Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers travel to Sydney Roosters aiming to keep their 100% NRL record intact this campaign.
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Sydney Roosters team news
Sydney Roosters are boosted by the expected availability of new signing Reece Robson. The hooker has recovered from a thumb injury to be named in the squad.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Fetalaiga Pauga, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong, Egan Butcher, Connor Watson, Blake Steep, Nat Butcher, Salesi Foketi, Cody Ramsey, Benaiah Ioelu, Toby Rodwell, Tom Rodwell, Taylor Losalu
Team lists for round three can be found here
Penrith Panthers team news
Despite battling a calf problem, Liam Martin has made the squad for Penrith Panthers, who are without Jack Cogger following a head injury.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Freddy Lussick, Billy Phillips, Scott Sorensen, Luke Garner, Izack Tago, Kalani Going, Tom Ale, Jack Cole, Jesse McLean
Team lists for round three can be found here
Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers prediction
There’s no doubt that Penrith Panthers have been one of the most impressive teams so far to begin the NRL season, winning twice and conceding just six points in the process, shutting out Brisbane Broncos and blowing away Cronulla Sharks, putting up 26 points on both sides. Such a dominant backline stands them in good stead heading to Sydney Roosters, who were victorious at home most recently against South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The worry from the Roosters’ point of view is that their defence won’t be able to contain the likes of Nathan Cleary and co, who will be confident of putting up a healthy number of points across 80 minutes. If Penrith continue to snuff out the opposition offence as well as we’ve seen so far from them after two rounds, then it’s hard not to see them coming out on top here.
Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win
