
NRL's final weeks are critical for playoffs; predictions for Round 26 matchups provided.
A fortnight remains of the 2025 NRL regular season, and only one spot is left up for grabs in the top eight, but it could go down to the wire.
The race for the top four is almost over as well, but could shift late, while jockeying for position in terms of hosting or travelling for finals also remains in the offing for the concluding weeks, with a heap of big games to be played.
Here are our tips for Round 26.
Canterbury Bulldogs lose to Penrith Panthers
New Zealand Warriors defeat Parramatta Eels
Melbourne Storm defeat Sydney Roosters
Canberra Raiders defeat Wests Tigers
St George Illawarra Dragons defeat Manly Sea Eagles
North Queensland Cowboys defeat Brisbane Broncos
Cronulla Sharks defeat Newcastle Knights
The Dolphins defeat Gold Coast Titans