NRL Round 5 Review: Panthers Roll On as Sea Eagles Run Riot

Round 5 of the 2026 NRL season delivered statement wins and defining performances, with the Penrith Panthers staying perfect and the Sea Eagles’ demolition of the Dolphins shaking up the ladder. With the competition beginning to take shape, the weekend offered a clearer picture of which sides are emerging as genuine contenders.

NRL Round 5 Ladder Snapshot

After five rounds, the Penrith Panthers remain the competition’s only unbeaten side (10 points, +150), while the Tigers, Knights and Rabbitohs round out the top four. The Bulldogs sit just outside the top eight, with early pressure beginning to build.

Biggest Talking Points from Round 5

Foran’s Sea Eagles Post 50 On The Dolphins

The Sea Eagles responded to the sacking of head coach Anthony Seibold by producing their best 80‑minute performance of the season, thrashing the Dolphins 52–18 at Kayo Stadium. Their big players stood up — Haumole Olakau’atu was outstanding on the edge, while Jake Trbojevic delivered his best game of the year to date.

It looked as though the Dolphins would record their first scoreless performance until Hamiso Tabuai‑Fidow crossed for the first of his two tries with ten minutes remaining.

GAME BREAKER: The match got away from the Dolphins during a decisive ten‑minute period in which Tom Trbojevic crossed and Lehi Hopoate scored a double. This coincided with Morgan Knowles being sent to the sin bin for a professional foul.

Knights Impressive Start Continues With Solid Raiders Victory

Newcastle continued their excellent start to 2026 with a victory over the Raiders, securing their first home win in eight attempts. They executed a well‑managed game plan that frustrated Canberra’s attack throughout the contest.

Canberra’s afternoon worsened after half‑time while trailing 10–6, when Savelio Tamale was sin‑binned for contact in a contest with Dom Young. Newcastle capitalised immediately, skipping away to a 20–6 lead. Justin Holbrook has his side purring despite the absence of key players Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga.

GAME BREAKER: Tamale’s two errors after the break – a knock‑on in a contest with Young, followed shortly by the sin bin – extinguished the Raiders’ hopes of victory.

Wests Tigers Move to Second After Golden‑Point Win

Jock Madden’s golden‑point penalty goal saw the Wests Tigers move into second place after five rounds. The contest turned on its head when the Tigers led 18–10 before Luke Laulilii was sent to the sin bin for a mid‑air tackle on Bailey Simonsson, which resulted in the Eels winger leaving the field with a suspected dislocated ankle.

Debutant Apa Twidle scored immediately, then added a second try three minutes later to level the scores. Penalty goals were exchanged late before the match went into extra time. Dylan Walker was penalised for offside while attempting to charge down Madden’s field‑goal attempt, handing the Tigers victory. Eels captain Mitchell Moses also had a running battle with referee Peter Gough throughout the contest.

GAME BREAKER: Jack Williams’ knock‑on from Adam Doueihi’s kick in golden point. The ensuing offside penalty in the new set handed the Tigers the win.

Match Reviews & Results

Below is a full breakdown of all matches from NRL Round 5, including key stats and game‑deciding moments.

Dolphins vs Sea Eagles

Full Time: Dolphins 18 – 52 Sea Eagles
Dolphins 18 (Tries: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 70′, 72′; Herbie Farnworth 74′. Goals: Jamayne Isaako 70′, 74′, 75′)
Sea Eagles 52 (Tries: Tom Trbojevic 14′; Lehi Hopoate 17′, 25′; Reuben Garrick 33′; Luke Brooks 36′; Haumole Olakau’atu 58′; Tolutau Koula 62′; Ben Trbojevic 65′; Corey Waddell 67′. Goals: Jamal Fogarty 15′, 26′, 34′, 38′, 59′, 66′, 69′. Penalty Goals: Jamal Fogarty 52′)
Half-Time Score: Dolphins 0 – 28 Sea Eagles
Date: Round 5, 2026
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

Quick Take: The Dolphins’ error‑riddled and ill‑disciplined performance is a concern for Kristian Woolf. They look nowhere near the side that threatened to make last year’s finals. A massive improvement will be required, with Penrith awaiting them after the bye.

Dolphins Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow	Fullback	2	0	8
2	Jamayne Isaako	Winger	0	3	6
3	Jake Averillo	Centre	0	0	0
4	Herbie Farnworth	Centre	1	0	4
5	Selwyn Cobbo	Winger	0	0	0
6	Kodi Nikorima	Five-Eighth	0	0	0
7	Isaiya Katoa	Halfback	0	0	0
8	Tom Gilbert	Prop	0	0	0
9	Max Plath	Hooker	0	0	0
10	Felise Kaufusi	Prop	0	0	0
11	Connelly Lemuelu	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Kulikefu Finefeuiaki	2nd Row	0	0	0
13	Morgan Knowles	Lock	0	0	0
14	Bradley Schneider	Reserve	0	0	0
15	Thomas Flegler	Interchange	0	0	0
16	Ray Stone	Interchange	0	0	0
17	Francis Molo	Interchange	0	0	0
18	Kurt Donoghoe	Interchange	0	0	0
19	Trai Fuller	Reserve	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	3	3	18

Sea Eagles Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Tom Trbojevic	Fullback	1	0	0	4
2	Clayton Faulalo	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Tolutau Koula	Centre	1	0	0	4
4	Reuben Garrick	Centre	1	0	0	4
5	Lehi Hopoate	Winger	2	0	0	8
6	Luke Brooks	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Jamal Fogarty	Halfback	0	7	1	16
8	Taniela Paseka	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Brandon Wakeham	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Kobe Hetherington	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Haumole Olakau’atu	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Ben Trbojevic	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
13	Jake Trbojevic	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Jake Simpkin	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Corey Waddell	Interchange	1	0	0	4
16	Ethan Bullemor	Interchange	0	0	0	0
19	Josh Feledy	Interchange	0	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	9	7	1	52

Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs

Full Time: Rabbitohs 32 – 24 Bulldogs
Rabbitohs 32 (Tries: Alex Johnston 4′; Latrell Mitchell 22′, 65′; Tallis Duncan 46′; Cameron Murray 56′. Goals: Latrell Mitchell 6′, 47′, 57′, 67′. Penalty Goals: Latrell Mitchell 27′, 70′)
Bulldogs 24 (Tries: Marcelo Montoya 19′; Lachlan Galvin 30′; Sitili Tupouniua 36′; Connor Tracey 78′. Goals: Stephen Crichton 21′, 32′; Matt Burton 79′. Penalty Goals: Stephen Crichton 34′)
Half-Time Score: Rabbitohs 12 – 18 Bulldogs
Date: Round 5, 2026
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

Quick Take: There has been criticism of Cameron Ciraldo’s decision to opt for Sean O’Sullivan to replace the injured Stephen Crichton, with Matt Burton shifting to the centres. Crichton’s exit changed the momentum of the contest as South Sydney surged into the lead and never looked back.

Rabbitohs Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Jye Gray	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Alex Johnston	Winger	1	0	0	4
3	Latrell Mitchell	Centre	2	4	2	16
4	Jack Wighton	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Campbell Graham	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Cody Walker	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Jamie Humphreys	Halfback	0	0	0	0
8	Tevita Tatola	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Bronson Garlick	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Keaon Koloamatangi	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	David Fifita	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Tallis Duncan	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
13	Cameron Murray	Lock	1	0	0	4
14	Peter Mamouzelos	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Lachlan Hubner	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Sean Keppie	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Jayden Sullivan	Reserve	0	0	0	0
19	Moala Graham-Taufa	Reserve	0	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	5	4	2	32

Bulldogs Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Connor Tracey	Fullback	1	0	0	4
2	Jacob Kiraz	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Enari Tuala	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Stephen Crichton	Centre	0	2	1	6
5	Marcelo Montoya	Winger	1	0	0	4
6	Matt Burton	Five-Eighth	0	1	0	2
7	Lachlan Galvin	Halfback	1	0	0	4
8	Max King	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Bailey Hayward	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Samuel Hughes	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Viliame Kikau	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jacob Preston	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Jaeman Salmon	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Kurt Mann	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Sitili Tupouniua	Interchange	1	0	0	4
17	Sean O’Sullivan	Interchange	0	0	0	0
20	Lipoi Hopoi	Interchange	0	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	4	3	1	24

Panthers vs Storm

Full Time: Panthers 50 – 10 Storm
Panthers 50 (Tries: Liam Martin 4′; Freddy Lussick 10′; Thomas Jenkins 21′, 76′; Nathan Cleary 24′; Casey McLean 39′; Brian To’o 42′; Luke Garner 58′; Dylan Edwards 71′. Goals: Nathan Cleary 6′, 26′, 39′, 44′, 60′, 72′; Paul Alamoti 77′)
Storm 10 (Tries: Manaia Waitere 14′; Sualauvi Faalogo 66′. Goals: Nick Meaney 15′)
Half-Time Score: Panthers 26 – 6 Storm
Date: Round 5, 2026
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Quick Take: Penrith are being labelled “unbeatable” by experts, with Casey McLean emerging as a potential Origin contender should Stephen Crichton be unavailable due to a shoulder injury. The Panthers have now outscored their 2025 Grand Final opponents 76–10 across the opening rounds. Melbourne, meanwhile, are staring down the barrel of four straight losses – something they last endured in 2022.

Panthers Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Dylan Edwards	Fullback	1	0	4
2	Thomas Jenkins	Winger	2	0	8
3	Paul Alamoti	Centre	0	1	2
4	Casey McLean	Centre	1	0	4
5	Brian To’o	Winger	1	0	4
6	Blaize Talagi	Five-Eighth	0	0	0
7	Nathan Cleary	Halfback	1	6	14
8	Moses Leota	Prop	0	0	0
9	Freddy Lussick	Hooker	1	0	4
10	Lindsay Smith	Prop	0	0	0
11	Isaiah Papali’i	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Liam Martin	2nd Row	1	0	4
13	Isaah Yeo	Lock	0	0	0
14	Jack Cogger	Interchange	0	0	0
15	Billy Phillips	Interchange	0	0	0
16	Scott Sorensen	Interchange	0	0	0
17	Luke Garner	Interchange	1	0	4
–	Team Total	–	9	7	50

Storm Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Sualauvi Faalogo	Fullback	1	0	4
2	Will Warbrick	Winger	0	0	0
4	Nick Meaney	Centre	0	1	2
5	Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown	Winger	0	0	0
6	Cameron Munster	Five-Eighth	0	0	0
7	Jahrome Hughes	Halfback	0	0	0
8	Stefano Utoikamanu	Prop	0	0	0
9	Harry Grant	Hooker	0	0	0
10	Josh King	Prop	0	0	0
11	Joe Chan	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Alec MacDonald	2nd Row	0	0	0
13	Trent Loiero	Lock	0	0	0
14	Tyran Wishart	Interchange	0	0	0
15	Davvy Moale	Interchange	0	0	0
16	Jack Hetherington	Interchange	0	0	0
17	Cooper Clarke	2nd Row	0	0	0
19	Manaia Waitere	Centre	1	0	4
–	Team Total	–	2	1	10

Dragons vs Cowboys

Full Time: Dragons 0 – 32 Cowboys
Dragons 0 (No tries)
Cowboys 32 (Tries: Scott Drinkwater 11′; Jaxon Purdue 29′, 38′; Braidon Burns 50′; Murray Taulagi 61′; Jake Clifford 78′. Goals: Jake Clifford 30′, 39′, 52′, 78′)
Half-Time Score: Dragons 0 – 16 Cowboys
Date: Round 5, 2026
Venue: St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW

Quick Take: The chorus of boos at half‑time and full‑time at Jubilee Stadium said it all – Shane Flanagan’s job appears to be under serious pressure. The Dragons’ season was summed up by an inept ten‑minute stretch in which Reuben Cotter was sin‑binned, yet the Cowboys still extended their lead through a try to Braidon Burns.

Dragons Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Clinton Gutherson	Fullback	0	0	0
2	Christian Tuipulotu	Winger	0	0	0
3	Moses Suli	Centre	0	0	0
4	Valentine Holmes	Centre	0	0	0
5	David Fale	Winger	0	0	0
6	Lyhkan King-Togia	Five-Eighth	0	0	0
7	Daniel Atkinson	Halfback	0	0	0
8	Emre Guler	Prop	0	0	0
9	Damien Cook	Hooker	0	0	0
10	Toby Couchman	Interchange	0	0	0
11	Luciano Leilua	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Jaydn Su’A	2nd Row	0	0	0
13	Hamish Stewart	Lock	0	0	0
14	Jacob Liddle	Interchange	0	0	0
15	Blake Lawrie	Prop	0	0	0
16	Jacob Halangahu	Interchange	0	0	0
17	Hame Sele	Interchange	0	0	0
18	Josh Kerr	Reserve	0	0	0
19	Tyrell Sloan	Reserve	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	0	0	0

Cowboys Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Scott Drinkwater	Fullback	1	0	4
2	Braidon Burns	Winger	1	0	4
3	Jaxon Purdue	Centre	2	0	8
4	Tom Chester	Centre	0	0	0
5	Murray Taulagi	Winger	1	0	4
6	Jake Clifford	Five-Eighth	1	4	12
7	Tom Dearden	Halfback	0	0	0
8	Coen Hess	Prop	0	0	0
9	Reed Mahoney	Hooker	0	0	0
10	Jason Taumalolo	Prop	0	0	0
11	Heilum Luki	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Sam McIntyre	2nd Row	0	0	0
13	Reuben Cotter	Lock	0	0	0
15	Griffin Neame	Interchange	0	0	0
16	Thomas Mikaele	Interchange	0	0	0
20	Kai O’Donnell	Interchange	0	0	0
19	Zac Laybutt	Interchange	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	6	4	32

Titans vs Broncos

Full Time: Titans 12 – 26 Broncos
Titans 12 (Tries: Jojo Fifita 31′, 78′. Goals: Jayden Campbell 33′, 78′)
Broncos 26 (Tries: Reece Walsh 2′; Xavier Willison 42′; Gehamat Shibasaki 48′; Jesse Arthars 53′; Ezra Mam 70′. Goals: Adam Reynolds 3′; Kotoni Staggs 71′. Penalty Goals: Reece Walsh 27′)
Half-Time Score: Titans 6 – 8 Broncos
Date: Round 5, 2026
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Quick Take: Brisbane were in control throughout, with Ezra Mam stepping up after the loss of Adam Reynolds (groin) and Reece Walsh (HIA/facial fracture) to injury.

Titans Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Points
1	Keano Kini	Fullback	0	0	0
2	Sialetili Faeamani	Winger	0	0	0
3	Jojo Fifita	Centre	2	0	8
4	AJ Brimson	Centre	0	0	0
5	Phillip Sami	Winger	0	0	0
6	Lachlan Ilias	Five-Eighth	0	0	0
7	Jayden Campbell	Halfback	0	2	4
8	Klese Haas	Prop	0	0	0
9	Sam Verrills	Hooker	0	0	0
10	Tino Fa’asuamaleaui	Prop	0	0	0
11	Arama Hau	2nd Row	0	0	0
12	Beau Fermor	2nd Row	0	0	0
13	Chris Randall	Lock	0	0	0
14	Kurtis Morrin	Interchange	0	0	0
15	Cooper Bai	Interchange	0	0	0
16	Moeaki Fotuaika	Interchange	0	0	0
17	Oliver Pascoe	Interchange	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	2	2	12

Broncos Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Reece Walsh	Fullback	1	0	1	6
2	Deine Mariner	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Kotoni Staggs	Centre	0	1	0	2
4	Gehamat Shibasaki	Centre	1	0	0	4
5	Jesse Arthars	Winger	1	0	0	4
6	Ezra Mam	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Adam Reynolds	Halfback	0	1	0	2
8	Corey Jensen	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Cory Paix	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Payne Haas	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Brendan Piakura	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jordan Riki	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Patrick Carrigan	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Ben Hunt	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Xavier Willison	Interchange	1	0	0	4
16	Ben Talty	Interchange	0	0	0	0
19	Antonio Verhoeven	Interchange	0	0	0	0
–	Team Total	–	5	2	1	26

Here are the formatted NRL Round 5, 2026 results using your template for the two matches provided.

Sharks vs Warriors

Full Time: Sharks 36 – 22 Warriors
Sharks 36 (Tries: William Kennedy 13′, 17′; KL Iro 24′; Billy Burns 33′; Teig Wilton 50′; Siosifa Talakai 63′. Goals: Nicholas Hynes 15′, 18′, 25′, 35′, 51′, 65′)
Warriors 22 (Tries: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 5′, 27′, 42′; Erin Clark 76′. Goals: Tanah Boyd 43′, 76′. Penalty Goals: Tanah Boyd 8′)

Half-Time Score: Sharks 24 – 10 Warriors
Date: Sunday 5th April 2026
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney

Quick Take: Cronulla dominated early, with possession heavily favouring the visitors. Key plays from KL Iro, the dominance of Nicho Hynes, and a double to Will Kennedy saw the Sharks lead 24–10 at the break. The Warriors’ only joy came through a hat‑trick to Dallin Watene‑Zelezniak — the first time they have lost a match in which he scored three or more tries.

Sharks Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	William Kennedy	Fullback	2	0	0	8
2	Sione Katoa	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Jesse Ramien	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	KL Iro	Centre	1	0	0	4
5	Samuel Stonestreet	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Braydon Trindall	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Nicholas Hynes	Halfback	0	6	0	12
8	Addin Fonua-Blake	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Blayke Brailey	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Toby Rudolf	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Billy Burns	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Teig Wilton	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
13	Jesse Colquhoun	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Siosifa Talakai	Interchange	1	0	0	4
15	Thomas Hazelton	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Oregon Kaufusi	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Mawene Hiroti	Reserve	0	0	0	0
19	Hohepa Puru	Reserve	0	0	0	0
22	Briton Nikora	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			6	6	0	36

Warriors Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Taine Tuaupiki	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	Winger	3	0	0	12
3	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Adam Pompey	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Luke Metcalf	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Tanah Boyd	Halfback	0	2	1	6
8	James Fisher-Harris	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Wayde Egan	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Jackson Ford	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Leka Halasima	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jacob Laban	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Erin Clark	Lock	1	0	0	4
14	Sam Healey	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Marata Niukore	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Demitric Vaimauga	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Tanner Stowers-Smith	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Chanel Harris-Tavita	Reserve	0	0	0	0
20	Eddie Ieremia-Toeava	Reserve	0	0	0	0
Team Total			4	2	1	22

Knights vs Raiders

Full Time: Knights 32 – 12 Raiders
Knights 32 (Tries: Greg Marzhew 28′, 68′; Fletcher Sharpe 32′; Dominic Young 43′, 76′; Phoenix Crossland 47′. Goals: Sandon Smith 34′, 49′, 70′, 77′)
Raiders 12 (Tries: Simi Sasagi 10′; Ethan Strange 70′. Goals: Ethan Sanders 12′, 71′)

Half-Time Score: Knights 10 – 6 Raiders
Date: Sunday 5th April 2026
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Quick Take: Newcastle continue to defy the odds despite missing Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown through injury. They shut down Canberra’s attacking threats and capitalised on Tamale’s sin‑bin period to score twice. The Raiders are clearly missing the direction Jamal Fogarty provided in recent seasons.

Knights Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Fletcher Hunt	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Dominic Young	Winger	2	0	0	8
3	Dane Gagai	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Bradman Best	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Greg Marzhew	Winger	2	0	0	8
6	Fletcher Sharpe	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Sandon Smith	Halfback	0	4	0	8
8	Jacob Saifiti	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Phoenix Crossland	Hooker	1	0	0	4
10	Trey Mooney	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Dylan Lucas	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jermaine McEwen	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Mat Croker	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Harrison Graham	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Tyson Frizell	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Pasami Saulo	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Thomas Cant	Reserve	0	0	0	0
18	Tyson Gamble	Reserve	0	0	0	0
19	Wilson De Courcey	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			6	4	0	32

Raiders Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Kaeo Weekes	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Savelio Tamale	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Simi Sasagi	Centre	1	0	0	4
4	Sebastian Kris	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Xavier Savage	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Ethan Strange	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Ethan Sanders	Halfback	0	2	0	4
8	Josh Papalii	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Tom Starling	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Joseph Tapine	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Hudson Young	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Noah Martin	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Corey Horsburgh	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Jayden Brailey	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Zac Hosking	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Ata Mariota	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Morgan Smithies	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Chevy Stewart	Reserve	0	0	0	0
19	Matthew Timoko	Reserve	0	0	0	0
Team Total			2	2	0	12

Here is the formatted result for Telstra Premiership Round 5:

Eels vs Wests Tigers

Full Time: Eels 20 – 22 Wests Tigers
Eels 20 (Tries: Bailey Simonsson 10′; Junior Paulo 14′; Apa Twidle 59′, 61′. Goals: Mitchell Moses 16′. Penalty Goals: Mitchell Moses 77′)
Wests Tigers 22 (Tries: Adam Doueihi 28′; Jahream Bula 34′; Faaletino Tavana 42′. Goals: Jock Madden 30′, 36′, 44′. Penalty Goals: Jock Madden 78′, 84′)

Half-Time Score: Eels 10 – 12 Wests Tigers
Date: Monday 6th April 2026
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Eels Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Joash Papalii	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Bailey Simonsson	Winger	1	0	0	4
3	Brian Kelly	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Sean Russell	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Josh Addo-Carr	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Jonah Pezet	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Mitchell Moses	Halfback	0	1	1	4
8	Jack Williams	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Ryley Smith	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Junior Paulo	Prop	1	0	0	4
11	Kelma Tuilagi	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Kitione Kautoga	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Dylan Walker	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Tallyn Da Silva	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Sam Tuivaiti	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Charlie Guymer	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Luca Moretti	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Jack De Belin	Reserve	0	0	0	0
19	Apa Twidle	Replacement	2	0	0	8
Team Total			4	1	1	20

Wests Tigers Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Jahream Bula	Fullback	1	0	0	4
2	Faaletino Tavana	Winger	1	0	0	4
3	Sunia Turuva	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Heamasi Makasini	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Luke Laulilii	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Jock Madden	Five-Eighth	0	3	2	10
7	Adam Doueihi	Halfback	1	0	0	4
8	Terrell May	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Apisai Koroisau (c)	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Fonua Pole	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Samuela Fainu	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Kai Pearce-Paul	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Alex Twal	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Latu Fainu	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Sione Fainu	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Royce Hunt	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Alex Seyfarth	Interchange	0	0	0	0
19	Jeral Skelton	Reserve	0	0	0	0
20	Tristan Hope	Reserve	0	0	0	0
Team Total			3	3	2	22

Quick Take: An electric atmosphere at CommBank Stadium, with both sides giving everything. However, there will be more pain for the Eels post‑game — Mitchell Moses was nursing an injury throughout the match, Bailey Simonsson was sent to hospital following an incident that saw Luke Laulilii sin‑binned, while Kelma Tuilagi and Jonah Pezet both left the field with HIAs.

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