NRL 2026 – Round 15 preview, predictions and tips
It’s another reduced round this weekend in the NRL, with Origin II taking place next week.
In any other week, there would be some mouthwatering games to look forward to this weekend, but with so many players away in camp, we could be seeing some stars of the future in action instead. Especially in the Dolphins vs Roosters match, where 12 players are missing.
And of course, I can’t write an intro without a special mention to Jai Arrow. The former Rabbitoh has been named in number 23 this weekend as a special tribute, and both the Bunnies and the Broncos will be wearing special shirts which will be auctioned off after the game.
No words will make a difference at a time like this, but my heart goes out to him and I hope and pray that a cure for MND is found as soon as possible.
*All odds for the first two games are taken from Paddy Power and correct at time of writing on 10th June 2026. Odds for the remaining three games are taken from Sky Bet.
Thursday 11th June – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos
Form guide
After a bright start to the year, the Rabbitohs have lost four of their last five to slip to 8th. They were beaten 28-14 by Manly last weekend.
The Broncos are even worse off, with five straight losses. The latest was a 28-23 home defeat to the Titans in Round 14, which has seen the reigning Premiers slip to 12th.
Team news
The Rabbitohs will honour recently retired forward Jai Arrow this week, and have named him in the 23 jumper. Elsewhere in the side, Campbell Graham and Sean Keppie drop out through injury, while Cam Murray’s on Origin duty. John Radel, Dayne Jennings and Liam Le Blanc come into the 19.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Edward Kosi 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Euan Aitken 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Jamie Humphreys 16. Jayden Sullivan 17. John Radel 18. Dayne Jennings 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Matthew Dufty 21. Moala Graham-Taufa 22. Salesi Ataata 23. Jai Arrow
Jordan Riki will make a timely return for the Broncos this week, with Kotoni Staggs, Reece Walsh and Payne Haas on Origin duty. Riki’s joined by Hayze Perham and Antonio Verhoeven in the starting side. Josh Rogers and Jaiyden Hunt join the six-man bench.
My prediction – South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-16 Brisbane Broncos
With both sides under-strength, it’s anyone’s guess as to how this one will go. I’m leaning towards the Bunnies though, who’ll be desperate to put in a big performance for Jai Arrow.
Betting tips
I’m backing the Rabbitohs to win by 1-12 points, which is 2/1. I like the look of Brisbane to score under 21.5 points as well, which is 1/1.
Friday 12th June – The Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters
Form guide
The Dolphins’ 40-14 win over the Cowboys last weekend extended their club record to five straight victories. They’ve climbed into 5th with their latest success.
After two straight losses, the Roosters got back to winning ways with a 26-0 success at the Raiders last weekend. They remain 3rd on the ladder.
Team news
Isaiya Katoa will line up for the Dolphins after being released from New South Wales camp for this one. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Max Plath, Selwyn Cobbo and Thomas Flegler are all in Maroons camp, so Trai Fuller, Tevita Naufahu, Felise Kaufusi, Oryn Keeley and Brad Schneider are named in the 19.
The Roosters are missing seven players to Origin – James Tedesco, Lindsay Collins, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Reece Robson
Robert Toia, Sam Walker and Victor Radley. Benaiah Ioelu, Cody Ramsey, De La Salle Va’a, Reece Foley, Rex Bassingthwaighte, Taylor Losalu and Tommy Talau are all in the 19. Toby Rodwell, Junior Tupou and Max McCathie are in the extended squad.
Roosters team: 1. Cody Ramsey 2. Billy Smith 3. Reece Foley 4. Egan Butcher 5. Tommy Talau 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Taylor Losalu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Rex Bassingthwaighte 18. Delasalle Vaa 19. Tom Rodwell 20. Junior Tupou 21. Toby Rodwell 22. Max McCathie
My prediction – The Dolphins 30-12 Sydney Roosters
If the Rabbitohs game is hard to call with four players missing to Origin, then this one’s almost impossible. An incredible 12 players are in camp for the Maroons and the Blues, but I’m backing the Dolphins in this game. They’re only missing one of their first choice spine, so I’d expect them to be a bit more in sync than the Roosters.
Betting tips
The Dolphins are 10/11 with a -7 handicap, which I’m happy to back. I like the look of a 13+ winning margin as well, which is 6/4.
Saturday 13th June – New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks
Form guide
The Warriors had a bye in Round 14, but their 20-18 loss at Penrith the previous week was their first defeat since Round Five.
The Sharks comfortably saw off the Dragons last weekend, 34-12, to climb up to 6th. They’re on a three-game winning run.
Team news
The Warriors have lost James Fisher-Harris and Leka Halasima to injury, while Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett are away on Origin duty. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad could return after being named in the extended squad, while Makaia Tafua could make his NRL debut off the bench.
The Sharks are without Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora to Origin, but Jesse Ramien is back in the starting side after injury. Jesse Colquhoun and Billy Burns come into the starting side as well, and Sione Katoa is back in the extended squad as he eyes a return from injury.
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Jesse Colquhoun 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Billy Burns 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Mawene Hiroti 15. Oregon Kaufusi 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Sione Katoa 21. Michael Gabrael 22. Blake Hosking
My prediction – New Zealand Warriors 18-12 Cronulla Sharks
This is another game that could really go either way, but I just have a feeling about the Warriors – especially at home.
Betting tips
Again, I’m backing the winning margin in this one, and going for the Warriors by 1-12 at 2/1. I like the look of under 49.5 points as well, which is 5/6.
Saturday 13th June – Parramatta Eels vs Canberra Raiders
Form guide
The Eels slipped to 16th after their 14-12 loss at the Bulldogs in Round 14, which was their third loss in a row.
The Raiders were beaten 26-0 at home by the Roosters last time out. That loss was their third in four games, and they’ve dropped to 14th.
Team news
The Eels are unchanged from 1-19. Mitch Moses is fit again, but he’s gone straight into Blues camp.
Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Brian Kelly 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Joash Papali’i 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Jack Williams 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Teancum Brown 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Apa Twidle 19. Charlie Guymer 20. Toni Mataele 21. Ryley Smith 22. Araz Nanva
The Raiders are missing Ethan Strange and Hudson Young to Origin. Joe Roddy and Ethan Sanders are back from injury, while Seb Kris returns from a concussion. Vena Patuki Case will make his NRL debut if he comes off the bench.
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Vena Patuki-Case 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Chevy Stewart 18. Coby Black 19. Joseph Roddy 20. Jordan Uta 21. Jake Clydsdale 22. Sione Finau
My prediction – Parramatta Eels 10-20 Canberra Raiders
I can’t see past the Raiders in this one. They’re not exactly flying, but the Eels are doing even worse, so I can see Canberra kickstarting their season with a win here.
Betting tips
None of the anytime tryscorer odds look tempting, so I’m going with a slightly risky one in this game. It’s 4/1 for either Xavier Savage or Josh Addo-Carr to score the first try, which is pretty good as they’re the two favourites. I’m also going for the Raiders to be leading after 10 minutes, which is 6/4.
Sunday 14th June – Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans
Form guide
After a good win over the Bulldogs in Round 13, the Tigers were humiliated 68-0 by the Panthers last weekend. They’ve lost four of their last five and sit in 10th, but they’re level on points with 8th-placed Souths.
The Titans managed just their third win of the season last weekend, as they beat Brisbane 28-23. That victory has seen them climb a place to 15th on the ladder.
Team news
The Tigers have rung the changes after last week’s humiliation against the Panthers. Jeral Skelton and Faaletino Tavana have been dropped, while Royce Hunt is ruled out through injury. Api Koroisau misses out due to Origin. Sione Fainu returns from concussion, while Taylan May is back from injury.
Jaylan De Groot comes into the starting side for the Titans, with Jojo Fifita in Queensland camp. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is also away with the Maroons, while Chris Randall is out with concussion. Jett Liu, Adam Christensen and Max Feagai are all named on the bench. If Liu comes on, it’ll be his NRL debut.
My prediction – Wests Tigers 16-12 Gold Coast Titans
Everything is making me want to tip the Titans after last week’s resepctive scores, but this will be the Tigers’ final game at Leichhardt Oval before it’s renovated, so they’ll be looking for a big performance to sign off to the old ground in style. There needs to be a reaction after last week’s thrashing too.
Betting tips
I don’t see this being really high-scoring, so I’m going for under 50.5 points, which is 5/6. I’m also getting on the Titans to score under 21.5 points, which is 1/1.
