Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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The first fixture of Magic Round in Brisbane sees Cronulla Sharks take on Canterbury Bulldogs.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Cronulla Sharks are without Blayke Brailey due to concussion and Cam McInnes with an ankle injury. However, both Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jesse Ramien are back from their respective injuries.
Squad: William Kennedy, Samuel Stonestreet, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Jayden Berrell, Toby Rudolf, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton, Jesse Colquhoun, Siosifa Talakai, Billy Burns, Oregon Kaufusi, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Mawene Hiroti, Braden Uele, Riley Jones, Niwhai Puru
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Canterbury Bulldogs will welcome back Matt Burton, Max King and Kurt Mann into their squad after the trio all missed the side’s thumping defeat away at South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jonathan Sua, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton, Enari Tuala, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Max King, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Sitili Tupouniua, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Samuel Hughes, Harry Hayes, Alekolasimi Jones, Jethro Rinakama, Lipoi Hopoi, Josh Curran, Sean O'Sullivan, Jed Reardon
Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
Both Cronulla Sharks and Canterbury Bulldogs are coming off the back of comprehensive losses in their most recent NRL fixtures and each will be desperate to make amends in this encounter. The Sharks have won one game more than the Bulldogs, who’ve lost three of their six matches so far across the campaign.
Neither backlines are overpowering and it would be no surprise to see this game dominated by the offense of both sides. Expect a high-scoring contest as Cronulla and Canterbury each push for what would be a crucial victory and regardless of who comes out on top, explore backing over 49.5 points to be scored over the course of 80 minutes.
Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Over 49.5 total points
