Round 15 is here and the competition is heating up with some cracking matchups that could shake up the race for the top eight.

The second major bye round is here as the State of Origin sides get selected for Game Two.

Five games on the card means every point is precious, and the margins between wins and losses are becoming razor thin.

Grab a cold one, lock in your tips, and let’s break down every game that matters this weekend.

For all the latest news, analysis and predictions ahead of this week’s action, check out our expert NRL Round 15 tips and predictions below.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos Prediction

Thursday, June 11, 7:50pm AEST - Accor Stadium

The Bunnies are at home and they’ll be desperate to bank two points after a run that’s left them hanging on to a finals spot by their fingernails.

Meanwhile, the Broncos roll into Homebush with back-to-back losses against the Dragons and the Titans.

They will need this win on Thursday night without their injured players and Origin stars in Reece Walsh and Payne Haas.

We expect the Rabbitohs to take advantage of a golden opportunity to beat a very depleted Broncos side that has as long of an injury list as half of an NRL side.

Head-to-head prediction: South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Betting tip: Rabbitohs win by 13+.

The Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Prediction

Friday, June 12, 8:00pm AEST - Suncorp Stadium

The Dolphins have been a frustrating watch in 2026: fall apart one week and then be just good enough to tease you the next.

The Roosters, on the other hand, have been building serious momentum and look like a team that’s figured out who they are and what they want to do.

Suncorp is a tough visit, and with the Roosters being one of the clubs that have the most players picked for State of Origin, this might be the exception to their side having success in this round.

With home ground advantage, the Dolphins should get the job done.

Head-to-head prediction: The Dolphins.

Betting tip: Herbie Farnworth anytime try scorer.

New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction

Saturday, June 13, 5:30pm AEST - Go Media Stadium

At home in Auckland for the Warriors is an absolute fortress and any team making the trip across needs serious mental resolve to come away with the two points.

In Round 14, the Warriors had the bye but they previously showed serious promise playing against the Panthers in what would be a two-point loss.

The Sharks dominated the Dragons in the second half to get the win, and they’ll need every ounce of their performance at Shark Park when they travel across the Tasman.

Cronulla have handled the injury to Nicho Hynes well, winning back-to-back games, but this might be one bridge too far on the road.

Head-to-head prediction: New Zealand Warriors.

Betting tip: Under total match points.

Parramatta Eels vs Canberra Raiders Prediction

Saturday, June 13, 7:35pm AEST - Commbank Stadium

The Eels and Raiders tend to produce the kind of grind-it-out football that separates the genuinely committed from the teams just going through the motions, and Round 15 should be no different.

The Parramatta Eels showed promise against the Knights and Bulldogs, and with key players from the Raiders missing due to Origin selection, this is a great opportunity for the Eels to get back to winning.

Ethan Strange and Hudson Young have been selected for the Blues, but what will be a more interesting storyline is how the Eels junior Ethan Sanders plays against his former club for the first time in his career.

The Raiders have the cattle in their forward pack to compete but their away record in 2026 has been patchy and their scoreless loss against the Roosters will be good motivation to make this game competitive. 

Head-to-head prediction: Parramatta Eels.

Betting tip: Over total match points. 

Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans Prediction

Sunday, June 14, 4:05pm AEST - Leichhardt Oval

The Tigers started as one of the feel-good stories of the season, but the 68-0 loss to the Penrith Panthers was really disappointing even for their standards.

They now appear again as the losing team in the top five biggest winning margins of all-time, as they lost to the Cowboys 74-0 in 2023. 

What a game-winning play from Keano Kini, as the Titans pulled off a massive upset against the Brisbane Broncos.

They arrive in Sydney hoping to continue their winning ways, which makes this one a genuine 50-50 arm wrestle between two teams with a lot to play for.

Leichhardt Oval usually brings out the best in the Tigers, and with the home crowd being in full voice, back the home side to get over the line in a classic low-scoring grinder.

Head-to-head prediction: Wests Tigers.

Betting tip: Big win, little win – Tigers 1-12. 

Canterbury Bulldogs, North Queensland Cowboys, St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers, Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm – BYE

With NRL Round 15 being the second major bye round of the season, the Bulldogs, Cowboys, Dragons, Knights, Panthers, Sea Eagles and Storm make up the seven sides sitting this week out.