The NRL season moves on, with some teams absolutely determined not to lose their first two games, while others look to continue their winning form. Wests Tigers have their first run, while the Bulldogs rest up and watch on.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, March 12
Suncorp Stadium, 8pm (AEDT)
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Ben Hunt 15. Xavier Willison 16. Ben Talty 17. Aublix Tawha Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Jaiyden Hunt 20. Blake Mozer 21. Delouise Hoeter 22. Thomas Duffy
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Eels: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Tallyn Da Silva Reserves: 18. Charlie Guymer 19. Joash Papali’i 20. Jordan Samrani 21. Brian Kelly 22. Luca Moretti
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Jarrod Cole, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: We often find in Round 2 that teams beaten first up can turn their form around and cause an upset. Unfortunately for the Eels, the Broncos also lost in Round 1 and will be just as desperate not to lose again. The Broncos were completely outplayed by the Panthers last week, while the Eels simply gave up after the break against the Storm. One of these teams is about to be winless after two rounds, and it won’t be the Broncos.
Tip: Broncos by 20
PointsBet odds: Broncos $1.27 (-12.5 $1.95) Eels $3.60 (+12.5 $1.83)
Friday, March 13
Go Media Stadium, 6pm (AEDT)
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark Bench: 14. Samuel Healey 15. Demitric Vaimauga 16. Leka Halasima 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserves: 18. Taine Tuaupiki 20. Morgan Gannon 21. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 22. Marata Niukore 23. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Morgan Smithies 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh Bench: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Matthew Timoko 18. Daine Laurie 19. Joseph Roddy 20. Owen Pattie 21. Jed Stuart 22. Chevy Stewart
Officials
Referee: Peter Gough Touchies: Nick Pelgrave, Jon Stone Bunker: Liam Kennedy
Prediction: What an exciting clash this promises to be in Auckland. Both sides were at their attacking best last week, with the Warriors dismantling the Roosters, while the Raiders had an up and down golden point win over the Sea Eagles. It’s an old cliche, but defence will win this game, with both teams known to leak points at times.
Tip: Raiders by 8
PointsBet odds: Warriors $1.85 (-1.5 $1.95) Raiders $1.95 (+1.5 $1.83)
Allianz Stadium, 8pm (AEDT)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Benaiah Ioelu 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher Bench: 14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi Reserves: 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Fetalaiga Pauga 20. Toby Rodwell 21. Toby Rodwell 22. Taylor Losalu
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Euan Aitken 13. Cameron Murray Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Lachlan Hubner 17. Sean Keppie Reserves: 18. Latrell Siegwalt 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Salesi Ataata
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: Drew Oultram, Matt Noyen Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: This is a classic set up for a Round 1 form reversal. The Roosters were never really in their clash with the Warriors last week, making way too many mistakes and facing the ire of the referee throughout. The Rabbitohs looked very sharp against the Dolphins and will head into this rivalry clash with the wind in their sails. Are the Roosters capable of a complete form reversal?
Tip: Roosters by 10
PointsBet odds: Roosters $1.80 (-1.5 $1.88) Rabbitohs $2 (+1.5 $1.88)
Saturday, March 14
Leichhardt Oval, 3pm (AEDT)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal Bench: 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth Reserves: 18. Tristan Hope 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Tony Sukkar 22. Heath Mason
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Kai O’Donnell 16. Griffin Neame 17. Matthew Lodge Reserves: 18. Liam Sutton 19. Ethan King 20. Robert Derby 21. Harrison Edwards 22. Kaiden Lahrs
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Phil Henderson, Damian Brady Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Prediction: The Tigers had the bye last week, while the Cowboys would have been very disappointed with their trip to Las Vegas, where they let the Knights get the better of them. They will be fired up to reverse that slow start, but we are talking about the Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. The 2026 season is set to be pivotal for coach Benji Marshall and his Tigers, they should start with a bang at home.
Tip: Tigers by 14
PointsBet odds: Tigers $1.55 (-4.5 $1.88) Cowboys $2.40 (+4.5 $1.88)
WIN Stadium, 5:30pm (AEDT)
Dragons: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart Bench: 14. Hame Sele 15. Josh Kerr 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Ryan Couchman Reserves: 18. Lyhkan King-Togia 19. David Fale 20. Jacob Halangahu 21. Mathew Feagai 22. Tyrell Sloan
Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Moses Leo 5. Nick Meaney 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Tui Kamikamica Bench: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Cooper Clarke 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Davvy Moale Reserves: 18. Preston Conn 19. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 20. Angus Hinchey 21. Shawn Blore 22. Hugo Peel
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Kieren Irons, David Munro Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Dragons put up an almighty fight in losing to the Bulldogs in Las Vegas, while the Storm simply ran all over the Eels. The Dragons have been a bit of a bogey team at times for the Storm and they will be keen to open their account at home. While they will be buoyed by their defensive effort against the Bulldogs, the Storm attack is on another level completely
Tip: Storm by 18
PointsBet odds: Dragons $2.90 (+7.5 $1.95) Storm $1.40 (-7.5 $1.83)
Carrington Park, Bathurst, 7:35pm (AEDT)
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Jack Cogger 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Kalani Going Reserves: 18. Izack Tago 19. Freddy Lussick 20. Tom Ale 21. Jack Cole 22. Sione Fonua
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Jesse Colquhoun Bench: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Chris Veaila 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Michael Gabrael
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: Belinda Sharpe, Daniel Luttringer Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Panthers were not at their best last week, but were far too good for the Broncos, while the Sharks smacked the hapless Titans at Shark Park. The Panthers take this clash to Bathurst where the locals are bound to see another cracking game. The Sharks looked good at home, but this will be a real test of their ability to handle the big game pressure.
Tip: Panthers by 12
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.33 (-8.5 $1.95) Sharks $3.25 (+8.5 $1.83)
Sunday, March 15
4 Pines Park, 4:05pm (AEDT)
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Joey Walsh 15. Nathan Brown 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Paul Bryan Reserves: 18. Brandon Wakeham 19. Josh Feledy 20. Corey Waddell 21. Jackson Shereb 22. Simione Laiafi
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Sandon Smith 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Tyson Frizell Bench: 14. Thomas Cant 15. Mathew Croker 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Francis Manuleleua Reserves: 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Harrison Graham 20. Tyson Gamble 21. Cody Hopwood 22. James Schiller
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: Drew Oultram, Tyson Brough Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Sea Eagles blew a 14-point lead against the Raiders, before running down a 14-point deficit to force golden point extra time, where they lost. The Knights looked a bit disjointed at times by were good enough to beat the Cowboys in Las Vegas. These two clubs have plenty of history and this will be a true test of exactly where their hopes lie for the season. I like the look of the Knights, but think the Sea Eagles might bounce back from last week.
Tip: Sea Eagles by 8
PointsBet odds: Sea Eagles $1.60 (-4.5 $1.95) Knights $2.30 (+4.5 $1.83)
Suncorp Stadium, 6:15pm (AEST)
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Brad Schneider 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles Bench: 14. Max Plath 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Ray Stone Reserves: 18. Trai Fuller 19. Sebastian Su’a 20. Lewis Symonds 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. Max Feagai 5. Phillip Sami 6. AJ Brimson 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall Bench: 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Tukimihia Simpkins 16. Klese Haas 17. Cooper Bai Reserves: 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Zane Harrison 20. Jett Liu 21. Jenson Taumoepeau 22. Josh Patston
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Michael Wise, Jarrod Cole Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: Both these teams were disappointing last week, with the Dolphins losing to the Rabbitohs and the Titans barely firing a shot against the Sharks. They will both be keen to bounce back and avoid the dreaded 0-2. The Dolphins look to have more upside and should be able to take care of their Gold Coast neighbours.
Tip: Dolphins by 18
PointsBet odds: Dolphins $1.35 (-9.5 $1.88) Titans $3.10 (+9.5 $1.88)
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