NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 16, 2026, 9:43PM | Published: Mar 15, 2026, 10:30PM
To give you an advantage with your NRL tips for Round 3, we have NRL Round 3 tips 2026 for every game this weekend.
Get the edge in your NRL tipping competitions with the help of our data-driven NRL expert tips for Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season, which come from simulating each NRL match-up thousands of times.
NRL Round 3 Tips and Predictions 2026
Footy fans have eight games to watch this week, starting with the Raiders vs Bulldogs on Thursday and ending with the Cowboys vs Titans on Sunday.
The below NRL footy tips and predictions are powered by trusted data and analytics, making our NRL tips Round 3 2026 a go-to resource for NRL tipsters.
NRL Tips Round 3 2026: Our Predictions
Featured below are our predictions for every NRL game in Round 3, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Raiders vs Bulldogs
Round 3 action kicks off with the Raiders facing the Bulldogs at GIO Stadium Canberra on Thursday. Our model projects Canberra as having a 56% chance of winning, while the Bulldogs have a 44% win probability.
Raiders vs Bulldogs is at GIO Stadium Canberra on Thursday, March 19 at 8:00pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Roosters vs Panthers
In this week's game between the Roosters and the Panthers, Penrith is the more likely winner, with our predictive model projecting a 67% chance for the Panthers. The Roosters, on the other hand, have a 33% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Roosters vs Panthers is at Allianz Stadium on Friday, March 20 at 6:00pm.
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Storm vs Broncos
We are tipping the Storm to win their game against the Broncos this week, with our model projecting a 67% win probability for Melbourne. The Broncos have a 33% chance of winning.
Storm vs Broncos is at AAMI Park on Friday, March 20 at 8:00pm AEDT.
Knights vs Warriors
With a win probability of 68%, our tip for this match is the Warriors, while their opponents, the Knights, have a projected win chance of 32%.
Knights vs Warriors is at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday, March 21 at 3:00pm AEDT.
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Sharks vs Dolphins
The Sharks have a 74% chance of winning this week, compared to the Dolphins' 26% chance of victory. This makes the Sharks the team to tip at Shark Stadium.
Sharks vs Dolphins is at Shark Stadium on Saturday, March 21 at 5:30pm AEDT.
Rabbitohs vs Tigers
The Rabbitohs are favourites to win their Round 3 game, with our model giving them a 62% chance, while the Tigers enter the weekend with a 38% chance of causing an upset at Central Coast Stadium.
Rabbitohs vs Tigers is at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, March 21 at 7:35pm AEDT.
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Eels vs Dragons
According to our predictive analytics model, the Eels are the team to beat in this game, with Parramatta's win probability at 72%. The Dragons, on the other hand, have a 28% chance of winning.
Eels vs Dragons is at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, March 22 at 4:05pm AEDT.
Cowboys vs Titans
Our model is tipping the Cowboys in this game, with North Queensland given a 65% chance of winning, while the Titans have a 35% chance of an upset win.
Cowboys vs Titans is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 22 at 6:15pm AEDT.
NRL Round 3 Tips 2026: Who to Tip
- Raiders
- Panthers
- Storm
- Warriors
- Sharks
- Rabbitohs
- Eels
- Cowboys
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NRL Tipping: Round 3 Games
- Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers
- Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos
- Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors
- Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins
- South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers
- Parramatta Eels vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans
NRL Round 3 Bye Schedule: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Manly Sea Eagles
The NRL Round 3 2026 tips and predictions in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
NRL Expert Tips Round 3 2026
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