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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters NRL Round 6 Tips & Prediction - Sharks to make it three straight wins over Chooks

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu 09 Apr 2026 12:32

Andrew Hendrie 09 Apr 2026

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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 6 game
Sharks have an incredible record in days games, winning 16 of last 21
Plenty of points expected - KL Iro looking to cross for third straight game
The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.30pm AEDT on Saturday April 11

Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters

Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters NRL Round 6 Tips & Prediction

The Sharks are tipped to register a third consecutive win over the Roosters in the second game at Optus Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters NRL Round 6 Tips & Prediction
Sharks vs Roosters Stats & Trends
Sharks vs Roosters Head To Head
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Sydney Roosters Form Analysis
Sydney Roosters Team News

I'm admittedly always hesitant to back the Sharks, but they have become experts on a dry track and bring some pretty good form into this contest. The Roosters remain erratic and I'm not sure if the Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans halves combo is quite where it needs to be to see off a team that will likely finish sixth or above.

Cronulla have won 16 of their last 21 days games - they are extremely dangerous off the front foot and the fast nature of the six-again rule plays right into their hands. Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall have been in electric form over the last fortnight and can lead their side to another victory out west.

The Roosters are coming off the bye following their big win over Manly, but that Sea Eagles side was diabolical and had basically given up under Anthony Seibold. In short, not really sure where the Chooks are at right now and have a bit more faith in Cronulla. I am confident there will be points - the Sharks aren't great defensively, while the Roosters rank 14th so far this season.

I also like KL Iro to cross for a four-pointer. Incredibly, 18 of the 19 total tries the Roosters have conceded this season have been to outside backs. Iro has scored in his last two games & comes up against an out-of-position Hugo Savala in the centres - I also don't mind the value for the 1st, 2nd or 3rd tryscorer.

Sharks vs Roosters Stats & Trends

Sharks have won the last two meetings between the teams
Sharks have won their last four games in Perth
Sharks have won 16 of their last 21 day games
Sharks have seen 56+ points in three of their five games this season
Roosters rank 14th in defence this season, conceding an average of 29 points per game
Three of the last four meetings have seen Over 48.5 points
KL Iro has scored a try in his last two games & in his last six games outside NSW
Eighteen of the 19 tries Roosters have leaked in 2026 have been to outside backs

Sharks vs Roosters Head To Head

The Sharks won two of the three meetings last year, including 20-10 victory in the opening week of the finals.

Year	Winner	Score	Venue
2025	Cronulla	20–10	Sharks Stadium
2025	Cronulla	31–18	Sharks Stadium
2025	Sydney	42–16	Industree Stadium
2024	Cronulla	38–30	Suncorp Stadium
2023	Sydney	13–12	Pointsbet Stadium

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis

Pretty much what I've come to expect from the Sharks after the opening five rounds - some big wins and electric attacking footy combined with some atrocious performances and vulnerable defence.

Consistently inconsistent, flat-track bullies - we've heard it all before when it comes to Cronulla, but at the end of the day, they come into this clash following big back-to-back victories over the Raiders and Warriors, scoring 34 and 36 points.

Will Kennedy continued his great form to cross for a double in the 36-22 win over the Warriors, while second-rowers Teig Wilton and Billy Burns scored a try each for the second straight game.

Cronulla Sharks Team News

Mawene Hiroti comes in at centre for the injured Jesse Ramien.

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. William Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Mawene Hiroti

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

Interchange

14. Briton Nikora

15. Siosifa Talakai

16. Oregon Kaufusi

17. Thomas Hazelton

Reserves

18. Hohepa Puru

19. Tuku Hau Tapuha

20. Jayden Berrell

21. Riley Jones

22. Chris Veaila

Sydney Roosters Form Analysis

Tough to get a read on the Roosters after their opening four games.

As usual, they were slow out of the blocks as they conceded 40 points across the ditch to the Warriors, but they responded with a good win over Souths.

Like every other team this season, the Chooks were blown off the park by Penrith 40-4, but again responded with a big win over Manly, easing to 33-16 triumph before last week's bye. Obviously a fun night for DCE.

Much-maligned for their ill-discipline, the Roosters completed an incredible 96 per cent of sets in the torrential rain that night at 4 Pines and will need to remain at that high level if they are to be a genuine premiership force this season.