NRL Predictions

Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels : a Sydney derby where the defensive numbers point one way Sydney head into Round 19 with an average winning margin of 17.8 points this season, one of the best differentials in the competition. The Roosters are on a two-game winning run and are chasing a strong top-four spot at…

Dolphins vs Sharks: a clash that could carry serious weight Saturday’s action rolls on at Kayo Stadium with one of the standout fixtures of round 19. The Dolphins and the Sharks are both genuine finals contenders, and a win here would take either side a step closer to the Top 4. On paper, there is…

Bulldogs vs Raiders: Round 19 clashes with State of Origin hanging over it Round 19 in the NRL throws up one of the most eagerly awaited fixtures of the season at Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs host the Raiders in a meeting between two genuine top-end contenders. The backdrop is messy, with the third and final…

Tigers vs Warriors: a real test of Wests’ ambition Round 19 of the NRL kicks off at Campbelltown with a fixture that could have a major say in the race for the finals. On one side, the Tigers are trying to halt a rough patch that is threatening to drag them out of the Top…

Dragons vs Tigers: a derby that could kick-start a season Super Saturday rolls on at Jubilee Stadium with a fixture that might look low-key at first glance, but it matters plenty. With 10 rounds left in the regular season, every slip-up is getting pricier. The Tigers are still in the hunt for a Top 8…

Panthers vs Rabbitohs: the leaders keep rolling, but without the usual backbone Round 18 serves up two teams heading in opposite directions. Penrith are still sitting top of the Telstra Premiership with 28 points, but they come into CommBank Stadium on the back of two straight defeats and without a clutch of internationals tied up…

Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons: a bottom-of-the-table scrap that tells you plenty Lets not kid ourselves: this Raiders vs Dragons clash in Round 17 is hardly the headline act. Two sides stuck at the wrong end of the ladder, both guilty of switching off long before the final siren. Canberra led Melbourne 16-0…

[article] Tigers again? That humiliation goes back to Round 6: 42-22 at Campbelltown, with Sunia Turuva on fire and Jahream Bula untouchable. The Knights have not forgotten. On Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium, Kalyn Ponga is back, Dylan Lucas is back too, and Newcastle are at home with a point to prove. The total of…

Sea Eagles vs Storm : a proper NRL heavyweight to close Super Saturday ends with one of the fiercest rivalries in the modern NRL. For years, the Sea Eagles and Storm have gone toe to toe for the biggest prizes, none more so than in those unforgettable 2007 and 2008 finals. The faces have changed,…