Here's the latest intel on NRL teams and players gearing up for a blockbuster Round 8. We've got key inclusions returning from injury, potential shake-ups on the bench, and some fierce rivalries brewing.
- The NRL season enters Round 8 with some teams really struggling to maintain their energy levels and their premiership aspirations.
- Nathan Cleary heads the list of big names returning this weekend with the superstar halfback suiting up for his first game in over a month for the Panthers’ Anzac Round clash with the Cowboys.
- St George Illawarra are unchanged after their stirring win over the Warriors last weekend.
- Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 8 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership have been announced.
- For the Warriors vs Titans match, Kurt Capewell will miss the ANZAC Day game, replaced in the starting side by Jacob Laban. Veteran utility Dylan Walker returns from an ankle injury on the bench alongside Zyon Maiu’u who makes his NRL debut.
- For the Dragons vs Roosters match, Andrew Webster will be looking for a response from his side after they fell to a shock 30-12 loss to the Dragons last week. Dylan Walker is in line to return from an ankle injury which has sidelined him for the past month with Paul Roache likely to drop out.
Stay tuned for more updates as the round progresses!