Super Saturday: Sharks v Raiders; Eels v Cowboys; Broncos v Warriors
The Raiders' finals hopes may have evaporated at home last Sunday but their intense rivalry with the Sharks is sure to bring out the best in Ricky Stuart's men in our Saturday opener.
The Sharks hung on to fourth spot at the end of Round 23 despite a shock loss to the Dragons but they can ill-afford another slip-up against a team outside the eight.
Speaking of danger games, that's precisely what the Cowboys face when they travel to CommBank Stadium to face the Eels.
They may be sitting 13th but the Eels' second-half surge against the Bunnies served notice that they can never be taken lightly.
Our final clash on Saturday night takes us to Brisbane where the Wahs fans will be out in force for a high-octane showdown with Reece Walsh and the Broncos.
One team is finals-bound and the other has plummeted from the premiership to second-last on the ladder but the Warriors will be wary of a proud opponent eager to win for their fans and finish a horror season strongly.
Follow all the action from Round 24 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Sharks v Raiders at Ocean Protect Stadium
Match: Sharks v Raiders
Round 24 -
home Team
Sharks
5th Position
away Team
Raiders
12th Position
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Injury update - That try has come at a cost with Brayden Trindall coming straight off the field with a reported shoulder injury, landing awkwardly when getting the ball down.
6th min: More points to the Sharks with the first try of the game to Brayden Trindall chasing through on his own kick into the in goal. Hynes converts and it's 8-0.
4th min: Some easy early points for the Sharks with Nicho Hynes slotting a penalty goal. The Raiders were pinged for an escort, with players forming 'a wall' to impede the Cronulla kick-chase. Sharks lead 2-0.
Kick off: The Sharks kick off and the Raider bring the ball back for the first play of the game.
Match preview
Sharks v Raiders: Round 24
Late Mail
Sharks: No game day changes after Braden Uele and Sam Stonestreet were retained in the 19-man squad on Friday with Michael Gabrael omitted. Addin Fonua-Blake's one-game ban for a careless high tackle brings Oregon Kaufusi into the starting side. Centre KL Iro is back from concussion to fill the hole left by Jesse Ramien (pectoral). The Sharks have won five of their past six games against the Raiders.
Raiders: The Raiders are 1-19 with no late changes. With the finals all but gone, Simi Sasagi will be rested ahead of end-of-season shoulder surgery. Savelio Tamale earns a recall in the centres after four games in NSW Cup. With Corey Horsburgh left out, Ata Mariota moves to prop and Englishman Matty Nicholson joins the starting side in the back row for his third game of 2026.
Numbers Game
- The Sharks have won five of their past six games against the Raiders.
- The Raiders have not won at Ocean Protect Stadium since 2019.
- The Sharks have won seven from eight at Ocean Protect Stadium this season.
- Raiders winger Jed Stuart has scored four tries in his last four games.
- Sharks winger Sione Katoa has scored six tries in his last six games.
Eels v Cowboys at CommBank Stadium
Match: Eels v Cowboys
Round 24 -
home Team
Eels
13th Position
away Team
Cowboys
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Eels v Cowboys: Round 24
Broncos v Warriors at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Warriors
Round 24 -
home Team
Broncos
16th Position
away Team
Warriors
3rd Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Broncos v Warriors: Round 24
