The Raiders have made the decision to rest a host of big-name stars after locking up the minor premiership last weekend.
Meanwhile, a host of teams have welcomed back injured stars while the Broncos have dropped an in-form star for a breach of standards.
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Read on for the NRL Team Lists for Round 27.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Billy Walters
7. Ben Hunt
8. Corey Jensen
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Ben Talty
17. Jaiyden Hunt
18. Delouise Hoeter
19. Fletcher Baker
20. Jock Madden
21. Va’a Semu
22. Gehamat Shibasaki
Analysis: Gehamat Shibasaki has been dropped for “a breach of Broncos team standards, which has been dealt with internally”. His omission sees Deine Mariner slot into the centres and Jesse Arthars earn a re-call on the wing. Jaiyden Hunt has also shifted to the bench, with Brendan Piakura returning to the starting side.
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. William Warbrick
3. Grant Anderson
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Bronson Garlick
10. Josh King
11. Ativalu Lisati
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Joe Chan
18. Marion Seve
19. Jack Howarth
20. Jonah Pezet
21. Kane Bradley
22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Analysis: Jahrome Hughes returns ahead of the finals series in a huge boost for the Storm, having been sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Xavier Coates, Eli Katoa, Nick Meaney and Josh King have all returned to the side after they were rested last week, while Tui Kamikamica also slots back in after suffering a head knock in Round 25. Jack Howarth is eyeing a return from a groin injury and has been named on the extended reserves, while in a big blow Shawn Blore has suffered a fractured larynx and has been sidelined, with Ativalu Lisati named in his place. The only player rested this week is Stefano Utoikamanu.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5
Manly Sea Eagles vs New Zealand Warriors at 4 Pines Park, 6.00pm AEST
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Clayton Faulalo
4. Tommy Talau
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga
14. Joey Walsh
15. Caleb Navale
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Toafofoa Sipley
18. Aaron Schoupp
19. Navren Willett
20. D’Jazirhae Pua’avase
21. Simione Laiafi
22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Analysis: Tolu Koula has been sidelined due to a knee injury, with Clayton Faulalo the man to take his place in the centres. Joey Walsh has earned his NRL debut, having been named in the No.14 jersey.
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Rocco Berry
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Samuel Healey
10. Tanner Stowers-Smith
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Leka Halasima
18. Taine Tuaupiki
20. Kalani Going
21. Bunty Afoa
22. Edward Kosi
23. Luke Hanson
Analysis: Wayde Egan has been sidelined due to a hip complaint which sees him drop out of the side, with Sam Healey the man to slot in at hooker in the only change to Andrew Webster’s side from last week.
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium, 8.00pm AEST
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Hugo Savala
7. Sam Walker
8. Spencer Leniu
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Naufahu Whyte
14. Benaiah Ioelu
15. Egan Butcher
16. Blake Steep
17. Siua Wong
18. Ethan King
19. Salesi Foketi
20. Sandon Smith
21. Tom Rodwell
22. Makahesi Makatoa
Analysis: Sandon Smith drops to the extended bench with Sam Walker returning from a head knock in the only change to the Roosters side that bested the Storm last round.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Jack Wighton
5. Tyrone Munro
6. Ashton Ward
7. Jamie Humphreys
8. Sean Keppie
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Tallis Duncan
12. Jai Arrow
13. Lachlan Hubner
14. Brandon Smith
15. Jacob Host
16. Cody Walker
17. Cameron Murray
18. Euan Aitken
19. Peter Mamouzelos
20. Shaquai Mitchell
21. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
22. Lewis Dodd
Analysis: Cameron Murray has been named on the bench for his first NRL appearance of the season, having suffered an Achilles rupture during the 2025 pre-season. His return is a big boost ahead of a huge cross-town derby, while Jack Wighton also slots into the centres after serving his suspension. His return reshuffles the backline and forward pack with Tallis Duncan moving to the back row and Jacob Host to the bench. Cody Walker has once again been named on the pine alongside Brandon Smith, while Latrell Mitchell hasn’t been named due to a back injury.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium, 3.00pm AEST
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson
2. Christian Tuipulotu
3. Hayden Buchanan
4. Mathew Feagai
5. Tyrell Sloan
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Emre Guler
9. Damien Cook
10. David Klemmer
11. Jacob Halangahu
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Luciano Leilua
16. Hame Sele
17. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
18. Ben Murdoch-Masila
19. Corey Allan
20. Lachlan Ilias
21. Michael Molo
22. Blake Lawrie
Analysis: The Dragons have named the same 17 as the one that ran out in Round 26.
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Paul Alamoti
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Luke Garner
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Brad Schneider
15. Liam Henry
16. Isaiah Papali’i
17. Matt Eisenhuth
18. Daine Laurie
19. Mavrik Geyer
20. Riley Price
21. Luron Patea
22. Jaxen Edgar
Analysis: Majority of the Panthers’ rested stars return this week. Only Liam Martin and Brian To’o have been given a second week of rest, which sees Paul Alamoti keep his place in the backline. Matt Eisenhuth also keeps his spot in the side, being named on the bench with Scott Sorensen and Luke Garner starting in the back row.
Gold Coast Titans vs Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm AEST
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini
2. Brian Kelly
3. AJ Brimson
4. Carter Gordon
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Cooper Bai
15. Klese Haas
16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui
17. Josh Patston
18. Tukimihia Simpkins
19. Jaylan De Groot
20. Tom Weaver
21. Sean Mullany
22. Tony Francis
Analysis: To come.
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Taylan May
4. Starford To’a
5. Heamasi Makasini
6. Jarome Luai
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Sione Fainu
13. Alex Twal
14. Heath Mason
15. Royce Hunt
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Tony Sukkar
18. Tristan Hope
19. Charlie Murray
20. Kit Laulilii
21. Krystian Mapapalangi
22. Charlie Staines
Analysis: To come.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks at Accor Stadium, 7.35pm AEST
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey
2. Enari Tuala
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Matt Burton
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Samuel Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Kurt Mann
15. Sitili Tupouniua
16. Josh Curran
17. Reed Mahoney
19. Jake Turpin
20. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
21. Kurtis Morrin
22. Jethro Rinakama
23. Toby Sexton
Analysis: Jacob Kiraz will miss this game due to an ankle injury, so Enari Tuala will replace him on the wing. Viliame Kikau will return from an infection, meaning Josh Curran goes to the interchange, while Daniel Suluka-Fifita is relegated to the reserves.
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Billy Burns
12. Teig Wilton
13. Jesse Colquhoun
14. Hohepa Puru
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Thomas Hazelton
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Daniel Atkinson
19. Mawene Hiroti
20. Jayden Berrell
21. Oregon Kaufusi
22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Analysis: Jesse Ramien has been named in the centres after being sidelined for two weeks due to a thumb injury. It means Mawene Hiroti drops back to the reserves. Braydon Trindall has been selected at No.6, even though he exited the game on Sunday due to an ankle problem. Oregon Kaufusi (calf) has been named in the extended squad.
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7
Dolphins vs Canberra Raiders at CommBank Stadium, 2.00pm AEST
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Tevita Naufahu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Kurt Donoghoe
14. Aublix Tawha
15. Ray Stone
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Josh Kerr
18. Kenny Bromwich
19. LJ Nonu
20. James Walsh
21. Peter Hola
22. Herbie Farnworth
Analysis: Gun centre Herbie Farnworth is nearing a return from his hamstring injury he picked up back in Round 22. Farnworth has been selected in the reserves and may be a late inclusion. Forward Kulikefu Finefuiaki is back from an ankle injury so Connelly Lemuelu drops out of the squad.
Raiders team: 1. Chevy Stewart
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Michael Asomua
6. Adam Cook
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Corey Horsburgh
9. Owen Pattie
10. Ata Mariota
11. Noah Martin
12. Matt Nicholson
13. Morgan Smithies
14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Manaia Waitere
17. Joseph Roddy
18. Kain Anderson
19. Vena Patuki-Case
20. Shaun Packer
21. Ethan Alaia
22. Myles Martin
Analysis: With the Raiders locking in their first minor premiership since 1990, coach Ricky Stuart is resting a number of his stars. Kaeo Weekes, Jed Stuart, Ethan Strange, Jamal Fogarty, Joe Tapine, Tom Starling, Simi Sasagi, Josh Papalii and Zac Hosking will all sit out for this game, along with Hudson Young. Given all the changes, Chevy Stewart has been selected at fullback, Adam Cook and Ethan Sanders will be the halves pairing, while Matty Nicholson will be in the second row. Winger Utuloa Asomua and interchange duo Manaia Waitere and Joe Roddy will all have first grade debuts. Corey Horsburgh will skipper the side.
Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights at CommBank Stadium, 4.05pm AEST
Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
3. Viliami Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Jack Williams
13. Dylan Walker
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Matt Doorey
16. Charlie Guymer
17. Jordan Samrani
18. Dean Hawkins
19. Dan Keir
20. Toni Mataele
21. Joey Lussick
22. Joash Papali’i
Analysis: Only one change for the Eels with Dylan Brown selected at five-eighth, replacing Jordan Samrani who goes back to the interchange. Brown hasn’t played at five-eighth for the Eels since Round 19 when they took on the Panthers. Brown then played three straight games at centre between rounds 23 and 25.
Knights team: 1. Fletcher Hunt
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Jakob Arthur
7. Jack Cogger
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Jermaine McEwen
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Tyson Frizell
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Mathew Croker
16. Thomas Cant
17. Elijah Leaumoana
18. James Schiller
19. Cody Hopwood
20. Matthew Arthur
21. Connor Votano
22. Lachlan Crouch
Analysis: In what will be his last game in charge, Adam O’Brien has picked an unchanged 17 from the one that lost to the Sharks. But O’Brien may decide to shuffle things around on game day yet again. Fletcher Hunt has been selected at fullback, with Dane Gagai picked at centre, while Jake Arthur has been named to play five-eighth. Phoenix Crossland has been picked at hooker while Jayden Brailey is on the bench.
Bye: North Queensland Cowboys
