2026 NRL Round 18
2026 NRL Round 18 (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
Bets.com.au NRL experts give their previews and predictions for every game of NRL Round 18.
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Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 18 Tips - Sharks Blowout on the Cards
- Sharks tipped for a 13+ point win over weakened Broncos.
- Brisbane missing key players and leaking 34.4 pts/game recently.
- Best bets: Cronulla 13+, over 28.5 team points, Trindall anytime try.
- Kick off is at 7:30 PM (AEST) on Saturday, 4th July at Suncorp Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins NRL Round 18 Tips - Dolphins extend streak despite Origin absentees
- Dolphins favored to extend 8-game winning streak vs Newcastle.
- both teams heavily affected by Origin
- Model predicts Dolphins by 6.1 pts; Herbie Farnworth a top tryscorer pick.
- Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 5th July at McDonald Jones Stadium
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Parramatta Eels vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL Round 18 Tips - Manly pile on Parra's pain
- Manly backed for a comfortable 13+ win over Parramatta.
- Eels expected to score under 20.5 points due to offensive struggles.
- Tom Trbojevic tipped for 2+ tries as best value tryscorer.
- Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 5th July at CommBank Stadium
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Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Round 18 Tips - To’o proves Daley wrong
- Panthers favored to bounce back and win by 3.7 points.
- Best betting tip: Over 45.5 points, with both teams in strong attacking form.
- Brian To'o tipped to score after NSW Origin omission.
- Kick off is at 8:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 3rd July at CommBank Stadium
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St George Illawarra Dragons vs Wests Tigers NRL Round 18 Tips - Tigers In A Tight One
- Wests Tigers tipped to win by 1-12 points vs Dragons.
- Expect a 39-59 total points range in a close match.
- Setu Tu (Dragons) suggested as a top tryscorer bet.
- Kick off is at 5:30 PM (AEST) on Saturday, 4th July at Jubilee Stadium
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3 hours agoNRL Team Lists Round 18: Origin Changes, Pezet Returns, Broncos Reshuffled & Full Team Lists
- Origin III absences force crucial team changes for Round 18.
- Penrith, Brisbane, and Dolphins lose key players; Pezet and Wighton return.
- Several young players and potential NRL debutants named.
