NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026, 6:20AM | Published: Mar 10, 2026, 11:57AM
To give you a hand with your NRL tips for Round 2, we have NRL Round 2 tips 2026 for every match this weekend.
Get the edge in your NRL tipping competitions with the help of our data-driven NRL expert tips for Round 2 of the 2026 NRL season, the result of simulating each NRL match-up thousands of times.
NRL Round 2 Tips and Predictions 2026
Round 2 of the NRL season features eight games, beginning with the Broncos vs Eels on Thursday and ending with the Dolphins vs Titans on Sunday.
The below NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by trusted data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 2 2026 a go-to resource for NRL fans across the country.
NRL Tips Round 2 2026: Our Predictions
Featured below are our predictions for each NRL clash in Round 2, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Broncos vs Eels
Round 2 NRL action kicks off with the Broncos taking on the Eels at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Brisbane as having an 80% chance of winning, while the Eels have a 20% win probability.
Broncos vs Eels is at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday, March 12 at 8:00pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Warriors vs Raiders
In this week's game between the Warriors and the Raiders, New Zealand is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 62% chance for the Warriors. The Raiders, on the other hand, have a 38% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Warriors vs Raiders is at Go Media Stadium on Friday, March 13 at 6:00pm.
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Roosters vs Rabbitohs
We are tipping the Roosters to win their game against the Rabbitohs this week, with our model projecting a 69% win probability for Sydney. The Rabbitohs have a 31% chance of winning at Allianz Stadium.
Roosters vs Rabbitohs is at Allianz Stadium on Friday, March 13 at 8:00pm AEDT.
Tigers vs Cowboys
With a win probability of 62%, our tip for this game is the Tigers, while their opponents, the Cowboys, have a projected win chance of 38%.
Tigers vs Cowboys is at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday, March 14 at 3:00pm AEDT.
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Dragons vs Storm
The Storm have an 80% chance of winning this week, compared to St George Illawarra's 20% chance of victory. This makes the Storm the team to tip at WIN Stadium.
Dragons vs Storm is at WIN Stadium on Saturday, March 14 at 5:30pm AEDT.
Panthers vs Sharks
The Panthers are favourites to win their game this week, with our model giving them a 74% chance, while the Sharks enter the weekend with a 26% chance of winning at Carrington Park.
Panthers vs Sharks is at Carrington Park on Saturday, March 14 at 7:35pm AEDT.
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Sea Eagles vs Knights
According to our predictive analytics model, the Sea Eagles are the team to beat in this game, with Manly's win probability at 69%. The Knights, on the other hand, have a 31% chance of winning.
Sea Eagles vs Knights is at Brookvale Oval on Sunday, March 15 at 4:05pm AEDT.
Dolphins vs Titans
Our model is tipping the Dolphins who have a 78% chance of winning the game, while the Titans have a 22% win probability.
Dolphins vs Titans is at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, March 15 at 6:15pm AEDT.
NRL Round 2 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Broncos
- Warriors
- Roosters
- Tigers
- Storm
- Panthers
- Sea Eagles
- Dolphins
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NRL Tipping: Round 2 Games
- Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels
- New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders
- Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys
- St George Illawarra Dragons vs Melbourne Storm
- Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks
- Manly Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights
- Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans
NRL Round 2 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Canterbury Bulldogs
The NRL Round 2 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 2 2026
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