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NRL Injury List 2025

Ben H 20 March 2025 Last Updated: 15/05/25

The NRL player injuries can be difficult to keep track of with so many sites delaying their information or not updating player information to their full extent. This page was created for you to ensure that the 2025 NRL injury list information for all teams is accessible in one location by combining all relevant updates into one spot (Think of it as the NRL Casualty ward… but better).

 

NRL Injuries This Week (Updated)

Brisbane Broncos Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Reece WalshKneeRound 13
Jack GosiewskiArmRound 14
Ben HuntHamstringRound 15
Jock MaddenPectoralTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Josh CurranSuspensionRound 12
Samuel HughesAnkleRound 12
Jacob PrestonSuspensionRound 15
Sitili TupouniuaSuspensionRound 15
Jack ToddArmRound 16
Jaemon SalmonAnkleRound 20
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

North Queensland Cowboys Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Reuben CotterSuspensionRound 13
Jason TaumaloloCalfTBC
Tom ChesterACL2026 season
Helium LukiACL2026 season
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Redcliffe Dolphins

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Daniel SaifitiShoulderRound 11
Max PlathFootRound 13
Thomas FleglerShoulderTBC
Jeremy Marshall-KingLegTBC
Trai FullerACLIndefinite
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

St. George Illawarra Dragons Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Toby CouchmanShoulderRound 14
Tom EisenhuthConcussionTBC
Mathew FeagaiAnkleTBC
Emre GulerShoulderTBC
Christian TuipulotuHamstringTBC
Ryan CouchmanACL2026 Season
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Parramatta Eels Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Zac LomaxFootRound 11
Joey LussickThumbRound 11
Kelma TuilagiSuspensionRound 12
Dan KeirThighRound 13
Bailey SimonssonFootRound 18
Sam TuivaitiAnkleRound 19
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Newcastle Knights Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Jack HetheringtonShoulderRound 11
Greg MarzhewKneeRound 14
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Penrith Panthers Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Scott SorensenSuspensionRound 12
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

South Sydney Rabbitohs Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Alex JohnstonHamstringRound 11
Mikaele RavalawaHamstringRound 13
Tyrone MunroCollarboneRound 14
Cody WalkerCalfRound 14
Jack WightonCalfRound 14
Peter MamouzelosElbowTBC
Cameron MurrayAchillesTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Canberra Raiders Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Corey HorsburghConcussionRound 11
Matty NicholsonAnkleRound 23
Albert HopoateKneeNext Season
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Sydney Roosters Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Sandon SmithConcussionRound 11
Lindsay CollinsKneeRound 12
Nat ButcherKneeTBC
Tyler MoriartyAnkleTBC
Fetalaiga PaugaBackTBC
Brandon SmithKneeTBC
De La Salle Va'aTBCTBC
Sam WalkerACLTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Manly Sea Eagles Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Josh AloiaiShoulderRound 12
Toafofoa SipleySuspensionRound 13
Lachlan CrokerKneeRound 14
Taniela PasekaAchillesRound 25
Gordon Chan Kum TongHead KnockTBC
Tommy TalauHamstringTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Cronulla Sharks Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Siosifa TalakaiConcussionRound 11
Teig WiltonShoulderRound 11
Toby RudolfAnkleRound 14
Thomas HazeltonSternumTBC
Mawene HirotiKneeTBC
Kade DykesKnee2026 Season
Liam IsonACL2026 Season
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Melbourne Storm Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Harry GrantHamstringRound 11
Jack HowarthShoulderRound 13
Moses LeoShoulderRound 18
Dean IeremiaAchillesTBC
Will WarbrickConcussionTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Gold Coast Titans Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Kieran ForanBicepsRound 11
Jaimin JolliffeSuspensionRound 11
Tom WeaverConcussionRound 11
David FifitaAnkleRound 14
Iszac Fa'asuamaleauiHead KnockTBC
Keano KiniNeckTBC
Brock GrayACLNext Season
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

New Zealand Warriors Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
James Fisher-HarrisPectoralRound 11
Roger Tuivasa-SheckHamstringRound 11
Jackson FordConcussionRound 12
Edward KosiChestRound 12
Ali LeiatauaAnkleRound 13
Rocco BerryHamstringRound 14
Iulio AfoaKneeTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

Wests Tigers Injury News

PLAYERINJURYEXPECTED RETURN
Latu FainuThumbTBC
Fonua PoleKneeTBC
Jeral SkeltonHamstringTBC
Starford To'aNeckTBC
Updated Thursday, May 15, 2025

NRL Injury FAQs

What is the most common injury in Rugby League?

The most common injury in rugby league is a muscle strain or tear, particularly affecting the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles. Due to the high-impact nature of the sport, other frequent injuries include concussions, ligament tears (ACL/MCL), and shoulder dislocations.

Most Common Rugby League Injuries:

  1. Muscle Strains & Tears – Hamstring, quadriceps, calf, and groin injuries occur due to sprinting, tackling, and sudden changes in direction.
  2. Concussions & Head Injuries – High-speed collisions and tackles contribute to one of the highest concussion rates in contact sports.
  3. Knee Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL, Meniscus Tears) – Common due to rapid changes in direction, tackles, and knee hyperextension.
  4. Shoulder Dislocations & AC Joint Injuries – Heavy tackling often leads to shoulder instability and separations.
  5. Ankle Sprains & Fractures – Occur from twisting motions and impact with opponents or the ground.
  6. Fractured Ribs – Common from tackles and direct blows to the torso.
  7. Broken Nose & Facial Injuries – High-contact nature results in nasal fractures and facial cuts.
  8. Lower limb injuries (knee & ankle) are more common in backs due to sprinting and stepping.
  9. Upper body injuries (shoulders & concussions) occur more in forwards due to repeated tackles and collisions.
  10. Overuse injuries (e.g., tendinitis, stress fractures) can develop from intense training loads.

Why are there so many injuries in the NRL?

The high injury rate in the NRL (National Rugby League) is due to the sport’s high-impact nature, intense physicality, lack of safety equipment, and demanding schedule. Rugby league involves frequent collisions, rapid direction changes, and extreme physical exertion, increasing the risk of injuries.

Who gets injured the most in NRL?

In rugby, hookers and flankers suffer the most injuries due to their high-contact roles, frequent tackles, and scrummaging responsibilities. These positions experience consistent physical impact, leading to a higher risk of injuries, particularly to the head, shoulders, and knees.

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