Season 2026 has finally arrived with teams named for the opening round of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup!
To kick off the season on Thursday night the Melbourne Storm will play their first ever NSW Cup clash hosting Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park from 5:15pm. Then Premiers the Warriors begin their title defence on Friday at Go Media Stadium from 3:15pm AEDT.
Saturday's action features a triple-header, before the Newcastle Knights take on South Sydney Rabbitohs from 2pm Sunday at Cessnock Sportsground.
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Take a look at your Round One teams below.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Manaia WaitereFullback for Eels is number 1 Bradley Avery
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Luke CesariWinger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Liam WilliamsCentre for Eels is number 3 Araz Nanva
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Mitchell JenningsCentre for Eels is number 4 Richard Penisini
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Hugo PeelWinger for Eels is number 5 Jordan Samrani
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Eli MorrisFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Lorenzo Talataina
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Trent ToelauHalfback for Eels is number 7 Te Hurinui Twidle
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 K-CI Newton-WhareProp for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Alan HoltenHooker for Eels is number 9 Meni Luke
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Lazarus VaalepuProp for Eels is number 10 Teancum Brown
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Philip Telea2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Amare Milford2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Will Latu
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Angus HincheyLock for Eels is number 13 Charlie Guymer
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Blake KehlInterchange for Eels is number 14 Kruz Niutili-Schmidt
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Zayvian Langkilde-FaleInterchange for Eels is number 15 Toni Mataele
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nicholas StonestreetInterchange for Eels is number 16 Tyrese Lokeni
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Talas AbellInterchange for Eels is number 17 Saxon Pryke
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Jared NaumaReplacement for Eels is number 18 Samuel Loizou
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Match: Warriors v Roosters
Round 1 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Geronimo DoyleFullback for Roosters is number 1 Owen Flaherty
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Haizyn MellarsWinger for Roosters is number 2 Junior Tupou
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Sio KaliCentre for Roosters is number 4 Ben Johnson
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Caelys-Paul PutokoCentre for Roosters is number 21 Tommy Talau
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Winger for Warriors is number 20 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Roosters is number 5 Tom Rodwell
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke HansonFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 19 Lachlan Dooner
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Jett ClearyHalfback for Roosters is number 6 Reece Foley
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Rodney Tuipulotu-VeaProp for Roosters is number 8 Taylor Losalu
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Makaia TafuaHooker for Roosters is number 14 Josiah Fesolai
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Emosi RavosaiProp for Roosters is number 10 De La Salle Va'a
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kayliss Fatialofa2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Max McCathie
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Hayden Barton
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Christian SikuveaLock for Roosters is number 20 Salesi Foketi
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jack ThompsonInterchange for Roosters is number 9 Jaxson Allen
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tepatasi LaumaliliInterchange for Roosters is number 13 Jaxson Rahme
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Samuel WaterworthInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Makahesi Makatoa
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob AuloaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Kanaan Magele
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Daeon AmituanaiReplacement for Roosters is number 18 William Malloy
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Match: Panthers v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Bears
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Jaxen EdgarFullback for Bears is number 1 Jake Toby
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Jesse McLeanWinger for Bears is number 2 Tuipulotu Katoa
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Patrick MoimoiCentre for Bears is number 3 Kieran Hayman
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Centre for Panthers is number 19 Sione FonuaCentre for Bears is number 4 Ammaron Gudgeon
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Winger for Panthers is number 15 Izack TagoWinger for Bears is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Keahn SkippsFive-Eighth for Bears is number 6 Harradyn Wilson
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Halfback for Panthers is number 18 Jack ColeHalfback for Bears is number 7 Tom Steadman
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Tom AleProp for Bears is number 8 Matt French
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy LussickHooker for Bears is number 9 Jayden Yates
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Prop for Panthers is number 20 Luron PateaProp for Bears is number 10 Phillip Makatoa
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Zakauri Clarke2nd Row for Bears is number 11 Matt Stimson
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Harry Armstrong2nd Row for Bears is number 12 Riley Meyn
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Delahia WigmoreLock for Bears is number 13 Coby Thomas
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 3 Nick MurphyInterchange for Bears is number 14 Josh Cook
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Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Toby CrosbyInterchange for Bears is number 15 Caleb Tohi
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Billy ScottInterchange for Bears is number 16 Viliami Pupu
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Jakeb VailaloInterchange for Bears is number 17 Toesami Junior Toevai
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 7 Kurt FallsReplacement for Bears is number 18 Abiarthur Toi Tuilaepa
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Match: Bulldogs v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Taye CochraneFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan SuaWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Sosaia AlatiniCentre for Dragons is number 3 Hayden Buchanan
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jed ReardonCentre for Dragons is number 4 David Fale
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Cooper ToyWinger for Dragons is number 18 Tyler Peckham-Harris
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Joseph TeaupaFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Alex ContiHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Kade Reed
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Fletcher BakerProp for Dragons is number 8 Loko Pasifiki Tonga
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Gordon Chan Kum TongHooker for Dragons is number 9 Haele Finau
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Zyon Maiu'uProp for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Logan Spinks2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Nick Tsougranis
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Lipoi Hopoi2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jacob Halangahu
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Alekolasimi JonesLock for Dragons is number 13 Jacob Webster
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Daniel O'DonnellInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Joseph O'Neill
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jack ToddInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Hutchinson
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jack UnderhillInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Matthew Alhazim
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Fahmy ToilaloInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Dylan Coutts
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Louis GrossemyReplacement for Dragons is number 19 Isaiah Fagalilo
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Match: Sea Eagles v Raiders
Round 1 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 19 Braith AlexanderFullback for Raiders is number 1 Ethan Alaia
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Blake WilsonWinger for Raiders is number 2 Michael Asomua
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Antonio TaufaCentre for Raiders is number 3 Chevy Stewart
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Josh FeledyCentre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Navren WillettWinger for Raiders is number 5 Sione Finau
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Tex HoyFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Zach Dockar-ClayHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Coby Black
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Paul BryanProp for Raiders is number 8 Samuel Hyne
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon WakehamHooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Viliami FifitaProp for Raiders is number 10 Vena Patuki-Case
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Hugo Hart2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Matty Nicholson
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Jackson Shereb2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Jordan Uta
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 D'Jazirhae Pua'avaseLock for Raiders is number 13 Joe Roddy
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Zaidas MuagututiaInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Shaun Packer
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kylan MafoaInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Jake Clydsdale
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Miles EdlerInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Kain Anderson
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Tom SummerInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Myles Martin
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 20 William HerbertReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Caleb Garvie
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Match: Knights v Rabbitohs
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Connor VotanoFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Logan AoakeWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Jordi Mazzone
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Wilson De CourceyCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Kyle McCarthyCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 William Afualo
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Siteni TaukamoWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jay Kirk
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mitch HendersonFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Logan Dickson
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Matthew HunterHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Latrell Siegwalt
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Cody HopwoodProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Salesi Ataata
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Matthew ArthurHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Yehya Ayache
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Blake WoodfordProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 John Radel
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Francis Manuleleua2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Dan Keir
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Asu Kepaoa2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Thomas Fletcher
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Elijah Salesa-LeaumoanaLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Liam Le Blanc
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jacob DavisInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Te Wehi Waitere
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kane GrahamInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lajuan Vito
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jacob TaulaniInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tayson Fakaosi
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Tamakaimoana WhareaorereInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Franklin Pele
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Marcus D'AcreReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Benjamin Williamson
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