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Round 3 kicks off in Canberra as the Raiders take on the Bulldogs in an important early-season clash.

We break down how the Raiders respond after their heavy loss to the Warriors and which forwards need to step up at home. The Bulldogs come in fresh off a bye following their Vegas win, but can they hit top gear straight away?

With Xerri out and key selection questions on both sides, we run through all the major matchups, team changes, stats, and lock in our tips and predictions.

00:00 Intro

00:58 Team Changes

01:18 Raiders' Start To The Year

03:15 Bulldogs Fresh And Firing

03:55 Xerri Getting Dropped

05:03 Bulldogs Lethal Left Edge

05:30 Galvin's Ball Dominance

06:15 Raiders v Dogs Stats

06:40 Game Winner

07:02 Tips & Best Try Scorers

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The Panthers and Sharks clash in Bathurst in what shapes as the match of the round. Both teams opened the season with strong wins, but can Cronulla finally topple the premiers or will Penrith continue their dominant start to 2026? We break down the key stats, matchups and give our tips and predictions.

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00:58 Round 1 Review

01:39 Are The Sharks Flat Track Bullies?

02:01 Game Preview

04:41 Tips & Predictions

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The fiercest rivalry in rugby league returns as the Roosters face the Rabbitohs on Friday night.

We preview the matchup, break down the key stats and team changes, and give our tips and predictions for the game. Plus all eyes are on Alex Johnston as he continues his pursuit of the NRL try-scoring record.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Rabbitohs Round 1 Review

03:41 Will AJ Break The Record?

04:50 Roosters Round 1 Performance

06:02 Team Changes

07:54 Tips & Predictions

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Two teams, two heavy losses, and plenty of pressure already building in Round 2. The Broncos host the Eels on Thursday night and both sides will be desperate to avoid starting the season 0-2. We break down the key matchups, team changes and the stats shaping this early-season clash.

Who bounces back first? We lock in our tips, margins and try-scorer predictions for the game.

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06:22 Tips & Predictions

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How big a loss is Jamal Fogarty at halfback, and can the Raiders cover it in 2026? Canberra head into the new season with serious questions in the spine but one of the most intimidating forward packs in the competition.

We break down whether Ethan Sanders is ready to take control or if Ethan Strange steps up and claims the keys to the attack. With Ricky Stuart at the helm and a battle-hardened pack leading the way, are the Raiders ready to find another level and become genuine premiership contenders?

We assess their projected Round 1 lineup, spotlight the players under pressure, and give our honest prediction on where Canberra finish in 2026.

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00:00 Intro

00:22 2025 Season Review

01:07 2026 Squad Analysis

02:13 Can The Raiders Find Another Gear?

02:54 Where Will They Finish?

05:25 Player In Spotlight

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The 2026 NRL season explodes into life with a Preliminary Final rematch in Round 1. Broncos vs Panthers headlines the weekend in what could already shape the premiership race.

Can Melbourne protect Craig Bellamy’s incredible 24-year unbeaten Round 1 record against the Eels, even with a depleted squad? Is this finally the year the streak ends? The Sharks enter as heavy favourites in a game many are calling theirs to lose, but can the Titans cause the upset of the weekend? We break down every major game, key matchups and tips in this rapid-fire Round 1 preview.

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00:00 Intro

00:24 Storm vs Eels Preview

02:16 Warriors vs Roosters Preview

03:44 Broncos vs Panthers Preview

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06:05 Sharks vs Titans Preview

07:55 Sea Eagles vs Raiders Preview

10:12 Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Preview

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The 2026 NRL season is officially underway after a chaotic opening weekend in Las Vegas. We break down the Knights’ win over the Cowboys and ask the big question, was it the same old North Queensland with flashes of brilliance but not enough consistency, or are Newcastle genuine contenders behind a near-perfect Kalyn Ponga performance?

Then we dive into the Bulldogs vs Dragons thriller. Were the Dragons robbed in the dying moments? Was it a strip or a loose carry? We unpack the controversial call, Galvin’s impact and what both sides showed in Round 1.

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00:00 Intro

00:26 Knights vs Cowboys Review

00:44 Where Did It Go Wrong For The Cowboys?

02:38 Knights Prove Too Strong

05:23 Dragons vs Bulldogs Review

05:36 Were The Dragons Robbed?

07:00 Galvin's Team

08:23 Dragons' Gutsy In Defeat

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Are the Storm still a genuine premiership contender in 2026, or is this the year they finally look vulnerable? With key losses and injury concerns heading into the season, Melbourne Storm face more questions than usual.

We break down their offseason ins and outs, the reshaped forward pack and whether this could be Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout year. We also assess the Lomax signing rumours, how the Storm’s Round 1 side shapes up and whether their elite spine can once again carry them into the top four.

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00:00 Intro

00:21 2025 Review

00:38 2026 Gains & Losses

04:15 Where Will They Finish?

05:56 Player In Spotlight

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Are the Rabbitohs finally ready to deliver on their potential in 2026, or will expectations once again outweigh results? With a stacked roster and key players returning, South Sydney enter the season under serious scrutiny.

We break down the return of Cameron Murray and what his leadership and work rate mean for the middle rotation. We also unpack the signing of David Fifita and how he fits into a stacked left edge alongside Latrell Mitchell and Alex Johnston. Is this the most dangerous left side in the NRL?

We assess their projected Round 1 lineup, spotlight the key Rabbitohs under pressure and give our honest prediction on where South Sydney finish in 2026.

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Round 1 in Las Vegas kicks off the NRL season and we break down Cowboys vs Knights and Bulldogs vs Dragons in full.

From Knights’ 280+ day losing streak storyline to first try-scorer patterns, new-look spines and 13+ margin calls, we cover all the stats, matchups and betting angles you need. Tips and predictions inside, proudly sponsored by Unibet.

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00:00 Intro 

00:26 Cowboys vs Knights Match Preview 

00:57 Key Talking Points 

04:10 Tips & Predictions 

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06:50 Bulldogs vs Dragons Match Preview 

07:02 Key Talking Points

09:07 Tips & Predictions

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