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NRL Round 6 Team Lists: All Squads Revealed as Season Heats Up

As the 2026 NRL season enters its crucial mid-point, every club has officially unveiled their full 22-man squads for Round 6—a pivotal stage where consistency begins to outweigh chaos. With injuries, suspensions and form fluctuations shaping early momentum, this weekend’s fixtures promise high-stakes matchups across the competition.

From Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs facing Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium on Thursday night through to Sunday’s Warriors clash against Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, coaches have made calculated selections reflecting both immediate needs and long-term planning. The updated interchange bench rules allowing six men but only four active subs per game adds another tactical layer to team construction.

Key Storylines from Round 6 Lineups

Bulldogs vs Panthers: Cameron Ciraldo’s side will be without captain Stephen Crichton due to injury, handing leadership duties to halfback Josh Addo-Carr while introducing young prop Junior Tupou into the starting pack. Meanwhile, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has rested key playmaker Nathan Cleary ahead of a gruelling stretch, giving rookie five-eighth Jack Williams his first-grade opportunity in what promises to be an explosive backline duel.

Sharks’ Century Mark: Cronulla’s Jesse Arthars makes NRL history tonight as he captains fullback in his 100th career appearance against North Queensland Cowboys—a milestone that underscores his durability and value to Craig Fitzgibbon’s rebuild. His experience anchors a relatively inexperienced spine but one showing encouraging signs under pressure.

Dragons’ Return: St George Illawarra finally sees Kyle Flanagan return after shoulder surgery, slotting back into hooker alongside Ben Hunt in a much-needed boost for their struggling attack. However, they still miss injured centre Zac Lomax and suspended winger Cody Walker.

Complete Round 6 Squads & Matchups

All kick-off times AEST (Sydney). Full lineups include reserves:

Friday Night – Cowboys vs Sharks

Cowboys: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Tom Stewart 4. Scott Drinkwater 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Jeremiah Nanai 8. Reuben Cotter 9. Peter替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替替