The Canterbury Bulldogs have pulled the trigger on locking up a major switch for Round 17, while a number of key players make their returns across the competition.
Here are all the changes for Round 17 in this weekend's edition of rapid fire.
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2026-06-25T09:50:00Z
Rabbitohs WON BY 20 POINTS
Parramatta Eels
- Mitchell Moses makes his return from State of Origin and injury, so Ronald Volkman shifts to five-eighth, and Joash Papalii moves back to the bench.
- Tallyn Da Silva is named to start again in a reversal of the late switch from their last game. Harrison Edwards is named on the bench.
- Apa Twidle is the man to fall off the bench, effectively accomodating the return of Moses.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Cameron Murray returns from Origin duty, pushing Lachlan Hubner back to the bench.
- Bronson Garlick drops off the bench as a result, with South Sydney otherwise unchanged.
2026-06-26T08:00:00Z
Bulldogs WON BY 18 POINTS
Gold Coast Titans
- Jensen Taumoepeau is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Jaylan de Groot slots onto the wing.
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui returns from a rest, with Klese Haas sliding back to the bench, while Chris Randall is back at lock, with Cooper Bai out to concussion.
- Lachlan Ilias is the new face on the bench, while both former Storm winger Dean Ieremia and former Dragons forward Michael Molo are among the reserves.
Canterbury Bulldogs
- In what is maybe the biggest change of the week, Stephen Crichton goes to five-eighth, and Matt Burton to centre. The duo played that way against Manly, and Cameron Ciraldo will give it another chance to work this week.
- Sitili Tupouniua is out with a torn calf. Josh Curran is promoted to the second-row, while Lipoi Hopoi and Sean O'Sullivan join the bench with Alex Conti also missing out.
2026-06-26T10:00:00Z
Roosters WON BY 6 POINTS
Brisbane Broncos
- Reece Walsh and Kotoni Staggs return from Origin duty in the backline, with Hayze Perham dropping to the bench and Antonio Verhoeven missing out.
- Adam Reynolds is out with a calf injury, so Ben Hunt promotes into the number seven jumper, with Tom Duffy remaining at five-eighth.
- In the forwards, Payne Haas is back from Origin duty, with Xavier Willison moving to lock and Josh Rogers going back to the bench.
- Blake Mozer joins the bench, with Phillip Coates and Ezra Mam dropping out - the later has a shoulder injury.
Sydney Roosters
- Hugo Savala returns from concussion, going straight into the centres. Billy Smith shuffles to the wing, and Tommy Talau drops to the bench.
- Toby Rodwell drops out of the side, with that being the Roosters' only change.
2026-06-27T05:00:00Z
Dolphins WON BY 2 POINTS
The Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo are back, with both Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu dropping straight out of the 19.
- Isaiya Katoa is named to return, with Brad Schneider dropping back to the bench.
- Thomas Flegler returns to prop, while Kulikefu Finefeuiaki does the same in the second-row. Felise Kaufusi and Oryn Keeley drop to the bench.
- Max Plath is back on the bench, with Tom Gilbert (throat), John Fineanganofo and Brian Pouniu the three dropping off.
New Zealand Warriors
- Jackson Ford's pectoral injury brings Tanner Stowers-Smith into the starting side at prop, while Kurt Capewell returns from a rest to start in the second-row, shuffling Marata Niukore back to the bench.
- Sam Healey is back too, playing from the bench with Makaia Tafua dropping to the reserves.
2026-06-27T07:30:00Z
Cowboys WON BY 14 POINTS
North Queensland Cowboys
- Jason Taumalolo and Thomas Mikaele return to the starting side for the former's 300th NRL game. Coen Hess and Griffin Neame slide to the bench.
- Liam Sutton returns to the bench, with John Bateman once again out of favour.
Penrith Panthers
- The return of Brian To'o sees Paul Alamoti move to the centres, and Luke Garner shuffle back to the bench.
- Nathan Cleary is back so Jack Cogger drops to the bench, while Isaah Yeo's return means Lindsay Smith moves from lock to prop, and Liam Henry drops to the bench.
- Luron Patea, Jack Cole and Sione Fonua drop off the bench.
2026-06-27T09:30:00Z
Sea Eagles WON BY 26 POINTS
Manly Sea Eagles
- Josh Feledy replaces the concussed Reuben Garrick in the centres, with an otherwise unchanged back seven.
- Brandon Wakeham is also out, with Jake Simpkin starting at hooker, while Kobe Hetherington is also concussed, with Ethan Bullemor starting at prop.
- All three new starters were on the bench last week, so the new faces for Manly are Aaron Schoupp, Blake Wilson and Jackson Shereb.
- Clayton Faulalo is a chance of returning - he is in jersey 22.
Melbourne Storm
- Jahrome Hughes has a low grade hamstring strain, with Tyran Wishart starting at halfback.
- Harry Grant returns to the starting side in a straight swap with Trent Toelau who comes from the bench.
- Josiah Pahulu is the new face on the bench.
Canberra Raiders
- Simi Sasagi is back, slotting straight into the centres. Sebastian Kris drops to the bench and Daine Laurie falls out of the side.
- Jed Stuart and Vena Patuki-Case drop off the six-man bench, with Chevy Stewart and Jake Clydsdale picked.
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Mathew Feagai pushes into the centres for the Dragons, with Tyrell Sloan moving to the wing in a straight swap.
- Blake Lawrie drops off the bench along with Lyhkan King-Togia, with Jacob Halangahu and Nick Tsougranis preferred.
2026-06-28T06:05:00Z
Knights WON BY 6 POINTS
Newcastle Knights
- Kalyn Ponga is back, so Fletcher Sharpe shuffles to five-eighth and Sandon Smith slides to the bench.
- Dylan Lucas is also back. Thomas Cant drops to the bench, while Jermaine McEwen returns from suspsneion, seeing Francis Manuleleua dropping out.
- Lachlan Crouch is added to the bench, with Harrison Graham and James Schiller out.
Wests Tigers
- Patrick Herbert is out injured, so Starford To'a, who recently signed with Manly for next year, moving into the centres and Jeral Skelton coming onto the wing.
- Jock Madden's injury paves the way for Adam Doueihi to slot straight in at halfback as he returns from his own injury.
- Fonua Pole returns to the starting side at prop, while Alex Twal is back from injury at lock. Bunty Afoa and Alex Seyfarth drop back to the bench.
- Latu Fainu is back on the bench, with both Heath Mason and Charlie Murray dropping out.
