New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Two teams who won in very different ways last time out are set to collide in Auckland as New Zealand Warriors host Canberra Raiders.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – 9Now / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
New Zealand Warriors team news
New Zealand Warriors are unchanged from the last round, with Marata Niukore likely facing a late fitness test to determine his involvement in this match.
Squad: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ali Leiataua, Adam Pompey, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Tanah Boyd, James Fisher-Harris, Wayde Egan, Jackson Ford, Kurt Capewell, Jacob Laban, Erin Clark, Sam Healey, Demitric Vaimauga, Leka Halasima, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Taine Tuaupiki, Morgan Gannon, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Marata Niukore, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Team lists for round two can be found here
Canberra Raiders team news
Concussion rules out Josh Papalii for Canberra Raiders with Morgan Smithies set to replace him, whilst Matthew Timoko has been passed fit enough to make 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, Matthew Timoko, Daine Laurie, Joe Roddy, Owen Pattie, Jed Stuart, Chevy Stewart
Team lists for round two can be found here
New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders prediction
Whilst New Zealand Warriors were comprehensive winners last time out, defeating the Sydney Roosters 42-18, Canberra Raiders were involved in a thriller away to Manly Sea Eagles. In a contest that went down to the wire and ultimately finished level after 80 minutes, the Raiders grabbed that all-important golden point to secure a priceless victory.
To have won in such dramatic fashion will do wonders for the confidence of Canberra and momentum will be high for them as they travel to New Zealand. But this Warriors team look excellent offensively and could blow Canberra away, particular late on if the visitors tire out like we saw to an extent vs Manly. Factor in the Warriors’ depth as well and backing them has to be favoured.
New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders tip: New Zealand Warriors to win
