Rugby League

It’s safe to assume Cronulla & Redcliffe experienced very different bye round weekends. Fresh off a 50 point hammering of South Sydney, the Dolphins are full of confidence and eyeing off a late run into the 2025 finals series. Cronulla on the other hand are dead in the water and desperate for a response following a horror Origin period. For a side that lost no players to rep duty, Cronulla have missed a golden opportunity to solidify a finals berth. It’s Redcliffe on form but Cronulla with everything to play for. I’m leaving the H2H market here. Tips Herbie Farnworth…

The decider is here! Origin III is heading to Accor Stadium in what is going to be an electric night of rugby league. With the series all square after Queensland brushed off the underdog status in Game II and pulled off a 26-24 win, they now head into enemy territory to try and win back the shield. After dominating three of the four halves played, it all comes down to this for the Blues. They’ve won four of the past six games at Accor Stadium and will be looking to make home advantage count. With that being said, let’s get…

Brisbane have landed on a winning formula in recent weeks but their ability to adapt will be tested here with key players missing in key positions.   Reece Walsh is the obvious omission, but how the Broncos handle the middle without Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan is the concern. Canterbury’s have some absences of their own around the ruck but have repeatedly displayed a willingness to win games in different ways this season.   Brisbane need to start well and avoid getting into the grind with the Dogs.  Bet Now Canberra Raiders vs St. George-Illawarra Dragons 7:30pm, Saturday | GIO Stadium, Canberra…

Penrith’s once brittle and inexperienced defensive systems have improved throughout the regular season to have the Panthers just inside the Top 8 rolling into NRL Round 17. They began the year conceding first points early in most games but as combinations and cohesion develops, we’re seeing more of the best version of this Penrith side.   Canterbury are in the middle of adding a few strings themselves, namely around Lachlan Galvin in the #17 jumper. I like the Bulldogs to make a target of Blaize Talagi on Penrith’s left edge but I’m happy to back the defending champs to keep this…

It’s difficult to bet against Canberra right now given what their attack is producing each week. Continuity has been to the benefit of the Raiders to begin the year and while it’s only a minor change here, Savelio Tamale leaves a sizable hole on that left wing. He and Seb Kris have been consistent contributors to Canberra’s yardage game and IT attack while making some smart decisions off the ball too.   It presents Sunia Turuva and the Tigers with an opportunity down that edge if they can get it right.   Bet Now New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers 5:00pm, Saturday…

The pinnacle of rugby league heads to Western Australia tonight as State of Origin Game II kicks off in what promises to be a series-defining showdown for the 2025 edition. Fans should be ready to buckle up, because the trademark Origin intensity and fire will no doubt be on full display. Queensland will be fighting tooth and nail to push the series to a decider in Sydney.With all that in mind, I hope you’re as pumped for this one as I am, because we are in for an absolute spectacle on Wednesday evening. So, let’s dive into why this clash…