2026 NRL Round 9
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Bets.com.au NRL experts give their predictions and previews for every game of NRL Round 9.
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01 May 2026Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles NRL Round 9 Tips - Manly hold their own
- Kick off is at 6:15 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 3rd May at CommBank Stadium
- Expert tip: Manly will cover as 12.5-point underdogs in a low-scoring matchup.
- Both teams boast strong defences, expecting the game total to stay under 50 points.
- Penrith's Dylan Edwards is predicted to score another try.
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30 Apr 2026Cronulla Sharks vs Wests Tigers NRL Round 9 Tips - Tigers Are Overvalued
- Tigers' strong start questioned due to easy schedule.
- Sharks favored at home with KL Iro set for big impact.
- Expert pick: Sharks by 1-12, over 52.5 points total.
- Kick off is at 4:05 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 3rd May at Ocean Protect Stadium
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30 Apr 2026Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL Round 9 Tips - Knights Stars Realign
- Newcastle tipped to defeat South Sydney in a close home game.
- Bunnies’ offense strong, but defense vulnerable on right edge.
- Bet: Newcastle moneyline, Souths under 26.5 pts, Best to score.
- Kick off is at 2:00 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 3rd May at McDonald Jones Stadium
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30 Apr 2026Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders NRL Round 9 Tips & Prediction - Raiders target seventh straight win over Titans
- Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 9 game
- Both teams in desperate need of a win to kickstart season
- Raiders equipped with dominant recent record over Titans & at Cbus
- Timoko & Fermor good value on the edges for tries
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.00pm AEST on Saturday May 2
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30 Apr 2026Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos NRL Round 9 Tips & Prediction - Defence to shine in heavyweight showdown
- Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 9 game
- Mouth-watering clash between two premiership forces
- Broncos have been aiming up in defence; Roosters piling on points in attack
- Reece Walsh & Pat Carrigan big inclusions for reigning premiers
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.30pm AEST on Saturday May 2
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30 Apr 2026Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors NRL Round 9 Tips & Prediction - Warriors continue red-hot form
- Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 9 game
- Warriors flying with six wins from eight games; Eels languishing in 15th spot on the ladder
- Eels with worst defensive record in club history after eight rounds - Wahs to pile on the points and cover, with AKP taking advantage of weak right edge
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.30pm AEST on Saturday May 2
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29 Apr 2026Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm NRL Round 9 Tips - Fa’alogo to Ignite the Storm
- Storm tipped as value underdogs over the Dolphins for Round 9 2026.
- Dolphins' defence and stamina remain questionable; Storm’s stats favour them on the road.
- Sua Fa’alogo recommended for anytime/first tryscorer; Storm to score over 24.5 points.
- Kick off is at 8:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 1st May at Suncorp Stadium
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29 Apr 2026Canterbury Bulldogs vs North QLD Cowboys NRL Round 9 Tips - Doggies Down But Not Out
- Bulldogs tipped for a close 1-12 point win over Cowboys.
- Defensive improvement & discipline key for Canterbury; Cowboys’ attack strong, but defense leaky.
- Value bets: Bulldogs 1-12, Under total points, Jonathan Sua anytime tryscorer.
- Kick off is at 6:00 PM (AEST) on Friday, 1st May at Accor Stadium
