With State of Origin III looming and finals footy drawing near, round 17 of the 2025 NRL season promises intensity, uncertainty, and high-stakes drama. Here’s your complete late mail guide, featuring injury whispers, selection changes, kick-off times, preview links from Rugby League Zone, and the latest odds including first tryscorer markets from Sportsbet.
Related: Round 17 Writers Predictions
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Date: Thursday, June 26
Kick-off: 7:50 PM AEST
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Key Updates:
- Nathan Cleary is on track to return after a minor groin injury sustained during Origin II.
- Lachlan Galvin’s role remains uncertain, with Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo hinting at multiple strategies.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Panthers $2.18 | Bulldogs $1.69
- Line: Panthers +2.5 ($1.89) | Bulldogs -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total Points: Over 42.5 ($1.90) | Under 42.5 ($1.89)
Match Preview: Panthers vs Bulldogs Preview
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Wests Tigers
Date: Friday, June 27
Kick-off: 6:00 PM AEST
Venue: 4 Pines Park
Key Updates:
- Tom Trbojevic has been moved to the centres, with Lehi Hopoate named at fullback. Coach Anthony Seibold stated the move aims to restore Trbojevic’s confidence.
- Tommy Talau has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
- Jarome Luai has been ruled out with an infection. Api Koroisau will move into the halves and Tallyn Da Silva to start at hooker.
- Odds (Sportsbet):
- Head-to-Head: Sea Eagles $1.52 | Tigers $2.53
- Line: Sea Eagles -5.5 ($1.85) | Tigers +5.5 ($1.96)
- Total Points: Over 49.5 ($1.91) | Under 49.5 ($1.89)
Match Preview: Sea Eagles vs Tigers Preview
Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders
Date: Friday, June 27
Kick-off: 8:00 PM AEST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
Key Updates:
- Jacob Saifiti returns from a calf injury and will start at prop, pushing Mat Croker to the bench.
- Jackson Hastings replaces Fletcher Sharpe (spleen and kidney injuries) at five-eighth.
- Greg Marzhew (arm) and Jack Hetherington (shoulder) are listed among the reserves and are pushing for a return from injury.
- Hudson Young is being rested, with Simi Sasagi moving into the starting second row. Noah Martin joins the bench.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Knights $3.37 | Raiders $1.33
- Line: Knights +8.5 ($1.83) | Raiders -8.5 ($1.98)
- Total Points: Over 45.5 ($1.91) | Under 45.5 ($1.89)
Match Preview: Knights vs Raiders Preview
Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors
Date: Saturday, June 28
Kick-off: 3:00 PM AEST
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Key Updates:
- Reece Walsh firming for Origin III.
- Selwyn Cobbo will not feature in the team after signing with the Dolphins from 2026.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Broncos $1.57 | Warriors $2.40
- Line: Broncos -4.5 ($1.90) | Warriors +4.5 ($1.90)
- Total Points: Over 49.5 ($1.90) | Under 49.5 ($1.90)
Match Preview: Broncos vs Warriors Preview
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Parramatta Eels
Date: Saturday, June 28
Kick-off: 5:30 PM AEST
Venue: WIN Stadium
Key Updates:
- Dylan Brown returns from suspension, with Joash Papalii reverting to the bench. Jordan Samrani joins the starting side at centre, replacing the suspended Will Penisini.
- Wingers Christian Tuipulotu and Corey Allan return from hamstring injuries. Back-rower Jaydn Su’A is also back after two games out with an ankle injury.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Dragons $1.64 | Eels $2.27
- Line: Dragons -3.5 ($1.89) | Eels +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total Points: Over 47.5 ($1.90) | Under 47.5 ($1.90
Match Preview: Dragons vs Eels Preview
Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Date: Saturday, June 28
Kick-off: 7:50 PM AEST
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Key Updates:
- Jack Bostock ruled out for the season.
- Rabbitohs stars Cody Walker and Campbell Graham are set to return, providing a significant boost to the team’s lineup.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Dolphins $1.55 | Rabbitohs $2.47
- Line: Dolphins -4.5 ($1.93) | Rabbitohs +4.5 ($1.87)
- Total Points: Over 49.5 ($1.81) | Under 49.5 ($2.00)
Match Preview: Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Preview
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks
Date: Sunday, June 29
Kick-off: 2:00 PM AEST
Venue: AAMI Park
Key Updates:
- No late changes reported.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Storm $1.33 | Sharks $3.34
- Line: Storm -9.5 ($1.87) | Sharks +9.5 ($1.93)
- Total Points: Over 47.5 ($1.88) | Under 47.5 ($1.92)
Match Preview: Storm vs Sharks Preview
Gold Coast Titans vs North Queensland Cowboys
Date: Sunday, June 29
Kick-off: 4:05 PM AEST
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium
Key Updates:
- No late changes reported.
Odds (Sportsbet): - Head-to-Head: Titans $2.27 | Cowboys $1.64
- Line: Titans +3.5 ($1.92) | Cowboys -3.5 ($1.88)
- Total Points: Over 51.5 ($1.89) | Under 51.5 ($1.91)
Match Preview: Titans vs Cowboys Preview
BYE: Sydney Roosters
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All odds and markets courtesy of Sportsbet and correct as of June 26, 2025. Odds are subject to change.
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