NRL Predictions

Broncos vs Roosters : Brisbane are already under real pressure this season Friday night serves up a clash that, only a few months ago, would have looked like a genuine showdown between two natural title contenders. On paper, the Broncos still have one of the strongest squads in the competition. Yet heading into this latest…

Titans vs Bulldogs: a pressure test on the Gold Coast The NRL weekend kicks off with a fixture that could mean plenty in the race for confidence and momentum. As the run to the finals gets closer, every win starts to matter a little more, especially for sides that have spent much of the season…

Eels vs Rabbitohs: Moses returns, but the Bunnies still make the most sense as favourites What makes this Eels-Rabbitohs clash interesting is the clash between two sets of numbers that point in different directions. On one side, there is South Sydney’s recent domination: 9 wins from the last 10 meetings. On the other, CommBank Stadium…

Roosters vs Sharks: a big clash to close out the week Allianz Stadium will host a Sunday-night fixture that feels like a real test of nerve. On one side, the Roosters are desperate to stop a worrying slide before the doubt really starts to bite. On the other, Cronulla arrive with fresh confidence, despite the…

Storm vs Raiders: Melbourne under pressure against a Canberra side with nowhere left to hide Sunday’s clash at AAMI Park brings together two teams that can barely afford to pick and choose their battles. Storm keep swinging between excellent and baffling, which makes them one of the hardest sides in the league to call. Canberra,…

Warriors vs Cowboys: Christchurch wants a response from the Warriors Super Sunday starts with a proper one. Christchurch is the venue, where the Warriors will play the first ever NRL match staged at the ground that will host the Rugby League World Cup later this year. It is a big occasion, but for Auckland, the…

Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles: a mismatch on paper, but a tricky one once the whistle blows In Sydney, this final Super Saturday clash brings a sharp contrast between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Bulldogs are labouring rather than flowing, yet they keep finding ways to stay in the fight, while Manly keep stacking…

Titans vs Panthers: more of a test of control than brute force at Cbus Super Stadium On the Gold Coast, this sort of fixture often looks like a mismatch on paper, but the context tells a very different story. The Titans arrive with a defence that is improving, if still far from fully reliable, while…

Tigers vs Dolphins : Tigers looking to keep it rolling at Campbelltown At Campbelltown, a fixture like this does not need much dressing up. On one side, the Tigers, who can be brilliant one week and a mess the next. On the other, the Dolphins, quietly going about their business and building a run of…