Dolphins vs Warriors
Round 17 2026, Saturday 27 June 2026
Verdict: Dolphins by 5
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Result: Dolphins 26 defeated Warriors 24 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 27 Jun, 3:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 3rd, Warriors 2nd
- Referee
- Adam Gee
- Crowd
- 40,465
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 83%17% Warriors
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Warriors | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Warriors | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Dolphins | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 3rd | WWWWW | +7.6 |
| Warriors | 2nd | WWLLW | +6.8 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 16 | at Wests Tigers | W 36–22 |
| Round 15 | v Roosters | W 48–10 |
| Round 14 | at Cowboys | W 40–14 |
| Round 12 | at Raiders | W 30–22 |
| Round 11 | at Rabbitohs | W 32–10 |
Warriors
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 16 | v Cowboys | W 38–20 |
| Round 15 | v Sharks | L 8–10 |
| Round 13 | at Panthers | L 18–20 |
| Round 12 | at Dragons | W 30–12 |
| Round 11 | v Broncos | W 42–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Finals Week 1 | Warriors v Dolphins | 16–26 | Go Media Stadium |
| 2026 | Round 8 | Warriors v Dolphins | 20–18 | Hnry Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 22 | Warriors v Dolphins | 18–20 | Go Media Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 11 | Dolphins v Warriors | 12–16 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 23 | Dolphins v Warriors | 34–32 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 12 | Warriors v Dolphins | 24–20 | Go Media Stadium |
Team lists
Dolphins
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 3 Jack Bostock Centre
- 4 Herbie Farnworth Centre
- 5 Selwyn Cobbo Winger
- 6 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Thomas Flegler Prop
- 9 Jeremy Marshall-King Hooker
- 10 Francis Molo Prop
- 11 Connelly Lemuelu 2nd Row
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Max Plath Interchange
- 15 Kurt Donoghoe Interchange
- 16 Ray Stone Interchange
- 17 Felise Kaufusi Reserve
- 18 Bradley Schneider Interchange
- 20 Tevita Naufahu Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
In Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Isaiya Katoa, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Max Plath, Selwyn Cobbo, Thomas Flegler
Out Bradley Schneider, Oryn Keeley, Tevita Naufahu, Tom Gilbert, Trai Fuller
Warriors
- 1 Taine Tuaupiki Fullback
- 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Winger
- 3 Ali Leiataua Centre
- 4 Adam Pompey Centre
- 5 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Winger
- 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita Five-Eighth
- 7 Te Maire Martin Halfback
- 8 Tanner Stowers-Smith Prop
- 9 Wayde Egan Hooker
- 10 Mitchell Barnett (c) Prop
- 11 Jacob Laban 2nd Row
- 12 Kurt Capewell 2nd Row
- 13 Erin Clark Lock
- 14 Sam Healey Interchange
- 15 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Interchange
- 16 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 17 Marata Niukore Interchange
- 18 Kayliss Fatialofa Reserve
- 20 Luke Metcalf Reserve
Coach: Andrew Webster
In Kurt Capewell, Mitchell Barnett, Sam Healey
Out Jackson Ford, Kayliss Fatialofa
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Dolphins rated +7.6 and Warriors +6.8 on our scale, a gap of 0.8 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Selwyn Cobbo 4', Herbie Farnworth 23', Jamayne Isaako 38', Jamayne Isaako 49', Selwyn Cobbo 77'
- Goals 3/5
- Half-time 16
- Warriors
- Tries Jacob Laban 7', Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 17', Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 60', Sam Healey 74'
- Goals 4/4
- Half-time 12
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.