NRL Predictions

Raiders vs Dolphins: a trap game in the middle of Origin season With State of Origin looming, the NRL heads into that awkward stretch where squads are constantly changing and some fixtures look far less predictable than they should. This one between the Raiders and the Dolphins is a classic example. Canberra come in off…

Titans vs Knights: Newcastle arrive with momentum to kick off Super Sunday Magic Round rolls on at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with a first-up clash that already has a bit of bite about it between the Titans and the Knights. On paper, Newcastle turn up with far more certainty. The Knights have strung together a…

Warriors vs Broncos: the Warriors arrive full of belief Magic Round gives us one of the weekend’s best matchups on Sunday afternoon, with the Warriors taking on the Broncos. On paper, plenty will still back Brisbane as the natural contender thanks to their status and squad depth. The reality, though, looks very different right now.…

Panthers vs Dragons: a mismatch to close out Magic Round Magic Round wraps up on Sunday night with a fixture that looks completely one-sided on paper. On one side, the Panthers keep steamrolling the competition week after week. On the other, the Dragons are slogging through a nightmare season and seem to get worse every…

Tigers vs Sea Eagles: Manly come in flying high Magic Round kicks off in style this Saturday afternoon with a very tasty clash between the Tigers and the Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium. The two sides sit on the same points in the table, but their form tells two very different stories. One team, the…

Roosters vs Cowboys: a serious test for the Cowboys at Magic Round Saturday night at Magic Round brings us a tasty matchup between the Roosters and the Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium. On paper, Sydney look to have the clear edge. The Roosters have been building for weeks, while North Queensland arrive short-handed after the injury…

Eels vs Storm: a pressure cooker to finish Super Saturday The final game of Super Saturday, Magic Round style, serves up a cracking contest between the Eels and the Storm. Two sides that arrive brimming with confidence after finally finding a win again last week. For the Storm, that result was mainly about ending a…

Rabbitohs vs Dolphins: a fixture that could get lively in a hurry Magic Round rolls on Friday night with a cracking showdown between the Rabbitohs and the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. Two teams that like to play at pace, two attacks that can pile on points in bursts, and two sides arriving with real belief…

Sharks vs Bulldogs: a bigger game than it first looks Kick-off for this latest NRL night is on Friday, with the Sharks and Bulldogs taking centre stage. On paper, it is hardly the glamour fixture of the round. But given the way both teams are tracking, this one could get a lot more fraught than…