Injury Updates for the 2025 NRL Season
As the 2025 NRL season enters its critical phase, injuries continue to impact several teams across the league. Some clubs are facing significant challenges due to a high number of player absences, while others are managing their injury lists more effectively. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the latest injury updates for each team.
Brisbane Broncos
The Broncos have faced a tough time with multiple key players sidelined. Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam, and Selwyn Cobbo all suffered hamstring injuries during the Round 23 clash against the Storm. Reynolds is expected to miss about a month, while Mam could be out for the rest of the season. Cobbo may also be facing a long-term absence. Brendan Piakura is dealing with a concussion, Xavier Willison has a fractured forearm, and Jock Madden and Hayze Perham are both out indefinitely after serious injuries.
Canberra Raiders
Matty Nicholson is set to return in Round 25 after recovering from a syndesmosis injury and a fractured fibula. Savelio Tamale is expected back in Rounds 25-26, but Albert Hopoate will miss the rest of the season after an ACL tear.
Canterbury Bulldogs
Connor Tracey is dealing with an abdominal injury and could be sidelined until the finals. Sitili Tupouniua is out with a hamstring issue, and Marcelo Montoya will return in Round 25 after a neck injury.
Cronulla Sharks
Oregon Kaufusi is out with a calf injury, and Jesse Colquhoun has been suspended for one match. KL Iro and Kade Dykes are both out for the remainder of the season due to pectoral and knee injuries respectively. Liam Ison also ruptured his ACL and will miss the rest of the campaign.
Dolphins
Felise Kaufusi is serving a two-game ban for dangerous contact. Herbie Farnworth is out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury. Tom Flegler, Jack Bostock, Max Plath, Tom Gilbert, and Daniel Saifiti are all sidelined for the rest of the season due to various injuries.
Gold Coast Titans
Phillip Sami is out with a concussion, and Chris Randall is set to return this week. Sean Mullany has served a suspension, and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is expected back in Round 25. Keano Kini, David Fifita, Carter Gordon, and Harley Smith-Shields are all out indefinitely. Brock Gray is set to return in 2026 after an ACL tear.
Manly Sea Eagles
Jake Trbojevic, Lehi Hopoate, and Ben Trbojevic are all dealing with head injuries. Taniela Paseka is expected back in Round 26 after an Achilles rupture. Nathan Brown is set to return for the finals after a biceps injury. Lachlan Croker and Josh Aloiai remain sidelined indefinitely.
Melbourne Storm
Jack Howarth and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are both out with groin injuries. Will Warbrick is scheduled to return in Round 25 after concussion issues. Sua Faalogo is out for two to three months with a hamstring injury. Jahrome Hughes is expected to return for the finals after a shoulder injury. Dean Ieremia remains sidelined indefinitely after an Achilles rupture.
Newcastle Knights
Phoenix Crossland is out with a concussion, and Adam Elliott is expected back in Rounds 25-26. Dylan Lucas and Kalyn Ponga are both out indefinitely due to foot injuries. Fletcher Sharpe is set to miss the rest of the season after a lacerated kidney.
New Zealand Warriors
Rocco Berry is out for up to six weeks with a shoulder injury. Jacob Laban is set to return for the finals after a broken leg. Wayde Egan and Luke Metcalf are both out indefinitely. Mitchell Barnett is ruled out for the rest of the season after an ACL injury. Tohu Harris has retired due to a wrist injury.
North Queensland Cowboys
Jake Clifford, Jason Taumalolo, Viliami Vailea, Thomas Mikaele, and Semi Valemei are all returning or set to return after various injuries. Jordan McLean, Sam McIntyre, and Murray Taulagi are expected back soon. Robert Derby, Heilum Luki, and Tom Chester are all out for the rest of the season.
Parramatta Eels
Isaiah Iongi and Sean Russell are out with hand injuries. Shaun Lane has taken a break from the game. Sam Tuivaiti, Kitione Kautoga, and Arthur Miller-Stephen are all out for the rest of the season.
Penrith Panthers
Isaah Yeo is sidelined with a shoulder injury.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ryan Gray is out with a shoulder injury. Jamie Humphreys is set to return this week. Brandon Smith and Latrell Mitchell are expected back soon. Mikaele Ravalawa is out until Round 25. Jack Wighton is serving a four-game ban. Campbell Graham, Cody Walker, Jayden Sullivan, Cameron Murray, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tevita Tatola, and Davvy Moale are all out indefinitely.
St George Illawarra Dragons
Mat Feagai is out with a groin injury. Nathan Lawson is set to return in Round 24. Jaydn Su’A is out for around a month with a knee injury. Christian Tuipulotu, Sione Finau, Valentine Holmes, Toby Couchman, Dylan Egan, Ryan Couchman, and Tom Eisenhuth are all out for the rest of the season.
Sydney Roosters
Nat Butcher is set to return in 2026 after a knee injury.
Wests Tigers
Taylan May is out with a concussion. Alex Seyfarth is serving a three-game ban. Justin Olam has retired due to a knee injury.