NRL Round 7 Match Preview: Dragons take on Rabbitohs at Homebush

Author: St George Illawarra Dragons
Timestamp: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 05:48 PM

The St George Illawarra Dragons head to Accor Stadium in Round 7 for a Saturday evening showdown with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

The club's Knock-On Effect NSW Cup squad will also be in action in the lead-up to the main game with their kick-off slated for 3:10pm.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Apr

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dragons

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

KEY INFO

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Venue: Accor Stadium, Homebush
Watch: Kayo, Foxtel
Gates Open: 3:00pm
Knock-On Effect NSW Cup: 3:00pm
NRL: 5:30pm

SOME FAMILIAR FACES

Both sides will be made up of some familiar faces with a number of players in this weekend's clash having been involved with both clubs.

At the Red V, Damien Cook, Jaydn Su’A, and Hame Sele all spent time at the Rabbitohs whilst Emre Guler came through South Sydney's junior system.

At the Rabbitohs, Matt Dufty – who is making his first NRL appearance since Round 12, 2022 – came through the Dragons system and spent the first five years of his NRL career with the club whilst Jayden Sullivan also debuted at the Dragons.

South Sydney Head Coach Wayne Bennett also has a history with both clubs having coached the Dragons to a Grand Final win in 2010 and a World Cup Challenge Victory in 2011.

TEAM NEWS

DRAGONS

Mathew Feagai comes into the centres with Moses Suli (eye socket) unavailable.
Jacob Halangahu and Josh Kerr find themselves in jerseys No.16 and No.17 having put together strong performances in the club’s Knock-On Effect NSW Cup win.

RABBITOHS

Matt Dufty is back in the NRL for the first time since 2022 as he takes over from Jye Gray (shoulder) at fullback.
Lachlan Hubner comes into the back row in place of David Fifita (hamstring) in the only other change to the starting side.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Apr

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Setu Tu
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Dragons is number 20 David Fale
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Bronson Garlick

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 11 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Dragons is number 21 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Edward Kosi

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Hame Sele
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Thomas Fletcher

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Kade Reed