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The 2024 NRL season is rolling along at a rapid pace with a host of injuries to key players rocking the competition.
Mitchell Moses has been sidelined with a broken foot, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury and Kalyn Ponga has suffered a serious foot injury.
Jayden Campbell and Clint Gutherson have picked up knee complaints, while the Dolphins and Warriors are juggling extensive injury lists.
MORE: 2024 NRL live ladder | Every NRL club’s updated injury list | Every NRL fixture and result for each club
The Raiders are already without a host of experience with Jordan Rapana and Zac Hosking sidelined, and also have to do without halfback Jamal Fogarty for a lengthy period.
The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Jock Madden Pectoral TBC
Reece Walsh Leg Round 9
Adam Reynolds Leg Round 9
Selwyn Cobbo Shoulder Round 9
Ezra Mam Finger Round 9
Broncos injury news:
Jock Madden suffered a pectoral injury during the Broncos’ win over the Tigers. He has been pictured training with the team this week although wasn’t included in the extended squad for Round 9.
Star duo Reece Walsh and Adam Renolds limped from the field during their side’s victory over the Tigers last week suffering cramps. Both players have been named to start this week.
Selwyn Cobbo and Ezra Mam were late withdrawals from Brisbane’s squad last week but have been named for Round 9.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Elliott Whitehead Calf Round 9
Pasami Saulo Back Round 11
Jordan Rapana Knee Round 11
Corey Horsburgh Groin Round 11
Jamal Fogarty Biceps Round 20
Zac Hosking Shoulder Indefinite
Corey Harawira-Naera Medical Indefinite
Raiders injury news:
Elliott Whitehead missed his side’s Round 4 clash with the Sharks due to a calf issue but is scheduled to return this week.
Pasami Saulo has been ruled out this week due to a lower back injury with the forward expected to be available following the club’s bye in Round 10.
Jordan Rapana has been sidelined with a knee injury which he suffered in Round 5.
Corey Horsburgh suffered a groin injury in Round 5 and isn’t scheduled to return until Round 11.
Jamal Fogarty has undergone surgery after rupturing his biceps against the Broncos in Round 7. He is out for between 12-14 weeks.
Zac Hosking was sidelined with a dislocated shoulder in Round 6. He could face up to three months on the sidelines.
Corey Harawira-Naera’s future remains clouded. Ricky Stuart claimed the forward was facing early retirement after suffering a seizure last season and not returning to the fold for the rest of the year.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kurt Mann Hand Round 9
Blake Wilson Illness Round 9
Jacob Preston Jaw Round 9
Daniel Suluka-Fifita Knee Round 12
Ryan Sutton Knee Round 12
Chris Patolo Knee Round 14
Karl Oloapu Neck 2025
Bulldogs injury news:
Kurt Mann suffered a hand injury against the Roosters in Round 5 but has been named to return at lock this week.
Blake Wilson has recovered from pneumonia and has been included in the extended squad this week.
Jacob Preston suffered a fractured jaw while attempting a tackle during Good Friday’s loss to Souths. He will be monitored throughout the week to see if he can be a late addition to the side in Round 9.
Ryan Sutton had surgery on his knee in the off-season with the England international scheduled to return in Round 12.
Chris Patolo limped from the field in the opening minute of his side’s Round 7 clash against the Knights with an MCL injury and is expected to be out for around two months.
Karl Oloapu will miss the entire season with a serious neck injury.
CRONULLA SHARKS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Braydon Trindall Disciplinary Indefinite
Jesse Colquhoun Foot Indefinite
Dale Finucane Concussion Retired
Sharks injury news:
Braydon Trindall has been stood down indefinitely after failing roadside drug and alcohol tests.
Jesse Colquhoun suffered a foot injury in Cronulla’s final trial and is out indefinitely.
Dale Finucane suffered a fractured eye socket in Round 3 in what proved to be his final game in the NRL, as he announced his retirement ahead of Round 8.
DOLPHINS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kenny Bromwich Concussion TBC
Jesse Bromwich Calf Round 9
Felise Kaufusi Hamstring Round 9
Anthony Milford Suspension Round 9
Herbie Farnworth Shoulder Round 10
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Hamstring Round 11
Tom Flegler Shoulder Indefinite
Tom Gilbert Knee 2025
Dolphins injury news:
Kenny Bromwich failed a HIA against the Knights last week and will miss at least one game.
Jesse Bromwich picked up a calf issue last week although he has been named to start in Round 9.
Felise Kaufusi pulled up lame after making a break during the Dolphins’ clash with the Tigers in Round 5. He has been named to return this week.
Anthony Milford has now served his two-match ban for a late shot on Reece Walsh in Round 6.
Herbie Farnworth suffered an AC joint and has missed the past four weeks.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow pulled his hamstring against the Broncos in Round 6 and is likely to be sidelined for around one month.
Tom Flegler has been ruled out indefinitely with a shoulder issue.
Tom Gilbert suffered a devastating blow in the final trial of the pre-season when he went down with an ACL injury, which will see him miss the entire year.
GOLD COAST TITANS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Moeaki Fotuaika Concussion TBC
Harley Smith-Shields Abdomen Round 9
Keenan Palasia Quad Round 9
Phillip Sami Ankle Round 9
Jayden Campbell Knee Round 11
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui ACL 2025
Titans injury news:
Moeaki Fotuaika will miss at least one match after being subjected to the 11-day stand-down rule following a head knock he suffered in Round 8.
Harley Smith-Shields was a late scratching from Gold Coast’s Anzac Day game but is back on deck this week.
Keenan Palasia suffered a quad strain in training and after missing the past few games, he has been named in the extended squad for Round 9.
Phillip Sami missed a month after being the victim of a hip drop tackle and after a false start in Round 7, he has been named on the wing this week.
Jayden Campbell suffered a knee injury against the Raiders in Round 6 and is expected to miss at least one month.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui suffered a ruptured ACL in Round 3 and will miss the remainder of the campaign.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Tof Sipley Knee Round 9
Ben Trbojevic Hamstring Round 10
Haumole Olakau’atu Suspension Round 11
Sea Eagles injury news:
Tof Sipley picked up a knee issue during the bruising draw against the Warriors in Round 6 but has been named to return this week.
Ben Trbojevic limped from the field with a hamstring issue against the Warriors and won’t return until Round 10.
Haumole Olakau’atu has taken the early guilty plea for his part in a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane in Round 8. He will be sidelined for two weeks.
MELBOURNE STORM
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Nelson Asofa-Solomona Hamstring Round 9
Xavier Coates Hamstring Round 10
Tui Kamikamica Calf Round 10
Chris Lewis Knee Round 10
Tepai Moeroa Back Indefinite
Jonah Pezet Knee 2025
Storm injury news:
Nelson Asofa-Solomona was troubled with a hamstring issue during his side’s win over the Rabbitohs, although he has been named on the bench this week.
Xavier Coates left the field in the first half of his club’s Anzac Day game with a hamstring issue. He is scheduled to return in Round 10.
Tui Kamikamica was taken off early against the Bulldogs with a calf problem that will sideline him for a few weeks.
Jonah Pezet suffered an ACL injury while playing in reserve grade and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year in a big blow to the club ahead of Origin.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Greg Marzhew Ankle Round 9
Jacob Saifiti Ankle Round 9
Jed Cartwright Ankle Round 9
Jack Hetherington Suspension Round 9
Tyson Frizell Hamstring Indefinite
Kalyn Ponga Foot Indefinite
Knights injury news:
Greg Marzhew, Jacob Saifiti and Jed Cartwright all seemingly suffered injuries in their Round 8 victory over the Dolphins, but the trio have been named this week.
Jack Hetherington has served a one-match ban for his dust up with Reed Mahoney in the tunnel.
Tyson Frizell has been sidelined with a hamstring issue, with no return date provided by the club.
Kalyn Ponga suffered a Lisfranc injury in Round 7 with the star facing up to three months on the sidelines in a major blow for the Knights.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kurt Capewell Throat Round 9
Bunty Afoa Hamstring Round 9
Freddy Lussick Suspension Round 10
Chanel Harris-Tavita Calf Round 13
Jazz Tevaga Hamstring Round 13
Marata Niukore Foot Round 14
Luke Metcalf Leg Indefinite
Demitric Sifakula ACL Indefinite
Warriors injury news:
Kurt Capewell missed the Anzac Day game against the Titans due to a throat injury but is back on deck this week.
Bunty Afoa limped from the field during his side’s win over the Bunnies with a hamstring issue and was not expected to return until Round 12. However, he has returned ahead of schedule this week.
Freddy Lussick has been hit with a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the NSW Cup.
Chanel Harris-Tavita was a late withdrawal in Round 7 due to a calf injury with the utility likely to be out for around a month.
Jazz Tevaga limped from the field in Round 6 after suffering a hamstring injury and is out until Round 13.
Marata Niukore is out for two months after injuring his foot in training.
Luke Metcalf left the field in Round 4 after suffering a fracture leg and he is out indefinitely.
Demitric Sifakula has suffered an ACL injury although the club have not ruled him out for the year yet.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Heilum Luki Ankle Round 9
Murray Taulagi Hamstring Round 10
Tom Chester Hamstring Round 13
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown Achilles Indefinite
Zac Laybutt ACL 2025
Coen Hess ACL 2025
Cowboys injury news:
Heilum Luki limped off during his side’s Round 2 clash with the Knights. The backrower required surgery on his ankle but will return via the bench this week.
Murray Taulagi suffered a hamstring injury in Round 6 which is expected to keep him out for a month.
Tom Chester suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s clash with the Panthers in Round 8 and is expected to miss a month.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown suffered an Achilles injury last year and will be sidelined for a large chunk of 2024.
Zac Laybutt suffered an ACL injury against the Titans in Round 5, which will see him miss the remainder of the season.
Coen Hess suffered an ACL injury in his side’s final trial match against Canberra. He will be sidelined for the season.
PARRAMATTA EELS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Bryce Cartwright Ribs Round 10
Mitch Moses Foot Round 12
Clint Gutherson Knee Round 14
Haze Dunster Foot Round 18
Ofahiki Ogden Pectoral Round 18
Richard Penisini Knee 2025
Arthur Miller-Stephen Knee 2025
Eels injury news:
Bryce Cartwright was ruled out of his side’s Round 8 match due to a rib injury but is expected to be back after his club’s bye.
Mitchell Moses will be out for 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken foot. He suffered the injury late in his side’s Round 3 match against the Sea Eagles.
Clint Gutherson has had a minor operation on his knee while the Eels are in their bye round, with the captain expected to be sidelined for a month.
Ofahiki Ogden suffered a pec tear while appearing in the NSW Cup. He will miss up to three months.
Richard Penisini will miss the entirety of the season after suffering an ACL injury in training, while Arthur Miller-Stephen’s has also been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
PENRITH PANTHERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Nathan Cleary Hamstring TBC
Liam Henry TBC TBC
Moses Leota Shoulder Round 9
Scott Sorensen Knee Indefinite
Panthers injury news:
Nathan Cleary will miss the Panthers’ Round 9 game. The club is being cautious with his hamstring recovery following a short turnaround from last week’s match against the Cowboys.
Liam Henry has been ruled out this week with a yet-to-be-specified injury.
Moses Leota was ruled out of Penrith’s Round 8 clash against the Cowboys, but he will return to the front row this week.
Scott Sorensen remains sidelined indefinitely with a knee issue which has seen him miss the past month.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Latrell Mitchell Suspension Round 10
Alex Johnston Hamstring Round 10
Taane Milne Suspension Round 11
Campbell Graham Sternum Round 18
Tevita Tatola Ankle Round 18
Tyrone Munro Collarbone Indefinite
Lachlan Ilias Leg Indefinite
Bunnies injury news:
Latrell Mitchell accepted a three-game ban for an elbow on Shaun Johnson and won’t be available until Round 10.
Alex Johnston limped from the field with a hamstring issue during his side’s win on Good Friday. He could be sidelined for up to six weeks.
Taane Milne has been issued with a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle in Round 8.
Campbell Graham is set to spend up to six months on the sidelines in a massive blow for the Bunnies after struggling with a sternum injury which also bothered him last year.
Tevita Tatola could miss up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.
Tyrone Munro is facing another extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a collarbone injury in Round 6.
Lachlan Ilias suffered a fractured leg while playing in the NSW Cup. He will be sidelined indefinitely.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Moses Suli Concussion TBC
Raymond Faitala-Mariner Leg Round 9
Mikaele Ravalawa Knee Round 9
Luciano Leilua Calf Round 9
Corey Allan Knee 2025
Cody Ramsey Illness 2025
Dragons injury news:
Moses Suli was knocked out while defending the first hit-up in the Anzac Day game against the Roosters. It was ruled a category one head knock, and he will miss at least one match.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner also went off injured on Anzac Day with a leg injury but has been named to start in the backrow this week.
Mikaele Ravalawa dropped out of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters due to a knee issue but will return in Round 9.
Luciano Leilua was a late scratching in Round 6 after suffering a calf complaint but could be a late addition after being included in the extended squad this week.
Corey Allan went down in training on the same day as Ronald Volkman’s exit news came out with the former Queensland representative suffering an ACL injury which has ruled him out for the year.
Cody Ramsey won’t feature in 2024 according to Shane Flanagan as he continues to battle with illness.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves Calf TBC
Victor Radley Hamstring Round 9
Daniel Tupou Knee Round 9
Sitili Tupouniua Concussion Round 9
Sandon Smith Elbow Round 9
Spencer Leniu Suspension Round 10
Michael Jennings Triceps Indefinite
Billy Smith Ankle Indefinite
Roosters injury news:
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been ruled out of his side’s clash against Brisbane with what the club has termed a “minor calf injury”.
The Roosters received a double blow on the eve of their Anzac Day clash with Daniel Tupou and Victor Radley ruled out. Tupou has returned this week, while Radley has been included in the extended squad and is a chance of playing.
Sitili Tupouniua was ruled out of the Round 6 clash against the Knights after suffering a category one head knock just minutes after coming on off the bench. He could return this week after being named in the reserves.
Sandon Smith suffered an elbow injury in Round 3 but is now nearing a return.
Spencer Leniu was issued with a lengthy suspension after being found guilty of racially abusing Ezra Mam.
Michael Jennings suffered a triceps injury in the first half of his side’s Anzac Day rout of the Dragons and is out indefinitely.
Billy Smith injured his ankle while playing NSW Cup and will be sidelined indefinitely after requiring surgery.
WESTS TIGERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Junior Tupou Foot TBC
Api Koroisau Back Round 9
Starford To’a Ankle Round 9
Adam Doueihi Knee Round 17
Tigers injury news:
Junior Tupou suffered a suspected broken foot against the Panthers with no timeline provided yet for his return.
Api Koroisau limped from the field with back pain in Round 8, although Benji Marshall was quick to allay any fears of a sideline stint by saying he expected him to play this week.
Starford To’a picked up an ankle injury during his side’s loss to the Raiders earlier in the season, but he has been listed in the reserves this week as he nears a return.
Adam Doueihi continues to recover from the third ACL injury of his career with the playmaker aiming to return later in the year.
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NRL injury list 2024: Every club’s casualty ward
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Mark Molyneux
02-05-2024
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The 2024 NRL season is rolling along at a rapid pace with a host of injuries to key players rocking the competition.
Mitchell Moses has been sidelined with a broken foot, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury and Kalyn Ponga has suffered a serious foot injury.
Jayden Campbell and Clint Gutherson have picked up knee complaints, while the Dolphins and Warriors are juggling extensive injury lists.
MORE: 2024 NRL live ladder | Every NRL club’s updated injury list | Every NRL fixture and result for each club
The Raiders are already without a host of experience with Jordan Rapana and Zac Hosking sidelined, and also have to do without halfback Jamal Fogarty for a lengthy period.
The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Jock Madden Pectoral TBC
Reece Walsh Leg Round 9
Adam Reynolds Leg Round 9
Selwyn Cobbo Shoulder Round 9
Ezra Mam Finger Round 9
Broncos injury news:
Jock Madden suffered a pectoral injury during the Broncos’ win over the Tigers. He has been pictured training with the team this week although wasn’t included in the extended squad for Round 9.
Star duo Reece Walsh and Adam Renolds limped from the field during their side’s victory over the Tigers last week suffering cramps. Both players have been named to start this week.
Selwyn Cobbo and Ezra Mam were late withdrawals from Brisbane’s squad last week but have been named for Round 9.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Elliott Whitehead Calf Round 9
Pasami Saulo Back Round 11
Jordan Rapana Knee Round 11
Corey Horsburgh Groin Round 11
Jamal Fogarty Biceps Round 20
Zac Hosking Shoulder Indefinite
Corey Harawira-Naera Medical Indefinite
Raiders injury news:
Elliott Whitehead missed his side’s Round 4 clash with the Sharks due to a calf issue but is scheduled to return this week.
Pasami Saulo has been ruled out this week due to a lower back injury with the forward expected to be available following the club’s bye in Round 10.
Jordan Rapana has been sidelined with a knee injury which he suffered in Round 5.
Corey Horsburgh suffered a groin injury in Round 5 and isn’t scheduled to return until Round 11.
Jamal Fogarty has undergone surgery after rupturing his biceps against the Broncos in Round 7. He is out for between 12-14 weeks.
Zac Hosking was sidelined with a dislocated shoulder in Round 6. He could face up to three months on the sidelines.
Corey Harawira-Naera’s future remains clouded. Ricky Stuart claimed the forward was facing early retirement after suffering a seizure last season and not returning to the fold for the rest of the year.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kurt Mann Hand Round 9
Blake Wilson Illness Round 9
Jacob Preston Jaw Round 9
Daniel Suluka-Fifita Knee Round 12
Ryan Sutton Knee Round 12
Chris Patolo Knee Round 14
Karl Oloapu Neck 2025
Bulldogs injury news:
Kurt Mann suffered a hand injury against the Roosters in Round 5 but has been named to return at lock this week.
Blake Wilson has recovered from pneumonia and has been included in the extended squad this week.
Jacob Preston suffered a fractured jaw while attempting a tackle during Good Friday’s loss to Souths. He will be monitored throughout the week to see if he can be a late addition to the side in Round 9.
Ryan Sutton had surgery on his knee in the off-season with the England international scheduled to return in Round 12.
Chris Patolo limped from the field in the opening minute of his side’s Round 7 clash against the Knights with an MCL injury and is expected to be out for around two months.
Karl Oloapu will miss the entire season with a serious neck injury.
CRONULLA SHARKS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Braydon Trindall Disciplinary Indefinite
Jesse Colquhoun Foot Indefinite
Dale Finucane Concussion Retired
Sharks injury news:
Braydon Trindall has been stood down indefinitely after failing roadside drug and alcohol tests.
Jesse Colquhoun suffered a foot injury in Cronulla’s final trial and is out indefinitely.
Dale Finucane suffered a fractured eye socket in Round 3 in what proved to be his final game in the NRL, as he announced his retirement ahead of Round 8.
DOLPHINS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kenny Bromwich Concussion TBC
Jesse Bromwich Calf Round 9
Felise Kaufusi Hamstring Round 9
Anthony Milford Suspension Round 9
Herbie Farnworth Shoulder Round 10
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Hamstring Round 11
Tom Flegler Shoulder Indefinite
Tom Gilbert Knee 2025
Dolphins injury news:
Kenny Bromwich failed a HIA against the Knights last week and will miss at least one game.
Jesse Bromwich picked up a calf issue last week although he has been named to start in Round 9.
Felise Kaufusi pulled up lame after making a break during the Dolphins’ clash with the Tigers in Round 5. He has been named to return this week.
Anthony Milford has now served his two-match ban for a late shot on Reece Walsh in Round 6.
Herbie Farnworth suffered an AC joint and has missed the past four weeks.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow pulled his hamstring against the Broncos in Round 6 and is likely to be sidelined for around one month.
Tom Flegler has been ruled out indefinitely with a shoulder issue.
Tom Gilbert suffered a devastating blow in the final trial of the pre-season when he went down with an ACL injury, which will see him miss the entire year.
GOLD COAST TITANS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Moeaki Fotuaika Concussion TBC
Harley Smith-Shields Abdomen Round 9
Keenan Palasia Quad Round 9
Phillip Sami Ankle Round 9
Jayden Campbell Knee Round 11
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui ACL 2025
Titans injury news:
Moeaki Fotuaika will miss at least one match after being subjected to the 11-day stand-down rule following a head knock he suffered in Round 8.
Harley Smith-Shields was a late scratching from Gold Coast’s Anzac Day game but is back on deck this week.
Keenan Palasia suffered a quad strain in training and after missing the past few games, he has been named in the extended squad for Round 9.
Phillip Sami missed a month after being the victim of a hip drop tackle and after a false start in Round 7, he has been named on the wing this week.
Jayden Campbell suffered a knee injury against the Raiders in Round 6 and is expected to miss at least one month.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui suffered a ruptured ACL in Round 3 and will miss the remainder of the campaign.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Tof Sipley Knee Round 9
Ben Trbojevic Hamstring Round 10
Haumole Olakau’atu Suspension Round 11
Sea Eagles injury news:
Tof Sipley picked up a knee issue during the bruising draw against the Warriors in Round 6 but has been named to return this week.
Ben Trbojevic limped from the field with a hamstring issue against the Warriors and won’t return until Round 10.
Haumole Olakau’atu has taken the early guilty plea for his part in a dangerous throw on Shaun Lane in Round 8. He will be sidelined for two weeks.
MELBOURNE STORM
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Nelson Asofa-Solomona Hamstring Round 9
Xavier Coates Hamstring Round 10
Tui Kamikamica Calf Round 10
Chris Lewis Knee Round 10
Tepai Moeroa Back Indefinite
Jonah Pezet Knee 2025
Storm injury news:
Nelson Asofa-Solomona was troubled with a hamstring issue during his side’s win over the Rabbitohs, although he has been named on the bench this week.
Xavier Coates left the field in the first half of his club’s Anzac Day game with a hamstring issue. He is scheduled to return in Round 10.
Tui Kamikamica was taken off early against the Bulldogs with a calf problem that will sideline him for a few weeks.
Jonah Pezet suffered an ACL injury while playing in reserve grade and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year in a big blow to the club ahead of Origin.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Greg Marzhew Ankle Round 9
Jacob Saifiti Ankle Round 9
Jed Cartwright Ankle Round 9
Jack Hetherington Suspension Round 9
Tyson Frizell Hamstring Indefinite
Kalyn Ponga Foot Indefinite
Knights injury news:
Greg Marzhew, Jacob Saifiti and Jed Cartwright all seemingly suffered injuries in their Round 8 victory over the Dolphins, but the trio have been named this week.
Jack Hetherington has served a one-match ban for his dust up with Reed Mahoney in the tunnel.
Tyson Frizell has been sidelined with a hamstring issue, with no return date provided by the club.
Kalyn Ponga suffered a Lisfranc injury in Round 7 with the star facing up to three months on the sidelines in a major blow for the Knights.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Kurt Capewell Throat Round 9
Bunty Afoa Hamstring Round 9
Freddy Lussick Suspension Round 10
Chanel Harris-Tavita Calf Round 13
Jazz Tevaga Hamstring Round 13
Marata Niukore Foot Round 14
Luke Metcalf Leg Indefinite
Demitric Sifakula ACL Indefinite
Warriors injury news:
Kurt Capewell missed the Anzac Day game against the Titans due to a throat injury but is back on deck this week.
Bunty Afoa limped from the field during his side’s win over the Bunnies with a hamstring issue and was not expected to return until Round 12. However, he has returned ahead of schedule this week.
Freddy Lussick has been hit with a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the NSW Cup.
Chanel Harris-Tavita was a late withdrawal in Round 7 due to a calf injury with the utility likely to be out for around a month.
Jazz Tevaga limped from the field in Round 6 after suffering a hamstring injury and is out until Round 13.
Marata Niukore is out for two months after injuring his foot in training.
Luke Metcalf left the field in Round 4 after suffering a fracture leg and he is out indefinitely.
Demitric Sifakula has suffered an ACL injury although the club have not ruled him out for the year yet.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Heilum Luki Ankle Round 9
Murray Taulagi Hamstring Round 10
Tom Chester Hamstring Round 13
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown Achilles Indefinite
Zac Laybutt ACL 2025
Coen Hess ACL 2025
Cowboys injury news:
Heilum Luki limped off during his side’s Round 2 clash with the Knights. The backrower required surgery on his ankle but will return via the bench this week.
Murray Taulagi suffered a hamstring injury in Round 6 which is expected to keep him out for a month.
Tom Chester suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s clash with the Panthers in Round 8 and is expected to miss a month.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown suffered an Achilles injury last year and will be sidelined for a large chunk of 2024.
Zac Laybutt suffered an ACL injury against the Titans in Round 5, which will see him miss the remainder of the season.
Coen Hess suffered an ACL injury in his side’s final trial match against Canberra. He will be sidelined for the season.
PARRAMATTA EELS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Bryce Cartwright Ribs Round 10
Mitch Moses Foot Round 12
Clint Gutherson Knee Round 14
Haze Dunster Foot Round 18
Ofahiki Ogden Pectoral Round 18
Richard Penisini Knee 2025
Arthur Miller-Stephen Knee 2025
Eels injury news:
Bryce Cartwright was ruled out of his side’s Round 8 match due to a rib injury but is expected to be back after his club’s bye.
Mitchell Moses will be out for 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken foot. He suffered the injury late in his side’s Round 3 match against the Sea Eagles.
Clint Gutherson has had a minor operation on his knee while the Eels are in their bye round, with the captain expected to be sidelined for a month.
Ofahiki Ogden suffered a pec tear while appearing in the NSW Cup. He will miss up to three months.
Richard Penisini will miss the entirety of the season after suffering an ACL injury in training, while Arthur Miller-Stephen’s has also been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
PENRITH PANTHERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Nathan Cleary Hamstring TBC
Liam Henry TBC TBC
Moses Leota Shoulder Round 9
Scott Sorensen Knee Indefinite
Panthers injury news:
Nathan Cleary will miss the Panthers’ Round 9 game. The club is being cautious with his hamstring recovery following a short turnaround from last week’s match against the Cowboys.
Liam Henry has been ruled out this week with a yet-to-be-specified injury.
Moses Leota was ruled out of Penrith’s Round 8 clash against the Cowboys, but he will return to the front row this week.
Scott Sorensen remains sidelined indefinitely with a knee issue which has seen him miss the past month.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Latrell Mitchell Suspension Round 10
Alex Johnston Hamstring Round 10
Taane Milne Suspension Round 11
Campbell Graham Sternum Round 18
Tevita Tatola Ankle Round 18
Tyrone Munro Collarbone Indefinite
Lachlan Ilias Leg Indefinite
Bunnies injury news:
Latrell Mitchell accepted a three-game ban for an elbow on Shaun Johnson and won’t be available until Round 10.
Alex Johnston limped from the field with a hamstring issue during his side’s win on Good Friday. He could be sidelined for up to six weeks.
Taane Milne has been issued with a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle in Round 8.
Campbell Graham is set to spend up to six months on the sidelines in a massive blow for the Bunnies after struggling with a sternum injury which also bothered him last year.
Tevita Tatola could miss up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.
Tyrone Munro is facing another extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a collarbone injury in Round 6.
Lachlan Ilias suffered a fractured leg while playing in the NSW Cup. He will be sidelined indefinitely.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Moses Suli Concussion TBC
Raymond Faitala-Mariner Leg Round 9
Mikaele Ravalawa Knee Round 9
Luciano Leilua Calf Round 9
Corey Allan Knee 2025
Cody Ramsey Illness 2025
Dragons injury news:
Moses Suli was knocked out while defending the first hit-up in the Anzac Day game against the Roosters. It was ruled a category one head knock, and he will miss at least one match.
Raymond Faitala-Mariner also went off injured on Anzac Day with a leg injury but has been named to start in the backrow this week.
Mikaele Ravalawa dropped out of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters due to a knee issue but will return in Round 9.
Luciano Leilua was a late scratching in Round 6 after suffering a calf complaint but could be a late addition after being included in the extended squad this week.
Corey Allan went down in training on the same day as Ronald Volkman’s exit news came out with the former Queensland representative suffering an ACL injury which has ruled him out for the year.
Cody Ramsey won’t feature in 2024 according to Shane Flanagan as he continues to battle with illness.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been ruled out of his side’s clash against Brisbane with what the club has termed a “minor calf injury”.
The Roosters received a double blow on the eve of their Anzac Day clash with Daniel Tupou and Victor Radley ruled out. Tupou has returned this week, while Radley has been included in the extended squad and is a chance of playing.
Sitili Tupouniua was ruled out of the Round 6 clash against the Knights after suffering a category one head knock just minutes after coming on off the bench. He could return this week after being named in the reserves.
Sandon Smith suffered an elbow injury in Round 3 but is now nearing a return.
Spencer Leniu was issued with a lengthy suspension after being found guilty of racially abusing Ezra Mam.
Michael Jennings suffered a triceps injury in the first half of his side’s Anzac Day rout of the Dragons and is out indefinitely.
Billy Smith injured his ankle while playing NSW Cup and will be sidelined indefinitely after requiring surgery.
Junior Tupou suffered a suspected broken foot against the Panthers with no timeline provided yet for his return.
Api Koroisau limped from the field with back pain in Round 8, although Benji Marshall was quick to allay any fears of a sideline stint by saying he expected him to play this week.
Starford To’a picked up an ankle injury during his side’s loss to the Raiders earlier in the season, but he has been listed in the reserves this week as he nears a return.
Adam Doueihi continues to recover from the third ACL injury of his career with the playmaker aiming to return later in the year.