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NRL 2025 LIVE: Dragons v Eels, Dolphins v Rabbitohs

By Billie Eder
Updated June 28, 2025 — 5.30pmfirst published at 5.01pm

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5.30pmWalsh issues claim as Ponga replacement: Four things learnt in Broncos’ triumph
5.23pmEels team list: no changes for Ryles
5.16pmDragons team list: Leilua to start
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Walsh issues claim as Ponga replacement: Four things learnt in Broncos’ triumph
By Nick Wright

As Maroons star Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of the State of Origin series decider, Broncos marquee man Reece Walsh issued a compelling message to Queensland coach Billy Slater: he was ready to reclaim his throne.
The Brisbane fullback produced a masterclass in his side’s 26-12 triumph of the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday, ending an emphatic three-week period on his comeback from a knee injury.
Walsh, the Maroons’ incumbent No.1 from 2023 to 2024 before being ruled out for this year’s series opener, was looking ominous from the outset against the typically robust Warriors’ defence – finishing with 118 running metres and four tackle busts.
Read the full story here.

Eels team list: no changes for Ryles

Jason Ryles sticks with the same team he named on Tuesday. Here’s how they line up.
1. Isaiah Iongi, 2. Zac Lomax, 3. Jordan Samrani, 4. Sean Russell, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Dean Hawkins, 8. Jack Williams, 9. Joey Lussick, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Kelma Tuilagi, 12. Kitione Kautoga, 13. J’maine Hopgood, 14. Dylan Walker, 15. Matt Doorey, 16. Charlie Guymer, 17. Joash Papalii

Eels winger Zac Lomax.Credit: Getty Images

Dragons team list: Leilua to start

Just the one change for Shane Flanagan’s team with Luciano Leilua into the starting 13 and Toby Couchamn shifted to the bench.
1. Clint Gutherson (c), 2. Corey Allan, 3. Moses Suli, 4. Valentine Holmes, 5. Christian Tuipulotu, 6. Lyhkan King-Togia, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Emre Guler, 9. Damien Cook, 10. David Klemmer, 12. Jaydn Su’A, 17. Luciano Leilua, 13. Jack De Belin, 11. Toby Couchman, 14. Jacob Lidde, 15. Hamish Stewart, 16. Viliami Fifita

Luciano Leilua has moved into the starting 13.Credit: NRL Imagery

Could Tom Trbojevic’s move to the centres be permanent? He thinks so
By Christian Nicolussi

Tom Trbojevic is prepared to spend the rest of the year in the centres, and is happy to adopt the NSW and Kangaroos blueprint where he can roam the field and attack from anywhere.
Manly triumphed 28-10 against an injury-hit Wests Tigers on Friday night, with Trbojevic setting up a try and having a hand in another in his first game at right centre.

Tom Trbojevic in action on Friday night.Credit: Getty Images
While coach Anthony Seibold is happy to reassess what he does with Trbojevic after next weekend’s clash against South Sydney – and whether he reverts to his preferred fullback position at the expense of Lehi Hopoate – “Turbo” knows he can be just as effective in the outside backs.
Read the full story here.

Proszenko’s view: time for Flanagan to step up

Have your say: which team wins?

Good evening footy fans.
We’ve got a busy Saturday for you with the Dragons hosting the Eels before the Dolphins and Rabbitohs go head-to-head later tonight.
Our first match kicks off at 5:30pm. We’ll bring you some footy news and team lists until then.

Dragons skipper Clint Gutherson.Credit: Getty Images