NRL Round 14 betting preview, free tips & predictions

The NRL returns to a full slate for Round 14 of 2025, and there are some interesting betting opportunities among the eight matchups. Below are BettingSite.com.au’s top picks for the Australian rugby league action this week.

Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles

Thursday, 5 June – 7:50pm AEST – McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

The Sea Eagles look poised to compound Newcastle’s miserable run, with Daly Cherry-Evans steering a confident Manly outfit that dismantled Brisbane last week. Kalyn Ponga’s return offers some spark, but the Knights are sorely lacking strike power, especially with Bradman Best and Greg Marzhew still sidelined. Expect Lehi Hopoate to continue his hot form at the back and Manly’s attack to pile on the pressure.

Melbourne Storm vs North Queensland Cowboys

Friday, 6 June – 6pm AEST – AAMI Park, Melbourne

Melbourne are near-unbackable at AAMI Park as $1.20 favourites with the top NRL bookmakers, and with Harry Grant and Xavier Coates returning, the Storm should be too slick for a North Queensland side still leaking points despite recent wins. While the Cowboys will test Melbourne’s defence in patches, expect Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster to control proceedings.

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Dolphins vs St George Illawarra Dragons

Friday, 6 June – 8pm AEST – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

St George Illawarra have hit form at the right time, with back-to-back wins and a solid spine firing, while the Dolphins could be vulnerable after a big win and a week off. With Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow returning but defensive lapses still an issue, the Dragons‘ in-form backline might just cause another upset with the leading NRL betting sites.

Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors

Saturday, 7 June – 5:30pm AEST – PointsBet Stadium, Sydney

The Warriors are gritty, composed, and have a genuine edge in tight contests — qualities the Sharks lacked in their last outing against the Roosters. Cronulla’s form at home has been shaky, and with Mitchell Barnett’s injury forcing reshuffles, expect Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to inspire the Wahs to another gutsy road win.

Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans

Saturday, 7 June – 7:35pm AEST – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

The Brisbane Broncos are desperate and under siege, but with Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan back in the mix, this shapes as a get-right game against the last-placed Titans. Despite recent dominance by Gold Coast in this derby, the Broncos should finally click and win big if they find rhythm early.

Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sunday, 8 June – 2pm AEST – GIO Stadium, Canberra

Josh Papalii’s 319th match provides an emotional anchor for the Canberra Raiders, who are flying high after back-to-back comeback wins on the road. Even with Cody Walker and Jack Wighton returning, the Rabbitohs are unlikely to match the Raiders’ steel and structure at GIO Stadium.

Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers

Sunday, 8 June – 4:05pm AEST – CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Jarome Luai may be fired up for a big one against his former club, but the Panthers‘ clinical system and defensive resilience will be too much for a Wests Tigers outfit still reeling from narrow losses and off-field distractions. Penrith should grind them down late in the game.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels

Monday, 9 June – 4pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney

Lachie Galvin’s possible Bulldogs debut and the return of key players like Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz sets the tone for a King’s Birthday showdown oozing emotion and storylines. Parramatta are much improved with Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown guiding the ship, but the Dogs’ depth and their form at Accor Stadium make them hard to beat.

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