NRL Magic Round – Tips and Preview

Overview

The NRL will enter Round 11 this weekend as all teams travel to Queensland to take part in Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.

May 15, 2026 6:00 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

CRONULLA SHARKS colors
CRONULLA SHARKS$1.54
H2H
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS$2.50
-4.5$1.90
Line
4.5$1.90
Over 50.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 50.5$1.90
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS colors

Recent Form

36-12 VS RABBITOHS
L
52-10 VS TIGERS
W
46-34 VS COWBOYS
L
44-12 VS DOLPHINS
L
12-28 VS COWBOYS
L
32-12 VS BRONCOS
L

Team News

Sharks – 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Jesse Colquhoun 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Billy Burns 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Braden Hamlin-Uele 21. Riley Jones 22. Niwhai Puru

Bulldogs – 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jonathan Sua 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Harry Hayes 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Jethro Rinakama 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Josh Curran 22. Sean O’Sullivan 23. Jed Reardon

What We Like

The Bulldogs have won just two of their past 18 matches at Suncorp Stadium and enter the contest with inconsistent form.

Match Result Cronulla Sharks $1.54

Final Thought

Sharks fullback William Kennedy has scored three tries at Magic Round – the most of any Shark – and will look to further his tally.

Anytime Tryscorer William Kennedy $2.75

May 15, 2026 8:15 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS colors
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS$2.15
H2H
DOLPHINS$1.70
1.5$1.87
Line
-1.5$1.93
Over 54.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 54.5$1.90
DOLPHINS colors

Recent Form

36-12 VS SHARKS
W
42-38 VS KNIGHTS
L
6-48 VS STORM
W
44-12 VS BULLDOGS
W
28-10 VS STORM
W
20-18 VS WARRIORS
L

Team News

Rabbitohs – 1. Jye Gray 2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Campbell Graham 5. Edward Kosi 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Keaon Koloamatangi 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Matthew Dufty 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Tevita Tatola 17. Adam Elliott 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Latrell Siegwalt 20. Moala Graham-Taufa 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Peter Mamouzelos

Dolphins – 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Max Plath 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Jeremy Marshall-King 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Brad Schneider 20. Trai Fuller 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Kurt Donoghoe

What We Like

The Rabbitohs have lost five of their past six matches at Suncorp Stadium, conceding 28 or more points in each of these matches.

Match Result Dolphins $1.70

Final Thought

One away from going equal fourth for most tries for the Rabbitohs, Cody Walker isn’t afraid to take on the defence and will look to cross the line.

Anytime Tryscorer Cody Walker $3.50

May 16, 2026 3:00 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

WESTS TIGERS colors
WESTS TIGERS$3.14
H2H
MANLY SEA EAGLES$1.37
8.5$1.90
Line
-8.5$1.90
Over 53.5$1.82
Total Score
Under 53.5$1.82
MANLY SEA EAGLES colors

Recent Form

44-16 VS STORM
L
52-10 VS SHARKS
L
33-14 VS RAIDERS
W
32-4 VS BRONCOS
W
18-16 VS PANTHERS
L
33-18 VS EELS
W

Team News

Tigers – 1. Heath Mason 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Patrick Herbert 4. Taylan May 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jock Madden 8. Terrell May 9. Latu Fainu 10. Fonua Pole 11. Sione Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Tristan Hope 15. Mavrik Geyer 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Royce Hunt 18. Ethan Roberts 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Charlie Murray

Sea Eagles – 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Ethan Bullemor 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jackson Shereb 18. Blake Wilson 19. Joey Walsh 20. Josh Feledy 21. Simione Laiafi 22. Aaron Schoupp

What We Like

The Sea Eagles have been in formiddable form as of late, while the Wests Tigers have six of their regular first-team starters out with either injury or suspension.

Match Result Manly Sea Eagles $1.37

Final Thought

Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has crossed the line in three of his past three matches against the Manly Sea Eagles.

Anytime Tryscorer Sunia Turuva $1.99

May 16, 2026 5:30 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

SYDNEY ROOSTERS colors
SYDNEY ROOSTERS$1.18
H2H
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS$4.90
-15.5$1.90
Line
15.5$1.90
Over 57.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 57.5$1.91
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS colors

Recent Form

28-12 VS TITANS
W
38-25 VS BRONCOS
W
16-62 VS DRAGONS
W
30-33 VS EELS
L
12-28 VS BULLDOGS
W
46-34 VS SHARKS
W

Team News

Roosters – 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Cody Ramsey 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Connor Watson 14. Egan Butcher 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Reece Foley 20. Benaiah Ioelu 21. Taylor Losalu 22. Junior Tupou

Cowboys – 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 6. Liam Sutton 7. Jake Clifford 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Xavier Kerrisk 15. Griffin Neame 16. Robert Derby 17. Coen Hess 18. Wiremu Greig 19. Ethan King 20. Viliami Vailea 21. Mason Kira 22. Mason Barber

What We Like

The Sydney Roosters have won six of their past eight matches between the two teams.

Match Result Sydney Roosters $1.18

Final Thought

Daniel Tupou has the most tries by any Rooster against the Cowboys which included scoring eight tries in nine matches this season.

Anytime Tryscorer Daniel Tupou $1.46

May 16, 2026 7:45 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

PARRAMATTA EELS colors
PARRAMATTA EELS$3.12
H2H
MELBOURNE STORM$1.37
8.5$1.90
Line
-8.5$1.90
Over 54.5$1.98
Total Score
Under 54.5$1.98
MELBOURNE STORM colors

Recent Form

30-33 VS COWBOYS
W
14-36 VS WARRIORS
L
33-18 VS SEA EAGLES
L
44-16 VS TIGERS
W
28-10 VS DOLPHINS
L
6-48 VS RABBITOHS
L

Team News

Eels – 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Brian Kelly 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Jack Williams 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Saxon Pryke 16. Toni Mataele 17. Charlie Guymer 18. Apa Twidle 19. Teancum Brown 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Araz Nanva 22. Jonah Pezet

Storm – 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Trent Loiero 14. Trent Toelau 15. Cooper Clarke 16. Davvy Moale 17. Joe Chan 18. Stanley Huen 19. Preston Conn 20. Josiah Pahulu 21. Manaia Waitere 22. Angus Hinchey

What We Like

The Storm have won their last four matches at Suncorp Stadium but have never lost five consecutive games at the venue, so don’t be surprised for them to emerge victorious.

Match Result Melbourne Storm $1.37

Final Thought

Scoring a double last week, Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored eight tries in his last five matches in Magic Round – the most of any player.

Anytime Tryscorer Josh Addo-Carr $1.52

May 17, 2026 2:00 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

GOLD COAST TITANS colors
GOLD COAST TITANS$3.36
H2H
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS$1.33
9.5$1.96
Line
-9.5$1.85
Over 56.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 56.5$1.90
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS colors

Recent Form

28-12 VS ROOSTERS
L
12-28 VS RAIDERS
L
28-20 VS WARRIORS
L
10-44 VS DRAGONS
W
42-38 VS RABBITOHS
W
12-44 VS PANTHERS
L

Team News

Titans – 1. Keano Kini 2. Jenson Taumoepeau 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Cooper Bai 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Klese Haas 16. Josh Patston 17. Arama Hau 18. Jaylan De Groot 19. Luke Sommerton 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Adam Christensen 22. Bodhi Sharpley

Knights – 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Sandon Smith 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Cody Hopwood 18. Harrison Graham 19. Fletcher Hunt 20. Francis Manuleleua 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. James Schiller

What We Like

The Newcastle Knights have won three straight matches at Suncorp Stadium and have been in tremendous form with the spine of Kalyn Ponga, Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Brown and Phoenix Crossland.

Match Result Newcastle Knights $1.33

Final Thought

English international and Titans centre AJ Brimson has scored eight tries in nine matches against the Knights

Anytime Tryscorer AJ Brimson $2.85

May 17, 2026 4:05 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS colors
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS$1.69
H2H
BRISBANE BRONCOS$2.17
-2.5$1.91
Line
2.5$1.89
Over 51.5$1.83
Total Score
Under 51.5$1.83
BRISBANE BRONCOS colors

Recent Form

14-36 VS EELS
W
20-18 VS DOLPHINS
W
28-20 VS TITANS
W
32-4 VS SEA EAGLES
L
38-24 VS ROOSTERS
L
32-12 VS BULLDOGS
W

Team News

Warriors – 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jacob Laban 18. Tanner Stowers-Smith 20. Te Maire Martin 21. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 22. Luke Hanson 23. Makaia Tafua

Broncos – 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Phillip Coates 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Preston Riki 9. Cory Paix 10. Xavier Willison 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Talty 16. Va’a Semu 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Hayze Perham 19. Josh Rogers 20. Thomas Duffy 21. Luke Gale 22. Kane Bradley

What We Like

The Broncos have won three straight matches at their home venue while the New Zealand Warriors have not defeated the home side at Suncorp Stadium since 2018.

Match Result Brisbane Broncos $2.17

Final Thought

Warriors flyer Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored three straight doubles this season and will look to further extend his streak this weekend.

To Score 2 or More Tries Alofiana Khan-Pereira $3.30

May 17, 2026 6:25 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

PENRITH PANTHERS colors
PENRITH PANTHERS$1.04
H2H
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS$11.00
-28.5$1.95
Line
28.5$1.86
Over 57.5$1.87
Total Score
Under 57.5$1.87
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS colors

Recent Form

18-30 VS RAIDERS
W
18-16 VS SEA EAGLES
W
12-44 VS KNIGHTS
W
10-44 VS KNIGHTS
L
16-62 VS ROOSTERS
L
30-12 VS RABBITOHS
L

Team News

Panthers – 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Liam Henry 17. Izack Tago 18. Billy Phillips 19. Billy Scott 20. Jack Cole 21. Sione Fonua 22. Luron Patea

Dragons – 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Luciano Leilua 15. Emre Guler 16. Josh Kerr 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Tyrell Sloan 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Hayden Buchanan 21. Hame Sele 22. Haele Finau

What We Like

The Dragons are 0-9 to begin the 2026 NRL season and it’s hard to seen them landing their first win on Sunday against the most in-form team in the competition, the Penrith Panthers.

Margin Penrith Panthers 13+ $1.14

Final Thought

He may not have scored in a while but Thomas Jenkins will look to cross the line multiple times against the Dragons.

To Score 3 or More Tries Thomas Jenkins $4.40