2022 Representative Round team lists, State of Origin, Women's State of Origin, Test match, international schedule, team news, details, squad information

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 25 Jun 2022, 06:50 PM

Official squads and team news for all 2022 Representative Round games including State of Origin and Test matches.

Ampol Women's State of Origin

Friday, June 24, 7.45pm at GIO Stadium

New South Wales: Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder has recalled Dragons forward Shaylee Bent and Knights playmaker Kirra Dibb, while veteran Sam Bremner is 18th player. Corban Baxter (hamstring) is out with Dibb to start in the halves alongside Rachael Pearson.

Dally M Medal winner Emma Tonegato will make her Origin debut, although the Dragons fullback represented NSW in the interstate challenge in 2012 and 2013 so has experience at this level.

Olivia Kernick and Caitlan Johnston will make their NSW debut off the bench.

No changes to the final team with the Sky Blues to run out as per program.

Queensland: Evania Pelite and Emily Bass are set to represent Queensland for the first time. The former rugby sevens players have relished their switch to rugby league in the past two years with Pelite in particular a key for the Maroons on Friday night.

Other changes from last year's squad include the return of 40-year-old Steph Hancock on the bench, Brittany Breayley-Nati at hooker and Jessika Elliston to the bench. Titans-bound playmaker Lauren Brown will provide utility value from the interchange while there was no room for Roosters playmaker Zahara Temara and veteran winger Karina Brown, who missed Origin selection for the first time since 2015.

There were no late changes to the 17 with Queensland to run out as named.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 24 Jun

Full Time

Sky Blues

Maroons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sky Blues is number 1 Emma Tonegato

Fullback for Maroons is number 1 Tamika Upton
Winger for Sky Blues is number 2 Yasmin Clydsdale

Winger for Maroons is number 2 Emily Bass
Centre for Sky Blues is number 3 Jessica Sergis

Centre for Maroons is number 3 Evania Pelite
Centre for Sky Blues is number 4 Isabelle Kelly

Centre for Maroons is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka
Winger for Sky Blues is number 5 Tiana Penitani

Winger for Maroons is number 5 Julia Robinson
Five-Eighth for Sky Blues is number 6 Kirra Dibb

Five-Eighth for Maroons is number 6 Tarryn Aiken
Halfback for Sky Blues is number 7 Rachael Pearson

Halfback for Maroons is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw

Forwards

Prop for Sky Blues is number 8 Simaima Taufa

Prop for Maroons is number 8 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
Hooker for Sky Blues is number 9 Keeley Davis

Hooker for Maroons is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
Prop for Sky Blues is number 10 Millie Elliot

Prop for Maroons is number 10 Shannon Mato
2nd Row for Sky Blues is number 11 Kezie Apps

2nd Row for Maroons is number 11 Tallisha Harden
2nd Row for Sky Blues is number 12 Shaylee Bent

2nd Row for Maroons is number 12 Tazmin Rapana
Lock for Sky Blues is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Lock for Maroons is number 13 Destiny Brill

Interchange

Interchange for Sky Blues is number 14 Quincy Dodd

Interchange for Maroons is number 14 Lauren Brown
Interchange for Sky Blues is number 15 Sarah Togatuki

Interchange for Maroons is number 15 Jessika Elliston
Interchange for Sky Blues is number 16 Caitlan Johnston

Interchange for Maroons is number 16 Steph Hancock
Interchange for Sky Blues is number 17 Olivia Kernick

Interchange for Maroons is number 17 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith

Reserves

Replacement for Sky Blues is number 18 Samantha Bremner

Replacement for Maroons is number 18 Zahara Temara

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 5/15/2024 4:50:20 AM

Kiwi Ferns v Mate Ma'a Tonga Women

Saturday, June 25, 1.10pm AEST at Mount Smart Stadium

Kiwi Ferns: The Kiwi Ferns are 1-17 with no late changes. Amy Turner and Page McGregor will both make their Kiwi Ferns debut in the centres while Broncos powerhouse Roxy Murdoch also debuts in the back row. Laishon Albert-Jones will feature in the halves alongside Raecene McGregor.

Krystal Rota will captain the young side from hooker and will likely split time with Nita Maynard following the veteran's inclusion on the bench.

Karli Hansen is the 18th player.

Mate Ma'a Tonga: The Tonga side is 1-17 with no late changes on game day. Lavinia Tauhalaliku will captain the side from fullback with Broncos outside back China Polata slotting in at five-eighth. Dragons prop Tegan Dymock will lead the forward pack after announcing her re-signing with the Red V this week, while Shannon Muru is one to watch in the back row. Noia Fotu-Moala is 18th player.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 25 Jun

Full Time

Kiwi Ferns

Mate Ma'a Tonga

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Kiwi Ferns is number 1 Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly

Fullback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 1 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
Winger for Kiwi Ferns is number 2 Madison Bartlett

Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 2 Pier Pritchard
Centre for Kiwi Ferns is number 3 Page McGregor

Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 3 Haylee Hifo
Centre for Kiwi Ferns is number 4 Amy Turner

Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 4 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
Winger for Kiwi Ferns is number 5 Katelyn Vaha'akolo

Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 5 Luisa Sekona
Five-Eighth for Kiwi Ferns is number 6 Laishon Jones

Five-Eighth for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 6 China Polata
Halfback for Kiwi Ferns is number 7 Raecene McGregor

Halfback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 7 Keisharn Hala

Forwards

Prop for Kiwi Ferns is number 8 Annetta Nu'uausala

Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 8 Tegan Dymock
Hooker for Kiwi Ferns is number 9 Krystal Rota

Hooker for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 9 Shirley Mailangi
Prop for Kiwi Ferns is number 10 Mya Hill-Moana

Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 10 Natasha Penitani
2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 11 Roxette Murdoch

2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 11 Kimberly Nikua
2nd Row for Kiwi Ferns is number 12 Ngatokotoru Arakua

2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 12 Shannon Muru
Lock for Kiwi Ferns is number 13 Georgia Hale

Lock for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 13 Katrina Latu

Interchange

Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 14 Nita Maynard

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 14 Monica Samita
Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 15 Charlotte Scanlan

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 15 Kalosipani Hopoate
Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 16 Kararaina Wira-Kohu

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 16 Ana Taumalolo
Interchange for Kiwi Ferns is number 17 Christyl Stowers

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 17 Amelia Mafi

Reserves

Replacement for Kiwi Ferns is number 18 Karli Hansen

Replacement for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 18 Noia Fotu-Moala

Match Officials

Referee: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 8/15/2022 4:32:04 AM

New Zealand v Mate Ma'a Tonga

Saturday, June 25, 3.20pm AEST at Mount Smart Stadium

New Zealand: The Kiwis are 1-17 with no late changes.

Prramatta duo Dylan Brown and Marata Niukore will make their Kiwis debut after being named at five-eighth and centre respectively, with Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo also set for an international debut following his inclusion. Brown will partner Jahrome Hughes in the halves with Roosters centre Joseph Manu to feature at fullback. Peta Hiku and Jordan Rapana are the other backs.

Up front, Isaiah Papali'i starts on an edge alongside Kenny Bromwich, with in-form Raiders forward Joseph Tapine named at lock. Brandon Smith has been named at hooker with Kieran Foran named on the bench to provide cover in the spine.

Panthers forward Moses Leota is the fourth debutant named by coach Michael Maguire as he joins Foran, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Briton Nikora on the bench. Jordan Riki is 18th Man.

Mate Ma'a Tonga: Tonga are 1-17 with no late changes. Joe Ofahengaue is 18th Man.

Having been overlooked by NSW for Origin Two, Kotoni Staggs will wear the No.6 for Tonga alongside Dragons young gun Talatau Amone in the halves. Manly winger Christian Tuipulotu will make his Test debut on the wing, taking over from Daniel Tupou, who is with the Blues in Origin. The backline also features Parramatta's Will Penisini, Manly flyer Tolu Koula and destructive Dragon Moses Suli.

In his 14th international for his country Jason Taumalolo will co-captain the team alongside respected Rooster Siosiua Taukeiaho, who plays his 12th Test for Tonga. They are joined in a powerhouse pack by Addin Fonua-Blake, Sitili Tupouniua and Keaon Koloamatangi while Haumole Olakau'atu, Tevita Tatola and Moeaki Fotuaika bring impact from the bench.

Tonga are coached by caretaker coach Dean Young for this match with Kristian Woolf unavailable because of English Super League duties with St Helens.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 25 Jun

Full Time

Kiwis

Mate Ma'a Tonga

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for New Zealand is number 1 Joseph Manu

Fullback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 1 Tolutau Koula
Winger for New Zealand is number 2 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu
Centre for New Zealand is number 3 Marata Niukore

Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for New Zealand is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 4 Moses Suli
Winger for New Zealand is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 5 Sione Katoa
Five-Eighth for New Zealand is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 6 Kotoni Staggs
Halfback for New Zealand is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 7 Talatau Amone

Forwards

Prop for New Zealand is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for New Zealand is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 9 Siliva Havili
Prop for New Zealand is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for New Zealand is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua
2nd Row for New Zealand is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 12 Keaon Koloamatangi
Lock for New Zealand is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Lock for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for New Zealand is number 14 Kieran Foran

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for New Zealand is number 15 Moses Leota

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 15 Haumole Olakau'atu
Interchange for New Zealand is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 16 Tevita Tatola
Interchange for New Zealand is number 17 Briton Nikora

Interchange for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 17 Moeaki Fotuaika

Reserves

Replacement for New Zealand is number 18 Jordan Riki

Replacement for Mate Ma'a Tonga is number 18 Joe Ofahengaue

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/23/2022 4:36:01 AM

Samoa v Cook Islands

Saturday, June 25, 5.40pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Samoa: Samoa are 1-17 with no late changes. Coach Matt Parish's squad features Panthers quartet Charlie Staines at fullback, Taylan May on the wing, Izack Tago in the centres and Spencer Leniu on the bench, Sea Eagles pair Josh Schuster and Martin Taupau and Dragons duo Francis Molo and Jaydn Su'A in the pack.

Anthony Milford will call the shots from halfback in his eighth Test match alongside Warrior Chanel Harris-Tavita in his second.

Rabbitohs flyer Jaxson Paulo and Broncos forward Keenan Palasia get their first crack at international football while Fa'amanu Brown's remarkable comeback story continues as he plays his first Test for Samoa since the 2017 World Cup.

Dragons youngster Mat Feagai is 18th Man.

Cook Islands: Geoffrey Daniela has come in on the wing on game day with Malachi Morgan out. Tinirau Arona has shifted to hooker and Aaron Teroi goes to the bench.

Xavier Willison has gone from lock to prop, Moses Noovao-McGreal goes from the bench to lock and Reuben Porter has been added to the bench.

Under the guidance of Tony Iro, the squad features three sets of brothers - Esan and Steven Marsters, Reubenn and Vincent Rennie, and Kayal and Andre Iro, the sons of Kiwis and Cook Islands great Kevin Iro.

Titan Esan Marsters and Warrior Pride Petterson-Robati are the co-captains.

Former Warrior Anthony Gelling will look to add to the eight caps he has earned since debuting back in 2009 in the game in Cairns, which includes two at the 2013 World Cup against the USA and Wales. He slots into the centres alongside Reubenn Rennie.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 25 Jun

Full Time

Toa Samoa

Cook Islands Aitu

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Samoa is number 1 Charlie Staines

Fullback for Cook Islands is number 1 Kayal Iro
Winger for Samoa is number 2 Taylan May

Winger for Cook Islands is number 2 Steven Marsters
Centre for Samoa is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Cook Islands is number 3 Anthony Gelling
Centre for Samoa is number 4 Jaxson Paulo

Centre for Cook Islands is number 4 Reubenn Rennie
Winger for Samoa is number 5 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Cook Islands is number 14 Geoff Daniela
Five-Eighth for Samoa is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Cook Islands is number 6 Esan Marsters
Halfback for Samoa is number 7 Anthony Milford

Halfback for Cook Islands is number 7 Reece Joyce

Forwards

Prop for Samoa is number 8 Martin Taupau

Prop for Cook Islands is number 8 Vincent Rennie
Hooker for Samoa is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Cook Islands is number 10 Tinirau Arona
Prop for Samoa is number 10 Francis Molo

Prop for Cook Islands is number 13 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Samoa is number 11 Josh Schuster

2nd Row for Cook Islands is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Samoa is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Cook Islands is number 12 Pride Petterson-Robati
Lock for Samoa is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Cook Islands is number 15 Moses Noovao-McGreal

Interchange

Interchange for Samoa is number 14 Fa'amanu Brown

Interchange for Cook Islands is number 9 Aaron Teroi
Interchange for Samoa is number 15 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Cook Islands is number 16 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Samoa is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Cook Islands is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Samoa is number 17 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Cook Islands is number 18 Reuben Porter

Reserves

Replacement for Samoa is number 18 Mathew Feagai

Replacement for Cook Islands is number 19 Brody Tamarua

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 8/11/2022 12:57:59 AM

Papua New Guinea v Fiji

Saturday, June 25, 7.50pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Papua New Guinea: Tryscoring machine Alex Johnston wins his third Test cap for the Kumuls and will play fullback with Robert Derby (Northern Pride) and Solo Wane (PNG Hunters) taking the wing spots. Brisbane's David Mead will captain the side and forms a powerful centre combination with Melbourne's Justin Olam. Townsville Blackhawks star Kyle Laybutt and the Roosters' Lachlan Lam are the halves.

The forward pack features two more PNG Hunters reps in hooker Wartovo Puara and prop Sylvester Namo as well as Jacob Alick from the Gold Coast Titans. The Hunters' Junior Rop is 18th Man. The Kumuls are coached by Stanley Tepend.

Fiji: Lamar Manuel-Liolevave will start the game and Ralulu Nasoki added to the bench after second-rower Taniela Sadrugu dropped out of the side originally named on Tuesday.

RRoosters veteran Kevin Naiqama will again captain the Bati in his 20th Test match and he'll play five-eighth alongside Nautu'a Masima from Wests Magpies. Panthers powerhouse Viliame Kikau has the honour of co-captaining his country in his 12th Test match. Wingers Maika Sivo and Mikaele Ravalawa, centres Semi Valemei and Waqa Blake and young Panthers fullback Sunia Turuva make up a powerful back five.

Storm prop Tui Kamikamica and Kikau lead the pack along wth Taane Milne at lock while Penioni Tagituimua from the Mounties club is the No.9.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 25 Jun

Full Time

PNG Kumuls

Fiji Bati

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Papua New Guinea is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Fiji is number 1 Sunia Turuva
Winger for Papua New Guinea is number 2 Robert Derby

Winger for Fiji is number 2 Mikaele Ravalawa
Centre for Papua New Guinea is number 3 David Mead

Centre for Fiji is number 3 Semi Valemei
Centre for Papua New Guinea is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Fiji is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Papua New Guinea is number 22 Solo Wane

Winger for Fiji is number 5 Maika Sivo
Five-Eighth for Papua New Guinea is number 6 Kyle Laybutt

Five-Eighth for Fiji is number 6 Kevin Naiqama
Halfback for Papua New Guinea is number 7 Lachlan Lam

Halfback for Fiji is number 7 Nautu'a Masima

Forwards

Prop for Papua New Guinea is number 8 Epel Kapinias

Prop for Fiji is number 8 Joseph Ratuvakacerivalu
Hooker for Papua New Guinea is number 9 Wartovo Puara

Hooker for Fiji is number 9 Penioni Tagituimua
Prop for Papua New Guinea is number 10 Sylvester Namo

Prop for Fiji is number 10 Tui Kamikamica
2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 11 Dan Russell

2nd Row for Fiji is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Papua New Guinea is number 12 Nixon Putt

2nd Row for Fiji is number 16 Lamar Manuel-Liolevave
Lock for Papua New Guinea is number 13 Jacob Alick

Lock for Fiji is number 13 Taane Milne

Interchange

Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 14 Liam Horne

Interchange for Fiji is number 14 Isaac Lumelume
Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 15 Emmanuel Waine

Interchange for Fiji is number 15 Pio Seci
Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 16 McKenzie Yei

Interchange for Fiji is number 17 Kaylen Miller
Interchange for Papua New Guinea is number 17 Dilbert Issac

Interchange for Fiji is number 18 Ralulu Nasoki

Reserves

Replacement for Papua New Guinea is number 18 Junior Rop

Replacement for Fiji is number 22 Waqasaqa Qiolevu

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/23/2022 4:36:02 AM

Ampol State of Origin Game Two

Sunday, June 26, 7.50pm AEST at Optus Stadium

New South Wales: With Jack Wighton unavailable for due to Covid protocols, Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton has been called into the squad at centre, a position he handled with ease during the Panthers' 2021 premiership charge. He lines up alongside former team-mate Stephen Crichton, who has been promoted from the bench to starting centre with Kotoni Staggs overlooked.

Manly workhorse Jake Trbojevic's omission from Game One caused plenty of debate but he returns for his 14th Origin, along with Angus Crichton, who was part of series wins in 2018, '19 and '21 but was overlooked for the opener in Sydney. Cronulla powerhouse Siosifa Talakai is poised to make his Origin debut on a new-look Blues bench alongside Crichton, Junior Paulo and hooker Damien Cook, who has been replaced in the starting line-up by premiership-winning Panther Api Koroisau.

The other new faces in the squad are Victor Radley, Clint Gutherson and Jordan McLean. Forwards Ryan Matterson, Tariq Sims and Reagan Campbell-Gillard all lost theri places in the team. Nicho Hynes is again the 18th Man.

Queensland: The Maroons have been forced into a couple of changes after Reuben Cotter hurt his hamstring during warm-up for the Cowboys' game against Manly last Friday and Xavier Coates suffered an ankle injury in Game One.

Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi comes into the starting side after he was part of the extended squad in Sydney while back-rower Jai Arrow returns after missing Game Three last year for disciplinary reasons and being 18th Man in Sydney.

A former Queensland under-20s and Junior Kangaroos player, Taulagi will become the seventh Cowboy to be involved in Origin this year with teammates Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Valentine Holmes, Tom Dearden, Jeremiah Nanai and Cotter all featuring in the squad for Game One and Jordan McLean joining the NSW squad for Perth.

Broncos Thomas Flegler and Corey Oates have been added to the wider squad along with Titans forward Beau Fermor and Warriors fullback Reece Walsh.

Game 2 - Game 2 - Sunday 26 Jun

Full Time

Blues

Maroons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Blues is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Maroons is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Blues is number 2 Brian To'o

Winger for Maroons is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Blues is number 3 Matt Burton

Centre for Maroons is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Blues is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Maroons is number 4 Dane Gagai
Winger for Blues is number 5 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Maroons is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Blues is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Maroons is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Blues is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Maroons is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Blues is number 8 Payne Haas

Prop for Maroons is number 8 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Blues is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Maroons is number 9 Ben Hunt
Prop for Blues is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

Prop for Maroons is number 10 Josh Papalii
2nd Row for Blues is number 11 Cameron Murray

2nd Row for Maroons is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Blues is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Maroons is number 12 Felise Kaufusi
Lock for Blues is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Maroons is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Blues is number 14 Damien Cook

Interchange for Maroons is number 14 Harry Grant
Interchange for Blues is number 15 Angus Crichton

Interchange for Maroons is number 15 Jai Arrow
Interchange for Blues is number 16 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Maroons is number 16 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange for Blues is number 17 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Maroons is number 17 Jeremiah Nanai