NRL Injury List: Who will miss Round Six?

Star West Tigers number seven Jarome Luai is back from a one-week ban for a high tackle.
Star West Tigers number seven Jarome Luai is back from a one-week ban for a high tackle.Darrian Traynor / Getty Images via AFP
Zac Lomax kicked the winning field goal with a fractured foot last weekend but could now be out for six weeks, putting him in doubt for the first State of Origin game. Here are the latest NRL injuries and suspensions ahead of Round 6.

Dolphins v Panthers (Thursday, 7:50pm AEDT)

Word is that Francis Molo might return from action through the Dolphins' QLD Cup game against Townsville this weekend. Captain Tom Gilbert is back from suspension.

Returning this week: Tom Gilbert (suspension over)

Available soon: Francis Molo (fitness)

Round 7: Ray Stone (suspended)

7-9 weeks: Thomas Flegler (shoulder)

TBD: Trai Fuller (ACL)

There are three ins for Penrith this week! Dylan Edwards, Scott Sorensen and Trent Toelau are all back in action. The former should be a huge boost to their slow starting season.

3 weeks: Brian To’o (hamstring)

TBD: Jack Cole (concussion), Mitch Kenny (shoulder)

Dragons v Titans (Friday, 6:00pm AEDT)

St George Illawarra's Hame Sele could be out for about a month after picking up an injury in the NSW Cup last week.

Round 8: Emre Guler (suspension)

2026: Ryan Couchman (ACL)

TBD: Hame Sele (hamstring)

Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills were both cleared to return to the Titans team this week.

Round 7: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (suspended)

4-5 weeks: Kieran Foran (biceps)

TBD: Alofiana Khan-Pereira (hamstring), Keano Kini (neck), Carter Gordon (back)

Broncos v Roosters (Friday, 8:00pm AEDT)

Adam Reynolds was taken off early last week with a hamstring concern but was passed fit. Blake Mozer was named in the Brisbane Broncos reserves following a shoulder complaint. 

Round 7: Jordan Riki (suspended)

Round 8: Brendan Piakura (suspended)

Round 10: Ezra Mam (suspended)

2026: Hayze Perham (knee)

Mark Nawaqanitawase is an outside chance of a last minute return to the Roosters team this week after being named as 18th man, whilst Victor Radley was named.

5-7 weeks: Sam Walker (knee), Lindsay Collins (knee)

TBD: Egan Butcher (knee), Benaiah Ioelu (leg), Tyler Moriarty (ankle), Fetalaiga Pauga (back), Braidon Smith (knee), De La Salle Va’a (unknown)

Sharks v Sea Eagles (Saturday, 3:00pm AEDT)

The Sharks will get Teig Wilton and Siosifa Talakai back from illness and concussion absences respectively, whilst Jesse Colquhoun won't be far away from taking to the field after he was named as number 22.

2-4 weeks: Kayal Iro (hamstring)

10-14 weeks: Sione Katoa (shoulder)

TBD: Kade Dykes (knee), Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee)

2026: Liam Ison (ACL)

Josh Aloiai returns to the Sea Eagles run-on side after a week off. Jason Saab survived last weekend's ankle scare to keep his place.

1-2 weeks: Lachlan Croker (knee), Tommy Talau

Round 8: Corey Waddell (suspended)

4 weeks: Tom Trbojevic (knee)

Late 2025: Taniela Paseka (achilles)

Rabbitohs v Cowboys (Saturday, 5:30pm AEDT)

The Rabbitohs added a slate of hamstring injuries to their casualty ward, but at least this week they got Euan Aitken and Tyrone Munro back from other ailments.

Cleared to play: Euan Aitken (pectoral), Tyrone Munro (collarbone)

1-2 weeks: Campbell Graham (calf), Cody Walker (hamstring)

3-4 weeks: Jamie Humphreys (hamstring), Shaq Mitchell (hamstring)

5-7 weeks: Mikaele Ravalawa (hamstring)

TBD: Cameron Murray (achilles)

Last week's late withdrawal Reuben Cotter returns to the Cowboys this week.

1 week: Braidon Burns (hamstring)

2026: Tom Chester (ACL), Heilum Luki (ACL)

Eels v Raiders (Saturday, 7:35pm AEDT)

Zac Lomax's fractured foot was one of the big stories of the week. The Eels had not named a replacement as of Thursday night. 

1-2 weeks: Matt Doorey (hip), Bryce Cartwright (rib)

3-4 weeks: Mitchell Moses (foot), Jack Williams (knee)

5-6 weeks: Joey Lussick (thumb), Zac Lomax (foot)

Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has named an unchanged side following last week's narrow win over Cronulla.

1-2 weeks: Zac Hosking (hand), Jordan Martin (hand)

4-5 weeks: Ethan Sanders (face)

2026: Albert Hopoate (knee)

Storm v Warriors (Sunday, 2:00pm AEDT)

Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen both passed fitness tests to be named on Tuesday, but the Storm are still without concussed pair Will Warbrick and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

1-2 weeks: Will Warbrick (concussion), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (concussion)

2-4 weeks: Nick Meaney (jaw)

7-10 weeks: Jonah Pezet (knee)

TBD: Dean Ieremia (achilles), Marion Seve (hamstring)

The Warriors' bye last week means they haven't had a play a game without Rocco Berry, who returns this week.

3-4 weeks: Tom Ale (foot), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (wrist)

5 weeks: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring)

Knights v Wests Tigers (Sunday, 4:05pm AEDT)

Jacob Saifiti, Jack Hetherington, James Schiller and Adam Elliott all picked up injuries in the Knights' loss to the Bulldogs. Kai Pearce-Paul is back from a two-week ban.

1 week: Jack Cogger (finger)

TBD: Tyson Gamble (back), Dylan Lucas (hamstring), Jacob Saifiti (calf), Jack Hetherington (shoulder), James Schiller (head injury), Adam Elliott (calf)

Wests Tigers

Available for selection: Jarome Luai (suspension over)

Fitness test: Jeral Skelton (hamstring), Samuela Fainu (leg)

1-2 weeks: Brent Naden (knee)

TBD: Latu Fainu (thumb)