Our RLZ experts have crunched the form, stats, and latest news to bring you confident predictions for every game of NRL Round 2.
From blockbuster clashes like Broncos vs Eels and Roosters vs Rabbitohs to tricky matchups such as Panthers vs Sharks, our panel of writers has tipped the winner and margin for all eight games.
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Round 2 Fixtures & Expert Predictions
All times AEDT
Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels (Suncorp Stadium – Thu Mar 12, 8:00pm)
New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders (Go Media Stadium – Fri Mar 13, 6:00pm)
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs (Allianz Stadium – Fri Mar 13, 8:00pm)
Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys (Leichhardt Oval – Sat Mar 14, 3:00pm)
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm (WIN Stadium – Sat Mar 14, 5:30pm)
Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks (Carrington Park, Bathurst – Sat Mar 14, 7:35pm)
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights (4 Pines Park – Sun Mar 15, 4:05pm)
Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans (Suncorp Stadium – Sun Mar 15, 6:15pm)
| Game / Writer | Matt Pritchard | Andrew Pelechaty | Brendan Wood | Chris Petrie | Jem Nash | Lachlan Jeffery | Mathew Williams | Matt Attard | Nathan Smith | Shannon Meyer | Round Total Correct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score (Season) | 3/8 | 4/8 | 2/8 | 6/8 | 4/8 | 6/8 | 4/8 | 6/8 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 43/80 |
| Broncos vs Eels | Broncos by 26 ❌ | Broncos by 6 ❌ | Broncos by 10 ❌ | Broncos by 12 ❌ | Broncos by 16 ❌ | Broncos by 12 ❌ | Broncos by 8 ❌ | Eels by 8 ✅ | Broncos by 8 ❌ | Broncos by 10 ❌ | |
| Warriors vs Raiders | Warriors by 14 ✅ | Raiders by 2 ❌ | Warriors by 2 ✅ | Raiders by 4 ❌ | Warriors by 2 ✅ | Warriors by 4 ✅ | Warriors by 6 ✅ | Warriors by 4 ✅ | Warriors by 4 ✅ | Raiders by 2 ❌ | |
| Roosters vs Rabbitohs | Roosters by 8 ✅ | Rabbitohs by 10 ❌ | Rabbitohs by 12 ❌ | Rabbitohs by 8 ❌ | Rabbitohs by 6 ❌ | Roosters by 6 ✅ | Rabbitohs by 10 ❌ | Roosters by 12 ✅ | Rabbitohs by 10 ❌ | Roosters by 6 ✅ | |
| Tigers vs Cowboys | Tigers by 18 âś… | Tigers by 12 âś… | Tigers by 10 âś… | Tigers by 6 âś… | Tigers by 10 âś… | Tigers by 8 âś… | Tigers by 8 âś… | Tigers by 6 âś… | Tigers by 8 âś… | Tigers by 10 âś… | |
| Dragons vs Storm | Storm by 8 ✅ | Storm by 18 ✅ | Storm by 12 ✅ | Storm by 10 ✅ | Storm by 14 ✅ | Storm by 14 ✅ | Storm by 12 ✅ | Storm by 10 ✅ | Storm by 18 ✅ | Dragons by 4 ❌ | |
| Panthers vs Sharks | Panthers by 12 ✅ | Panthers by 4 ✅ | Panthers by 6 ✅ | Panthers by 12 ✅ | Panthers by 4 ✅ | Panthers by 6 ✅ | Panthers by 6 ✅ | Sharks by 6 ❌ | Panthers by 8 ✅ | Panthers by 8 ✅ | |
| Sea Eagles vs Knights | Sea Eagles by 14 ❌ | Sea Eagles by 10 ❌ | Sea Eagles by 4 ❌ | Sea Eagles by 8 ❌ | Manly by 6 ❌ | Knights by 10 ✅ | Sea Eagles by 4 ❌ | Knights by 8 ✅ | Manly by 6 ❌ | Sea Eagles by 12 ❌ | |
| Dolphins vs Titans | Dolphins by 24 âś… | Dolphins by 12 âś… | Dolphins by 12 âś… | Dolphins by 18 âś… | Dolphins by 18 âś… | Dolphins by 18 âś… | Dolphins by 12 âś… | Dolphins by 22 âś… | Dolphins by 18 âś… | Dolphins by 26 âś… | |
| Round Score | 6/8 | 4/8 | 5/8 | 4/8 | 5/8 | 7/8 | 5/8 | 7/8 | 5/8 | 4/8 | 52/80 |
- Broncos vs Eels: Unanimous Broncos (9/10, margins 6–26), Matt Attard lone Eels by 8.
- Warriors vs Raiders: 8/10 Warriors (margins 2–14), Andrew & Shannon on Raiders (both by 2).
- Roosters vs Rabbitohs: 5/10 Rabbitohs (margins 6–12), Lachlan, Matt Attard, Matt Pritchard & Shannon on Roosters (by 6–12).
- Tigers vs Cowboys: Unanimous Tigers (10/10, margins 6–18) — overwhelming upset consensus at Leichhardt.
- Dragons vs Storm: 9/10 Storm (margins 8–18), Shannon lone Dragons by 4.
- Panthers vs Sharks: 9/10 Panthers (margins 4–12), Matt Attard lone Sharks by 6.
- Sea Eagles vs Knights: 6/10 Sea Eagles/Manly (margins 4–14), Lachlan & Matt Attard on Knights (by 10 & 8).
- Dolphins vs Titans: Unanimous Dolphins (10/10, margins 12–26) — highest from Matt Pritchard (24) and Shannon (26).
