NRL Round 6 Tips 2026: Expert Predictions for Every Match

The Easter weekend is behind us, and Round 6 delivers another huge slate of NRL action, headlined by a Thursday night blockbuster between the Bulldogs and Panthers, plus a Friday night Queensland derby as the Broncos host the Cowboys at Suncorp.

Our RLZ expert panel has crunched the latest form, injuries, travel, and venue factors to deliver their full set of Round 6 predictions. With the Panthers looking to bounce back strongly and several close calls across the card, this round is shaping as one of the most competitive yet.

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Round 6 Fixtures & Expert Predictions

All times AEST

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers (Accor Stadium – Thu Apr 9, 7:50pm AEDT)
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (WIN Stadium – Fri Apr 10, 6:00pm AEDT)
Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys (Suncorp Stadium – Fri Apr 10, 8:00pm AEDT)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders (Optus Stadium – Sat Apr 11, 3:00pm AEDT)
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters (Optus Stadium – Sat Apr 11, 5:30pm AEDT)
Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors (AAMI Park – Sat Apr 11, 7:35pm AEDT)
Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans (CommBank Stadium – Sun Apr 12, 2:00pm AEDT)
Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights (Campbelltown Sports Stadium – Sun Apr 12, 4:05pm AEDT)

Bye: Dolphins

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)	22/40	23/40	21/40	26/40	25/40	22/40	24/40	25/40	23/40	24/40	235 (58.75%)
Bulldogs vs Panthers	Panthers by 16 ❌	Panthers by 20 ❌	Panthers by 26 ❌	Panthers by 20 ❌	Panthers by 22 ❌	Panthers by 18 ❌	Panthers by 20 ❌	Panthers by 24 ❌	Panthers by 16 ❌	Panthers by 20 ❌
Dragons vs Sea Eagles	Sea Eagles by 20 ✅	Sea Eagles by 18 ✅	Sea Eagles by 12 ✅	Sea Eagles by 10 ✅	Sea Eagles by 10 ✅	Sea Eagles by 2 ✅	Sea Eagles by 6 ✅	Sea Eagles by 14 ✅	Sea Eagles by 14 ✅	Dragons by 10 ❌
Broncos vs Cowboys	Broncos by 4 ❌	Broncos by 6 ❌	Cowboys by 4 ✅	Broncos by 8 ❌	Broncos by 6 ❌	Broncos by 6 ❌	Broncos by 14 ❌	Cowboys by 6 ✅	Broncos by 1 ❌	Broncos by 4 ❌
Rabbitohs vs Raiders	Rabbitohs by 16 ❌	Rabbitohs by 20 ❌	Rabbitohs by 8 ❌	Rabbitohs by 16 ❌	Rabbitohs by 8 ❌	Rabbitohs by 12 ❌	Rabbitohs by 10 ❌	Rabbitohs by 12 ❌	Rabbitohs by 10 ❌	Rabbitohs by 12 ❌
Sharks vs Roosters	Roosters by 2 ✅	Sharks by 4 ❌	Sharks by 2 ✅	Sharks by 10 ❌	Sharks by 2 ✅	Roosters by 4 ✅	Sharks by 8 ❌	Roosters by 1 ✅	Roosters by 6 ✅	Roosters by 8 ✅
Storm vs Warriors	Storm by 28 ❌	Storm by 10 ❌	Storm by 16 ❌	Storm by 12 ❌	Storm by 12 ❌	Storm by 12 ❌	Storm by 6 ❌	Storm by 8 ❌	Storm by 2 ❌	Storm by 12 ❌
Eels vs Titans	Eels by 6 ❌	Eels by 4 ❌	Eels by 6 ❌	Eels by 10 ❌	Eels by 14 ❌	Eels by 10 ❌	Eels by 4 ❌	Titans by 6 ✅	Eels by 8 ❌	Eels by 20 ❌
Tigers vs Knights	Tigers by 1 ✅	Tigers by 1 ✅	Tigers by 4 ✅	Knights by 4 ❌	Tigers by 4 ✅	Tigers by 6 ✅	Tigers by 8 ✅	Knights by 12 ❌	Tigers by 2 ✅	Tigers by 2 ✅
Round Score	3/8	2/8	4/8	1/8	3/8	3/8	2/8	4/8	3/8	2/8	36/80

Panel snapshot:

• Bulldogs vs Panthers: Unanimous Panthers (10/10, margins 16–26) — Panthers look extremely strong on paper.
• Dragons vs Sea Eagles: 9/10 Sea Eagles (margins 2–20), Shannon lone Dragons by 10.
• Broncos vs Cowboys: 8/10 Broncos (margins 1–14), Brendan & Matt Attard on Cowboys (by 4 & 6).
• Rabbitohs vs Raiders: Unanimous Rabbitohs (10/10, margins 8–20) — Rabbitohs strong consensus.
• Sharks vs Roosters: Split 5/10 Sharks vs 5/10 Roosters — very even contest expected.
• Storm vs Warriors: Unanimous Storm (10/10 Storm, margins 2–28)
• Eels vs Titans: 9/10 Eels (margins 4–20), Matt Attard lone Titans by 6.
• Tigers vs Knights: 8/10 Tigers (margins 1–8), Chris & Matt Attard on Knights (by 4 & 12).

RLZ Best Bet – Round 6

Panthers by 18+

The panel is unanimous (10/10) that Penrith will respond in style against the Bulldogs on Thursday night. Multiple high-margin calls (up to 26) make this the clearest and safest bet of the round.

Upset Watch

The most divided game this week is Sharks vs Roosters, with the panel split almost evenly. A couple of writers are wary of the Roosters’ attacking firepower on the road, while others back the Sharks’ home strength. This one has real boilover potential.

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