Eels vs Sharks
Round 26 2026, Sunday 30 August 2026
Verdict: Sharks by 8
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Result: Eels 38 defeated Sharks 18 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 30 Aug, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Eels 13th, Sharks 5th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 18,074
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Eels 8%92% Sharks
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Sharks | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Sharks | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Eels | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Sharks | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Sharks | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Sharks | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Sharks | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Sharks | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Sharks | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Sharks | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Sharks | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Sharks | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 13th | LWLWL | -5.1 |
| Sharks | 5th | WWLLW | +7.4 |
Last five games
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 25 | at Dolphins | L 16–34 |
| Round 24 | v Cowboys | W 32–30 |
| Round 23 | at Rabbitohs | L 24–28 |
| Round 22 | at Wests Tigers | W 16–13 |
| Round 21 | v Panthers | L 18–24 |
Sharks
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 25 | at Titans | W 30–22 |
| Round 24 | v Raiders | L 20–24 |
| Round 23 | at Dragons | L 16–24 |
| Round 22 | v Rabbitohs | W 32–16 |
| Round 21 | at Sea Eagles | W 48–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 9 | Sharks v Eels | 28–18 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 13 | Eels v Sharks | 34–22 | CommBank Stadium |
Team lists
Eels
- 1 Apa Twidle Fullback
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Will Penisini Centre
- 4 Sean Russell Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Mitchell Moses (c) Halfback
- 8 Luca Moretti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Hooker
- 10 Junior Paulo Prop
- 11 Jack Williams 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Saxon Pryke Lock
- 14 Harrison Edwards Interchange
- 15 Ryda Talagi Interchange
- 16 Teancum Brown Interchange
- 17 Dylan Walker Interchange
- 20 Kelma Tuilagi Reserve
- 21 Jonah Pezet Reserve
Coach: Jason Ryles
In Dylan Walker, Ryda Talagi, Sean Russell
Out Jack De Belin, Jezaiah Funa, Jordan Samrani
Sharks
- 1 William Kennedy Fullback
- 2 Sione Katoa Winger
- 3 Mawene Hiroti Centre
- 4 KL Iro Centre
- 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo Winger
- 6 Niwhai Puru Five-Eighth
- 7 Nicho Hynes Halfback
- 8 Addin Fonua-Blake Prop
- 9 Blayke Brailey (c) Hooker
- 10 Jesse Colquhoun Prop
- 11 Briton Nikora 2nd Row
- 12 Teig Wilton 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron McInnes (c) Lock
- 14 Siosifa Talakai Interchange
- 15 Billy Burns Interchange
- 16 Oregon Kaufusi Interchange
- 17 Thomas Hazelton Interchange
- 20 Riley Jones Reserve
- 21 Riley Pollard Reserve
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon
Same 17 as last game (Round 25 v Titans)
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, Eels rated -5.1 and Sharks +7.4 on our scale, a gap of 12.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Eels
- Tries Apa Twidle 1', Will Penisini 5', Mitchell Moses 29', Ronald Volkman 34', Tallyn Da Silva 75', Tallyn Da Silva 79'
- Goals 6/6, pen Mitchell Moses 14'
- Half-time 26
- Sharks
- Tries Sione Katoa 23', Blayke Brailey 56', Sione Katoa 62'
- Goals 2/3, pen Nicho Hynes 39'
- Half-time 8
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.