NRL Predictions

Dolphins vs Broncos: Brisbane derby has a new boss Ten defeats in their last 11 matches. The Broncos roll into this Brisbane derby completely off the rails. The Dolphins, by contrast, are riding a two-game winning streak and sit fifth. The balance of power has clearly swung to the other side of the river. This…

Storm vs Sea Eagles: two heavyweights wobbling at the same time Melbourne Storm host the Manly Sea Eagles in the opening game of Super Saturday for this Indigenous Round in the NRL. Defence has been Storm’s biggest problem all year, which is almost unthinkable for any Bellamy side. That is where this team stands in…

Titans vs Cowboys: Queensland derby with plenty at stake With the finals coming into view, Round 23 of the NRL kicks off with a highly anticipated Queensland derby between the Gold Coast Titans and the North Queensland Cowboys. The teams may be sitting where they are in the table, but write this one off at…

Tigers vs Eels: pride on the line at CommBank Stadium Round 22 of the NRL wraps up at CommBank Stadium, where the Wests Tigers host Parramatta. Neither side has anything left to play for in terms of finals, but local bragging rights and pure stubborn pride should make this a properly heated scrap. For the…

Sharks vs Rabbitohs : An attacking shootout looms at Sharks Stadium This Sunday afternoon in the sun at Sharks Stadium brings us what looks set to be the standout attacking fixture of round 22 in the NRL. Cronulla host South Sydney in a clash that arrives with both sides buzzing. On a four-match winning streak,…

Dragons vs Dolphins: the gap in the table tells the story Bottom club takes on a finals contender. On paper, this Dragons vs Dolphins clash looks one-sided. St George Illawarra are living through a nightmare season, weighed down by the worst points differential in the competition. The Dolphins, by contrast, are managing the run-in with…

Storm vs Bulldogs: a huge night with everything on the line in Melbourne The second Friday night fixture in the NRL takes us to Melbourne, where Storm host the Bulldogs. Both sides are currently outside the Top 8, but still very much in the hunt for a finals spot, and the points on offer have…

Cowboys vs Roosters: a top-eight showdown with real stakes in Townsville Round 22 of the NRL kicks off in style in Townsville, with a huge clash at the sharp end of the ladder between the Cowboys and the Roosters. Plenty is on the line for both sides, and fans should be in for a game…

Cowboys vs Broncos: a crucial Queensland derby On Saturday night, the classic Queensland derby between the Cowboys and the Broncos brings the NRL round to a close. On one side, the Cowboys are trying to cling on to a spot in the Top 8 despite wildly inconsistent form. On the other, the Broncos jolted their…