NRL injury list 2024: Your club’s medical news, casualty ward, player return dates

Mark Molyneux

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The business end of the NRL season is underway, with just six teams remaining in the competition. 

Ahead of the semi-finals, the Sharks are hopeful Jesse Ramien will be available, while the Sea Eagles will not welcome Jason Saab back into the fold as he continues to recover from injury. 

The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL. 

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BRISBANE BRONCOS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Reece WalshHand2025
Payne HaasFoot2025
Brendan PiakuraAnkle2025
Kotoni StaggsQuad2025
Tyson SmoothyAnkle2025
Jack GosiewskiArm2025
Jock MaddenHamstring2025
Xavier WillisonSuspension2025
Ezra MamFoot2025

CANBERRA RAIDERS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Elliott WhiteheadSuspension2025
Jordan RapanaCheekbone2025
Pasami SauloBack2025
Zac HoskingShoulder2025
Corey Harawira-NaeraMedical2025

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Josh Addo-CarrDisciplinary2025
Kurt MannClavicle2025
Blake WilsonAnkle2025
Ryan SuttonKnee2025
Karl OloapuNeck2025

CRONULLA SHARKS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jesse RamienAnkleSemi-Final
Jesse ColquhounKnee2025
Kade DykesKnee2025
Max BradburyKnee2025
Dale FinucaneMedicalRetired

Sharks injury news:  

Jesse Ramien suffered an ankle issue in Round 27 and was ruled out of his side's qualifying final. He has been named in the extended squad this week and could be a late addition. 

Jesse Colquhoun ruptured his ACL in Round 19 and will miss the rest of the season, in what was his first appearance for the Sharks this year after overcoming a foot problem.

Kade Dykes has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign after struggling with a knee injury. 

Dale Finucane suffered a fractured eye socket in Round 3 in what proved to be his final game in the NRL, as he announced his retirement ahead of Round 8.  

DOLPHINS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Trai FullerKnee2025
Josh KerrConcussion2025
Euan AitkenPectoral2025
Tom FleglerShoulder2025
Tom GilbertKnee2025

GOLD COAST TITANS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Keano KiniLeg2025
David FifitaAnkle2025
Phillip SamiAnkle2025
AJ BrimsonGroin2025
Tino Fa'asuamaleauiKnee2025

MANLY SEA EAGLES

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jason SaabAnkleIndefinite
Aaron SchouppShoulder2025
Jake ArthurFoot2025
Brad Parker-Retired
Aaron Woods-Retired

Sea Eagles injury news: 

Jason Saab suffered a high ankle sprain against the Bulldogs in Round 26 and remains sidelined as the Sea Eagles prepare for a semi-final clash against the Roosters. 

Aaron Schoupp has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury. 

Jake Arthur suffered a stress fracture in his foot and has been ruled out for four months, which effectively ends his season. 

Brad Parker and Aaron Woods have called time on their careers ahead of the Sea Eagles' finals campaign. 

MELBOURNE STORM

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Sua Fa'alogoHamstringPrelim/Grand Final
Marion SeveAnkle2025
Jonah PezetKnee2025

Storm injury news:  

Sua Fa'alogo failed to finish his side's Round 27 clash due to a hamstring issue. He is expected to be back in contention for the prelims. 

Marion Seve suffered a syndesmosis injury against the Cowboys in Round 26 and has been ruled out for the season.

Jonah Pezet suffered an ACL injury while playing in reserve grade and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year. 

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Bradman BestHamstring2025
Jacob SaifitiCalf2025
Enari TualaCalf2025

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jackson FordKnee2025
Te Maire MartinNeck2025
Rocco BerryShoulder2025
Roger Tuivasa-SheckConcussion2025
Adam PompeyKnee2025
Tohu HarrisWrist2025

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jamayne Taunoa-BrownAchilles2025
Jake GranvillePectoral2025
Zac LaybuttKnee2025
Coen HessKnee2025

Cowboys injury news: 

Jamayne Taunoa-Brown suffered an Achilles injury last year and will not play this year. 

Jake Granville suffered a pec injury in his team's win over the Tigers in Round 22 which will be his final game in Cowboys colours. 

Zac Laybutt suffered an ACL tear against the Titans in Round 5, which will see him miss the remainder of the season.  

Coen Hess suffered an ACL injury in his side's final trial match against Canberra. He will be sidelined for the season.

PARRAMATTA EELS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Dylan BrownKnee2025
Ryan MattersonRibs2025
Dan KeirConcussion2025
J'maine HopgoodBack2025
Junior PauloFoot2025
Charlie GuymerAnkle2025
Mitch MosesBiceps2025
Bailey SimonssonKnee2025

PENRITH PANTHERS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Scott SorensenHamstringPrelim
Jack ColeLeg2025

Panthers injury news:

Scott Sorensen was a late withdrawal from the opening week of the finals with a hamstring problem. The club is hopeful he'll be back for their prelim.

Jack Cole suffered a leg injury following a hip-drop tackle in the NSW Cup and will not play again this year. 

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jack WightonCalf2025
Shaq MitchellCalf2025
Cameron MurraySuspension2025
Latrell MitchellFoot2025
Alex JohnstonAchilles2025
Jai ArrowShoulder2025
Campbell GrahamSternum2025
Isaiah TassAnkle2025
Lachlan IliasLeg2025
Tevita TatolaFoot2025

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jack BirdBack2025
Christian TuipulotuHamstring2025
Hame SeleMedical2025
Kyle FlanaganSuspension2025
Ryan CouchmanKnee2025
Sione FinauHamstring2025
Ben Murdoch-MasilaFoot2025
Corey AllanKnee2025
Cody RamseyIllness2025

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Jared Waerea-HargreavesSuspensionSemi-Final
Victor RadleyShoulderSemi-Final
Brandon SmithKnee2025
Sam WalkerKnee2025
Egan ButcherKnee2025

Roosters injury news: 

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has served a three-match ban for a high tackle in Round 25 and will return for his side's semi-final. 

Victor Radley suffered a fracture to his left scapula in Round 26 but could be set for a remarkable return in the semi-finals after being named in the extended squad. 

Brandon Smith suffered a knee injury in Round 26 with the club ruling him out for the rest of the year. 

Sam Walker was taken from the field with a serious knee injury against the Raiders in Round 26 with the club later confirming the halfback suffered a ruptured ACL. 

Egan Butcher suffered a knee injury during his side's win over the Raiders in Round 12. The forward ruptured his ACL and will miss the remainder of the year.

WESTS TIGERS

PLAYERISSUERETURN
Aidan SezerShoulder2025
Starford To'aHamstring2025
Adam DoueihiKnee2025
Jahream BulaShoulder2025
Justin OlamKnee2025

Mark Molyneux

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.