Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Sydney Roosters revival tour heads to Brisbane to tackle the Dolphins.
Start date/time: Friday 2nd May, 2025: UK – 11:05am / Local – 8:05pm / US ET – 6:05am / US PT – 3:05pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
Sydney Roosters team news
Head Coach Trent Robinson has made no changes to his 17 after their big win over the St George Dragons, with, Dom Young listed in the reserves for a second-straight game.
Squad: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Chad Townsend 21. Dominic Young 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Dolphins team news
Veteran forward Felise Kaufusi returns at prop in a straight swap with Daniel Saifiti (injured- shoulder). Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King returns from a leg gash following the Round 6 win over the Panthers, with Ray Stone moving back to his familiar bench role. Kurt Donoghoe is also back from an ankle injury with Sean O’Sullivan and Kenny Bromwich shifting to the extended bench.
Squad: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert 13. Mark Nicholls 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Connelly Lemuelu 17. Josh Kerr 18. Kenny Bromwich 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Harrison Graham 22. Max Feagai
Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins prediction
The Sydney Roosters season has been a rollercoaster to say the least. Through the first eight rounds they have suffered heavy defeats to the Titans, Broncos and Panthers and also recorded strong victories over the Broncos, Panthers and most recently, the Dragons. The anomaly of the NRL draw has not made it easy for the Roosters and their long injury lists haven’t helped either. The performance on ANZAC day against the Dragons gives reason for hope; Sandon Smith and company tore apart the defence in the second half to record a 46-18 victory.
The Dolphins had been enjoying a purple patch of form. They had beaten last year’s grand finalists the Storm and Panthers in successive weeks and took a remarkable 28-10 lead to half time against the Raiders. And the wheels abruptly came off. A 30-0 scoreline against them in the second half sent them from the national capital with their tail between their legs and a 40-28 defeat heading into Magic round.
The brief history of the Roosters and Dolphins does not paint an obvious picture. The Dolphins defeated the Roosters in their first ever NRL match, and the Roosters have jagged two wins since then. This is the first of two matchups this season and we think the Dolphins can put their second half in Canberra behind them and bounce back against the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins tip: Dolphins to win
