Round 18 of the 2026 NRL season features several key matchups as teams look to climb the ladder. Below you can find the full fixtures, team lists, predictions and results for every game this week.
Team List Tuesday will post approximately Tuesday 4pm AEST.
Predictions will post approximately Wednesday 9am AEST.
Weekend Results will post approximately Monday 9am AEST.
Round 18 Fixtures
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs Rabbitohs | Fri 8:00pm | CommBank Stadium |
| Dragons vs Wests Tigers | Sat 5:30pm | Jubilee Stadium |
| Broncos vs Sharks | Sat 7:35pm | Suncorp Stadium |
| Eels vs Sea Eagles | Sun 2:00pm | CommBank Stadium |
| Knights vs Dolphins | Sun 4:05pm | McDonald Jones Stadium |
Bye: Bulldogs, Cowboys, Raiders, Roosters, Storm, Titans, Warriors
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