Round 5 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.

Round 5 Fixtures

Dolphins vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (Kayo Stadium – Thu Apr 2, 8:00pm AEDT)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (Accor Stadium – Fri Apr 3, 4:05pm AEDT)
Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm (CommBank Stadium – Fri Apr 3, 8:00pm AEDT)
St George Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys (Jubilee Stadium – Sat Apr 4, 5:30pm AEDT)
Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos (Cbus Super Stadium – Sat Apr 4, 7:35pm AEDT)
Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors (Sharks Stadium – Sun Apr 5, 3:00pm AEDT)
Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders (McDonald Jones Stadium – Sun Apr 5, 4:05pm AEDT)
Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers (CommBank Stadium – Mon Apr 6, 4:05pm AEDT)

Bye: Sydney Roosters

NRL Team Lists

NRL Round 5 Team Lists 2026 – Full Squads, Line-ups & Matchups

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The official NRL Round 5 team lists for the 2026 season have been released, with every club naming their 22-man squad for the Easter...

Match Previews

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NRL Round 5 2026: Eels vs Tigers Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Monday, April 6 – 4:05 PM (AEST) – Commbank Stadium📺 Broadcast: Fox League / KayoReferee: Peter Gough | Bunker: Ashley Klein Parramatta Eels1. Joash Papali'i 2. Bailey...
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NRL Round 5 2026: Knights vs Raider Preview, News & Prediction

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The 2026 NRL season has already thrown the script out the window, and NRL Round 5 2026 sees the Newcastle Knights host the Canberra...
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NRL Round 5 2026: Titans vs Broncos Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Saturday, 4 April 2026 – 7:35pm AEDT – Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast📺 Broadcast: Fox League / KayoReferee: Gerard Sutton | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler Titans1....
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NRL Round 5 2026: Panthers vs Storm Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Friday, 3 April 2026 – 7:00pm AEDT – CommBank Stadium, Parramatta📺 Broadcast: Fox League / KayoReferee: Ashley Klein | Bunker: Chris Butler Panthers1. Dylan...
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NRL Round 5 2026: Sharks vs Warriors Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Sunday, 5 April 2026– 2.00pm (AEST) – Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney📺 Broadcast: Foxtel / KayoReferee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski | Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins Sharks: 1....
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NRL Round 5 2026: Dragons vs Cowboys Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Saturday 4 April – 4:30pm (AEDT) – Jubilee Stadium📺 Broadcast: Fox League / KayoReferee: Wyatt Raymond | Bunker: Adam Gee Dragons1. Clinton Gutherson (c),...
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NRL Round 5 2026: Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs Preview, News & Prediction

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Matchday Details Friday, 3 April 2026 – 3:05pm AEDT – Accor Stadium, Sydney📺 Broadcast: Kayo / FoxtelReferee: Todd Smith | Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond Rabbitohs1. Jye Gray, 2....
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NRL Round 5 2026: Dolphins vs Sea Eagles Preview, News &...

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Matchday Details Thursday, 2 April 2026 – 8:00pm AEDT – Kayo Stadium, Brisbane📺 Kayo / FoxtelReferee: Grant Atkins | Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 2. Jamayne...

NRL Predictions

NRL Round 5 Tips 2026: Expert Predictions for Every Match

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Our RLZ expert panel has crunched the form, injuries, travel, and Easter weekend factors to deliver their full set of Round 5 predictions. With the...

NRL Wrap

NRL Round 5 2026 Review: Panthers Roll On, Sea Eagles Run Riot

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Round 5 of the 2026 NRL season delivered statement wins and defining performances, with the Penrith Panthers staying perfect and the Sea Eagles’ demolition...