GOLD COAST TITANS

Saturday 26th August, AAMI Park (3pm)

Storm confirmed team:

1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Marion Seve
4. Young Tonumaipea
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes 
8. Tui Kamikamica
14. Bronson Garlick
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Eli Katoa
13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

9. Harry Grant
15. Tom Eisenhuth
16. Tepai Moeroa
19. Ryan Papenhuyzen

20. Chris Lewis

Storm team news:

Ryan Papenhuyzen is the massive late inclusion returning to the NRL after a 13 month injury layoff, replacing Alec Macdonald on the bench. 

Elswhere, another late change at hooker will see Harry Grant come off the bench and Bronson Garlick start, while Nelson Asofa-Solomona is at lock due to the absence of Josh King.

Titans confirmed team:

1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Aaron Schoupp
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tom Weaver
15. Isaac Li
9. Chris Randall
10. Jaimin Jolliffe
11. David Fifita
12. Klese Haas
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

14. Kruise Leeming
16. Joe Stimson
17. Jacob Alick
18. Keano Kini

19. Joe Vuna

Titans team news:

Moeaki Fotuaika (personal reasons) will miss the clash due to the impending birth of his first child, with Keano Kini coming onto the bench and Isaac Liu named to start at prop. 

Kieran Foran (sternum) returns to the side at five-eighth, replacing the injured Jayden Campbell (knee). Jojo Fifita has also been recalled, with winger Phil Sami (foot) ruled out for the remainder of 2023. 

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 32 - 8 WESTS TIGERS

Saturday 26th August, Allianz Stadium (5.30pm)

Roosters confirmed team:

1. Joseph Manu
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Corey Allan
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Siua Wong
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

14. Sandon Smith 
15. Fletcher Baker
16. Terrell May
19. Egan Butcher

18. Drew Hutchison

Roosters team news:

James Tedesco (head knock) will miss at least one week, with Joseph Manu shifting to fullback to cover for his absence and Corey Allan named in the centres.

Sam Walker (knee) is finally back from injury and has been named at halfback with Drew Hutchison dropping to the reserves. 

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is also back after missing last week with a neck injury, so Fletcher Baker shifts to the bench.

In a late change, Angus Crichton has dropped out of the side with Egan Butcher replacing him on the bench. 

Tigers confirmed team:

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

14. Justin Matamua
15. Shawn Blore
17. Alex Seyfarth
18. Aitasi James

21. Kit Laulilii

Tigers team news:

Alex Twal has been omitted late due to illness with Aitasi James replacing him.

Api Koroisau moves back to hooker with Jake Simpkin out and Will Smith takes over at halfback with Luke Brooks still sidelined. 

CANBERRA RAIDERS 18 - 29 BRISBANE BRONCOS

Saturday 26th August, GIO Stadium (7.35pm)

Raiders confirmed team:

20. Jack Wighton
1. Jordan Rapana
4. Matthew Timoko
21. Sebastian Kris
5. Nick Cotric
6. Matt Frawley
7. Jamal Fogarty
10. Joe Tapine
9. Zac Woolford
15. Emre Guler
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Horsburgh

3. Jarrod Croker
8. Josh Papalii
14. Tom Starling
17. Ata Mariota

18. Pasami Saulo

Raiders team news:

Both Jack Wighton and Seb Kris will return from injury as late inclusions, with Wighton starting at fullback and Kris in the centres with Jarrod Croker dropping to the bench. 

The veteran will be joined on the interchange by Josh Papalii with Emre Guler named to start at prop. 

Albert Hopoate (ribs) and Corey Horsburgh (head knock) both failed to finish the game against Canterbury but will play. 

Broncos confirmed team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Jock Madden
8. Tom Flegler 
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
19. Keenan Palasia

14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Brendan Piakura
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Corey Jensen

18. Jesse Arthars

Broncos team news:

Adam Reynolds (calf) will sit out this week with a 'minor strain', opening the door for Jock Madden to start at halfback. Patrick Carrigan (foot) is also out, opening the door for Keenan Palasia to start at lock. 

Corey Oates (knee) will return on the wing for his long-awaited 200th NRL game, with Deine Mariner dropping to the reserves. He will be joined there by Jesse Arthars and Martin Taupau, who has now served his suspension.

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS 24 - 42 MANLY SEA EAGLES

Sunday 27th August, Accor Stadium (2pm)

Bulldogs confirmed team:

1. Jake Averillo
2. Blake Wilson
22. Hayze Perham
24. Paul Alamoti
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
10. Liam Knight
9. Reed Mahoney
15. Luke Thompson

11. Viliame Kikau
12. Corey Waddell
13. Harrison Edwards

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

21. Jeral Skelton 

Bulldogs team news:

Jacob Kiraz (back) and Braidon Burns (hamstring) have both been ruled out, with Paul Alamoti and Hayze Perham returning to the side as the new centre pairing. 

Kurtis Morrin is the new face on the bench with Jayden Okunbor dropping to the reserves in the only Bulldogs change from last week. 

Sea Eagles confirmed team:

1. Tolutau Koula
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Morgan Harper
5. Raymond Vaega
6. Jake Arthur
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Sean Keppie
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15. Kelma Tuilagi
16. Aaron Woods
17. Ethan Bullemor

19. Dean Matterson 

Sea Eagles team news:

Josh Schuster has been axed by head coach Anthony Seibold following a disappointing performance against the Warriors, with the highly-paid utility failing to have one run in his 26 minutes on the field. 

Jake Arthur starts at five-eighth once again, while Ben Trbojevic takes a spot in the backrow. 

Reuben Garrick (back) was included in the extended squad has been ruled out after scans revealed a fractured back, so Tolu Koula has been named in the No.1 jersey. 

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 32 - 6 CRONULLA SHARKS

Sunday 27th August, 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
20. Adam Clune
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
18. Dylan Lucas
13. Adam Elliott

15. Daniel Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington 
17. Mat Croker
22. Fa'amanu Brown

21. Brodie Jones

Knights team news:

Jackson Hastings (ankle) has once again been ruled out at halfback, with Adam Clune replacing him. 

In more bad news for the Knights, Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Kurt Mann have also been ruled out. 

Sharks confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
17. Matt Moylan
6. Braydon Trindall
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
18. Jesse Colquhoun

19. Mawene Hiroti

Sharks team news:

Nicho Hynes (quad) has been ruled out, which sees Matt Moylan come into the starting lineup at five-eighth and Braydon Trindall shifting to halfback.