Round 8 of the 2026 NRL season delivered a memorable ANZAC Round, highlighted by hat‑tricks, historic wins and significant ladder movement. Penrith held firm at the top as South Sydney broke a long‑standing Melbourne hoodoo, the Tigers continued their surge, and individual brilliance stole the spotlight across a dramatic weekend of football.
Round 8
Review
Embed from Getty ImagesPenrith (14 points, +167) remained on top after Round 8, ahead of four teams on 12 points: the NZ Warriors (12 points, +86), the Wests Tigers (12 points, +82), South Sydney (12 points, +72), and the Sydney Roosters (12 points, +37). Manly Warringah (10 points, +53), Brisbane (10 points, +15), and North Queensland (10 points, -4) rounded out the top eight.
It was an eventful ANZAC Round, with four players scoring hat‑tricks (Murray Taulagi, KL Iro, Tallis Duncan, and Dylan Edwards). St George Illawarra remained winless (losing their first game under interim coach Dean Young, who replaced the sacked Shane Flanagan last week), and South Sydney broke a 20-game losing run in Melbourne (Olympic Park and AAMI Park). Sam Walker won his third Ashton-Collier Medal and Latrell Mitchell won the Spirit of Anzac Medal.
The Wests Tigers continued their strong start to 2026 with a win over Canberra at Leichhardt Oval. Luke Laulilii and Adam Doueihi scored doubles (with Doueihi kicking four goals and a field goal) as the Tigers came from 14-10 down at half-time, winning the second half 23-0. Canberra scored two tries when Apisai Koroisau was sin-binned in the 25th minute for a hip drop tackle. GAME BREAKER: Any momentum the Raiders had at half-time was lost when Taylan May and Doueihi (scoring from an around-the-corner pass from Samuela Fainu) put the Tigers ahead five minutes into the second half.
Brisbane continued to defy their long injury list with a win over Canterbury-Bankstown at Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos scored six tries and led 20-0 at half-time. The Bulldogs scored two second-half tries to add some respectability to the scoreboard, but a late try to Xavier Willison ensured the Broncos’ dominance was reflected on the scoreboard. GAME BREAKER: Brisbane stopped Canterbury from opening the scoring in the 11th minute when Josiah Karapani and Gehamat Shibasaki tackled Stephen Crichton into touch. It demonstrated the Broncos’ positive defensive attitude, that saw them make more than 80 tackles in the first 15 minutes and set up the win.
A nightmare week for the Dragons got worse, with the Roosters scoring 11 tries at Allianz Stadium on Anzac Day: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Sam Walker, and Daniel Tupou all scored doubles, while Walker finished with 26 points (two tries and nine goals) to win the Ashton-Collier Medal. GAME BREAKER: The Dragons needed to score first to have any hope of an upset. Mathew Feagai scored in the fifth minute (with debutant Kade Reed throwing a beautiful cut-out pass to Feagai), but it was disallowed after a Tyrell Sloan knock-on while contesting the lead-up kick.
The Warriors’ defence was the key in their Anzac Day win over The Dolphins at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. The Dolphins led 18-14 at half-time, with Alofiana Khan-Pereira scoring a double for the Warriors. Taine Tuaupiki scored the only second half try. Jamayne Isaako (who scored a double for The Dolphins) attempted a late two-point field goal to send the game into Golden Point, but was unsuccessful. GAME BREAKER: In a repeat of their historic win over Melbourne, the Warriors kept the Dolphins scoreless for 59 minutes, which gave them time to overcome their 18-6 deficit.
- Taulagi (North Queensland) and Iro (Cronulla) both scored hat-tricks as the Cowboys beat the Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- Duncan scored a hat-trick, with doubles to Alex Johnston and Campbell Graham, as Souths demolished Melbourne at AAMI Park.
- Edwards (three) and Brian To’o (two) scored five tries between them as Penrith beat Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Manly won their fourth straight game under Kieran Foran, beating Parramatta at 4 Pines Park. Jamal Fogarty scored 13 points (a try, four goals, a field goal).
Results
Wests Tigers vs Raiders
Full Time: Wests Tigers 33 – 14 Raiders
Wests Tigers 33 (Tries: Luke Laulilii 6′, 61′; Adam Doueihi 16′, 45′; Taylan May 41′; Royce Hunt 78′. Goals: Adam Doueihi 7′, 47′, 63′, 79′. 1 Point Field Goal: Adam Doueihi 74′)
Raiders 14 (Tries: Matthew Timoko 27′; Kaeo Weekes 31′. Goals: Ethan Sanders 28′, 33′. Penalty Goals: Ethan Sanders 37′)
Half-Time Score: Wests Tigers 10 – 14 Raiders
Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Venue: Leichhardt Oval
Wests Tigers Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahream Bula | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sunia Turuva | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Taylan May | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Patrick Herbert | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Heamasi Makasini | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jarome Luai | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Adam Doueihi | Halfback | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 8 | Terrell May | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Apisai Koroisau | 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 | Jock Madden | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Sione Fainu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Royce Hunt | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | Luke Laulilii | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Team Total | 6 | 4 | 0 | 33 |
Raiders Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeo Weekes | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Sebastian Kris | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Matthew Timoko | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Jed Stuart | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ethan Strange | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ethan Sanders | Halfback | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Ata Mariota | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tom Starling | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Joseph Tapine | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Zac Hosking | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Noah Martin | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Corey Horsburgh | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Jayden Brailey | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Daine Laurie | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Joe Roddy | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Morgan Smithies | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Savelio Tamale | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Cowboys vs Sharks
Full Time: Cowboys 46 – 34 Sharks
Cowboys 46 (Tries: Scott Drinkwater 3′; Murray Taulagi 14′, 27′, 51′; Reed Mahoney 33′; Braidon Burns 38′; Soni Luke 66′; Tom Dearden 73′; Heilum Luki 79′. Goals: Jake Clifford 5′, 29′, 35′, 67′, 74′)
Sharks 34 (Tries: Siosifa Talakai 9′, 11′; Blayke Brailey 44′; KL Iro 54′, 57′, 75′. Goals: Nicholas Hynes 10′, 13′, 45′, 58′, 76′)
Half-Time Score: Cowboys 26 – 12 Sharks
Date: Round 8 – Friday 24th April 2026
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Drinkwater | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Braidon Burns | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Jaxon Purdue | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tom Chester | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Murray Taulagi | Winger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 | Jake Clifford | Five-Eighth | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | Tom Dearden | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Coen Hess | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Reed Mahoney | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Jason Taumalolo | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Heilum Luki | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Jeremiah Nanai | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Reuben Cotter | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Soni Luke | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Thomas Mikaele | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Griffin Neame | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Matthew Lodge | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 9 | 5 | 0 | 46 |
Sharks Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Kennedy | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Mawene Hiroti | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Siosifa Talakai | Centre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | KL Iro | Centre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Samuel Stonestreet | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Braydon Trindall | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nicholas Hynes | Halfback | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Addin Fonua-Blake | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Blayke Brailey | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Toby Rudolf | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Billy Burns | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Teig Wilton | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Jesse Colquhoun | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Briton Nikora | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Cameron McInnes | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Oregon Kaufusi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Thomas Hazelton | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 6 | 5 | 0 | 34 |
Broncos vs Bulldogs
Full Time: Broncos 32 – 12 Bulldogs
Broncos 32 (Tries: Gehamat Shibasaki 16′; Josiah Karapani 21′; Deine Mariner 32′; Cory Paix 37′; Ezra Mam 45′; Xavier Willison 78′. Goals: Adam Reynolds 17′, 47′, 79′. Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds 28′)
Bulldogs 12 (Tries: Matt Burton 55′; Lachlan Galvin 68′. Goals: Stephen Crichton 56′, 69′)
Half-Time Score: Broncos 20 – 0 Bulldogs
Date: Friday 24th April 2026
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Broncos Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Josiah Karapani | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Kotoni Staggs | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Gehamat Shibasaki | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Deine Mariner | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Ezra Mam | Five-Eighth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Adam Reynolds | Halfback | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | Ben Talty | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Cory Paix | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Jack Gosiewski | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Brendan Piakura | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Jordan Riki | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Xavier Willison | Lock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Josh Rogers | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Jaiyden Hunt | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Preston Riki | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Va’a Semu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hayze Perham | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 6 | 3 | 1 | 32 |
Bulldogs Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jonathan Sua | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bronson Xerri | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Stephen Crichton | Centre | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Marcelo Montoya | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Five-Eighth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Samuel Hughes | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jake Turpin | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jonathan Sua | (listed) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Dragons vs Roosters
Full Time: Dragons 16 – 62 Roosters
Dragons 16 (Tries: Setu Tu 24′; Tyrell Sloan 55′; Moses Suli 66′. Goals: Valentine Holmes 56′, 67′)
Roosters 62 (Tries: Sam Walker 9′, 18′; Siua Wong 11′; Mark Nawaqanitawase 16′, 37′; Robert Toia 32′; Reece Robson 47′; Angus Crichton 53′; James Tedesco 58′; Daniel Tupou 62′, 71′. Goals: Sam Walker 10′, 12′, 20′, 33′, 39′, 49′, 54′, 60′, 63′)
Half-Time Score: Dragons 4 – 34 Roosters
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Dragons Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyrell Sloan | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Setu Tu | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Moses Suli | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Valentine Holmes | Centre | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Mathew Feagai | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Daniel Atkinson | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kade Reed | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Emre Guler | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Damien Cook | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Toby Couchman | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Luciano Leilua | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ryan Couchman | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Hamish Stewart | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Josh Kerr | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Blake Lawrie | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jacob Halangahu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
Roosters Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tedesco | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Daniel Tupou | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Hugo Savala | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Robert Toia | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Mark Nawaqanitawase | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Daly Cherry-Evans | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Walker | Halfback | 2 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Naufahu Whyte | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Reece Robson | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Lindsay Collins | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Angus Crichton | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Siua Wong | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Victor Radley | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Connor Watson | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Spencer Leniu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Nat Butcher | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Salesi Foketi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 11 | 9 | 0 | 62 |
Warriors vs Dolphins
Full Time: Warriors 20 – 18 Dolphins
Warriors 20 (Tries: Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3′, 28′; Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 25′; Taine Tuaupiki 61′. Goals: Tanah Boyd 5′, 63′. Penalty Goals: Tanah Boyd 39′)
Dolphins 18 (Tries: Herbie Farnworth 10′; Jamayne Isaako 17′, 19′. Goals: Jamayne Isaako 11′, 18′, 21′)
Half-Time Score: Warriors 14 – 18 Dolphins
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: Hnry Stadium, Wellington
Warriors Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taine Tuaupiki | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ali Leiataua | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Alofiana Khan-Pereira | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Chanel Harris-Tavita | 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 | Kurt Capewell | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Erin Clark | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sam Healey | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mitchell Barnett | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Demitric Vaimauga | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jacob Laban | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Dolphins Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jamayne Isaako | Winger | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 | Jake Averillo | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Herbie Farnworth | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Selwyn Cobbo | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Isaiya Katoa | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Trai Fuller | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Tom Gilbert | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Max Plath | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Francis Molo | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Connelly Lemuelu | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Kulikefu Finefeuiaki | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Ray Stone | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Thomas Flegler | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Felise Kaufusi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Lewis Symonds | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Tevita Naufahu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
Storm vs Rabbitohs
Full Time: Storm 6 – 48 Rabbitohs
Storm 6 (Tries: Sualauvi Faalogo 69′. Goals: Nick Meaney 70′)
Rabbitohs 48 (Tries: Alex Johnston 8′, 22′; Campbell Graham 25′, 66′; Matthew Dufty 29′; Tallis Duncan 35′, 62′, 78′; Euan Aitken 55′. Goals: Latrell Mitchell 23′, 36′, 63′, 68′, 79′. 2 Point Field Goal: Latrell Mitchell 68′)
Half-Time Score: Storm 0 – 24 Rabbitohs
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: AAMI Park
Storm Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sualauvi Faalogo | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Will Warbrick | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jack Howarth | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Nick Meaney | Winger | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Manaia Waitere | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Cameron Munster | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Jahrome Hughes | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stefano Utoikamanu | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Harry Grant | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Josh King | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Joe Chan | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Cooper Clarke | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Trent Loiero | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Tyran Wishart | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Alec MacDonald | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Shawn Blore | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Davvy Moale | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Rabbitohs Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Dufty | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Alex Johnston | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Latrell Mitchell | Centre | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 | Jack Wighton | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Campbell Graham | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 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 | Sean Keppie | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Tallis Duncan | 2nd Row | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Keaon Koloamatangi | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Cameron Murray | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Peter Mamouzelos | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Lachlan Hubner | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Jayden Sullivan | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Euan Aitken | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team Total | 9 | 5 | 0 | 48 |
Knights vs Panthers
Full Time: Knights 12 – 44 Panthers
Knights 12 (Tries: Phoenix Crossland 36′; Dylan Brown 52′. Goals: Sandon Smith 37′, 54′)
Panthers 44 (Tries: Dylan Edwards 12′, 15′, 20′; Nathan Cleary 29′; Freddy Lussick 48′; Brian To’o 64′, 68′; Izack Tago 76′. Goals: Nathan Cleary 13′, 17′, 21′, 30′, 49′, 77′)
Half-Time Score: Knights 6 – 24 Panthers
Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fletcher Sharpe | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Dominic Young | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Dane Gagai | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Fletcher Hunt | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | James Schiller | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sandon Smith | Five-Eighth | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Dylan Brown | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Jacob Saifiti | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Phoenix Crossland | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Trey Mooney | Prop | 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 | Pasami Saulo | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Cody Hopwood | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Francis Manuleleua | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Panthers Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Edwards | Fullback | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 | Thomas Jenkins | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Paul Alamoti | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Casey McLean | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Brian To’o | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Blaize Talagi | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nathan Cleary | Halfback | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| 8 | Moses Leota | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Freddy Lussick | Hooker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Lindsay Smith | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Isaiah Papali’i | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Luke Garner | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Isaah Yeo | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Jack Cogger | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Scott Sorensen | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Kalani Going | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Billy Phillips | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Izack Tago | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team Total | 8 | 6 | 0 | 44 |
Sea Eagles vs Eels
Full Time: Sea Eagles 33 – 18 Eels
Sea Eagles 33 (Tries: Jake Trbojevic 2′; Lehi Hopoate 49′; Reuben Garrick 54′; Jamal Fogarty 56′; Jason Saab 62′; Clayton Faulalo 71′. Goals: Jamal Fogarty 4′, 50′, 55′, 72′. 1 Point Field Goal: Jamal Fogarty 39′)
Eels 18 (Tries: Brian Kelly 6′; Mitchell Moses 66′; Luca Moretti 78′. Goals: Mitchell Moses 67′, 78′. Penalty Goals: Mitchell Moses 20′)
Half-Time Score: Sea Eagles 7 – 6 Eels
Date: Sunday 26th April 2026
Venue: 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolutau Koula | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jason Saab | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Clayton Faulalo | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Reuben Garrick | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Lehi Hopoate | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Luke Brooks | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Jamal Fogarty | Halfback | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ben Trbojevic | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Jake Trbojevic | Lock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Jake Simpkin | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Corey Waddell | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Ethan Bullemor | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Siosiua Taukeiaho | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 6 | 4 | 0 | 33 |
Eels Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joash Papalii | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Brian Kelly | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Will Penisini | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Sean Russell | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Josh Addo-Carr | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ronald Volkman | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Mitchell Moses | Halfback | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Luca Moretti | Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Ryley Smith | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Junior Paulo | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Charlie Guymer | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Jack Williams | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Dylan Walker | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Tallyn Da Silva | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Saxon Pryke | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Toni Mataele | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jack De Belin | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 3 | 2 | 1 | 18 |











