Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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After a disappointing 2025, Gold Coast Titans will be hoping for a significantly better NRL campaign in 2026 but have been dealt a tough start away at Cronulla Sharks.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Ronaldo Mulitalo is a long-term absentee for Cronulla Sharks with Sam Stonestreet set to play on the wing and Teig Wilton also misses the start of the season through injury as he continues rehabilitation on his shoulder.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Samuel Stonestreet, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Thomas Hazelton, Briton Nikora, Billy Burns, Jesse Colquhoun, Siosifa Talakai, Toby Rudolf, Oregon Kaufusi, Braden Uele, Hohepa Puru, Chris Vea'ila, Jayden Berrell, Michael Gabrael, Niwhai Puru
Team lists for round one can be found here
Gold Coast Titans team news
Gold Coast Titans will be without Jayden Campbell to begin the campaign as he is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. He is replaced by Lachlan Ilias.
Squad: Keano Kini, Sialetili Faeamani, Jojo Fifita, Max Feagai, Phillip Sami, AJ Brimson, Lachlan Ilias, Moeaki Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Arama Hau, Beau Fermor, Chris Randall, Kurtis Morrin, Tukimihia Simpkins, Klese Haas, Cooper Bai, Luke Sommerton, Zane Harrison, Jaylan De Groot, Jensen Taumoepeau, Josh Patston
Team lists for round one can be found here
Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans prediction
Cronulla Sharks were a post season team in 2025 after finishing in fifth-place and made it all the way to the preliminary finals before being taken down by Melbourne Storm. But all the foundations are in place for the Sharks to be successful again in 2026 and potentially this time go one step further and reach the final.
Gold Coast Titans won just six games of a possible 24 in the regular season, so the only way is up for them. But they are one of the lesser teams in the NRL when it comes to the ability of their squad from an individual point of view compared to the likes of Cronulla, who are heavy hitters and expected to be in the top eight again in 2026. Back the home side to pick up the points in this game.
Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans tip: Cronulla Sharks to win
