NRL Round 15 betting preview, free tips & predictions

State of Origin absences and a major bye round make NRL Round 15 a minefield — but also a golden opportunity for punters. We’ve dug into the form, injuries, and stats to bring you the sharpest NRL bets of the weekend.

Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons

Thursday, June 12 – 7:50pm AEST – Sharks Stadium, Sydney

The Sharks were embarrassed at home by the Warriors last week, but they get a golden chance to steady against a Dragons side that conceded 56 to the Dolphins. With Ronaldo Mulitalo returning and Nicho Hynes needing a statement game, Cronulla’s edge attack should flourish. St George Illawarra have lost nine straight to the Sharks and now face their bogey team at the worst possible time.

Gold Coast Titans vs Manly Sea Eagles

Friday, June 13 – 8pm AEST – Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

The Titans are reeling, with the worst defence in the NRL and some Origin stars out. Manly blew a 16-point lead last week but get Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab back, and Daly Cherry-Evans has a point to prove after missing Maroons selection. Expect the Sea Eagles to show no mercy to a Titans side that has lost eight of its last nine.

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Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters

Saturday, June 14 – 5:30pm AEST – McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Newcastle pulled off a miracle against Manly, but they’re still wildly inconsistent and missing Kalyn Ponga. The Roosters are fresh off a bye and welcome back Sam Walker, with James Tedesco and Victor Radley steadying the ship. They’ve won 13 of the last 15 against the Knights and should outclass them again — especially over 80 minutes.

North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins

Saturday, June 14 – 7:35pm AEST – Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

The Dolphins are peaking, with Isaiya Katoa running the show and their backline torching defences. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are without Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter, Jeremiah Nanai, and Reece Robson, and haven’t beaten the Dolphins in Townsville since the Redcliffe side joined the NRL. Expect Krisitan Woolf’s men to control the tempo and cover the line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs

Sunday, June 15 – 4:05pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney

The Bunnies are in survival mode with Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker out, while Canterbury roll in off a composed King’s Birthday win. Lachie Galvin and Toby Sexton are clicking, and the Bulldogs have the muscle and polish to overwhelm Souths late — even without Stephen Crichton and Matt Burton. This could blow open if the Rabbitohs start slow again.

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