Injury List

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The RugbyLeagueZone NRL Injury List tracks every injured player across the competition throughout the 2026 season.

Our regularly updated casualty ward includes the latest injury news, recovery timelines and expected return dates for players from all 17 NRL clubs.

From short-term injuries and concussion protocols to long-term ACL recoveries, this page provides a complete overview of who is sidelined and when they could return to the field.

Key Injury News

  • Parramatta Eels remain in significant trouble with star halfback Mitch Moses (hamstring) still sidelined, joining Jonah Pezet, Junior Paulo, Will Penisini and long-term ACL victims J’maine Hopgood and Matt Doorey.
  • Cronulla Sharks have multiple key players under clouds, with Nicho Hynes (calf), Blayke Brailey (arm) and KL Iro (knee laceration) all unavailable.
  • Manly Sea Eagles are without superstar Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) until Round 16, while centre Tolu Koula remains in concussion protocols.
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs are battling a big injury toll, with Latrell Mitchell (back – Round 17), David Fifita (hamstring), Campbell Graham (calf) and Brandon Smith (calf) all out.
  • New Zealand Warriors have lost Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for the season with an ACL injury. They’re also missing Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava and several others.
  • Brisbane Broncos have a lengthy list but are set for a big boost this round with several players nearing returns.
  • Melbourne Storm continue to monitor Tui Kamikamica and Eli Katoa (medical episodes), while Xavier Coates edges closer to an Achilles recovery.
  • North Queensland Cowboys have key forwards and backs returning soon but remain without Tom Dearden (ankle) until at least Round 16-18.

Updated Timelines / Changes

  • Tom Trbojevic → Round 16
  • Latrell Mitchell → Round 17
  • Braidon Burns → Round 14
  • Jeremiah Nanai → TBC (shoulder)
  • Pat Carrigan → Ankle, Round 16-17
  • Gehamat Shibasaki → Knee, Round 18-19

Players Returning Soon (Next Fortnight)

The following players are expected back within the next two rounds.

PlayerClubInjuryReturn
Jacob LiddleDragonsHamstringRound 13
Siale FaeamaniTitansKneeRound 13-14
Reuben CotterCowboysRestedRound 14
Braidon BurnsCowboysHamstringRound 14
Soni LukeCowboysKneeRound 14
Connor TraceyBulldogsHamstringRound 14
Marcelo MontoyaBulldogsKneeRound 14
Jayden BraileyRaidersConcussionRound 14
Shawn BloreStormConcussionRound 14
Nathan ClearyPanthersRestedRound 14
Isaah YeoPanthersRestedRound 14
Brian To’oPanthersRestedRound 14
Mark NawaqanitawaseRoostersSyndesmosisRound 14-15
Bradman BestKnightsCalfRound 15
Jake AverilloDolphinsHandRound 15

Full NRL Injury List (Club-by-Club)

Brisbane Broncos

PlayerInjuryReturn
Pat CarriganAnkleRound 16-17
Gehamat ShibasakiKneeRound 18-19
Jordan RikiFootTBC
Delouise HoeterLegRound 16-17
Antonio VerhoevenShoulderTBC
Deine MarinerThighTBC
Corey JensenPulmonary EmbolismTBC
Billy WaltersACLTBC

Canberra Raiders

PlayerInjuryReturn
Seb KrisHead KnockTBC
Jayden BraileyConcussionRound 14
Joe RoddyHandRound 14-16
Josh PapaliiCalfRound 14-15
Simi SasagiShoulderRound 15-16
Noah MartinAnkleTBC
Matty NicholsonShoulderTBC

Canterbury Bulldogs

PlayerInjuryReturn
Connor TraceyHamstringRound 14
Marcelo MontoyaKneeRound 14
Jacob PrestonArmRound 19-20
Viliame KikauPectoralRound 20
Mitchell WoodsHamstringTBC
Sam HughesNeckTBC
Jake TurpinBicepsTBC

Cronulla Sharks

PlayerInjuryReturn
Blayke BraileyArmTBC
Nicho HynesCalfTBC
KL IroKnee LacerationTBC
Briton NikoraRestedRound 14
Sione KatoaAnkleRound 14

Dolphins

PlayerInjuryReturn
Herbie FarnworthHamstringTBC
Kodi NikorimaHamstringTBC
Jake AverilloHandRound 15

Gold Coast Titans

PlayerInjuryReturn
Oliver PascoeHead KnockTBC
Tuki SimpkinsKneeTBC
Siale FaeamaniKneeRound 13-14
Brock GrayACLTBC
Jaimin JolliffeKnee2027

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

PlayerInjuryReturn
Tom TrbojevicHamstringRound 16
Tolu KoulaConcussionRound 16
Corey WaddellPectoralRound 21-22
Caleb NavaleACLRound 26-27
Siosiua TaukeiahoLegTBC

Melbourne Storm

PlayerInjuryReturn
Nick MeaneyCalfTBC
Shawn BloreConcussionRound 14
Xavier CoatesAchillesRound 14-15
Tyran WishartAnkleRound 15-16
Hugo PeelKneeRound 17
Marion SeveTricepsRound 17
Tui KamikamicaMedical EpisodeTBC
Eli KatoaMedical EpisodeTBC

Newcastle Knights

PlayerInjuryReturn
Sandon SmithCalfTBC
Bradman BestCalfRound 15

North Queensland Cowboys

PlayerInjuryReturn
Tom MikaeleKneeTBC
Jeremiah NanaiShoulderTBC
Reuben CotterRestedRound 14
Braidon BurnsHamstringRound 14
Soni LukeKneeRound 14
Tom DeardenAnkleRound 16-18
John BatemanWrist / FootTBC

Parramatta Eels

PlayerInjuryReturn
Mitch MosesHamstringTBC
Jonah PezetHamstringTBC
Junior PauloKneeRound 21
Bailey SimonssonAnkleRound 23
Will PenisiniOsteitis PubisRound 21-23
J’maine HopgoodACL2027
Matt DooreyACL2027

Penrith Panthers

PlayerInjuryReturn
Nathan ClearyRestedRound 14
Isaah YeoRestedRound 14
Brian To’oRestedRound 14
Mitch KennyLegRound 16-17

South Sydney Rabbitohs

PlayerInjuryReturn
David FifitaHamstringTBC
Campbell GrahamCalfRound 14
Latrell MitchellBackRound 17
Jack WightonArmRound 18
Brandon SmithCalfTBC
Isaiah TassACLTBC

St George Illawarra Dragons

PlayerInjuryReturn
Clint GuthersonCalfTBC
Jacob LiddleHamstringRound 13
Christian TuipulotuHamstringTBC
Jaydn Su’ACalfTBC
Hayden BuchananShoulderTBC
David FaleHamstringRound 15
Kade ReedFingerTBC
Connor MuhleisenACLTBC

Sydney Roosters

PlayerInjuryReturn
Mark NawaqanitawaseSyndesmosisRound 14-15
Daniel TupouCalfTBC
Tommy TalauCalfTBC
Blake SteepKnee2027

New Zealand Warriors

PlayerInjuryReturn
Leka HalasimaHamstringTBC
Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaConcussionRound 15
Mitch BarnettRestedRound 15
Kurt CapewellRestedRound 15
Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadNeckRound 15
Morgan GannonPersonal LeaveTBC
Tanah BoydACL2027
Roger Tuivasa-SheckACLSeason

Wests Tigers

PlayerInjuryReturn
Heamasi MakasiniShoulderTBC
Alex TwalKneeTBC
Sione FainuHead KnockTBC
Patrick HerbertSuspendedRound 15
Jahream BulaShoulderRound 15
Adam DoueihiShoulderRound 16
Taylan MayShoulderRound 16-18
Samuela FainuFootRound 22