The wait is finally over. The opening round is here, with the first 'Team List Tuesday' dropping ahead of what is sure to be eight exciting fixtures to kick off another blockbuster NRL season. Show
The Roosters and Sharks have suffered major blows with key men sidelined for the first week of action, while Wayne Bennett has made the decision to hand a young gun a start. MORE. Every NRL club's top 30 roster . Full NRL draw for 2023 . NRL injury list 2023 See below for every club's confirmed lineup for Round 1. NOTE. New players to the club are highlighted in bold. NRL ROUND 1 RESULTSMELBOURNE STORM 16 - 12 PARRAMATTA EELSThursday 2nd March, CommBank Stadium (7. 50pm)Eels confirmed team. 1. Clint Gutherson 14. Jirah Momoisea 18. Jake Arthur Eels team news Bryce Cartwright and Matt Doorey have been named on the edges to replace Isaiah Papali'i and Shaun Lane (jaw), while J'maine Hopgood starts at lock in place of Ryan Matterson (suspension) in an all-new back row for the Eels. Former Canberra captain Josh Hodgson replaces Reed Mahoney at hooker, while there are places on the bench for fellow new recruits Jack Murchie and Jirah Momoisea. Bailey Simonsson (shoulder) was initially named in the side on Tuesday, but has been replaced by Isaac Lumelume 24 hours prior to kickoff. Storm confirmed team. 1. Nick Meaney 14. Tyran Wishart 16. Chris Lewis Storm team news. The nucleus of the side remains the same, but the loss of the majority of the Storm's experienced forward pack will leave a big hole Craig Bellamy has opted to hand new signing Eliesa Katoa a starting spot in the backrow with Trent Loiero named on the opposite edge. Josh King takes over at lock after the exit of Brandon Smith. Will Warbrick's strong form in the trials has been rewarded with a start on the wing, while Young Tonumaipea claims a spot in the centres in place of Justin Olam who suffered a broken arm in the trials. Ryan Papenhuyzen (knee) is joined on the sidelines by experienced trio Tariq Sims (calf), Tepai Moeroa (toe) and Tui Kamikamica (tendon). Bronson Garlick is set to make his NRL debut after being a late addition to the bench. Chris Lewis drops back to 18th man. NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 20 - 12 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTSFriday 3rd March, Sky Stadium (6pm)Warriors confirmed team. 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 14. Dylan Walker Warriors team news An abundance of fresh faces for the Warriors, including new head coach Andrew Webster Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will get first crack at the fullback spot, while Te Maire Martin will partner Shaun Johnson in the halves Marata Niukore and Jackson Ford form a new edge-forward duo following their summer moves while Mitch Barnett starts at prop. Brayden Wiliame has won the race for a centre spot, as Dylan Walker brings plenty of experience to the utility role Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been ruled out after initially being named on the wing with a calf complaint meaning Edward Kosi has taken his place. Knights confirmed team 1. Lachlan Miller 14. Phoenix Crossland 18. Jack Johns Knights team news Jackson Hastings will start in the No. 7 jumper, alongside his new halves partner Kalyn Ponga. The Queenslander will play at five-eighth for the first time in four years with Lachlan Miller signed from Cronulla to cover fullback. In another significant change to the backline, Dane Gagai (hamstring) will miss the clash and is replaced by Enari Tuala. Greg Marzhew isn't in the squad. Adam Elliott and Jack Hetherington (shoulder) will add plenty of punch to the forward pack but will have to do so from the bench in the opening round. BRISBANE BRONCOS 13 - 12 PENRITH PANTHERSFriday 3rd March, BlueBet Stadium (8. 05pm)Panthers confirmed team. 1. Dylan Edwards 14. Soni Luke 18. Zac Hosking Panthers team news A few big losses for the premiers, with both Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau moving on from their premiership-winning side last season. Luke Garner is a handy pick-up in the back-row and has won the battle with Zac Hosking for a spot on an edge, while Mitch Kenny and Soni Luke will work in tandem to try and replicate Koroisau's work at dummy-half. Liam Martin (knee) and Dylan Edwards (hamstring) both missed their side's World Club Challenge loss to St Helens but are fit to take their places in round one. Taylan May (ACL) will miss the entire season after being injured during that game against Saints. Sunia Turuva will take his place on the wing. Broncos confirmed team 1. Selwyn Cobbo 14. Cory Paix 18. Deine Mariner Broncos team news Reece Walsh will have to wait at least another week to make his Broncos debut after the fullback was ruled out with a facial fracture "Walshie is not quite ready to go. it is 27 rounds, and we will rest him up," Patrick Carrigan revealed on Monday. Selwyn Cobbo will claim the No. 1 jersey, with the returning Jesse Arthars taking the vacant wing spot. Kobe Hetherington (biceps) will miss the start of the season due to injury, while new recruit Martin Taupau has earned a spot on the bench alongside utility Cory Paix. MANLY SEA EAGLES 31 - 6 CANTERBURY BULLDOGSSaturday 4th March, Brookvale Oval (3pm)Sea Eagles confirmed team 1. Tom Trbojevic 13. Sean Keppie 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong Sea Eagles team news Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) has been named at fullback in a massive boost for Manly. Kaeo Weekes, who was so impressive filling in for the club's talisman during the pre-season, has grabbed the utility role off the bench following the departure of Dylan Walker. The absence of Josh Schuster (calf) means Cooper Johns will join Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves. New recruit Kelma Tuilagi will start in the second-row. Bulldogs confirmed team 1. Hayze Perham 14. Jayden Tanner Bulldogs team news Plenty of changes to the Canterbury roster heading into the season, starting with head coach Cameron Ciraldo Reed Mahoney will replace the departed Jeremy Marshall-King at hooker, while Viliame Kikau and Ryan Sutton start in a new-look forward pack. Tevita Pangai Junior (calf) and Luke Thompson (ankle) have both been ruled out for extended periods. Chris Patolo is also sidelined, leaving the side without three of their front-row options.
New signing Fa'amanu Brown starts at lock, while fellow new recruit Franklin Pele gets a spot on the bench alongside youngster Jacob Preston Paul Alamoti will make his highly-anticipated debut in the centres, while Jayden Tanner will get his first taste of NRL off the bench. NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 19 - 18 CANBERRA RAIDERSSaturday 4th March, Queensland Country Bank Stadium (5. 30pm)Cowboys confirmed team 1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Jake Granville 18. Brendan Elliot Cowboys team news No major signings or changes for the Cowboys, with experienced front-rower James Tamou returning to the club and being named on the bench. Coen Hess' inclusion in the backrow for Tom Gilbert, who joined the Dolphins, is the only change Todd Payten has made to the side which started last year's preliminary final against Parramatta. Luciano Leilua remains sidelined after being issued with a 'no-fault' stand down condition, while Heilum Luki (ACL) is still a few weeks away from returning. Raiders confirmed team. 1. Sebastian Kris 14. Tom Starling 19. Matt Frawley Raiders team news Xavier Savage suffered a jaw injury during the trials, which has forced a backline reshuffle with Sebastian Kris getting the nod at fullback. Harley Smith-Shields has been named in the centres. But in another big injury blow for the Raiders, Josh Papalii (calf) misses out with former Knights young gun Pasami Saulo starting at prop in his place. Danny Levi has won the battle to be starting hooker as Zac Woolford has dropped down to the reserves. SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 27 - 18 CRONULLA SHARKSSaturday 4th March, Shark Park (7. 35pm)Sharks confirmed team. 1. Will Kennedy 14. Cameron McInnes 19. Mawene Hiroti Sharks team news Nicho Hynes (calf) has been ruled out in a major blow to the Sharks with Braydon Trindall taking the Dally M Medal winner's place in the halves. Oregon Kaufusi is the new face on the bench following his move from the Eels. He will be joined on the interchange by veteran Wade Graham, with Teig Wilton winning a starting spot on the left edge. Rabbitohs confirmed team 1. Latrell Mitchell 10. Tom Burgess 18. Jed Cartwright Rabbitohs team news Couple of late changes for South Sydney, with young gun Davvy Moale and second-rower Michael Chee Kam promoted to the starting lineup. Shaq Mitchell has earned a place on the bench, following the departure of Mark Nicholls Izaac Thompson starts on the wing as Taane Milne is still serving a suspension from last season while Blake Taaffe will be the bench utility after Kodi Nikorima's exit. DOLPHINS 28 - 18 SYDNEY ROOSTERSSunday 5th March, Suncorp Stadium (4. 05pm)Dolphins confirmed team 15. Mark Nicholls 19. Poasa Faamausili Dolphins team news Wayne Bennett has confirmed young gun Isaiya Katoa will start in the Dolphins' inaugural NRL match with Anthony Milford named in the reserves. The five-eighth will play behind an experienced pack featuring the likes of Jesse Bromwich, Jarrod Wallace and Felise Kaufusi. Ray Stone has got a place on the bench in what will be his first competitive hit-out since suffering an ACL injury last year, while he'll be joined by Kurt Donoghoe who will make his NRL debut. Roosters confirmed team. 1. James Tedesco 4. Corey Allan 15. Fletcher Baker Roosters team news Joey Manu has been ruled out with a facial fracture, while fellow Kiwi international Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) is also sidelined Corey Allan was named to start at centre but Drew Hutchison will line up there, while Jaxson Paulo also features on the wing on a brand-new right edge. Jake Turpin will make his club debut from the bench Angus Crichton (personal leave) is out with Egan Butcher starting in his place. GOLD COAST TITANS 22 - 10 WESTS TIGERSSunday 5th March, Leichhardt Oval (6. 15pm)Tigers confirmed team. 1. Daine Laurie 14. Jake Simpkin 18. Alex Seyfarth Tigers team news Plenty of roster changes for the Tigers, and a huge coaching change with Tim Sheens taking over Api Koroisau, David Klemmer and Isaiah Papali'i all come into the starting side, although there is no sign of fellow new recruit John Bateman, who only touched down in Australia this week. Titans confirmed team. 1. AJ Brimson 14. Jayden Campbell 20. Chris Randall Titans team news Massive blow for the Titans on the eve of the NRL season, with second-rower Beau Fermor (ACL) set to miss the entire season. Jayden Campbell is the unlucky man to miss out on a starting role, with AJ Brimson better suited at fullback. Kieran Foran will slot into the five-eighth spot alongside Tanah Boyd at halfback Sam Verrills will become the Titans' first-choice hooker, with Erin Clark included on the bench Patrick Herbert (knee) and Brian Kelly (suspension) will both be sidelined for the start of the season which has allowed Alofiana Khan-Pereira to come in and make his NRL debut on the wing. St George Illawarra Dragons - BYEDragons predicted team (Round 2)1. Tyrell Sloan 14. Moses Mbye Dragons team news Talatau Amone will miss the start of the season after being stood down by the NRL Jayden Sullivan (hamstring) is battling an injury in pre-season but could be fit to play in the opening round. Jack Bird (knee) is in doubt for the Dragons early games after undergoing minor surgery for a meniscus issue Andrew McCullough has officially hung up the boots, which will likely see Jacob Liddle grab the No. 9 role to start the year - although watch out for young gun Haele Finau, who has moved to the club during pre-season Cody Ramsey will not feature this season after being hospitalised with ulcerative colitis, which opens the door for Tyrell Sloan to return Jack de Belin should move back into his preferred position of lock on a permanent basis, while new recruit Ben Murdoch-Masila is likely to start in the backrow. What teams are in the NRL 2023?NOTE. Several stadia across Australia are unavailable until late July due to the FIFA Women's World Cup. . Parramatta Eels BYE Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons. . Warriors v South Sydney Rabbitohs. . Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. . Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans What is the new rugby league team in 2023?Teams. For the 2023 season, the number of teams in the NRL increased from sixteen to seventeen with the inclusion of a fourth Queensland-based club, the Dolphins who are based at Redcliffe but play most of their home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Who are the new signings for the NRL 2023?2023 gains. Pasami Saulo (Knights), Danny Levi (Huddersfield) 2023 losses. Josh Hodgson (Eels), Adam Elliott (Knights), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Ryan Sutton (Bulldogs), Semi Valemei (Cowboys) 2024 losses. Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs) Who is moving to Bulldogs 2023?Bulldogs 2023 Preview. Burton admission reveals big change at Belmore as new era begins. It's a new era at the Bulldogs — and fans can expect a new Kyle Flanagan too. A settled combination with Matt Burton as well as the addition of Reed Mahoney at hooker has eased the pressure on a much more confident Flanagan |