
NRL injury list 2024: Your club’s medical news, casualty ward, player return dates, BRISBANE BRONCOS
The 2024 NRL season is rolling along at a rapid pace, and a host of injuries to key players are rocking the competition.
Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic have suffered hamstring injuries which have caused havoc for their sides and their state, while AJ Brimson is also facing a lengthy spell out.
The Broncos are having to do without their playmaker Adam Reynolds, while the Raiders and Warriors are having to deal without their halfbacks too.
Ryan Papenhuyzen and Cameron Murray have been sidelined for extended periods, while Cameron Munster has joined them in the casualty ward after limping off in Magic Round.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Tom Gilbert have been ruled out for the season with ACL injuries, while Kalyn Ponga is due back later in the year after suffering a foot injury.
The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Kotoni Staggs | Ribs | Round 14 |
Tristan Sailor | Ankle | Round 15 |
Jesse Arthars | Jaw | Round 16 |
Adam Reynolds | Biceps | Round 22 |
Ben Te Kura | Foot | Indefinite |
Broncos injury news:
Kotoni Staggs was ruled out last week after fracturing a rib in Magic Round. The centre is scheduled to return after the club’s bye.
Tristan Sailor will be sidelined for around a month with an ankle issue he suffered in reserve grade.
Jesse Arthars exited his team’s Round 9 match early with a broken jaw. He is expected to return in Round 16.
Adam Reynolds suffered a ruptured biceps against the Roosters in Round 9 and despite fears his season may be over, the halfback is set to return a few weeks before finals.
Ben Te Kura‘s season could be over after suffering a Lisfranc injury. He has been ruled out indefinitely.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Josh Papalii | Suspension | Round 13 |
Jamal Fogarty | Biceps | Round 20 |
Zac Hosking | Shoulder | Round 21 |
Corey Horsburgh | Groin | Indefinite |
Pasami Saulo | Back | Indefinite |
Corey Harawira-Naera | Medical | Indefinite |
Raiders injury news:
Josh Papalii has served a one-match ban for a dangerous contact charge and will return this week.
Jamal Fogarty had surgery after rupturing his biceps against the Broncos in Round 7. He will be out for between 12-14 weeks.
Zac Hosking has been sidelined with a dislocated shoulder since Round 6. He could spend up to three months out.
Corey Horsburgh suffered a groin injury in Round 5 and remains sidelined.
Pasami Saulo was ruled out in Round 9 due to a lower back injury with the forward out indefinitely.
Corey Harawira-Naera‘s future remains clouded. Ricky Stuart claimed the forward was facing early retirement after suffering a seizure last season.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Chris Patolo | Knee | Round 14 |
Viliame Kikau | Finger | Round 16 |
Karl Oloapu | Neck | 2025 |
Bulldogs injury news:
Chris Patolo limped from the field in the opening minute of his side’s Round 7 clash against the Knights with an MCL injury. He is expected to return in Round 14.
Viliame Kikau will be ruled out for around one month after requiring surgery on a fractured finger.
Karl Oloapu will miss the entire season with a serious neck injury.
CRONULLA SHARKS
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Nicho Hynes | Calf | TBC |
Braden Hamlin-Uele | Knee | Round 13 |
Toby Rudolf | Knee | Round 13 |
Jesse Colquhoun | Foot | Indefinite |
Dale Finucane | Concussion | Retired |
Sharks injury news:
Nicho Hynes suffered an issue with his calf during his side’s horror loss to the Panthers in Round 12. He has been included in the NSW team for the Origin opener and is currently expected to play.
Braden Hamlin-Uele has missed the past two rounds due to a knee injury but is back on deck this week.
Toby Rudolf is set to return after being sidelined with a knee injury since Round 9.
Jesse Colquhoun suffered a foot injury in Cronulla’s final trial and is out indefinitely.
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
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Tom Flegler | Shoulder | Indefinite |
Tom Gilbert | Knee | 2025 |
Dolphins injury news:
Tom Flegler could miss the remainder of the season after continuing to struggle with a shoulder issue.
Tom Gilbert suffered a devastating blow in the final trial of the pre-season when he went down with an ACL injury.
GOLD COAST TITANS
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Kieran Foran | Hamstring | Round 14 |
Jojo Fifita | Pectoral | Round 14 |
Jayden Campbell | Knee | Round 14 |
Phillip Sami | Hamstring | Round 15 |
Tanah Boyd | Wrist | Round 16 |
Harley Smith-Shields | Pectoral | Round 17 |
AJ Brimson | Groin | Round 18 |
Jaimin Jolliffe | Pectoral | Round 24 |
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui | Knee | 2025 |
Titans injury news:
Kieran Foran is expected to return in Round 14 after missing the past two weeks with a knee injury.
Jojo Fifita has been sidelined with a pec injury with the centre expected to return after the bye in Round 14.
Jayden Campbell suffered a knee injury against the Raiders in Round 6 but is scheduled to return in the coming weeks.
Phillip Sami will miss around a month of action after suffering a hamstring injury in Round 10.
Tanah Boyd suffered a wrist injury in the opening minutes of his side’s loss to the Storm in Round 9. He is expected to be out for up to two months.
Harley Smith-Shields will miss around six weeks after suffering a pec injury in Round 10.
AJ Brimson is facing up to two months on the sidelines in a major blow to the Titans after he sustained a groin injury in Round 10.
Jaimin Jolliffe suffered a pec injury in the opening minutes of his side’s loss to the Knights at Magic Round and will miss around four months.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui suffered a ruptured ACL in Round 3 and will miss the remainder of the campaign.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Tolu Koula | Shoulder | TBC |
Tom Trbojevic | Hamstring | Round 18 |
Matthew Lodge | Biceps | Round 24 |
Lachlan Croker | Neck | Indefinite |
Sea Eagles injury news:
Toula Koula missed last week due to a shoulder injury with his current return date yet to be confirmed.
Tom Trbojevic limped from the field in Round 10 with a hamstring injury and will miss roughly seven weeks in a massive blow to the Sea Eagles and the Blues.
Matthew Lodge suffered a biceps injury during his side’s loss to the Broncos in Round 10 and is facing another extended period of time on the sidelines.
Lachlan Croker suffered a neck injury in Round 9 and remains sidelined indefinitely.
MELBOURNE STORM
PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
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Will Warbrick | Groin | TBC |
Ryan Papenhuyzen | Ankle | Round 14 |
Cameron Munster | Groin | Round 20 |
Jonah Pezet | Knee | 2025 |
Storm injury news:
Will Warbrick suffered a groin injury during Melbourne’s loss to Manly in Round 12.
Ryan Papenhuyzen limped from the field in Round 9 with what was later confirmed to be a small fracture to the fibula. He wis expected to return after the bye.
Cameron Munster reeled out of a tackle after aggravating a groin injury during his side’s win over Parramatta at Magic Round. Scans have since confirmed he suffered a tear in the adductor tendon. He will miss 8-10 weeks.
Jonah Pezet suffered an ACL injury while playing in reserve grade and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year.
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