Sky Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Dolphins. The game kicks off at 6:05 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Dolphins game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 25, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Where: Sky Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Preview
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 and space to attack. The Dolphins showed encouraging signs last week but continue to struggle for sustained control through the middle. If New Zealand dominate possession, they should create enough opportunities out wide to get the job done.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $1.45 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Alofiana Khan-Pereira at $9.00.
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Teams
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Mitchell Barnett 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jacob Laban 18. Marata Niukore 20. Luke Hanson 21. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 22. Adam Pompey 23. Makaia Tafua
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Ray Stone 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Trai Fuller 18. Lewis Symonds 19. Tevita Naufahu 20. Brian Pouniu 21. Oryn Keeley 22. John Fineanganofo