Round 4 kicks off with DCE’s return to Brookvale as the Roosters look to bounce back from a heavy defeat to the Panthers.
Friday night sees the Tigers travel to Auckland before the Broncos and Dolphins meet in the first ‘Battle of Brisbane’ for 2026 — a blockbuster Friday night showdown at Suncorp Stadium.
The Rabbitohs get a well-timed bye after their thrilling Round 1 win over the Dolphins.
This Week’s Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 26 | Sea Eagles vs Roosters | 4 Pines Park | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Warriors vs Wests Tigers | Go Media Stadium (NZ) | 6:00 PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Broncos vs Dolphins | Suncorp Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Mar 28 | Bulldogs vs Knights | Accor Stadium | 3:00 PM |
| Sat, Mar 28 | Panthers vs Eels | CommBank Stadium | 5:30 PM |
| Sat, Mar 28 | Cowboys vs Storm | QCB Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Raiders vs Sharks | GIO Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Titans vs Dragons | Cbus Super Stadium | 6:15 PM |
Match Previews & Tips
🦅 Sea Eagles vs Roosters 🐓
Thursday 8:00 PM — 4 Pines Park
The Roosters are hurting after that 40-4 thrashing by the Panthers in Round 3. Latrell Mitchell’s men need a serious bounce-back performance here.
Sea Eagles have been solid at home, but the Roosters’ experience should tell.
Tip: Roosters by 8
Confidence: 65%
🖤 Warriors vs Wests Tigers 🐯
Friday 6:00 PM — Go Media Stadium (NZ)
Warriors are flying after back-to-back wins, including that 40-6 demolition of the Roosters. The Tigers? Well, they’re 1-2 and leaking points at both ends.
Home ground advantage and form line point one way here.
Tip: Warriors by 14
Confidence: 75%
🐴 Broncos vs Dolphins 🐬 [GAME OF THE ROUND]
Friday 8:00 PM — Suncorp Stadium
The first Battle of Brisbane for 2026. Both teams share Suncorp as home ground, but this is where the similarities end.
Broncos are desperate after the Panthers embarrassed them 26-0 in Round 1. Dolphins? They’re 2-1 and looking dangerous, especially after that 38-10 thrashing of the Sharks.
Adam Reynolds is still out with an ankle sprain (returning April 5), but the Broncos have enough firepower at home. Dolphins will be confident, but Suncorp crowd makes the difference.
Tip: Broncos by 6
Confidence: 60%
🐶 Bulldogs vs Knights 🦅
Saturday 3:00 PM — Accor Stadium
Bulldogs are 2-1 after that narrow 14-10 win over the Raiders. Knights? They’re 1-2 and still finding their feet.
Ciraldo’s men have the edge in experience and home ground advantage (even if it’s Accor Stadium).
Tip: Bulldogs by 10
Confidence: 70%
🐆 Panthers vs Eels 🐝
Saturday 5:30 PM — CommBank Stadium
Premiers Panthers are 3-0 and absolutely flying. That 40-4 win over the Roosters was statement football.
Eels? They’re 1-2 and got hammered 52-4 by the Storm in Round 1. Panthers at home are a different beast.
Tip: Panthers by 18
Confidence: 85%
🤠 Cowboys vs Storm ⚡
Saturday 7:30 PM — QCB Stadium
Storm are 2-1 after that 52-4 demolition of the Eels. Cowboys? Also 2-1 but less convincing.
This is a genuine top-of-the-table clash. Storm’s experience in big games gives them the edge in North Queensland.
Tip: Storm by 4
Confidence: 55%
🚀 Raiders vs Sharks 🦈
Sunday 4:05 PM — GIO Stadium
Raiders are 1-2 after losing to the Bulldogs. Sharks? Also 1-2 but that 50-10 win over the Titans in Round 1 shows their ceiling.
GIO Stadium is tough to visit, but Sharks have the forwards to match the Raiders.
Tip: Raiders by 6
Confidence: 60%
🦈 Titans vs Dragons 🐉
Sunday 6:15 PM — Cbus Super Stadium
Titans are 0-3 and in serious trouble. Dragons? Also 1-2 but showed real fight against the Eels in Round 3.
Titans at home should finally get on the board, but Dragons won’t make it easy.
Tip: Titans by 4
Confidence: 50%
Ladder After Round 3
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Warriors | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Storm | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Broncos | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Dolphins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Bulldogs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Cowboys | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Knights | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Best Bets This Round
- Panthers -18 vs Eels (85% confidence) — Premiers are flying
- Warriors -14 vs Tigers (75% confidence) — Form and home ground
- Bulldogs -10 vs Knights (70% confidence) — Experience tells
Upset Special: Titans by 4 vs Dragons (50% confidence) — Time for Titans to break through at home
Injury Watch
- Adam Reynolds (Broncos) — Ankle sprain, out until April 5
- Latrell Mitchell (Roosters) — Expected to play despite heavy hit in Round 3
Good luck with your tips this round! 🏉
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