The NRL Preliminary Final team lists for the 2026 season have been released, with every club naming their 22-man squad for the weekend’s matches.
Below you’ll find the confirmed 1-17 lineups, interchange benches, and reserves for every game, plus head-to-head records and recent form between the teams.
Related
- Full Semi-Final coverage → /nrl/2026-season/prelim-finals/
- Preliminary Final tips → /nrl-preliminary-finals-tips-predictions-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Semi-Finals Review → /nrl-semi-final-review-result-2026/
- NRLW Preliminary Finals Teams → /nrlw-team-lists-preliminary-finals-2026/
- NSW and QLD Cup Grand Final Teams → /nsw-cup-qld-cup-team-lists-grand-finals-2026/
All kick-off times are in Sydney time (AEST).
Preliminary Final Fixtures
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs Roosters | Friday 7:50pm | Suncorp Stadium |
| Panthers vs Knights | Sunday 4:00pm | Accor Stadium |
Read Full Previews
- Dolphins vs Roosters → dolphins-vs-roosters-preliminary-final-preview-2026
- Panthers vs Knights → panthers-vs-knights-preliminary-final-preview-2026
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Dolphins vs Roosters
Friday, 25 September 2026 – 7:50pm AEST – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Kayo / Foxtel
Referee: Adam Gee | Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Dolphins Player | No. | Position | No. | Roosters Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | 1 | Fullback | 1 | James Tedesco (c) |
| Jamayne Isaako | 2 | Winger | 2 | Daniel Tupou |
| Jack Bostock | 3 | Centre | 3 | Billy Smith |
| Herbie Farnworth | 4 | Centre | 4 | Robert Toia |
| Selwyn Cobbo | 5 | Winger | 5 | Mark Nawaqanitawase |
| Kodi Nikorima | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Daly Cherry-Evans |
| Isaiya Katoa (c) | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Sam Walker |
| Thomas Flegler | 8 | Prop | 8 | Naufahu Whyte |
| Jeremy Marshall-King | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Reece Robson |
| Tom Gilbert | 10 | Prop | 10 | Lindsay Collins |
| Max Plath | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Salesi Foketi |
| Kulikefu Finefeuiaki | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Siua Wong |
| Morgan Knowles | 13 | Lock | 13 | Victor Radley |
Interchange & Reserves
| Dolphins Player | No. | Category | No. | Roosters Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Donoghoe | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Connor Watson |
| Ray Stone | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Angus Crichton |
| Francis Molo | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Nat Butcher |
| Connelly Lemuelu | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Spencer Leniu |
| Felise Kaufusi | 18 | Interchange | 18 | Hugo Savala |
| Bradley Schneider | 19 | Interchange | 19 | Cody Ramsey |
| Jake Averillo | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Egan Butcher |
| Brian Pouniu | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Tommy Talau |
| Tevita Naufahu | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Benaiah Ioelu |
Team Changes
Dolphins: Brian Pouniu (in), Felise Kaufusi (in), Jake Averillo (in) / No changes to team from previous round
Roosters: Benaiah Ioelu (in), Egan Butcher (in), Sam Walker (in), Tommy Talau (in) / Toby Rodwell (out)
Head-to-Head
| Dolphins Wins | Roosters Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Friday, 12 June 2026 | Dolphins 48 def Roosters 10 |
| Saturday, 9 August 2025 | Roosters 64 def Dolphins 12 |
| Friday, 2 May 2025 | Roosters 36 def Dolphins 26 |
| Friday, 2 August 2024 | Roosters 40 def Dolphins 34 |
| Saturday, 12 August 2023 | Roosters 30 def Dolphins 14 |
Panthers vs Knights
Sunday, 27 September 2026 – 4:00pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Kayo / Foxtel
Referee: Gerard Sutton | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Panthers Player | No. | Position | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Edwards | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Kalyn Ponga (c) |
| Thomas Jenkins | 2 | Winger | 2 | Dominic Young |
| Blaize Talagi | 3 | Centre | 3 | Dane Gagai |
| Casey McLean | 4 | Centre | 4 | Bradman Best |
| Brian To’o | 5 | Winger | 5 | Greg Marzhew |
| Jack Cole | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Fletcher Sharpe |
| Nathan Cleary (c) | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Sandon Smith |
| Moses Leota | 8 | Prop | 8 | Tyson Frizell |
| Mitch Kenny | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Phoenix Crossland |
| Lindsay Smith | 10 | Prop | 10 | Cody Hopwood |
| Isaiah Papali’i | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Jermaine McEwen |
| Liam Martin | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Francis Manuleleua |
| Isaah Yeo | 13 | Lock | 13 | Mat Croker |
Interchange & Reserves
| Panthers Player | No. | Category | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cogger | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Harrison Graham |
| Scott Sorensen | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Lachlan Crouch |
| Liam Henry | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Pasami Saulo |
| Billy Phillips | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Dylan Lucas |
| Luke Garner | 18 | Interchange | 18 | Fletcher Hunt |
| Billy Scott | 19 | Interchange | 19 | Thomas Cant |
| Luron Patea | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Kyle McCarthy |
| Freddy Lussick | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana |
| Izack Tago | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Toby Winter |
Team Changes
Panthers: Izack Tago (in), Jack Cogger (in), Luke Garner (in), Luron Patea (in) / Jesse McLean (out)
Knights: Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana (in), Kyle McCarthy (in), Toby Winter (in) / No changes to team from previous round
Head-to-Head
| Panthers Wins | Knights Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 4 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 26 April 2026 | Panthers 44 def Knights 12 |
| Friday, 8 August 2025 | Panthers 48 def Knights 12 |
| Saturday, 24 May 2025 | Knights 25 def Panthers 6 |
| Sunday, 4 August 2024 | Panthers 22 def Knights 14 |
| Sunday, 16 June 2024 | Panthers 26 def Knights 18 |
NRL Team Lists FAQ
When are NRL team lists announced?
NRL team lists are released every Tuesday at approximately 4pm AEDT.
How many players are named in NRL team lists?
Each club names a 22-man squad, with the final 19 confirmed before kick-off.
What do the numbers 1–13 mean?
Generally numbers 1–13 represent the starting line-up, while 14–19 are interchange players.
