The National Rugby League season continues with a huge slate of matches in Round 4, featuring blockbuster clashes across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Rugby League Zone expert panel has analysed form, injuries, team lists and historical trends to deliver confident tips for every match this week.
Think you can out-tip them? Submit your tips now and climb the Rugby League Zone Tipping Leaderboard—fans are already battling it out. See how you stack up against the pros each week!
Submit Your Round 4 Tips Here → ESPN FootyTips
Round 4 Fixtures & Expert Predictions
All times AEDT
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters (4 Pines Park – Thu Mar 26, 8:00pm AEDT)
New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers (Go Media Stadium – Fri Mar 27, 6:00pm AEDT)
Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins (Suncorp Stadium – Fri Mar 27, 8:00pm AEDT)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights (Accor Stadium – Sat Mar 28, 3:00pm AEDT)
Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels (CommBank Stadium – Sat Mar 28, 5:30pm AEDT)
North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm (Queensland Country Bank Stadium – Sat Mar 28, 7:35pm AEDT)
Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks (GIO Stadium – Sun Mar 29, 4:05pm AEDT)
Gold Coast Titans vs St George Illawarra Dragons (Cbus Super Stadium – Sun Mar 29, 6:15pm AEDT)
Bye: South Sydney Rabbitohs
| 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) | 15/24 | 14/24 | 12/24 | 18/24 | 16/24 | 15/16 | 16/24 | 18/24 | 15/24 | 15/24 | 160/240 |
| Sea Eagles vs Roosters | Roosters by 2 ✅ | Roosters by 14 ✅ | Roosters by 12 ✅ | Roosters by 14 ✅ | Roosters by 10 ✅ | Roosters by 6 ✅ | Roosters by 16 ✅ | Roosters by 22 ✅ | Roosters by 20 ✅ | Roosters by 8 ✅ | |
| Warriors vs Tigers | Warriors by 24 ❌ | Warriors by 20 ❌ | Warriors by 16 ❌ | Warriors by 12 ❌ | Warriors by 20 ❌ | Warriors by 20 ❌ | Warriors by 10 ❌ | Warriors by 34 ❌ | Warriors by 10 ❌ | Warriors by 16 ❌ | |
| Broncos vs Dolphins | Dolphins by 2 ❌ | Broncos by 10 ✅ | Dolphins by 4 ❌ | Broncos by 8 ✅ | Dolphins by 8 ❌ | Dolphins by 8 ❌ | Broncos by 6 ✅ | Dolphins by 12 ❌ | Dolphins by 1 ❌ | Dolphins by 4 ❌ | |
| Bulldogs vs Knights | Bulldogs by 18 ❌ | Bulldogs by 20 ❌ | Bulldogs by 14 ❌ | Bulldogs by 6 ❌ | Bulldogs by 12 ❌ | Bulldogs by 12 ❌ | Bulldogs by 16 ❌ | Bulldogs by 16 ❌ | Bulldogs by 8 ❌ | Bulldogs by 12 ❌ | |
| Panthers vs Eels | Panthers by 12 ✅ | Panthers by 10 ✅ | Panthers by 10 ✅ | Panthers by 16 ✅ | Panthers by 18 ✅ | Panthers by 18 ✅ | Panthers by 14 ✅ | Panthers by 18 ✅ | Panthers by 14 ✅ | Panthers by 8 ✅ | |
| Cowboys vs Storm | Storm by 10 ❌ | Storm by 18 ❌ | Storm by 12 ❌ | Storm by 24 ❌ | Storm by 30 ❌ | Storm by 30 ❌ | Storm by 12 ❌ | Storm by 32 ❌ | Storm by 20 ❌ | Storm by 2 ❌ | |
| Raiders vs Sharks | Raiders by 4 ❌ | Raiders by 6 ❌ | Raiders by 4 ❌ | Raiders by 6 ❌ | Sharks by 6 ✅ | Sharks by 6 ✅ | Sharks by 4 ❌ | Raiders by 8 ❌ | Raiders by 2 ❌ | Sharks by 14 ✅ | |
| Titans vs Dragons | Dragons by 6 ❌ | Dragons by 1 ❌ | Titans by 2 ✅ | Titans by 6 ✅ | Titans by 4 ✅ | Titans by 12 ✅ | Titans by 6 ✅ | Titans by 6 ✅ | Titans by 8 ✅ | Dragons by 6 ❌ | |
| Round Score | 2/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 33/80 |
NRL Round 4 Predictions
Here are the Rugby League Zone expert predictions for every match in Round 4 of the 2026 NRL season.
| Match | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters | Roosters | High |
| New Zealand Warriors vs Wests Tigers | Warriors | Very High |
| Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins | Dolphins | Medium |
| Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights | Bulldogs | Very High |
| Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels | Panthers | Very High |
| North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm | Storm | Very High |
| Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | Raiders | Medium |
| Gold Coast Titans vs St George Illawarra Dragons | Titans | Medium |
RLZ Best Bet – Round 4
Warriors to defeat Tigers
The New Zealand Warriors look the safest pick of the round against the Wests Tigers, with the expert panel unanimously backing the home side.
The Warriors’ strong form at Go Media Stadium combined with a significant edge in attacking strike power makes them a confident selection.
Predicted Margin: Warriors by 18
Upset Watch
Raiders vs Sharks
The clash between the Canberra Raiders and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks is the most divided matchup among the RLZ panel.
Six experts have tipped Canberra, while four are backing Cronulla, highlighting just how tight this contest could be.
With both sides capable of explosive attacking performances, this game shapes as one of the most unpredictable fixtures of Round 4.
I’d like to have some tips here