Ocean Protect Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 5 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Where: Ocean Protect Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
The Warriors will be eager to respond after being caught off guard in their previous outing. Their physicality and forward dominance remain strengths, but improved discipline and execution will be required. Their opponents bring structure and will look to control possession. Expect a hard-fought contest, with territory and completion rates playing a key role. This match offers the Warriors an opportunity to reassert their identity and return to form.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.57 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: KL Iro at $11.00.
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Sharks team: 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. Toby Rudolf 11. Billy Burns 12. Teig Wilton 13. Jesse Colquhoun 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Hohepa Puru 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Michael Gabrael 22. Briton Nikora
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Marata Niukore 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita 20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21. Morgan Gannon 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 23. Ali Leiataua