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Super Saturday: Storm v Sea Eagles; Dolphins v Broncos; Rabbitohs v Eels

Author: Martin Lenehan & Jacob Grams
Timestamp: Sat 8 Aug 2026, 02:01 PM

After a hugely successful double-header at Optus Stadium in Round 6 we head back to Perth for a clash between old foes Melbourne and Manly at HBF Park.

The home ground of the Perth Bears in 2027, HBF Park plays host this weekend to two proud clubs with a history of epic clashes, including back-to-back grand finals in 2007-08.

From Perth we head across to Brisbane for a Queensland derby between the finals-bound Dolphins and the under-siege Broncos, who have won just six games all season in a disastrous premiership defence.

We bring it home with the Rabbitohs looking to shore up their top-eight position with a win over a dangerous Eels outfit.

The Bunnies got the money 32-12 when the two sides clashed in Round 17 and a repeat performance is imperative with games against the Bulldogs, Warriors and Roosters still to come.

Follow all the action from Round 23 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

Storm v Sea Eagles at HBF Park, Perth

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 8 Aug

5:00 am

Storm

Sea Eagles

Venue: HBF Park, Perth

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Storm v Sea Eagles: Round 23

Late Mail

Storm: Shawn Blore has been elevated to the starting side 90 minutes before kick-off with Cooper Clarke sliding to the bench. Jack Howarth's return from a shoulder injury has been delayed and he dropped out on Friday, replaced in the starting side by Joe Chan. After initial fears he could miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair knee cartilage damage, five-eighth Cameron Munster is back after four games on the sideline.

Sea Eagles: Prop Ethan Bullemor suffered a head knock in training and will follow NRL concussion protocol. He will miss this week's game and also the Round 24 clash against the Dolphins. Simione Laiafi moves into the starting side with Jackson Shereb elevated to the extended interchange. Hooker Brandon Wakeham (calf) and back-rower Corey Waddell (ankle) are good to go.

Numbers Game

The Storm have won four of their six games played in Perth.
The Sea Eagles have won five of their last seven games against the Storm.
Storm winger Moses Leo has scored eight tries in his last eight games.
Sea Eagles winger Jason Saab has scored eight tries in eight games against the Storm.
The Storm have conceded more points after 22 rounds than any previous season under Craig Bellamy.