New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
New Zealand Warriors look to close the gap on table toppers Penrith Panthers with victory over Cronulla Sharks.
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New Zealand Warriors team news
New Zealand Warriors are without James Fisher-Harris, a big blow for them when considering that they are already missing Leka Halasima and Sam Healey.
Squad: Taine Tuaupiki, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ali Leiataua, Adam Pompey, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Wayde Egan, Jackson Ford, Marata Niukore, Jacob Laban, Erin Clark, Makaia Tafua, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Demitric Vaimauga, Kayliss Fatialofa, Jason Salalilo, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Luke Metcalf
Cronulla Sharks team news
Cronulla Sharks could welcome Jesse Ramien back from injury provided he is passed fit but this match will come too soon for Nicho Hynes, who is sidelined with a calf problem.
Squad: William Kennedy, Samuel Stonestreet, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Braydon Trindall, Niwhai Puru, Jesse Colquhoun, Jayden Berrell, Toby Rudolf, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Cameron McInnes, Mawene Hiroti, Oregon Kaufusi, Siosifa Talakai, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Sione Katoa
New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
Whilst Cronulla Sharks have been solid this season with a 7-5 record so far, New Zealand Warriors have established themselves as contenders. They’ve won nine of 12, including six of their last seven. However, Cronulla Sharks got the better of them in the reverse fixture so revenge will no doubt be on the mind of the Warriors.
Expect a much-improved New Zealand Warriors compared to what we saw in that game. This is a team who have tighten up significantly since then from a defensive perspective, conceding no more than 20 points across their most recent seven matches. It’s well worth backing them to even up their record against Cronulla this campaign.
New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks tip: New Zealand Warriors to win
