NRL Round 5 – Tips and Preview

Overview

The NRL will enter Round 5 this week headlined by the blockbuster clash between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm.

April 2, 2026 8:00 pm @ Kayo Stadium

DOLPHINS colors
DOLPHINS$1.35
H2H
SEA EAGLES$3.19
-9.5$1.83
Line
9.5$1.98
Over 50.5$1.98
Total Score
Under 50.5$1.98
SEA EAGLES colors

Recent Form

26-12 VS BRONCOS
L
10-38 VS SHARKS
W
18-14 VS TITANS
W
16-33 VS ROOSTERS
L
16-36 VS KNIGHTS
L
28-29 VS RAIDERS
L

Team News

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

Sea Eagles – 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Clayton Faulalo 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Simione Laiafi 18. Paul Bryan 19. Josh Feledy 20. Joey Walsh

What We Like

They may be entering the round with a different coach in Kieran Foran but expect the struggles at the Manly Sea Eagles to continue when they head to Queensland.

Match Result Dolphins $1.36

Final Thought

Since making the switch from the Brisbane Broncos to the Dolphins, Selwyn Cobbo has been in electric form and has been able to score tries with ease down the edge of the field.

Anytime Tryscorer Selwyn Cobbo $1.70

April 3, 2026 4:05 pm @ Accor Stadium

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS colors
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS$1.85
H2H
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS$2.00
-1.5$1.95
Line
1.5$1.86
Over 46.5$1.93
Total Score
Under 46.5$1.93
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS colors

Recent Form

20-16 VS TIGERS
W
26-18 VS ROOSTERS
L
30-40 VS DOLPHINS
W
16-24 VS KNIGHTS
W
10-14 VS RAIDERS
W
15-14 VS DRAGONS
L

Team News

Rabbitohs – 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Salesi Ataata 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Latrell Siegwalt

Bulldogs – 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Harry Hayes 17. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Bronson Xerri 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Jake Turpin 22. Logan Spinks 23. Jonathan Sua

What We Like

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has yet to lose against Wayne Bennett, winning all four of their previous encounters and will look to extend this to five in a row.

Match Result Canterbury Bulldogs $2.00

Final Thought

Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is always on fire when it comes to Good Friday matches and has scored five tries in seven of these matches. Meanwhile, he also has ten tries in his past five games at Accor Stadium

Anytime Tryscorer Alex Johnston $1.61

April 3, 2026 8:00 pm @ CommBank Stadium

PENRITH PANTHERS colors
PENRITH PANTHERS$1.40
H2H
MELBOURNE STORM$2.88
-7.5$1.83
Line
7.5$1.98
Over 43.5$1.82
Total Score
Under 43.5$1.82
MELBOURNE STORM colors

Recent Form

48-20 VS EELS
W
4-40 VS ROOSTERS
W
26-6 VS SHARKS
W
28-24 VS COWBOYS
L
14-18 VS BRONCOS
L
20-46 VS DRAGONS
W

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. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Kalani Going 20. Tom Ale 21. Billy Scott 22. Jack Cole

Storm – 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Alec MacDonald 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Davvy Moale 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Cooper Clarke 18. Lazarus Vaalepu 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Angus Hinchey 21. Trent Toelau 22. Preston Conn

What We Like

Thomas Jenkins has scored ten tries in the opening four matches of the 2026 season and created history, becoming the first Penrith Panthers player to do so.

To Score 2 or More Tries Thomas Jenkins $3.35

Final Thought

Scoring in every match he has played in 2026, Storm fullback Sua Fa’alogo has scored seven tries this season and crossed the line in his past five matches on the field.

Anytime Tryscorer Sua Fa'alogo $2.35

April 4, 2026 5:30 pm @ Jubilee Stadium

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS colors
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS$2.16
H2H
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS$1.70
2.5$1.84
Line
-2.5$1.97
Over 49.5$1.82
Total Score
Under 49.5$1.82
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS colors

Recent Form

22-14 VS TITANS
L
30-20 VS EELS
L
20-46 VS STORM
L
28-24 VS STORM
W
30-16 VS TITANS
W
44-16 VS TIGERS
L

Team News

Dragons – 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. David Fale 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jacob Halangahu 17. Hame Sele 18. Josh Kerr 19. Tyrell Sloan 20. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 21. Kade Reed 22. Setu Tu

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

What We Like

Final Thought

April 4, 2026 7:35 pm @ Cbus Super Stadium

GOLD COAST TITANS colors
GOLD COAST TITANS$4.35
H2H
BRISBANE BRONCOS$1.22
12.5$1.89
Line
-12.5$1.91
Over 52.5$1.91
Total Score
Under 52.5$1.91
BRISBANE BRONCOS colors

Recent Form

22-14 VS DRAGONS
W
30-16 VS COWBOYS
L
18-14 VS DOLPHINS
L
26-12 VS DOLPHINS
W
14-18 VS STORM
W
32-40 VS EELS
L

Team News

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

Broncos – 1. Reece Walsh 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Xavier Willison 16. Ben Talty 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Antonio Verhoeven 20. Blake Mozer 21. Thomas Duffy 22. Va’a Semu

What We Like

The Brisbane Broncos have won six of their past nine matches against the Titans and enter the match off fine form against the Dolphins.

Match Result Brisbane Broncos $1.22

Final Thought

While the Broncos are the clear favourites to win the match, opposing outside back Phillip Sami has scored the most Easter Weekend tries of any current player with seven tries in seven games.

Anytime Tryscorer Phillip Sami $2.10

April 5, 2026 2:00 pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium

CRONULLA SHARKS colors
CRONULLA SHARKS$1.57
H2H
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS$2.41
-4.5$1.93
Line
4.5$1.87
Over 47.5$1.82
Total Score
Under 47.5$1.82
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS colors

Recent Form

22-34 VS RAIDERS
W
10-38 VS DOLPHINS
L
26-6 VS PANTHERS
L
14-32 VS TIGERS
L
12-38 VS KNIGHTS
W
40-6 VS RAIDERS
W

Team News

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

Warriors – 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Marata Niukore 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita 20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21. Morgan Gannon 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 23. Ali Leiataua

What We Like

Final Thought

April 5, 2026 4:05 pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS colors
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS$2.39
H2H
CANBERRA RAIDERS$1.58
4.5$1.85
Line
-4.5$1.96
Over 47.5$1.83
Total Score
Under 47.5$1.83
CANBERRA RAIDERS colors

Recent Form

16-24 VS BULLDOGS
W
12-38 VS WARRIORS
L
16-36 VS SEA EAGLES
W
22-34 VS SHARKS
L
10-14 VS BULLDOGS
L
40-6 VS WARRIORS
L

Team News

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

Raiders – 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Matthew Timoko 20. Owen Pattie 21. Jed Stuart 22. Daine Laurie

What We Like

They may have not had the best start to the season, but the Raiders have won back-to-back matches at McDonald Jones Stadium and will be eager to get back to their winning ways.

Match Result Canberra Raiders $1.61

Final Thought

While all the attention was on Dominic Young last week when he scored a hat-trick, fellow Knights teammate Greg Mazhew has scored six tries in his past seven games when competing against the Raiders.

Anytime Tryscorer Greg Marzhew $1.97

April 6, 2026 4:05 pm @ CommBank Stadium

PARRAMATTA EELS colors
PARRAMATTA EELS$1.68
H2H
WESTS TIGERS$2.19
-3.5$1.88
Line
3.5$1.92
Over 47.5$1.82
Total Score
Under 47.5$1.82
WESTS TIGERS colors

Recent Form

48-20 VS PANTHERS
L
30-20 VS DRAGONS
W
32-40 VS BRONCOS
L
14-32 VS WARRIORS
W
20-16 VS RABBITOHS
L
44-16 VS COWBOYS
W

Team News

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

Tigers – 1. Jahream Bula 2. Faaletino Tavana 3. Sunia Turuva 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jock Madden 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Bunty Afoa 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Tristan Hope 21. Tony Sukkar 22. Patrick Herbert

What We Like

No matter the result, Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr always manages to score a try and will be looking to make his mark in this Easter Monday clash.

First Tryscorer Josh Addo-Carr $7.00

Final Thought

Despite entering the match as outsiders, the Wests Tigers enter the match as the better side and are coming off a strong victory across the ditch against the New Zealand Warriors.

Match Result Wests Tigers $2.01