NRL Team Lists Round 2 News and Updates

Official team lists for Round 2 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 2

Knights v Dolphins, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 2 – Thursday 13th March

Knights

8:00pm

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

1 Kalyn Ponga
2 James Schiller
3 Dane Gagai
4 Bradman Best
5 Greg Marzhew
6 Fletcher Sharpe
7 Jack Cogger

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 1
Jamayne Isaako 2
Jake Averillo 3
Herbie Farnworth 4
Junior Tupou 5
Kodi Nikorima 6
Isaiya Katoa 7

Forwards

8 Jacob Saifiti
9 Phoenix Crossland
10 Leo Thompson
11 Dylan Lucas
12 Kai Pearce-Paul
13 Tyson Frizell

Daniel Saifiti 8
Jeremy Marshall-King 9
Felise Kaufusi 10
Oryn Keeley 11
Max Plath 12
Tom Gilbert 13

Interchange

14 Jayden Brailey
15 Jack Hetherington
16 Adam Elliott
17 Mat Croker

Kurt Donoghoe 14
Josh Kerr 15
Mark Nicholls 16
Ray Stone 17

Reserves

18 Brodie Jones
19 Will Pryce

Sean O’Sullivan 18
Kenneath Bromwich 20

Ins

Adam Elliott
Will Pryce

Kenneath Bromwich
Kodi Nikorima
Mark Nicholls

Outs

Thomas Cant

Connelly Lemuelu
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Knights

Good news: Veteran back-rower Adam Elliott returns to the side after missing Round 1.
Elliott takes a spot on the bench, replacing Brodie Jones, who shifts to 18th man.
Coach Adam O’Brien makes no other changes following an encouraging win against the Wests Tigers.

Dolphins

Injuries bring some changes: Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (concussion protocols) and Connelly Lemuelu (fractured eye socket) are both out.
Oryn Keeley steps up from 18th man into the starting back-row position.
Mark Nicholls returns on the bench after missing last week’s match to remain in Queensland with his family during the cyclone.
Kodi Nikorima moves back into the starting side at five-eighth, pushing Sean O’Sullivan to the reserves.

Warriors v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Go Media Stadium

Round 2 – Friday 14th March

Warriors

6:00pm

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2 Taine Tuaupiki
3 Ali Leiataua
4 Adam Pompey
5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
7 Luke Metcalf

Tom Trbojevic 1
Jason Saab 2
Tolutau Koula 3
Reuben Garrick 4
Lehi Hopoate 5
Luke Brooks 6
Daly Cherry-Evans 7

Forwards

8 James Fisher-Harris
9 Wayde Egan
10 Mitchell Barnett
11 Kurt Capewell
12 Marata Niukore
13 Erin Clark

Taniela Paseka 8
Jazz Tevaga 9
Josh Aloiai 10
Haumole Olakau’atu 11
Ben Trbojevic 12
Jake Trbojevic 13

Interchange

14 Dylan Walker
15 Jackson Ford
16 Demitric Vaimauga
17 Leka Halasima

Jake Simpkin 14
Corey Waddell 15
Ethan Bullemor 16
Toafofoa Sipley 17

Reserves

18 Samuel Healey
20 Te Maire Martin
21 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
22 Bunty Afoa
23 Edward Kosi

Clayton Faulalo 18
Tommy Talau 19
Gordon Chan Kum Tong 20
Jake Arthur 21
Dean Matterson 22

Ins

Bunty Afoa
Edward Kosi
Samuel Healey
Te Maire Martin

Dean Matterson
Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Jake Arthur
Josh Aloiai
Tommy Talau

Outs

No outs listed for Warriors

Siosiua Taukeiaho

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Warriors

Coach Andrew Webster has backed the same 17 players who faced the Raiders in Vegas.
Playmaker Te Maire Martin is listed in the reserves.
Sam Healey takes the role of 18th man.

Sea Eagles

Just one change from last week’s dominant win over the Cowboys.
Josh Aloiai replaces Siosiua Taukeiaho (knee injury) in the front row.
The bench stays consistent with Jake Simpkin, Corey Waddell, Ethan Bullemor, and recent tryscorer Toafofoa Sipley all included.
Clayton Faulalo is named as 18th man.

Panthers v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 2 – Friday 14th March

Panthers

8:00pm

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

1 Dylan Edwards
2 Casey McLean
3 Izack Tago
4 Paul Alamoti
5 Brian To’o
6 Jack Cole
7 Nathan Cleary

James Tedesco 1
Daniel Tupou 2
Mark Nawaqanitawase 3
Robert Toia 4
Dominic Young 5
Sandon Smith 6
Chad Townsend 7

Forwards

8 Moses Leota
9 Mitch Kenny
10 Lindsay Smith
11 Scott Sorensen
12 Liam Martin
13 Isaah Yeo

Lindsay Collins 8
Connor Watson 9
Naufahu Whyte 10
Angus Crichton 11
Siua Wong 12
Salesi Foketi 13

Interchange

14 Daine Laurie
15 Isaiah Papali’i
16 Matthew Eisenhuth
17 Luke Garner

Zach Dockar-Clay 14
Makahesi Makatoa 15
Blake Steep 16
Taylor Losalu 17

Reserves

18 Brad Schneider
19 Luron Patea
20 Liam Henry
21 Luke Sommerton
22 Thomas Jenkins

Hugo Savala 18
Ethan Roberts 19
Ethan King 20
Max McCathie 21
Billy Smith 22

Ins

Brian To’o
Liam Henry
Luke Sommerton
Thomas Jenkins

Billy Smith
Ethan Roberts
Ethan King
Makahesi Makatoa
Max McCathie

Outs

No outs listed for Panthers

Victor Radley

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Panthers

Great news: Star winger Brian To’o returns from a hamstring injury for his first game this season.
Paul Alamoti shifts into the centres, and Luke Garner moves back to the bench.
Kiwi winger Casey McLean has recovered from a Round 1 head knock and returns to action.
Garner’s return to the bench sees Luron Patea move into the reserves.
Liam Henry, nearing a comeback from a shoulder injury, is also listed among the reserves.

Roosters

Victor Radley (concussion protocols) is sidelined this week.
Salesi Foketi, who debuted last week, steps up into the starting lock position.
Former Eel Makahesi Makatoa joins the bench.
Billy Smith has successfully rehabbed from hip and ankle injuries and is included among the reserves.
Hugo Savala remains the team’s 18th man.
Good news ahead: Star forward Spencer Leniu returns from suspension next week (Round 3).

Dragons v Rabbitohs, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at WIN Stadium

Round 2 – Saturday 15th March

Dragons

3:00pm

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

1 Clinton Gutherson
2 Mathew Feagai
3 Moses Suli
4 Valentine Holmes
5 Christian Tuipulotu
6 Kyle Flanagan
7 Lachlan Ilias

Jye Gray 1
Isaiah Tass 2
Fletcher Myers 3
Campbell Graham 4
Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 5
Cody Walker 6
Jamie Humphreys 7

Forwards

8 Toby Couchman
9 Damien Cook
10 Emre Guler
11 Luciano Leilua
12 Jaydn Su’A
13 Jack De Belin

Sean Keppie 8
Peter Mamouzelos 9
Davvy Moale 10
Keaon Koloamatangi 11
Jai Arrow 12
Lachlan Hubner 13

Interchange

14 Jacob Liddle
15 Blake Lawrie
16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
17 Hamish Stewart

Jayden Sullivan 14
Siliva Havili 15
Tallis Duncan 16
Tevita Tatola 17

Reserves

18 Dylan Egan
19 Tyrell Sloan
20 Lyhkan King-Togia
21 Loko Pasifiki Tonga
22 Michael Molo

Liam Le Blanc 18
Lewis Dodd 19
Jacob Host 20
Thomas Fletcher 21
Talanoa Penitani 22

Ins

Blake Lawrie
Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Lyhkan King-Togia
Michael Molo
Tyrell Sloan

Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Fletcher Myers
Jacob Host
Lewis Dodd
Talanoa Penitani
Thomas Fletcher

Outs

Ryan Couchman

Jack Wighton
Tyrone Munro

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Dragons

Big boost for the Dragons: Experienced prop Blake Lawrie is back from a hamstring injury and joins the bench.
Lawrie replaces Ryan Couchman, who unfortunately suffered an ACL injury.
Tyrell Sloan and Loko Pasifiki Tonga are named in the reserves.
Dylan Egan retains the 18th man spot.

Rabbitohs

Fletcher Myers steps into the centre position, replacing Jack Wighton who is suspended.
Exciting news: Bayleigh Bentley-Hape will make his NRL debut on the wing, filling in for Tyrone Munro (collarbone injury).
English playmaker Lewis Dodd returns from suspension and is named among the reserves alongside experienced forward Jacob Host.

Cowboys v Sharks, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 2 – Saturday 15th March

Cowboys

5:30pm

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

1 Scott Drinkwater
2 Braidon Burns
3 Jaxon Purdue
4 Viliami Vailea
5 Murray Taulagi
6 Tom Dearden
7 Thomas Duffy

William Kennedy 1
Samuel Stonestreet 2
Jesse Ramien 3
Kayal Iro 4
Ronaldo Mulitalo 5
Braydon Trindall 6
Nicholas Hynes 7

Forwards

8 Jordan McLean
9 Reece Robson
10 Sam McIntyre
11 John Bateman
12 Kai O’Donnell
13 Reuben Cotter

Addin Fonua-Blake 8
Blayke Brailey 9
Oregon Kaufusi 10
Briton Nikora 11
Teig Wilton 12
Cameron McInnes 13

Interchange

14 Karl Lawton
15 Harrison Edwards
16 Griffin Neame
17 Coen Hess

Daniel Atkinson 14
Siosifa Talakai 15
Braden Hamlin-Uele 16
Thomas Hazelton 17

Reserves

18 Jake Clifford
19 Jeremiah Nanai
20 Thomas Mikaele
21 Jaxson Paulo
22 Jason Taumalolo

Tuku Hau Tapuha 18
Mawene Hiroti 19
Billy Burns 20
Jayden Berrell 21
Hohepa Puru 22

Ins

Jake Clifford
Jason Taumalolo
Jaxson Paulo
Thomas Mikaele

Billy Burns
Hohepa Puru
Jayden Berrell
Mawene Hiroti

Outs

No outs listed for Cowboys

No outs listed for Sharks

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Cowboys

Exciting news: Jason Taumalolo is nearing his return from a Lisfranc injury and is named among the reserves.
Jake Clifford (hernia) is included as 18th man.
Coach Todd Payten has made a big call: Jeremiah Nanai is omitted, replaced by Kai O’Donnell in the back row.
After three successful years in England with Leigh Leopards, O’Donnell is set for his first NRL game since 2020.

Sharks

Coach Craig Fitzgibbon sticks with the same 17 players who put in a strong effort against the Panthers in Vegas, despite the 28-22 loss.
Mawene Hiroti and Billy Burns are named among the reserves.
Tuku Hau Tapahu remains as 18th man.

Raiders v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at GIO Stadium

Round 2 – Saturday 15th March

Raiders

7:35pm

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

1 Kaeo Weekes
2 Savelio Tamale
3 Matthew Timoko
4 Sebastian Kris
5 Albert Hopoate
6 Ethan Strange
7 Jamal Fogarty

Reece Walsh 1
Selwyn Cobbo 2
Deine Mariner 3
Gehamat Shibasaki 4
Jesse Arthars 5
Ben Hunt 6
Adam Reynolds 7

Forwards

8 Josh Papalii
9 Tom Starling
10 Corey Horsburgh
11 Hudson Young
12 Zac Hosking
13 Morgan Smithies

Patrick Carrigan 8
Cory Paix 9
Payne Haas 10
Jack Gosiewski 11
Jordan Riki 12
Kobe Hetherington 13

Interchange

14 Owen Pattie
15 Simi Sasagi
16 Matty Nicholson
17 Ata Mariota

Billy Walters 14
Corey Jensen 15
Xavier Willison 16
Brendan Piakura 17

Reserves

18 Danny Levi
19 Trey Mooney
20 Chevy Stewart
21 Michael Asomua
22 Ethan Sanders

Tyson Smoothy 18
Delouise Hoeter 19
Martin Taupau 20
Jaiyden Hunt 21
Jock Madden 22

Ins

Albert Hopoate
Chevy Stewart
Danny Levi
Ethan Sanders
Matty Nicholson
Michael Asomua
Trey Mooney

Delouise Hoeter
Jaiyden Hunt
Jock Madden
Martin Taupau

Outs

Jed Stuart
Joseph Tapine
Xavier Savage

No outs listed for Broncos

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Raiders

Coach Ricky Stuart has shuffled the pack due to Joe Tapine’s suspension.
Josh Papalii moves up to prop, with Morgan Smithies starting at lock.
English forward Matty Nicholson joins the bench.
Albert Hopoate replaces Xavier Savage on the wing, who is serving a one-game suspension.
Danny Levi fills the role of 18th man.

Broncos

Coach Michael Maguire sticks with the same winning 17 for their trip to Canberra.
Jock Madden has recovered from a hamstring injury and is listed in the extended squad.
Tyson Smoothy continues as 18th man.

Eels v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 2 – Sunday 16th March

Eels

4:05pm

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

1 Isaiah Iongi
2 Sean Russell
3 Will Penisini
4 Zac Lomax
5 Jordan Samrani
6 Dylan Brown
7 Ronald Volkman

Jahream Bula 1
Sunia Turuva 2
Adam Doueihi 3
Starford To’a 4
Jeral Skelton 5
Lachlan Galvin 6
Jarome Luai 7

Forwards

8 Joe Ofahengaue
9 Brendan Hands
10 Junior Paulo
11 Shaun Lane
12 Jack Williams
13 J’maine Hopgood

Terrell May 8
Apisai Koroisau 9
Fonua Pole 10
Samuela Fainu 11
Alex Seyfarth 12
Alex Twal 13

Interchange

14 Ryley Smith
15 Matt Doorey
16 Kitione Kautoga
17 Sam Tuivaiti

Tallyn Da Silva 14
Royce Hunt 15
Jack Bird 16
Sione Fainu 17

Reserves

18 Dan Keir
19 Joash Papalii
20 Wiremu Greig
21 Joey Lussick
22 Charlie Guymer

Charlie Staines 18
Latu Fainu 19
Tristan Hope 20
Tony Sukkar 21
Solomona Faataape 22

Ins

Dan Keir
Joash Papalii
Joey Lussick
Jordan Samrani
Kitione Kautoga
Shaun Lane
Wiremu Greig

Apisai Koroisau
Charlie Staines
Jahream Bula
Starford To’a
Tony Sukkar

Outs

Jake Tago
Kelma Tuilagi
Toni Mataele

No outs listed for Wests Tigers

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Eels

Shaun Lane returns from a knee injury, replacing Kelma Tuilagi in the back row—a welcome boost for the team.
Exciting debut: Former Bulldog Jordan Samrani starts on the wing, stepping in for Jake Tago.
Another former Bulldog, Kitione Kautoga, joins the bench, replacing Charlie Guymer.

Wests Tigers

Big boost: Captain Api Koroisau returns from suspension.
Jahream Bula (shoulder) and centre Star To’a are also back and ready to play.
Tristan Hope, who debuted last week, and Solomona Faataape are included in the reserves.

Bulldogs v Titans, Sunday 6.15pm (AEDT) at Belmore Sports Ground

Round 2 – Sunday 16th March

Bulldogs

6:15pm

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

1 Connor Tracey
2 Blake Wilson
3 Bronson Xerri
4 Stephen Crichton
5 Marcelo Montoya
6 Matt Burton
7 Toby Sexton

Keano Kini 1
Alofiana Khan-Pereira 2
Brian Kelly 3
Phillip Sami 4
Jojo Fifita 5
AJ Brimson 6
Jayden Campbell 7

Forwards

8 Max King
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
11 Viliame Kikau
12 Jacob Preston
13 Kurt Mann

Moeaki Fotuaika 8
Sam Verrills 9
Reagan Campbell-Gillard 10
Klese Haas 11
Beau Fermor 12
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 13

Interchange

14 Bailey Hayward
15 Sitili Tupouniua
16 Josh Curran
17 Jaeman Salmon

Chris Randall 14
David Fifita 15
Jaimin Jolliffe 16
Brock Gray 17

Reserves

19 Harry Hayes
20 Kurtis Morrin
21 Blake Taaffe
22 Luke Smith
23 Jonathan Sua

Jaylan De Groot 18
Arama Hau 19
Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui 20
Tom Weaver 21
Tony Francis 22

Ins

Jonathan Sua
Josh Curran
Kurtis Morrin
Luke Smith

Jaylan De Groot
Arama Hau
Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
Tom Weaver
Tony Francis

Outs

No outs listed for Bulldogs

No outs listed for Titans

See Matchup

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Bulldogs

Josh Curran returns after serving a one-match suspension and takes a spot on the bench.
Curran replaces Harry Hayes, who shifts to 18th man.
Kurt Mann is again named to start at lock, but a late swap with Jaeman Salmon (as seen last week) could happen again before kick-off.

Titans

Coach Des Hasler’s first lineup for 2025 has plenty to be excited about!
Star recruit Reagan Campbell-Gillard returns from a shoulder injury, lining up in the front row alongside Moe Fotuaika.
Skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui makes a long-awaited return at lock, playing his first NRL game since rupturing his ACL early last season.
AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell form the halves pairing, continuing their promising combination from the final trial game.
David Fifita and Jaimin Jolliffe will add impact off the bench, joined by hooker Chris Randall and former Rabbitoh Brock Gray, who impressively earned his spot after a strong career in NSW Cup.