Leichhardt Oval will play host to Thursday's Round 8 NRL game between Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Wests Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday April 23, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Where: Leichhardt Oval
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Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Odds
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Preview
Wests Tigers return to Leichhardt Oval aiming to rebound after a missed opportunity last week, where poor finishing let them down despite territorial dominance. The Luai–Doueihi combination is still settling, but the Tigers have shown clear improvement in 2026. Canberra arrive undermanned through the middle, which could prove decisive against a Tigers pack building momentum. If Wests can sharpen their execution in good-ball, they look well placed to capitalise at home.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Wests Tigers to win at $1.48 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sunia Turuva at $9.25.
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Teams
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 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 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Patrick Herbert 19. Tristan Hope 20. Latu Fainu 21. Jeral Skelton 22. Tony Sukkar
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Sebastian Kris 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jed Stuart 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Ata Mariota 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Daine Laurie 16. Joseph Roddy 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Savelio Tamale 20. Owen Pattie 21. Jordan Uta 22. Jake Clydsdale
