The NRL Semi 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/semi-final/
- Full Semi-Final tips → /nrl-semi-final-predictions-2026/
- NRL Week 1 Finals Review → /nrl-week-1-finals-review-result-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
All kick-off times are in Sydney time (AEST).
Semi-Final Fixtures
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Roosters vs Sharks | Saturday 7:50pm | Allianz Stadium |
| Warriors vs Knights | Sunday 4:05pm | Eden Park |
Read Full Previews
- Roosters vs Sharks → roosters-vs-sharks-semi-final-preview-2026
- Warriors vs Knights → warriors-vs-knights-semi-final-preview-2026
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Roosters vs Sharks
Saturday, 19 September 2026 – 7:50pm AEST – Allianz Stadium
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Kayo / Foxtel
Referee: Adam Gee | Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Roosters Player | No. | Position | No. | Sharks Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Tedesco (c) | 1 | Fullback | 1 | William Kennedy |
| Daniel Tupou | 2 | Winger | 2 | Sione Katoa |
| Billy Smith | 3 | Centre | 3 | Riley Jones |
| Robert Toia | 4 | Centre | 4 | KL Iro |
| Mark Nawaqanitawase | 5 | Winger | 5 | Ronaldo Mulitalo |
| Hugo Savala | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Braydon Trindall |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Nicho Hynes |
| Naufahu Whyte | 8 | Prop | 8 | Addin Fonua-Blake |
| Reece Robson | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Blayke Brailey (c) |
| Lindsay Collins | 10 | Prop | 10 | Jesse Colquhoun |
| Salesi Foketi | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Briton Nikora |
| Siua Wong | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Teig Wilton |
| Victor Radley | 13 | Lock | 13 | Cameron McInnes |
Interchange & Reserves
| Roosters Player | No. | Category | No. | Sharks Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Watson | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Siosifa Talakai |
| Spencer Leniu | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Billy Burns |
| Nat Butcher | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Oregon Kaufusi |
| Angus Crichton | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Thomas Hazelton |
| Cody Ramsey | 18 | Interchange | 18 | Jayden Berrell |
| Tommy Talau | 19 | Interchange | 19 | Toby Rudolf |
| Taylor Losalu | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Niwhai Puru |
| Benaiah Ioelu | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Samuel Stonestreet |
| Toby Rodwell | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Mawene Hiroti |
Team Changes
Roosters: Angus Crichton (in), Benaiah Ioelu (in), Taylor Losalu (in), Toby Rodwell (in) / Egan Butcher (out)
Sharks: Jayden Berrell (in), Mawene Hiroti (in), Samuel Stonestreet (in) / No changes to team from previous round
Head-to-Head
| Roosters Wins | Sharks Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | 38 | 2 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 21 June 2026 | Roosters 27 def Sharks 8 |
| Saturday, 11 April 2026 | Roosters 34 def Sharks 22 |
| Saturday, 13 September 2025 | Sharks 20 def Roosters 10 |
| Friday, 18 July 2025 | Sharks 31 def Roosters 18 |
| Saturday, 24 May 2025 | Roosters 42 def Sharks 16 |
Warriors vs Knights
Sunday, 20 September 2026 – 4:05pm AEST – Eden Park, Auckland
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Kayo / Foxtel
Referee: Ashley Klein | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Warriors Player | No. | Position | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taine Tuaupiki | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Kalyn Ponga (c) |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | 2 | Winger | 2 | Dominic Young |
| Ali Leiataua | 3 | Centre | 3 | Dane Gagai |
| Adam Pompey | 4 | Centre | 4 | Bradman Best |
| Alofiana Khan-Pereira | 5 | Winger | 5 | Greg Marzhew |
| Chanel Harris-Tavita | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Fletcher Sharpe |
| Te Maire Martin | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Sandon Smith |
| James Fisher-Harris (c) | 8 | Prop | 8 | Tyson Frizell |
| Wayde Egan | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Phoenix Crossland |
| Mitchell Barnett | 10 | Prop | 10 | Cody Hopwood |
| Kurt Capewell | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Jermaine McEwen |
| Jacob Laban | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Francis Manuleleua |
| Erin Clark | 13 | Lock | 13 | Mat Croker |
Interchange & Reserves
| Warriors Player | No. | Category | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Healey | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Harrison Graham |
| Tanner Stowers-Smith | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Lachlan Crouch |
| Demitric Vaimauga | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Pasami Saulo |
| Eddie Ieremia-Toeava | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Thomas Cant |
| Jett Cleary | 18 | Interchange | 18 | Fletcher Hunt |
| Morgan Gannon | 19 | Interchange | 19 | Toby Winter |
| Makaia Tafua | 21 | Reserve | 20 | Kyle McCarthy |
| Leka Halasima | 22 | Reserve | 21 | Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana |
| Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | 23 | Reserve | 22 | Dylan Lucas |
Team Changes
Warriors: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (in), Leka Halasima (in), Makaia Tafua (in), Morgan Gannon (in) / Jackson Ford (out)
Knights: Dylan Lucas (in), Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana (in), Kyle McCarthy (in) / No changes to team from previous round
Head-to-Head
| Warriors Wins | Knights Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 25 | 1 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Warriors 46 def Knights 32 |
| Saturday, 21 March 2026 | Warriors 38 def Knights 12 |
| Sunday, 20 July 2025 | Warriors 20 def Knights 15 |
| Friday, 25 April 2025 | Warriors 26 def Knights 12 |
| Sunday, 5 May 2024 | Knights 14 def Warriors 8 |
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.
