Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Round 14 Tips - Sharks dominate the Shire

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Last updated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 11:03

Jeremy Darke 04 Jun 2026

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Cronulla expected to win by 13+ points with under 52.5 total points.
Sharks in strong form—3 wins from last 4; Dragons struggled despite recent win.
Setu Tu tipped as anytime tryscorer for Dragons.
Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 7th June at Ocean Protect Stadium

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Round 14 Tips

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons, Round 14 2026 - Expert Prediction

Cronulla look set to reassert themselves as one of the NRL's genuine finals contenders when they host St George Illawarra on Sunday, with the Sharks well placed to cover the 12.5-point line despite the Dragons finally breaking through for their first win of the season last weekend.

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons, Round 14 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons Team List & Team News
Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 14 FAQ’s

The Dragons deserve credit for upsetting Brisbane 30-26 at Suncorp, but one result does not erase what has been a difficult campaign. Prior to that victory, St George Illawarra had lost 15 consecutive matches and were conceding an alarming 38 points per game across their previous five outings.

Cronulla enter this clash in far better shape. The Sharks have won three of their past four matches, averaging 36 points per game in those victories, and continue to generate plenty of attacking opportunities through Braydon Trindall and their powerful forward pack. Even without Nicho Hynes, Cronulla showed their depth last week, defeating Manly 28-22 with Trindall producing four direct try involvements and debutant Niwhai Puru impressing in the halves.

The market total also looks a touch high. While Cronulla can score points, the Dragons have averaged just 14.8 points per game across their last five matches and the model projects only 49 total points. If the Sharks dominate territory as expected, this game profile points towards a controlled home victory rather than a shootout.

For player props, Setu Tu appeals as an anytime tryscorer. The young Dragons winger has been given another opportunity on the edge and St George's clearest attacking route remains shifting early ball to their outside backs when opportunities arise.

Cronulla have won 12 of the last 14 meetings against St George Illawarra.
Cronulla have had an average winning margin of 23.6 points in their last 5 victories over St George
The Dragons averaged just 14.8 points per game across their last five matches despite last week's upset win.
Setu Tu has 4 tries in his last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Cronulla have enjoyed the better of this rivalry in recent seasons, losing just 2 of the last 14 between the clubs.

The Sharks won both encounters in 2024 and recorded a comfortable 30-18 victory when these teams met in Round 15 last season. The Dragons did claim the most recent meeting 22-14 in Round 23, 2025 but overall Cronulla have consistently controlled this matchup.

Historically the Sharks hold a 31-24 advantage from 56 meetings since 1998.

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis

Cronulla have quietly built some strong momentum over the past month, winning three of their last four matches and averaging 32.8 points per game across their last five outings.

Their latest victory came against Manly where Braydon Trindall stepped up brilliantly in the absence of Nicho Hynes. The five-eighth produced three first-half try assists before scoring one himself, while young halfback Niwhai Puru marked his debut with a try.

The Sharks continue to generate strong yardage through Addin Fonua-Blake, Toby Rudolf and Cameron McInnes, while their edge threats remain among the best in the competition.

St George Illawarra Dragons Form Analysis

The Dragons finally snapped their 15-game losing streak with an upset victory over Brisbane, but consistency remains the major concern.

Prior to that win, St George Illawarra had suffered four consecutive defeats while conceding 164 points across those matches. Even with the Broncos result included, the Dragons have averaged just 14.8 points scored and 38 points conceded across their last five games.

There is talent in the squad with Valentine Holmes, Moses Suli and Clinton Gutherson capable of producing moments, but the Dragons have struggled all season to generate sustained attacking pressure.

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons Team List & Team News

Team News and Lists are in our dedicated Round 14 Team List Article.

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 14 FAQ’s

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