Raiders v Sharks (Thursday, 8:00pm AEDT)
Morgan Smithies is the headline returnee for the Canberra Raiders, who have only Zac Hosking on their short-term injury list.
3-4 weeks: Zac Hosking (hand)
TBD: Jordan Martin (hand), Ethan Sanders (face)
2026: Albert Hopoate (knee)
Cronulla Sharks prop Tom Hazleton will be out for a fourth week with the back injury that has plagued him this year.
1-2 weeks: Tom Hazleton (back)
TBD: Kade Dykes (knee), Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee), Kayal Iro (hamstring), Siosifa Talakai (concussion)
2026: Liam Ison (ACL)
Panthers v Cowboys (Friday, 6:00pm AEDT)
Nathan Cleary is back for Penrith this week, as was widely publicised, though they'll have to wait another week for his co-star Dylan Edwards.
1-2 weeks: Dylan Edwards (groin), Scott Sorensen (head knock)
4 weeks: Brian To’o (hamstring)
TBD: Trent Toelau (knee)
It's an almost unchanged matchday squad for the Cowboys this week as they continue to manage the recovery of Braidon Burns.
1-2 weeks: Braidon Burns (hamstring)
2026: Tom Chester (ACL), Heilum Luki (ACL)
Rabbitohs v Roosters (Friday, 8:00pm AEDT)
Lachlan Hubner and Latrell Mitchell are both back for the Rabbitohs this week, whilst Alex Johnston's rib injury is being assessed.
1-2 weeks: Euan Aitken (pectoral), Tyrone Munro (collarbone), Campbell Graham (calf)
TBD: Alex Johnston (ribs), Cameron Murray (achilles)
Victor Radley is the huge out for the Roosters this week after sustaining a blow to the face. Salesi Foketi was cleared to start on the bench.
1-2 weeks: Connor Watson (concussion), Victor Radley (cheekbone)
TBD: Egan Butcher (knee), Benaiah Ioelu (leg), Tyler Moriarty (ankle), Fetalaiga Pauga (back), Braidon Smith (knee), De La Salle Va’a (unknown), Sam Walker (ACL)
Eels v Dragons (Saturday, 3:00pm AEDT)
Dylan Walker and Luca Moretti have been elevated to the bench this week for an Eels side that can't get Mitch Moses back quickly enough.
2-3 weeks: Mitchell Moses (foot)
4-6 weeks: Jack Williams (knee)
Emre Guler got a three-game ban for a crusher tackle against the Storm last week and is the only forced out for St George Illawarra.
Round 8: Emre Guler (suspension)
2026: Ryan Couchman (ACL)
Titans v Dolphins (Saturday, 5:30pm AEDT)
Jaimin Joliffe passed his fitness test during the week, but Sam Verrills' hip has kept him out for Gold Coast's game against the Dolphins.
1-2 weeks: Sam Verrills (hip)
TBD: Kieran Foran (biceps), Alofiana Khan-Pereira (hamstring), Keano Kini (neck)
Connelly Lemuelu's return to the second row from a facial injury is the Dolphins' only change for Round 5.
Next week: Tom Gilbert (suspension)
8-10 weeks: Thomas Flegler (shoulder)
TBD: Trai Fuller (ACL)
Broncos v Tigers (Saturday, 7:35pm AEDT)
Broncos winger Jordan Riki was suspended for a careless high tackle against the Dolphins and is the Broncos' only out for this week.
2 weeks: Jordan Riki (suspended)
5 weeks: Ezra Mam (suspended)
TBD: Blake Mozer (shoulder)
Jarome Luai was also a naughty boy and will join Jeral Skelton on the sidelines, possibly for even longer than a week depending on how his shoulder recovers. Wests Tigers have added centre Adam Doueihi and winger Luke Laulilii to their starting 13.
1-2 weeks: Jarome Luai (suspension), Jeral Skelton (hamstring)
2-3 weeks: Brent Naden (knee)
Sea Eagles v Storm (Sunday, 4:05pm AEDT)
Tom Trbojevic and Josh Aloiai are Manly's two outs from last week's squad, with the latter expected to be back soon.
1-2 weeks: Josh Aloiai (shoulder), Lachlan Croker (knee)
4 weeks: Tom Trbojevic (knee)
Late 2025: Taniela Paseka (achilles)
The only change to the Storm matchday 17 was on the bench. They're not far from getting Jahrome Hughes and Nelson back.
1-2 weeks: Jahrome Hughes (hand), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (concussion)
3-4 weeks: Nick Meaney (jaw)
TBD: Dean Ieremia (achilles)
Bulldogs v Knights (Sunday, 6:15pm AEDT)
The last 6pm Sunday game sees the Bulldogs missing the banned Sitili Tupouniua in addition to some existing injuries.
1-2 weeks: Jacob Kiraz (hip), Matt Burton (knee), Viliame Kikau (knee)
Round 7: Sitili Tupouniua (suspended)
3-4 weeks: Enari Tuala (foot)
Newcastle prop Leo Thompson passed a fitness test to return to their run-on 13.
Next week: Kai Pearce-Paul (suspension)
TBD: Tyson Gamble (back), Dylan Lucas (hamstring)
