GIO Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 12 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Dolphins. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Dolphins game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday May 21, 2026 at 7:50 pm

Where: GIO Stadium

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Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins Preview

Canberra returns from the bye looking to reignite its season when it hosts an undermanned Dolphins outfit at GIO Stadium on Thursday night. The Raiders have lost three of their past four matches, including a disappointing defeat to Penrith in their most recent appearance, leaving Ricky Stuart’s side chasing consistency heading into an important stretch of home fixtures. Canberra will lose key forwards Hudson Young and Ethan Strange to Origin duties, but the return of Xavier Savage and Zac Hosking adds some much-needed spark and experience. The Dolphins, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after climbing into the top eight with three straight wins, highlighted by an impressive victory over South Sydney. However, Kristian Woolf’s side has been heavily disrupted by Origin selections and injuries, with several first-choice stars unavailable. These sides produced entertaining contests last season, splitting two high-scoring meetings in an evenly matched rivalry.