Round 9 of the 2026 NRL season delivered late drama, individual brilliance and decisive ladder movement, with Penrith holding firm at the top and Melbourne’s struggles deepening. Hat‑tricks were on display across the competition, thrilling comebacks reshaped matches, and several contenders showed just how fine the margins are as the season gathers momentum.
Round 9
Review
Embed from Getty ImagesPenrith (14 points, +167) stayed in first place after another tight win, followed by the NZ Warriors (14 points, +108), the Sydney Roosters (14 points, +51), and South Sydney (12 points, +68). The Wests Tigers (12 points, +40), North Queensland (12 points, +12), Manly Warringah (10 points, +53), and Cronulla‑Sutherland (10 points, +36) rounded out the top eight.
Round 9 delivered widely varying results. Penrith edged Manly 18–16, while Newcastle prevailed 42–38 in a 14‑try shootout against South Sydney. The Sydney Roosters nearly squandered a 30‑0 lead against Brisbane, Cronulla thrashed the Wests Tigers 52–10, and Teig Wilton, KL Iro and Greg Marzhew all scored hat‑tricks. Melbourne’s misery continued with a record seventh straight defeat, surpassing their losing streak from 2002 – although news surrounding Craig Bellamy’s health put the result into perspective.
Penrith retained outright first after beating Manly at CommBank Stadium, but the Sea Eagles showed they remain a genuine finals contender under Kieran Foran despite their “Fozball” unbeaten streak ending. Lehi Hopoate’s try proved contentious, with Nathan Cleary appearing to be obstructed in the lead‑up. Filling in for the injured Jamal Fogarty, Joey Walsh impressed with a no‑look pass to set up Ethan Bullemor’s try and even attempted a two‑point field goal at full‑time. GAME BREAKER: Penrith preserved their slender lead after Jack Cogger was sin‑binned for a dangerous tackle on Tolutau Koula.
The Dolphins extended Melbourne’s woes with a spirited comeback win at Suncorp Stadium. Trailing 10–0 after 26 minutes, the Dolphins got back into the game with a Jack Bostock double (Bostock playing his first game for 2026 after a long injury break). The Dolphins scored 28 points in 40 points, securing a valuable win after close losses to Penrith and the Warriors. GAME BREAKER: Bostock’s opening try gave the Dolphins the lead for the first time. Max Plath darted out of dummy half, with Bostock – starting on the right-hand side – angling in on a 20 metre run to score on the next tackle.
The Sydney Roosters survived a major scare against Brisbane at Allianz Stadium. Leading 30–0 early in the second half despite losing Mark Nawaqanitawase, the Roosters looked home until Reece Walsh’s try‑saving tackle ignited a Broncos revival that produced four tries in 15 minutes. Sam Walker finished with 18 points as the Roosters claimed their fifth straight win. GAME BREAKER: Kotoni Staggs’ late sin‑bin swung momentum back to the Roosters, allowing Walker to extend the lead with a penalty goal.
Newcastle claimed a thrilling win over South Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium. With Kalyn Ponga back, the Knights raced to a 28–6 lead before surviving a furious Rabbitohs comeback. Greg Marzhew scored a hat‑trick, while Trey Mooney and Dylan Lucas both bagged doubles. GAME BREAKER: Mooney’s second try regained the lead after Souths briefly moved ahead, before desperate defence sealed the result.
Scott Drinkwater scored a double as North Queensland beat Canterbury‑Bankstown at Accor Stadium, while Simi Sasagi also struck twice in Canberra’s win over the Gold Coast.
The Warriors extended their winning run to four with a convincing victory over Parramatta at CommBank Stadium, with Alofiana Khan‑Pereira scoring another try double.
Cronulla‑Sutherland produced the attacking performance of the round, posting 52 points against the Wests Tigers with hat‑tricks from Teig Wilton and KL Iro.
Elsewhere, NSW claimed the opening Women’s State of Origin in Newcastle. In a tight, low‑scoring contest without the six‑again rule, Jesse Southwell’s late field goal broke a 6–6 deadlock before Jessica Sergis sealed the win on full‑time.
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Bulldogs vs Cowboys
Full Time: Bulldogs 12 – 28 Cowboys
Bulldogs 12 (Tries: Lachlan Galvin 7′; Josh Curran 52′. Goals: Stephen Crichton 9′, 53′)
Cowboys 28 (Tries: Reuben Cotter 18′; Scott Drinkwater 28′, 65′; Jake Clifford 74′; Braidon Burns 78′. Goals: Jake Clifford 20′, 30′, 66′, 76′)
Half-Time Score: Bulldogs 6 – 12 Cowboys
Date: Friday 1st May 2026
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
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 | Enari Tuala | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | Sitili Tupouniua | 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 | Josh Curran | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Alekolasimi Jones | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jake Turpin | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Cowboys Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Drinkwater | Fullback | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 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 | Zac Laybutt | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jake Clifford | Five-Eighth | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | Tom Dearden | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Coen Hess | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Reed Mahoney | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jason Taumalolo | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Heilum Luki | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Jeremiah Nanai | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Reuben Cotter | Lock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Soni Luke | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Thomas Mikaele | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Griffin Neame | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Matthew Lodge | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 5 | 4 | 0 | 28 |
Dolphins vs Storm
Full Time: Dolphins 28 – 10 Storm
Dolphins 28 (Tries: Selwyn Cobbo 38′; Jamayne Isaako 58′; Jack Bostock 64′, 73′; Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 78′. Goals: Jamayne Isaako 60′, 65′, 79′. Penalty Goals: Jamayne Isaako 71′)
Storm 10 (Tries: Tyran Wishart 11′; Sualauvi Faalogo 26′. Goals: Nick Meaney 12′)
Half-Time Score: Dolphins 4 – 10 Storm
Date: Friday 1st May 2026 (or similar date per round)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Dolphins Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jamayne Isaako | Winger | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | Herbie Farnworth | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Selwyn Cobbo | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Jack Bostock | Centre | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Bradley Schneider | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Isaiya Katoa | Halfback | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Morgan Knowles | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ray Stone | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Thomas Flegler | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Felise Kaufusi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Tevita Naufahu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 5 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
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 | Hugo Peel | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Cameron Munster | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tyran Wishart | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 | Shawn Blore | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ativalu Lisati | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Trent Loiero | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Trent Toelau | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Joe Chan | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Davvy Moale | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cooper Clarke | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Titans vs Raiders
Full Time: Titans 12 – 28 Raiders
Titans 12 (Tries: Phillip Sami 26′; Jojo Fifita 65′. Goals: Jayden Campbell 28′, 66′)
Raiders 28 (Tries: Simi Sasagi 4′, 12′; Kaeo Weekes 20′; Savelio Tamale 49′; Sebastian Kris 79′. Goals: Ethan Sanders 5′, 14′, 51′, 79′)
Half-Time Score: Titans 6 – 16 Raiders
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Titans Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keano Kini | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sialetili Faeamani | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jojo Fifita | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | AJ Brimson | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Phillip Sami | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Lachlan Ilias | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Jayden Campbell | Halfback | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Kurtis Morrin | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Verrills | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Tino Fa’asuamaleaui | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Arama Hau | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Beau Fermor | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Chris Randall | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Oliver Pascoe | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Cooper Bai | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Moeaki Fotuaika | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Klese Haas | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Raiders Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeo Weekes | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Savelio Tamale | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Sebastian Kris | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Matthew Timoko | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Jed Stuart | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ethan Sanders | Halfback | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Corey Horsburgh | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tom Starling | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Joseph Tapine | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Ata Mariota | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Simi Sasagi | 2nd Row | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Jayden Brailey | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Chevy Stewart | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Daine Laurie | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Morgan Smithies | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Joe Roddy | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Owen Pattie | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 5 | 4 | 0 | 28 |
Eels vs Warriors
Full Time: Eels 14 – 36 Warriors
Eels 14 (Tries: Ronald Volkman 4′, 59′; Will Penisini 44′. Goals: Mitchell Moses 5′)
Warriors 36 (Tries: Leka Halasima 13′; Alofiana Khan-Pereira 18′, 69′; Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 24′; Jackson Ford 63′; Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 76′. Goals: Tanah Boyd 15′, 65′, 71′, 77′. Penalty Goals: Tanah Boyd 40′, 50′)
Half-Time Score: Eels 6 – 16 Warriors
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Eels Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joash Papalii | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Brian Kelly | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Will Penisini | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Sean Russell | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Josh Addo-Carr | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ronald Volkman | Five-Eighth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Mitchell Moses | Halfback | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Luca Moretti | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | Jack De Belin | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Tallyn Da Silva | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Saxon Pryke | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Dylan Walker | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Kelma Tuilagi | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
Warriors Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taine Tuaupiki | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Adam Pompey | 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 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 8 | James Fisher-Harris | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Wayde Egan | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jackson Ford | Prop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Leka Halasima | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 |
| 16 | Demitric Vaimauga | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Jacob Laban | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 6 | 4 | 2 | 36 |
Roosters vs Broncos
Full Time: Roosters 38 – 24 Broncos
Roosters 38 (Tries: Daly Cherry-Evans 2′; Daniel Tupou 18′; Hugo Savala 32′; Sam Walker 39′; Nat Butcher 42′; Reece Robson 74′. Goals: Sam Walker 4′, 33′, 39′, 43′, 76′. Penalty Goals: Sam Walker 6′, 72′)
Broncos 24 (Tries: Reece Walsh 50′; Xavier Willison 58′; Patrick Carrigan 60′; Jordan Riki 65′. Goals: Thomas Duffy 52′, 59′, 62′, 67′)
Half-Time Score: Roosters 24 – 0 Broncos
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Roosters Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tedesco | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Daniel Tupou | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Hugo Savala | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Robert Toia | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Mark Nawaqanitawase | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Daly Cherry-Evans | Five-Eighth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Sam Walker | Halfback | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Siua Wong | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 17 | Salesi Foketi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Cody Ramsey | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 6 | 5 | 2 | 38 |
Broncos Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Walsh | Fullback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Josiah Karapani | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Kotoni Staggs | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Gehamat Shibasaki | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Deine Mariner | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ezra Mam | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Adam Reynolds | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Ben Talty | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Cory Paix | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jack Gosiewski | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Xavier Willison | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Jordan Riki | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Patrick Carrigan | Lock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 15 | Jaiyden Hunt | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Va’a Semu | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Jesse Arthars | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Thomas Duffy | Interchange | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Team Total | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24 |
Knights vs Rabbitohs
Full Time: Knights 42 – 38 Rabbitohs
Knights 42 (Tries: Trey Mooney 5′, 73′; Dylan Lucas 9′, 29′; Greg Marzhew 20′, 23′, 62′. Goals: Kalyn Ponga 6′, 11′, 22′, 31′, 63′, 75′. Penalty Goals: Kalyn Ponga 47′)
Rabbitohs 38 (Tries: Sean Keppie 26′; Alex Johnston 31′, 57′; Cody Walker 42′, 65′; Tallis Duncan 54′, 78′; Latrell Mitchell 70′. Goals: Latrell Mitchell 28′, 44′, 55′, 66′, 72′)
Half-Time Score: Knights 28 – 10 Rabbitohs
Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Knights Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalyn Ponga | Fullback | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Dominic Young | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Dane Gagai | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bradman Best | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Greg Marzhew | Winger | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 | Fletcher Sharpe | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Dylan Brown | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Jacob Saifiti | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Phoenix Crossland | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Trey Mooney | Prop | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 | Dylan Lucas | 2nd Row | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Jermaine McEwen | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Mat Croker | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Tyson Frizell | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Pasami Saulo | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Cody Hopwood | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Fletcher Hunt | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 7 | 6 | 1 | 42 |
Rabbitohs Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Dufty | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Alex Johnston | Winger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Latrell Mitchell | Centre | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 | Jack Wighton | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Campbell Graham | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Cody Walker | Five-Eighth | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Keaon Koloamatangi | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tallis Duncan | 2nd Row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 | Euan Aitken | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 9 | 5 | 0 | 38 |
Sharks vs Wests Tigers
Full Time: Sharks 52 – 10 Wests Tigers
Sharks 52 (Tries: Teig Wilton 4′, 55′, 65′; KL Iro 19′, 47′, 76′; Jesse Colquhoun 33′; Samuel Stonestreet 68′; Nicholas Hynes 74′. Goals: Nicholas Hynes 6′, 21′, 34′, 49′, 57′, 70′, 75′, 77′)
Wests Tigers 10 (Tries: Adam Doueihi 9′; Taylan May 15′. Goals: Jock Madden 16′)
Half-Time Score: Sharks 18 – 10 Wests Tigers
Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | KL Iro | Centre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Samuel Stonestreet | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Braydon Trindall | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nicholas Hynes | Halfback | 1 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| 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 | Briton Nikora | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Teig Wilton | 2nd Row | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 13 | Cameron McInnes | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Jesse Colquhoun | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 15 | Billy Burns | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Oregon Kaufusi | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Thomas Hazelton | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 9 | 8 | 0 | 52 |
Wests Tigers Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunia Turuva | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Taylan May | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Starford To’a | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Luke Laulilii | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jarome Luai | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Adam Doueihi | Halfback | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Terrell May | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Tristan Hope | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Fonua Pole | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Samuela Fainu | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Tony Sukkar | 2nd Row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Alex Twal | Lock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Jock Madden | Interchange | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | Faaletino Tavana | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Panthers vs Sea Eagles
Full Time: Panthers 18 – 16 Sea Eagles
Panthers 18 (Tries: Blaize Talagi 10′; Brian To’o 37′; Izack Tago 60′. Goals: Nathan Cleary 11′, 38′, 62′)
Sea Eagles 16 (Tries: Clayton Faulalo 4′; Ethan Bullemor 44′; Lehi Hopoate 52′. Goals: Reuben Garrick 5′, 46′)
Half-Time Score: Panthers 12 – 6 Sea Eagles
Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Panthers Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Edwards | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Blaize Talagi | Five-Eighth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Nathan Cleary | Halfback | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Moses Leota | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Freddy Lussick | Hooker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 17 | Billy Phillips | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Izack Tago | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team Total | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
Sea Eagles Team
| Number | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | Penalty Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolutau Koula | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jason Saab | Winger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Clayton Faulalo | Centre | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Reuben Garrick | Centre | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Lehi Hopoate | Winger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Luke Brooks | Five-Eighth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Joey Walsh | Halfback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Jake Simpkin | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Nathan Brown | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Ethan Bullemor | Interchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 17 | Siosiua Taukeiaho | Interchange | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Total | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 |









