24 Hour Update | Round 16 NRL Line Up vs Cowboys

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 17 Jun 2025, 04:00 PM

The side to face the Cowboys at 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium has been trimmed 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

The side remains unchanged. Ethan King and Taylor Losalu are the remaining reserves.

Originally published 17/06/2025

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for the Round 16 clash against the Cowboys at Allianz Stadium for the 2nd annual Emergency Services Match.

A Packed Day of Tribute and Action, from the moment you arrive:

1:15pm - Explore an impressive showcase of emergency service vehicles and interactive displays along Driver Avenue.
1:45pm – Stadium Gates Open
1:55pm - NSW Fire vs Police Curtain Raiser. Watch our frontline heroes take the field in a spirited pre-game clash before the main event.
3:30pm – On-Field RFS Showcase begins! Don’t miss the moving RFS tribute before kick-off, featuring a live helicopter delivery of the match ball and a showcase of Rural Fire Service volunteers and equipment.

Win a Brand-New BYD Sealion 6 – Keys for a Cause

Thanks to proud Major Partner BYD, one lucky fan will win an ALL-NEW BYD Sealion 6, valued at $42,990 - live on-field at half-time!

To enter, simply submit your details HERE for the chance to participate in the half-time activation during Sunday’s game.

Best of all, for every entry received, BYD will donate $2 to the NSW Rural Fire Service as part of their ‘Keys for a Cause’ campaign – Be sure to enter for your chance to win! Entries close 12pm Friday.

Bid on Special Edition RFS Warm-Up Tees

Get your hands on the limited-edition RFS Emergency Services warm-up tees, signed and worn by the team. All proceeds raised will go directly to the RFS Benevolent Fund, supporting volunteers and their families. Bid Now

$5 Kids Tickets

This Sunday is more than just a game – it’s a celebration of courage, community, and giving back. Be there to show your support, cheer on the Roosters, and honour those who protect us every day. Take advantage of the $5 Kids Tickets and bring the whole family!

Grab your tickets now and we’ll see you at Allianz Stadium!

All five Origin stars will be backing up following Game 2 on Wednesday. Victor Radley and Egan Butcher are out due to undergoing concussion protocols.

Your Round 16 line up is as follows-

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 22 Jun

Full Time

Roosters

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac Laybutt
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Cowboys is number 22 Braidon Burns
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jaxon Purdue
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Cowboys is number 19 Karl Lawton
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 20 Kai O'Donnell
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Salesi Foketi

Lock for Cowboys is number 15 Sam McIntyre

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Benaiah Ioelu

Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Cowboys is number 23 Thomas Duffy