NRL Predictions

Sharks vs Sea Eagles: a proper test after the State of Origin chaos Barely had the State of Origin wrapped up when the NRL rolled straight back in with a cracking clash between the Sharks and the Sea Eagles. In this kind of round, with representative calls stripping squads apart, the intensity rarely drops. If…

State of Origin 2026: a box office clash Australian rugby league takes a brief breather to make way for the biggest event on the calendar: State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland. As ever, Sydney will host Game 1 of a series that should be full of heat. But this 2026 edition arrives…

Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: hard to read, so it has to be good The return to Townsville probably gives us one of the most unpredictable matches of this State of Origin-heavy stretch. The Cowboys and Rabbitohs can go from brilliant to dreadful in the space of a week, which makes this one a nightmare to call.…

Dragons vs Warriors: a mismatch on paper Saturday afternoon rugby league takes us to Jubilee Stadium for a clash that looks like one of the biggest mismatches on a State of Origin-hit card. One side are the Dragons, still desperate for their first win of the season. The other are the Warriors, rolling in with…

Sea Eagles vs Titans: Manly look to keep the climb going The second fixture of this trimmed-down Super Saturday takes us to Sydney for a showdown between a Manly side full of confidence and a Titans outfit still desperately searching for a proper 80-minute reference point. The ladder suggests a clear gap between the two,…

Bulldogs vs Storm: a huge clash already, even with key men out There is only one NRL game on Friday night, but it could end up mattering a lot as the season rolls on. Welcome to Accor Stadium, just days after State of Origin, for a meeting between a Bulldogs side in trouble and a…

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.…