Victor Radley and Sam Verrills (both ACL) will be kept on ice for at least another week. "We've had a lot of the boys practising, Darryl Halligan's been doing a lot of work with them and having a keen eye over who should be number two and three kicker," Stuart said. Josh King 17. Hudson Young 12. Mar 10, 2021 by Jason Oliver. Toafofoa Sipley 21. The Sea Eagles will play their first game at the SCG in seven years. Round 1's big questions Freddy Lussick 21. Brian Kelly 4. Nicholas Hynes 18. Hymel Hunt 19. Daine Laurie has won the fullback jersey and fellow new recruit James Roberts will line up in the centres alongside Joey Leilua, who is set to return after missing the big trial win over Manly with a minor foot injury. Kevin Proctor 12. Eliesa Katoa 12. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. > … Not sure? J'Maine Hopgood and Matt Burton were the two players left out 24 hours before kick-off. Waqa Blake 5. Kaide Ellis 20. Winger Hymel Hunt is set to overcome a hamstring issue in time for Round 1, while Edrick Lee is set to miss the opening rounds with a foot injury. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 11. Share. "Jordie Rapana's been doing a lot of kicking as well. Leeson Ah Mau 17. Brian To’o 6. The Raiders have won seven of their past eight games against Wests Tigers. Star fullback AJ Brimson is fit and firing after missing the first 11 rounds of 2020 with a back issue and then suffering a foot injury in his State of Origin debut. Sione Katoa 10. Jamal Fogarty 8. Patrick Herbert will line up at centre against his old club while big-name recruits David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui join captain Kevin Proctor in a powerful back row. Paul Momirovski won the race to be Stephen Crichton's centre partner ahead of Tyrone May, who claimed a bench spot, with Brent Naden not being considered for selection in the first four rounds after his positive cocaine test in grand final week. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Blake Ferguson 6. Cody Ramsey 3. Tommy Talau 15. Matt Moylan 7. Elliott Whitehead 13. Teig Wilton 20. Sean Keppie 20. The Sharks have lost their past seven Round 1 games. The Telstra Premiership for 2021 is finally here and teams are gearing up for their first match of the year. Maika Sivo 3. Tex Hoy 2. Josh Mcguire 16. Tuipulotu Katoa 20. 35. ... 2021 NRL season preview, player movements, predictions. With the league's best players all heading to Brisbane, you'd hate to miss it! Fri 12 Mar 2021, 12:21 PM Share on social media. Jarrod Wallace 9. Connor Watson 14. Life after Cameron Smith will begin for the Melbourne Storm as they launch the 2021 NRL season at home against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, with both sides carrying high expectations. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Royce Hunt (knee) and Siosifa Talakai (shoulder) are still at least a week away from returning. Thomas Flegler 16. Already have an NRL Account? Off-season recruits Herman Ese'ese and Sam McIntyre were dropped from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off. Everything you need to know to tune in to round 1 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership. Dragons: Former Roosters prop Poasa Faamausili and reserve winger Jordan Pereira have successfully progressed through HIA protocols after suffering concussions in the Charity Shield. Sauaso Sue 15. Source:Getty Images Each and every week I will offer my thoughts on every match and offer my best betting play, and it all starts with the 2021 NRL Round 1 Tips below. 11 hours ago 03:33. Simi Sasagi, Bulldogs team: 1. Siliva Havili 15. The official website of the National Rugby League. The action kicks off on Thursday night with a potential Grand Final preview between the Storm and Rabbitohs, followed by what is sure to be a scintillating encounter on Saturday between the new-look Titans and Warriors. Beau Fermor 20. Erin Clark 18. Panthers: Moses Leota can't be expected to fill in for the experience left by James Tamou, but he'll need to replicate his consistent level of performance when he steps out as James Fisher-Harris's front-row partner. Brown also confirmed that halfback Chanel Harris-Tavita would not goal-kick on as he recovers from a quadriceps injury. Matthew Lodge 11. Shaun Lane 12. 2021 NRL Round 1 – Tips, Predictions & Odds. Billy Magoulias 18. Justin Olam 5. James Roberts 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 6. Josh Kerr 12. Nathan Cleary 8. Dunamis Lui 11. Jacob Host 12. Tickets at. Shane Wright and Murray Taulagi were dropped on the eve of the match. Trent Merrin 16. Halfback George Williams will replace Croker as the goal-kicker. Lone Scout's NRL Fantasy Q&A: Round 1. George should take those responsibilities.". Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Joey Lussick 20. Braden Hamlin-Uele 9. Bet on the Storm to Win – $1.61. Patrick Mago 19. Scott Drinkwater 2. Andrew McCullough 10. Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand with No Ad-Breaks During Play. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Poasa Faamausili 15. Nathan Brown 14. The Cowboys open their season against the Penrith Panthers at Panthers' Stadium on Saturday, March 13. Spencer Leniu 16. Jake Friend 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Second-rower Eliesa Katoa (cheekbone) is fit and good to go. Jai Arrow 18. Brett Morris 6. Martin Taupau 11. Reimis Smith 4. Darryn Schonig 19. Cooper Johns 20. Titans: Coach Justin Holbrook said the side was set to be 1-17 following their final training run on Friday. Benji Marshall 15. Here’s all Round 1 teams. Will Hopoate 4. The South Sydney Rabbitohs have, unbelievably, never won in Melbourne, which is … NRL ROUND 1 RESULTS MELBOURNE STORM 26 - 18 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS Thursday 11th March, AAMI Park (8.05pm) Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Note: The full NRL Notepad will be going behind closed doors and made available to subscribers only from Round 2. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Tom Ale 22. Jake Trbojevic 14. Kyle Flanagan 8. ... Thu 11 Mar 2021, 07:01 AM Share on social media. Jayden Brailey 10. Mawene Hiroti 19. Ryan Sutton 16. Isaiah Papali’i 16. 2021 NRL Team Previews: Parramatta Eels Scroll below for the full Round 1 tips by Johns, Fittler and all Nine's expert tipsters! Troy Dargan, Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs, 6.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium, Knights team: 1. Round 1 of the 2021 NRL Season has officially arrived as we prepare for eight thrilling games across four huge days. Jordan Rankin 21. Injuries are already playing havoc with team line-ups with Tom Trbojevic, Harry Grant, Shawn Blore, Bryce Cartwright and Edrick Lee among the players who'll be watching round … by Harry Ramage November 18 was the last time we saw meaningful footy, with the conclusion to an outstanding State Of Origin series. Coach Todd Payten has confirmed that Cotter will play as a lock. Reuben Cotter 20. Share This; Sports writer, JASON OLIVER, previews this weekend’s Rugby League action wit h his NRL tips for all Round 1 matches, including his Game Saver play ear marked for Thursday. Jack Johns 21. > Get your 14-day free trial now & start streaming instantly >, ‘SPILT BLOOD’: Cronk and Buzz in heated clash over ‘double agent’ saga, OPINION: Pearce left Bondi with a point to prove but has only proved Chooks right, SNUBBED: Cameron Smith’s strange exit takes a ‘sad’ twist, Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 8:05pm at AAMI Park, Storm team: 1. Bradley Deitz 15. Chris Lewis 15. Faamausili has been named on the bench alongside fellow forward recruit Daniel Alvaro. Josh Jackson 14. Josh Curran, Titans team: 1. NRL ROUND 1 RESULTS MELBOURNE STORM 26 - 18 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS Thursday 11th March, AAMI Park (8.05pm) Storm team: 1. Jack Wighton 7. Telstra Premiership and NRL news, draws, scores, fantasy and tipping. Jake Averillo 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Matt Burton 20. Chad Townsend 8. The NRL is back and we couldn’t be more excited. Josh Aloiai 9. Reply. The Roosters have lost their opening round game for the past three seasons. Angus Crichton 12. Anthony Milford 7. Briton Nikora 12. Blake Lawrie has been named at prop, veteran Trent Merrin on the bench and Jackson Ford in the reserves. Raiders: Sebastian Kris is a left-field centre selection in place of co-captain Jarrod Croker (shoulder), beating out Matthew Timoko. Murray Taulagi 21. Luciano Leilua 13. Now for the top four. Mitchell Barnett 13. Stefano Utoikamanu 17. Alex Seyfarth, St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks, 6.15pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Dragons team: 1. Following Wednesday's announcement that Tom Gilbert would miss the opening rounds of the competition, NRL.com has updated how they think we will take the field against the Penrith Panthers on March 13. Josh Schuster 19. Your club's 2021 NRL season preview. Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Five-eighth Kodi Nikorima will take the conversion duties, but Harris-Tavita's general-play kicking won't be affected. Tevita Pangai Junior 9. Bradman Best 5. Tom Opacic 4. James Tamou 9. Adam Clune 7. The big change for the Knights in 2021 is Connor Watson’s switch from hooker utility to lock. Ethan Bullemor 17. Blayke Brailey 10. To participate in the survey, you must be logged in to your NRL account. Wayne Bennett blasts the Rabbitohs after their loss to the Storm in round 1 of the 2021 NRL Premiership. NRL Round 1 betting tips, match odds & market news March 9, 2021 3:04 pm. ... NRL Round 1 Line-ups… Watch The 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Live & On-Demand with No Ad-Breaks During Play. Clinton Gutherson 2. Bench forward Spencer Leniu will also be expected to help fill that void. footys back lets goooooocomment down below if you agree or not#nrl#nrl2021 Sign up now!!! > Get your 14-day free trial now & start streaming instantly > George Jennings 3. Apisai Koroisau 10. Francis Molo 9. Sharks: Andrew Fifita has missed out on a spot in the 17, with Billy Magoulias pushing the veteran back to the reserves. Justin Olam 5. We have examined the betting ahead of round 1 of the 2021 NRL season and given you the inside running to a successful week on the punt. With only one month to go until the 2021 season gets underway, NRL.com has released how they think all 16 clubs will line up in Round 1. Coen Hess 13. Adam Reynolds 8. ... NRL Magic Round Brisbane 1-Day Passes are now on sale with eight massive games across round … John Asiata 15. Jack Gosiewski 12. NRL Magic Round Brisbane 1-Day Passes are now on sale with eight massive games across round 10 at Suncorp Stadium this May. George Jennings 3. Jock Madden 19. Tyrone Peachey had an excellent finish to the 2020 season at lock but with two high-profile No.13s coming on board he has been moved to the bench and will provide impact alongside Sam Lisone. Former Origin representative Scott Sattler has taken a look at the NRL’s Round 1 matchups and entered his tips. Wayne Bennett has recruited well for the Rabbitohs for 2021 and Jai Arrow will toughen South Sydney’s forward momentum and line defence in 2021, however, it may not be enough to defeat Melbourne at home. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Lachlan Croker has recovered from his hamstring issue to get the start at No.9 with Cade Cust returning from a thumb injury in the NSW Cup, while centre Tevita Funa has earned a bench spot. Thomas Mikaele 16. AJ Brimson 2. Alex Twal 14. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Josh Aloiai takes over from Addin Fonua-Blake in the front row. The Roosters have received a boost with Luke Keary named after sitting out their trial clash with a hamstring issue. Stuart added that he had "a gut feeling he's not 100% yet and I don't want Jarrod playing at 90% at this stage of the year.". Jamayne Isaako 2. Matt Moylan will start the season at five-eighth and … Stephen Crichton 5. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Peta Hiku 5. Patrick Herbert 5. Read on for Teams Analysis for Round 1 of the 2021 Premiership race. Michael Morgan 7. The Panthers' bench is a work in progress with Scott Sorensen still sidelined by a hamstring injury. Robert Jennings 21. Reimis Smith 4. Anthony Don 6. The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel are … Damien Cook 10. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Straight on the watch list! Tesi Niu 5. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs @ AAMI Park Thursday 11th March, 8:05pm: Mark Nicholls 16. Kodi Nikorima 7. Angus Crichton will line up on the left edge in place of skipper Boyd Cordner with Sitili Tupouniua slotting into the retired Mitch Aubusson's right side back-row position. Kevin Walters calls out instructions to the players during a training session. Jesse Ramien 5. Jordan Riki 13. Chanel Harris-Tavita 8. In a series analysing who will line up in each position for all 16 teams in the opening round of the Telstra Premiership in 2021, NRL.com looks at the Canberra Raiders. Daniel Alvaro 17. It's understood Fifita has been carrying a calf injury and there were concerns about his fitness. New to Kayo? Valentine Holmes 6. Corey Allan 2. Patrick Carrigan 14. Bunty Afoa 18. Max Feagai, Sharks team: 1. Jazz Tevaga 15. Isaah Yeo 14. Matthew Dufty 2. Jason Taumalolo 14. Thursday 11/03/21. Kurt Capewell 13. Moses Leota 9. Sea Eagles: Dylan Walker is the surprise replacement for star fullback Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) and his switch gives Brad Parker a start in the centres alongside Moses Suli. Ryan James 18. Jacob Saifiti 16. Sebastian Kris 4. Charlie Staines 3. David Fusitu’a 3. Mitch Kenny, Cowboys team: 1. At Wests Tigers, Moses Mbye will partner Luke Brooks in the halves for round one given Adam Doueihi's suspension, with new recruit Daine Laurie to get first crack at the No.1 jersey. Michael Chee Kam 20. Paul Vaughan 11. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 11. David Mead 6. Jake Turpin 10. Nat Butcher 17. NRL 2021 predicted lineups, rookies and injury news: Wacko’s Whispers previews the season. Wests Tigers: Moses Mbye has been named at No.6 and will make the trip to Canberra after shaking off hamstring concerns while Adam Doueihi and Zane Musgrove are out suspended. Tyrell Fuimaono 14. Former Dragon Euan Aitken will start in the centres while fellow recruits Addin Fonua-Blake and Bayley Sironen are also named in the run-on side and Ben Murdoch-Masila is on the bench. New to Kayo? Josh Dugan 4. League 26 David Klemmer 9. NRL: Fox Sports News previewed the first round of the 2021 NRL Premiership season. Oregon Kaufusi 15. Punters get eight games to start the 2020 NRL season, which kicks off with Eels vs. Bulldogs on Thursday night. Josh Mansour 6. Taniela Paseka 18. The Warriors have been given a monster Round 1 boost by naming previously injured stars Eliesa Katoa and Wayde Egan to play against Gold Coast on Saturday. Russell Packer 18. Rhys Kennedy 20. Jordan Pereira 21. With less than two months to go until the 2021 season gets underway, NRL.com has released how they think all 16 clubs will line up in Round 1. Ben Te’o 18. AJ Kepaoa 6. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Jacob Liddle 10. Sean O’Sullivan 21. Veteran recruit Ryan James has been named in the No.17 jersey while Siliva Havili and Ryan Sutton have pushed gun young hooker Tom Starling and Emre Guler back to the reserves. We’re predicting another action-packed NRL season, and we have betting tips for every game over the 25 rounds plus finals. George Williams 8. Viliame Kikau 12. Andrew Fifita 21. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Euan Aitken 4. Matt Ikuvalu 19. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Dane Gagai 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Richard Kennar 21. Fletcher Baker 20. Tom Ale and Josh Curran were omitted from the reserves on Friday. David Fifita 13. See how every team will look in Round 1 and all the selection shocks and SuperCoach analysis. Luke Garner 12. Learn more about an NRL Account. Moses Mbye 7. NRL… Log In. Victor Radley (NRL suspension) and Sam Verrills (ACL) are both unavailable. The NRL kicks off the 2021 season with a fantastic clash between the Storm and Rabbitohs and the tipping doesn't any easier after that. Wayde Egan 10. Felise Kaufusi 12. Penrith are aiming for their 10th consecutive win at Panthers Stadium. The Dragons won only two from six at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in 2020. David Hollis, Warriors vs Gold Coast Titans, 3.00pm at Central Coast Stadium, Warriors team: 1. Bayley Sironen 13. Braydon Trindall. Jack Williams 17. Adam Pompey 20. Daniel Tupou 3. Here we are! Close. Esan Marsters 4. Dylan Walker 2. J’maine Hopgood 19. Creating an NRL Account is easy and will give you access to NRLTV, featured editorials, special ticketing offers, free competitions and much more. Jake Granville 15. >>> Cowboys 2021 draw >>> Cowboys 2021 … Mitchell Moses 8. Morgan Boyle 17. Tyrone Peachey 15. Brodie Croft 8. Cory Paix, Eels team: 1. Enari Tuala 4. Sione Katoa 3. Daniel Saifiti 11. With Cameron McInnes out for the season with a torn ACL, veteran Andrew McCullough will slot in at hooker with Tyrell Fuimaono winning the race for the No.13 jersey. Back-rower Jack Gosiewski has seen off the challenge of veteran recruit Andrew Davey, who will start from the bench. The Cowboys have not won at Penrith since 2016. Brad Parker 4. Sam Lisone 16. Reuben Garrick 6. Tautau Moga 21. Xavier Coates 3. 2 days ago. Shane Wright 19. Paul Momirovski 4. Blake Lawrie 9. Jason Saab 3. With the league's best players all … Jake Clifford 8. Phillip Sami 19. Haze Dunster 19. Alex Johnston 3. Keaon Koloamatangi 17. New to Kayo? The Titans are aiming to break a club record of five consecutive wins. Tom Gilbert was unavailable for selection after suffering a leg fracture during a training ground mishap. Morgan Harper, Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys, 7.35pm at Panthers Stadium, Panthers team: 1. Jesse Bromwich 9. With the league's best players all heading to Brisbane, you'd hate to miss it! Tom Starling 20. Mitch Rein 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Curtis Sironen 13. Aaron Woods 11. North Queensland Cowboys. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1: Brisbane Broncos: 2: … David Nofoaluma 3. The opening round of the 2020 NRL season is upon us and every club will be keen to get off to a flying start. 10d Darren Arthur. Tyson Smoothy, Rabbitohs team: 1. James Fisher-Harris 11. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 14. ... National Rugby League - … Junior Paulo 11. The 2021 Telstra Premiership draw, NRL draw, live scores & results, fixture, schedule, State of Origin draw, InTrust Super Cup draw and Canterbury Cup NSW draw. ... heavyweight bout between two high-scoring line-ups. This game is shaping up as one of the best first-round fixtures in NRL history, with the defending premiers taking on the club many believe will take out the title in 2021. ... NRL Magic Round Brisbane 1 … Posted by. Tohu Harris 14. Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater has won the battle for the No.1 jersey with Valentine Holmes named on the wing. George Williams will replace Jarrod Croker (lack of conditioning after shoulder surgery) as Canberra's conversion specialist, while Knights forward Mitch Barnett stood in for the injured Kalyn Ponga.