2026 NRL Round 8
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2026 NRL Round 8
Bets.com.au NRL experts give their tips and predictions for every game of NRL round 8, 2026.
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Total Updates Since19 Apr 2026
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23 Apr 2026Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers NRL Round 8 Tips - Panthers clinic
- Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 26th April at McDonald Jones Stadium
- Experts predict a strong performance from Penrith against Newcastle, bouncing back after recent lulls.
- Newcastle has defensive vulnerabilities, while Penrith excels in controlling possession and tempo.
- Casey McLean anticipated to extend his try streak against the Knights; Panthers favored to win decisively.
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23 Apr 2026Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels NRL Round 8 Tips - Foran gets first win at Brookie
- Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 26th April at 4 Pines Park
- Manly expected to win comfortably at home vs. Parramatta.
- Sea Eagles thrive under Kieran Foran, averaging 39.33 points.
- Parramatta's defence struggles, allowing 35.5 points per game.
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23 Apr 2026Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Round 8 Tips & Prediction - Storm to snap five-game losing run
- Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for Saturday's NRL R8 game
- Souths have horrendous record in Melbourne, losing all 20 games
- Storm tipped to return to winners circle - but their left edge defence remains shambolic
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 8.10pm AEST on Saturday April 25
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23 Apr 2026New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins NRL Round 8 Tips & Prediction - Warriors too good for fatigued Phins
- New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins predictions for Saturday's NRL R8 game
- Warriors continue to pile on points - tipped to cover with another big win
- Dolphins potentially fatigued & drained from big effort vs Panthers in Darwin last week
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 6.00pm AEST on Saturday April 25
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22 Apr 2026St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters NRL Round 8 Tips & Prediction - Can woeful Dragons lift for ANZAC Day showdown?
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters predictions for Saturday's NRL R8 game
- Roosters yet to cover a -8.5 line at half-time this season
- Dragons looking to kick-start season under new coach Dean Young & rookie halfback Kade Reed
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 4.00pm AEST on Saturday April 25
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21 Apr 2026Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders NRL Round 8 Tips - Raiders Tipped in a Grind
- Market favors Tigers, but data favors Raiders.
- Raiders' consecutive wins show growing consistency.
- Tigers struggle to convert opportunities despite strong play.
- Kick off is at 7:50 PM (AEST) on Thursday, 23rd April at Leichhardt Oval
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21 Apr 2026Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs NRL Round 8 Tips - Broncos inexperienced middle exposed
- Kick off is at 8:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 24th April at Suncorp Stadium
- Canterbury Bulldogs favored to win due to Broncos' key player absences.
- Expect a low-scoring game with strong midfield control by Bulldogs.
- Key player Jacob Preston anticipated to make a significant impact.
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21 Apr 2026North QLD Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Round 8 Tips - Sharks keep the thumb on the Cowboys
- Kick off is at 6:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 24th April at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Cronulla Sharks have historically dominated, winning 13 of their last 15 matches against the Cowboys.
- Key player returns for Cowboys, but they face challenges after a recent heavy defeat.
- Expect a high-scoring game with Cronulla likely to cover the -2.5 line.
