Teamlist | Round 9 v Broncos

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 03:59 PM

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for Round 9 as they return to Allianz Stadium for a Saturday night showdown against the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday, May 2nd.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:35pm, with the Tricolours back on home turf for another key clash as the competition rolls into Round 9.

James Tedesco captains the side from fullback, with Daniel Tupou, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia and Mark Nawaqanitawase named across the backline.

Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker will combine in the halves, while the forward pack features Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong and Victor Radley.

Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher and Salesi Foketi have been named on the interchange bench, with Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Benaiah Ioelu, Egan Butcher and Blake Steep rounding out the extended squad.

The Broncos await in what shapes as a huge night at Allianz Stadium, with Members and fans encouraged to be there to support the Tricolours.

Teamlist is as follows:

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 2 May

9:35 am

Roosters

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Ben Talty
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Josh Rogers
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Va'a Semu
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Tommy Talau

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Hayze Perham

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Benaiah Ioelu

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Luke Gale
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Egan Butcher

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Thomas Duffy
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Blake Steep

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Antonio Verhoeven

Benaiah Ioelu
Blake Steep
Egan Butcher

Aublix Tawha
Jesse Arthars
Luke Gale
Patrick Carrigan
Reece Walsh

Brendan Piakura
Preston Riki

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/28/2026 7:10:32 AM

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