NRL Injury Update 2025: Track Your Team’s Medical Scoop, Recovery Milestones, and Comeback Dates

The 2025 NRL season has kicked off, but multiple teams are dealing with player injuries.

Just before the start of the new season, Mitch Moses was sidelined for an extended duration due to an ongoing issue, delaying his comeback ever since. In addition, South Sydney suffered a significant blow when Cameron Murray fell victim to a prolonged injury.

Dylan Edwards and Matt Burton are some of the key players who have been out injured since the first round. Last week, Tom Trbojevic and Victor Radley also ended up on the injury list.

In Round 5, further devastation occurred as the Rabbitohs and Broncos were hit hard by significant injuries, leaving them weakened. Additionally, Lindsay Collins faces some time away from playing due to an injury.

The Sporting News offers the most recent injury updates for each NRL team participating in the 2025 season.

Brisbane Broncos

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Adam Reynolds	Hamstring	TBC
Brendan Pikaura	Concussion	TBC
Blake Mozer	Shoulder	Round 6
Jordan Riki	Suspension	Round 7
Ezra Mam	Suspension	Round 10
Hayze Perham	Knee	2026

Broncos injury news:

Adam Reynolds endured a hamstring problem during his team's victory in Round 5 and had to be substituted. Nonetheless, the half-back expressed confidence that he won’t require any downtime on the sideline.

Brendan Piakura After being carried off the field following a collision with the Tigers during Round 5 due to a head injury, he faced sitting out for at least one match. Nonetheless, he now faces an additional penalty of a two-match ban because of a high tackle charge.

Blake Mozer endured a shoulder injury during the off-season, keeping him out of action for the first month. Since then, he has made a comeback in the QLD Cup and is gradually getting back into shape.

Jordan Riki has received a suspension of two matches due to a reckless high tackle during his team's victory against the Dolphins in Round 4.

Ezra Mam will be sidelined for the first nine weeks of the competition after copping a lengthy suspension for drug-driving in the off-season.

Hayze Perham he tore his ACL in the initial test match of his team and will miss the whole season as a result.

Canberra Raiders

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Zac Hosking	Hand	Round 7
Jordan Martin	Hand	Round 8
Ethan Sanders	Eye	Round 11
Albert Hopoate	Knee	2026

Raiders injury news:

Zac Hosking needed surgery for a fractured hand sustained in Round 2. The back-row player is anticipated to be sidelined for as long as six weeks.

Ethan Sanders endured an eye socket injury during the initial matches of the NSW Cup and will be out of action for approximately two months.

Albert Hopoate endured an ACL injury during Round 4 of the NSW Cup and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Canterbury Bulldogs

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Sitili Tupouniua	Suspension	Round 7
Matt Burton	Knee	Round 7
Viliame Kikau	Knee	Round 7
Enari Tuala	Foot	Round 8
Sam Hughes	Ankle	Round 9

Bulldogs injury news:

Sitili Tupouniua has been handed a one-match ban for a high shot during his side's win over the Sharks. He will return after the bye in Round 7.

Matt Burton endured an MCL sprain during Round 2 against the Titans. He is anticipated to be back on the field in Round 7.

Viliame Kikau Additionally, he hurt his knee during the victory against the Titans, with the forward likely to return in Round 7.

Enari Tuala endured a broken foot during the pre-season, keeping him sidelined for around two months.

Sam Hughes He was a last-minute scratch for his team's first-round game and has subsequently had an operation. He is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months.

Cronulla Sharks

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Teig Wilton	Illness	TBC
Siosifa Talakai	Concussion	TBC
Jesse Colquhoun	Knee	Round 6
Kayal Iro	Hamstring	Round 8-10
Sione Katoa	Shoulder	Round 16-20
Braden Hamlin-Uele	Knee	Indefinite
Kade Dykes	Knee	Indefinite
Liam Ison	Knee	2026

Sharks injury news:

Teig Wilton had to sit out just before Round 5 because of being unwell.

Sifa Talakai is set to miss at least one match following a failed HIA during his team's defeat against the Bulldogs in Round 4.

Jesse Colquhoun endured an ACL tear during his sole NRL match last year but is now close to making a comeback following a lengthy recovery phase.

Kayal Iro had to leave in Round 4 due to a hamstring injury, anticipated to keep him out of action for 3-6 weeks.

Sione Katoa is expected to miss up to five months following shoulder reconstruction surgery conducted shortly before the season began.

Braden Hamlin-Uele endured a knee problem during his team's victory over the Rabbitohs in Round 3 and has since been out indefinitely.

Kade Dykes suffered through an injury-riddled 2024 and continues to be sidelined indefinitely.

Liam Ison endured a verified ACL tear during the first round of the NSW Cup and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Dolphins

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Francis Molo	Fitness	TBC
Tom Gilbert	Suspension	Round 6
Tom Flegler	Shoulder	Indefinite
Trai Fuller	Knee	Indefinite

Dolphins injury news:

Francis Molo He will gradually ease into action through the QLD Cup following his chaotic departure from the Dragons.

Tom Gilbert has received a suspension of one match due to a high tackle during his team's defeat against the Broncos in Round 4.

Tom Flegler He played only four matches in his debut season with the Dolphins because of a shoulder problem. The player will continue to be out of action until at least the middle of the 2025 season.

Trai Fuller endured an ACL tear during the QLD Cup final last year and is expected to be sidelined for a significant part of the upcoming season.

Gold Coast Titans

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Jojo Fifita	Thigh	TBC
Sam Verrills	Hip	TBC
Alofiana Khan-Pereira	Hamstring	TBC
Kieran Foran	Biceps	Round 10
Keano Kini	Neck	Indefinite
Carter Gordon	Back	Indefinite

Titans injury news:

Jojo Fifita missed Round 5 because of a bruised thigh sustained during his match against the Roosters.

Sam Verrills endured a hip injury when his team secured victory against the Roosters in Round 4.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira endured a hamstring injury during his team's first match of the season and will be sidelined for around four weeks.

Jaimin Jolliffe noticed a calf issue during his team's first match of the season but has been listed to make a comeback in Round 5.

Kieran Foran endured a biceps tear when his team was conducting their last trial match versus the Dolphins. It's anticipated that he will be sidelined for approximately 12 weeks.

Keano Kini has been sidelined indefinitely following a severe neck injury sustained during his team's initial victory of the season in Round 3.

Carter Gordon has been excluded indefinitely following a back injury before the trials.

Manly Sea Eagles

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Josh Aloiai	Shoulder	TBC
Tom Trbojevic	Knee	Round 10
Taniela Paseka	Achilles	Round 25
Lachlan Croker	Knee	Indefinite

Sea Eagles injury news:

Josh Aloiai was not mentioned this week following difficulties with an AC joint injury during Round 4.

Tom Trbojevic is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month following an MCL injury sustained in Round 4.

Taniela Paseka endured an injured Achilles tendon during his team's victory against the Raiders in Round 3. Following surgical intervention, he aims to make a comeback before the playoffs commence.

Lachlan Croker has missed the first month of the season after requiring knee surgery during the off-season.

Melbourne Storm

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Will Warbrick	Concussion	TBC
Nelson Asofa-Solomona	Concussion	Round 6
Nick Meaney	Jaw	Round 8-10
Jonah Pezet	Knee	Round 13-16
Marion Seve	Hamstring	Indefinite
Dean Ieremia	Foot	Indefinite

Storm injury news:

Will Warbrick will skip Round 5 because of a concussion.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona After the Storm's victory in Round 3, he entered concussion protocol. He'll be sidelined for another game this week but should make a comeback by Round 6.

Nick Meaney endured a broken jaw following a collision with Nelson Asofa-Solomona while defending during their team's Round 3 match against Penrith. He will be sidelined for four to six weeks as a result.

Jonah Pezet endured a knee problem in Round 4 of the NSW Cup upon returning from an ACL tear. He faces being out of action for 8-12 weeks.

Marion Seve endured a hamstring injury during Round 4, and his expected comeback date has not been set.

Dean Ieremia has torn his Achilles tendon during pre-season training and will be sidelined for approximately six months.

Newcastle Knights

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Dylan Lucas	Hamstring	TBC
Kai Pearce-Paul	Suspension	Round 6
Tyson Gamble	Back	Indefinite

Knights injury news:

Dylan Lucas He was a last-minute scratch for his team's Round 3 match due to a hamstring injury and continues to be out of action.

Kai Pearce-Paul has received a suspension of two matches due to a shoulder charge during his team's victory against the Dolphins. He will be back for Round 6.

Tyson Gamble had surgery on his back just before the start of the new season, and an expected comeback date has not been set yet.

New Zealand Warriors

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Tom Ale	Foot	Round 9
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	Wrist	Round 10
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	Hamstring	Round 11
Tohu Harris	Wrist	Retired

Warriors injury news:

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak suffered a broken and dislocated wrist just 10 minutes into his side's first trial. He required surgery and could be out for up to three months.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck endured a hamstring strain when his team faced off against the Roosters in Round 3 and is anticipated to miss approximately eight weeks of play.

Tohu Harris After playing only 14 games in 2024 due to a persistent wrist injury, he suffered a significant setback as he was unable to overcome this problem. Just two months before the new season began, he made the surprising decision to retire.

North Queensland Cowboys

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Reuben Cotter	Illness	TBC
Braidon Burns	Hamstring	Round 6
Heilum Luki	Knee	2026
Tom Chester	Knee	2026

Cowboys injury news:

Reuben Cotter was scratched late in Round 5 because of an illness, which was a significant setback for the Cowboys.

Braidon Burns endured a hamstring strain in Round 2 that will keep him out of action for approximately four weeks.

Heilum Luki will not participate in the whole 2025 season following an ACL tear during preseason.

Tom Chester will be out of action until 2026 following an anterior cruciate ligament tear during the pre-season.

Parramatta Eels

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Mitch Moses	Foot	Round 9
Jack Williams	Knee	Round 10
Joey Lussick	Thumb	Round 11

Eels injury news:

Mitch Moses He was sidelined for six weeks just before the start of the new season when tests revealed a stress reaction in his foot. Nevertheless, according to his most recent update, he is aiming to make a comeback during Round 9.

Jack Williams endured a knee injury in Match 3 that needed surgical intervention. The player in the forward position will be sidelined for as long as six weeks.

Joey Lussick needed surgery for a broken thumb, keeping him sidelined until Round 11.

Penrith Panthers

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Jack Cole	Concussion	TBC
Mitch Kenny	Shoulder	TBC
Brian To'o	Hamstring	TBC
Scott Sorensen	Concussion	TBC
Trent Toelau	Knee	TBC
Dylan Edwards	Groin	Round 6

Panthers injury news:

Jack Cole Failed a HIA during his team's Round 5 defeat against the Cowboys and will be sidelined for at least one week.

Mitch Kenny endured a shoulder problem during his team's Round 5 clash with the Cowboys, necessitating imaging tests.

Brian To'o suffered a hamstring injury towards the end of his team's defeat against the Rabbitohs and might allegedly face a recovery period of around a month.

Scott Sorensen experienced a concussion early in the first stages of Penrith's Round 4 match against the Rabbitohs. He is set to be sidelined for at least one week.

Trent Toelau also missed out on his team's Round 4 match due to a knee problem.

Dylan Edwards endured a mild groin strain during his team's Round 2 match against the Roosters. He is expected to be back within the next few weeks.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Cody Walker	Hamstring	TBC
Jamie Humphreys	Hamstring	TBC
Mikaele Ravalawa	Hamstring	TBC
Alex Johnston	Ribs	TBC
Campbell Graham	Calf	TBC
Euan Aitken	Pectoral	Round 6
Tyrone Munro	Collarbone	Round 6
Shaq Mitchell	Hamstring	Round 10
Cameron Murray	Achilles	Indefinite

Rabbitohs injury news:

Cody Walker and Jamie Humphreys was unable to complete their match against the Roosters due to hamstring problems.

Mikaele Ravalawa He also developed a hamstring problem during his team's victory against the Chooks.

Alex Johnston made his comeback for the first time this season during Round 4 following recovery from an Achilles injury. Nevertheless, he only played for half a game before sustaining a rib injury when scoring a try upon returning.

Campbell Graham was ruled out before Round 4 due to a calf issue, and the club hasn't announced a comeback date as of now.

Euan Aitken endured a pectoral injury towards the end of his last season with the Dolphins but is currently close to making a comeback.

Tyrone Munro endured a collarbone injury during the first match of the season against the Dolphins. He is expected to be sidelined for about a month.

Shaq Mitchell sustained a hamstring injury just before the start of the new season and will be sidelined for approximately 12 weeks.

Cameron Murray he tore his Achilles during pre-season training and will most likely be out for the whole 2026 season.

St George Illawarra Dragons

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Emre Guler	Suspension	Round 8
Ryan Couchman	Knee	2026

Dragons injury news:

Emre Guler has received a suspension of three matches due to a reckless tackle during his team's initial victory of the season against the Storm. He will make his comeback in Round 8.

Ryan Couchman endured an ACL tear in Round 1, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

Sydney Roosters

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Lindsay Collins	Knee	TBC
Mark Nawaqanitawase	Calf	TBC
Fetalaiga Pauga	Back	TBC
Victor Radley	Cheekbone	Round 6
Sam Walker	Knee	Round 12
De La Salle Va'a	Illness	Indefinite
Egan Butcher	Knee	Indefinite
Brandon Smith	Knee	Indefinite

Roosters injury news:

Lindsay Collins endured a possible MCL tear when his team lost in Round 5 against the Rabbitohs.

Mark Nawaqanitawase was excluded from Round 5 following a calf injury before the match.

Victor Radley will miss at least one week following an injury to his cheekbone sustained during their Round 4 defeat.

Sam Walker suffered an ACL injury in Round 26 last year, with recent updates indicating the halfback might return for Round 12.

De La Salle Va'a has been sidelined indefinitely following an illness just before the start of the new season.

Egan Butcher experienced an ACL tear in Round 12 of last season and continues to be out for an indefinite period.

Brandon Smith endured an ACL tear in Round 26 of last season; the hooker is anticipated to make a comeback midway through this season.

Wests Tigers

PLAYER	ISSUE	RETURN
Latu Fainu	Concussion	TBC
Samuela Fainu	Leg	TBC
Jeral Skelton	Hamstring	Round 6
Brent Naden	Knee	Round 7
Justin Olam	Knee	Retired

Tigers injury news:

Latu Fainu endured a concussion following significant impact from a tackle when his team lost to the Broncos.

Samuela Fainu endured a leg injury during his team's defeat against the Warriors in Round 4 and has remained out of action ever since, even though he was originally selected to participate in Round 5.

Adam Doueihi was not available for last week’s game due to a groin issue that occurred during the pre-match warm-up; however, he has been selected as the starting player for Round 5.

Jeral Skelton suffered an injury during the Tigers' come-from-behind victory against the Dolphins and is expected to miss several weeks of action.

Brent Naden suffered a dislocated kneecap during his team's last trial game and is anticipated to be sidelined for as long as two months.

Justin Olam was pushed into early retirement following an inability to bounce back from a knee injury during the previous season.

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