Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Both Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks sit on just two points after three rounds of fixtures, increasing the importance of this encounter for both teams.
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Canberra Raiders team news
Josh Papalii is unavailable for Canberra Raiders due to a one-match suspension, whilst exciting talent Joe Roddy is one of the most notable additions to the squad.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Simi Sasagi, Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Morgan Smithies, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Noah Martin, Corey Horsburgh, Jayden Brailey, Zac Hosking, Ata Mariota, Joe Roddy, Daine Laurie, Jed Stuart, Owen Pattie, Matthew Timoko, Chevy Stewart
Cronulla Sharks team news
Cronulla Sharks will have to make do without Briton Nikora for their trip to Canberra after he suffered a broken nose and the 28-year-old is the visitors’ most notable missing player.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Samuel Stonestreet, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Thomas Hazelton, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Jesse Colquhoun, Siosifa Talakai, Toby Rudolf, Oregon Kaufusi, Braden Uele, Hohepa Puru, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Chris Vea'ila, Jayden Berrell, Mawene Hiroti
Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
With home advantage in their favour, expect Canberra Raiders to really try and take the game to their opponents offensively, pushing Cronulla Sharks back and forcing them to defend deep. Tiring the Sharks by pulling them across the field as much as possible will be a key strategy, but Cronulla have a lot of speed and the Raiders will need to be on their guard.
When considering the scoring struggles of both teams lately, each of whom have put up just 16 points over their past two NRL fixtures, the shrewd play would be to focus on this likely being a low-scoring contest. Back under 46.5 points to be scored between them.
Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks tip: Under 46.5 total points
