New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
After securing only their second win of the NRL season, St. George Illawarra Dragons now try to back this up against a high-flying New Zealand Warriors side.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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New Zealand Warriors team news
Two players are back for New Zealand Warriors following hamstring injuries, those being Rocco Berry and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
Squad: Taine Tuaupiki, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ali Leiataua, Adam Pompey, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin, James Fisher-Harris, Wayde Egan, Mitchell Barnett, Kurt Capewell, Jacob Laban, Erin Clark, Sam Healey, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Demitric Vaimauga, Leka Halasima, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Marata Niukore, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Luke Metcalf, Makaia Tafua
St. George Illawarra Dragons team news
Tyrell Sloan faces a race against time to feature as he battles to recovery from a hamstring issue suffered a couple of weeks ago.
Squad: Clinton Gutherson, Setu Tu, Mathew Feagai, Valentine Holmes, Tyrell Sloan, Daniel Atkinson, Kyle Flanagan, Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga, Damien Cook, Toby Couchman, Dylan Egan, Hamish Stewart, Ryan Couchman, Jacob Liddle, Luciano Leilua, Josh Kerr, Jacob Halangahu, Moses Suli, Lyhkan King-Togia, Emre Guler, Christian Tuipulotu, Jacob Webster
New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons prediction
St. George Illawarra Dragons may not be the pushovers New Zealand Warriors might have initially expected after the Dragons picked up a rare victory last time out, beating Wests Tigers 24-10. It was an excellent all-round display from them and if they were to replicate that showing here then New Zealand Warriors will face a very stern challenge.
However, this is a very strong Warriors side who have won 11 of 16 so far this season. They combine a ruthless offense with solid defence and if they go out in front against the Dragons then it would be no surprise to see them run away with it. In the end, backing the home side has to be favoured in this one.
New Zealand Warriors vs St. George Illawarra Dragons tip: New Zealand Warriors to win
