NRL Round 21 – Tips and Preview

Overview

The NRL will enter Round 21 this week, headlined by the Western Sydney Derby on Thursday evening between the Eels and Panthers.

July 23, 2026 7:50 pm @ CommBank Stadium

PARRAMATTA EELS colors
PARRAMATTA EELS$4.75
H2H
PENRITH PANTHERS$1.19
13.5$1.98
Line
-13.5$1.83
Over 44.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 44.5$1.90
PENRITH PANTHERS colors

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Team News

Eels – 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Brian Kelly 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Araz Nanva 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Sam Tuivaiti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Jack Williams 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 16. Teancum Brown 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Joash Papali’i 19. Toni Mataele 22. Viliami Penisini

Panthers – 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 18. Izack Tago 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Billy Scott 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Liam Henry 17. Billy Phillips 19. Jack Cole 20. Jaxen Edgar 22. Kalani Leuluai-Going

What We Like

The Panthers have lost four straight and eight of the past nine Thursday night games.

Match Result Parramatta Eels $4.75

Final Thought

Brian To’o needs one more to reach 100 NRL tries, becoming the fourth Penrith player to reach the milestone.

Anytime Tryscorer Brian To'o $1.66

July 24, 2026 6:00 pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS colors
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS$2.35
H2H
SYDNEY ROOSTERS$1.55
3.5$1.90
Line
-3.5$1.92
Over 46.5$1.98
Total Score
Under 46.5$1.98
SYDNEY ROOSTERS colors

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Team News

Knights – 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Dylan Brown 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mathew Croker 14. Sandon Smith 15. Cody Hopwood 16. Lachlan Crouch 17. Thomas Cant 18. Harrison Graham 19. Brodie Jones 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Elijah Leaumoana 22. Connor Votano

Roosters – 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Nat Butcher 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Hugo Savala 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Egan Butcher 17. Connor Watson 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Benaiah Ioelu 21. Tommy Talau 22. Toby Rodwell

What We Like

The Sydney Roosters have won five straight against Newcastle and 15 of 17 since 2015.

Match Result Sydney Roosters $1.55

Final Thought

Dylan Lucas has crossed for at least one try in each of his past four games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Anytime Tryscorer Dylan Lucas $3.10

July 24, 2026 6:00 pm @ Accor Stadium

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS colors
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS$2.04
H2H
MELBOURNE STORM$1.81
1.5$1.91
Line
-1.5$1.90
Over 46.5$2.00
Total Score
Under 46.5$2.00
MELBOURNE STORM colors

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Team News

Rabbitohs – 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 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. Jayden Sullivan 15. Jye Gray 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Jamie Humphreys 18. Bronson Garlick 19. John Radel 20. Thomas Fletcher 21. Edward Kosi 22. Peter Mamouzelos

Storm – 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Cooper Clarke 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Trent Loiero 14. Trent Toelau 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Angus Hinchey 17. Jack Hetherington 18. Stanley Huen 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Davvy Moale 21. Hugo Peel 22. Gabriel Satrick

What We Like

Alex Johnston has scored 19 tries in 16 matches against the Storm, including multiples in each of his past three games against the side.

To Score 2 or More Tries Alex Johnston $3.75

Final Thought

The Melbourne Storm have lost 10 matches this season and don’t look likely to turn the tide anytime soon.

Match Result Melbourne Storm $1.81

July 25, 2026 3:00 pm @ GIO Stadium

CANBERRA RAIDERS colors
CANBERRA RAIDERS$1.20
H2H
WESTS TIGERS$4.60
-13.5$1.83
Line
13.5$1.98
Over 51.5$1.89
Total Score
Under 51.5$1.89
WESTS TIGERS colors

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Team News

Raiders – 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Noah Martin 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Ata Mariota 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Daine Laurie 18. Matt Nicholson 19. Sebastian Kris 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Sione Finau

Tigers – 1. Jahream Bula 2. Junior Tupou 3. Sunia Turuva 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Faaletino Tavana 6. Jarome Luai 7. Javon Andrews 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Ethan Roberts 13. Alex Twal 14. Jared Haywood 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Starford To’a 19. Jock Madden 20. Heamasi Makasini 21. Latu Fainu 22. Adam Doueihi

What We Like

The Wests Tigers have just scored 22 points in their past four matches and haven’t won down in Canberra since 2018.

Match Result Canberra Raiders $1.20

Final Thought

Kaeo Weekes crossed for his second double of the season last week and has scored ten tries during this year’s campaign.

Anytime Tryscorer Kaeo Weekes $1.84

July 25, 2026 5:30 pm @ Accor Stadium

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS colors
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS$2.45
H2H
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS$1.56
4.5$1.84
Line
-4.5$1.97
Over 43.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 43.5$1.90
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS colors

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Team News

Bulldogs – 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Sean O’Sullivan 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Jed Reardon 20. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 21. Alekolasimi Jones 22. Jack Underhill 23. Bronson Xerri

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

What We Like

Alofiana Khan-Periera has scored four doubles in his past five games played in New South Wales.

To Score 2 or More Tries Alofiana Khan-Pereira $3.45

Final Thought

The Bulldogs have won three in a row against the Warriors and have won their past two matches at the venue.

Match Result Canterbury Bulldogs $2.45

July 25, 2026 7:35 pm @ Queensland Country bank Stadium

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS colors
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS$2.13
H2H
BRISBANE BRONCOS$1.72
2.5$1.87
Line
-2.5$1.93
Over 48.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 48.5$1.91
BRISBANE BRONCOS colors

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Team News

Cowboys – 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Griffin Neame 16. Matthew Lodge 17. Coen Hess 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Ethan King 20. Sam McIntyre 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Liam Sutton

Broncos – 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Preston Riki 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Talty 16. Va’a Semu 17. Grant Anderson 18. Billy Walters 19. Luke Gale 20. Hayze Perham 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Joshua Coric

What We Like

The Cowboys ended a six game losing run to the Broncos with a 35-31 victory in Round 6 at Suncorp Stadium but its hard to see them emergin victorious again this weekend.

Match Result Brisbane Broncos $1.72

Final Thought

Murray Taulagi has scored in five straight games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Anytime Tryscorer Murray Taulagi $2.12

July 26, 2026 2:00 pm @ Jubilee Stadium

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS colors
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS$1.87
H2H
GOLD COAST TITANS$1.97
-0.5$1.85
Line
0.5$1.96
Over 46.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 46.5$1.91
GOLD COAST TITANS colors

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Team News

Dragons – 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 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. Jacob Liddle 15. Luciano Leilua 16. Josh Kerr 17. Jacob Halangahu 18. Moses Suli 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Emre Guler 21. Christian Tuipulotu 22. Jacob Webster

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

What We Like

The Gold Coast Titans won the last three matches against the Dragons, and 12 of the past 17 games between the two teams have been decided by double-digit margins.

Margin St George Illawarra Dragons 13+ $3.80

Final Thought

Phillip Sami can become the second Titan to score in three straight games against Dragons after Anthony Don did so in 2016-17.

Anytime Tryscorer Phillip Sami $2.05

July 26, 2026 4:05 pm @ 4 Pines Park

MANLY SEA EAGLES colors
MANLY SEA EAGLES$2.28
H2H
CRONULLA SHARKS$1.63
2.5$1.90
Line
-2.5$1.90
Over 46.5$1.89
Total Score
Under 46.5$1.89
CRONULLA SHARKS colors

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Team News

Sea Eagles – 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Josh Feledy 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tolutau Koula 6. Joey Walsh 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Simione Laiafi 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Nicholas Lenaz 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Ethan Bullemor 18. Fletcher Baker 19. Blake Wilson 20. Onitoni Large 21. Aaron Schoupp 22. Zaidas Muagututia

Sharks – 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jesse Colquhoun 15. Billy Burns 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Oregon Kaufusi 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Niwhai Puru

What We Like

Sharks and international winger Sione Katoa has crossed for a try in four straight games.

Anytime Tryscorer Sione Katoa $1.95

Final Thought

Cronulla Sharks have scored 20+ points in 10 consecutive games against Manly.

Margin Cronulla Sharks 13+ $3.25