St George Illawarra returns from the bye desperate to spark its season against an improving Newcastle side. The Dragons remain winless after eight rounds and were heavily beaten in Dean …

North Queensland enters Friday night in strong form and will expect another positive result when Parramatta visits Townsville. The Cowboys have won six of their past seven games and continue …

The Sydney Roosters will be aiming to extend their blistering attacking run when they meet Gold Coast on Friday evening. Trent Robinson’s side has become one of the NRL’s most …

The Dolphins will look to build momentum on Thursday night when they host a Bulldogs side rapidly losing confidence. Kristian Woolf’s men snapped a four-game losing streak with an impressive …

Penrith remains the benchmark of the competition, responding emphatically last week to reaffirm their premiership credentials. Manly, however, arrives with renewed energy, unbeaten since a coaching change and playing with …

Canterbury returns home under pressure after back-to-back heavy defeats, with defensive lapses compounding their attacking inconsistency. North Queensland, by contrast, continues to embrace high-scoring contests, winning five of their past …

Manly host Parramatta in an intriguing clash between two sides coming off strong performances. The Sea Eagles have found success with a direct approach before shifting the ball wide, though …

Penrith continue to set the benchmark with their composure under pressure and defensive resilience. Even when challenged, the Panthers find a way to execute in key moments, a trait that …

Saturday night shapes as a genuine contest, with South Sydney carrying strong attacking form into Melbourne. The Storm, traditionally dominant at AAMI Park, have shown vulnerability around the ruck and …

The Warriors return home with a clear blueprint built around ruck control and disciplined ball movement. Wayde Egan’s influence at dummy-half is central to that approach, giving their halves time …

The Roosters head into this clash as clear favourites, boasting one of the most potent attacking line-ups in the competition. Their ability to score in bursts was on show again …

Brisbane return to Suncorp Stadium facing a Bulldogs side desperate to respond after an upset loss. The Broncos have been competitive despite injuries, but depth remains a concern, particularly through …

This shapes as one of the tighter contests of the round, with Cronulla’s dynamic spine set to test a Cowboys middle that has struggled under fatigue. Nicho Hynes and Braydon …

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, …

Canterbury’s defensive resolve returned last week, providing the platform for a far more controlled attacking performance. Lachlan Galvin’s game management was a standout, dictating tempo and capitalising on defensive weaknesses. …

Newcastle’s effort and discipline have kept them competitive amid injury challenges, but they now face a Roosters side building momentum. Sydney’s second-half surge last week highlighted their growing cohesion, with …

The Tigers’ attacking surge has propelled them up the ladder, but defensive lapses continue to surface against stronger opposition. Brisbane, despite injury concerns, showed resilience last week and will look …

St George Illawarra’s reshaped spine has shown glimpses of attacking promise, with increased involvement around the ruck and added pace threatening defensive lines. However, their inability to consistently defend remains …