According to official team lists and late mail updates for Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership, multiple clubs are facing major squad disruptions due to injuries, suspensions, and late selection changes ahead of kickoff.
Cowboys Forced Into Halves Shuffle After Tom Dearden Injury
The North Queensland Cowboys have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Queensland derby with halfback Tom Dearden ruled out due to a leg injury, according to team updates. Dearden recently returned from a serious ankle injury last weekend, but has now picked up another ankle injury to his opposite leg. While the Cowboys have not officially confirmed Dearden’s replacement, center Jaxon Purdue is likely to shift into the halves, with Liam Sutton named in the reserves as a potential like-for-like option for coach Todd Payten.
Rabbitohs Scramble Lineup Against Storm Amid Suspensions and Injuries
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are forced into a major reshuffle ahead of their clash with the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium, following the loss of David Fifita to suspension alongside Cameron Murray (calf) and Tallis Duncan (hamstring) to injuries. Goalkicking center Latrell Siegwalt lines up for his career-seventh game after playing NSW Cup last week, while Lachlan Hubner starts at lock and Liam Le Blanc earns a call-up. In a late positional swap, Bronson Garlick starts at lock with Hubner moving to the bench, and utility Jayden Sullivan returns from concussion.
Raiders and Wests Tigers Deal With Training Ground Drama
Bulldogs and Warriors Confirm Final 24-Hour Updates
Sea Eagles and Sharks Round Out Round 21 Clash
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Why is Tom Dearden out for the Cowboys?
Tom Dearden is sidelined with an ankle injury to his opposite leg, just a week after returning from a serious ankle injury.
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