Eels vs Titans
Round 6 2026, Sunday 12 April 2026
Verdict: Eels by 8
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Result: Titans 52 defeated Eels 10 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 12 Apr, 2:00pm AEST
- Venue
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Eels 14th, Titans 15th
- Referee
- Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Crowd
- 14,382
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Eels 58%42% Titans
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Eels | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Eels | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Eels | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Eels | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Eels | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Titans | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Titans | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Titans | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Titans | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Titans | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Eels | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Eels | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eels | 14th | LWWLL | -2.3 |
| Titans | 15th | LLLWL | -5.9 |
Last five games
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 5 | v Wests Tigers | L 20–22 |
| Round 4 | at Panthers | L 20–48 |
| Round 3 | v Dragons | W 30–20 |
| Round 2 | at Broncos | W 40–32 |
| Round 1 | at Storm | L 4–52 |
Titans
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 5 | v Broncos | L 12–26 |
| Round 4 | v Dragons | W 22–14 |
| Round 3 | at Cowboys | L 16–30 |
| Round 2 | at Dolphins | L 14–18 |
| Round 1 | at Sharks | L 10–50 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 16 | Eels v Titans | 36–20 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 19 | Titans v Eels | 24–16 | Cbus Super Stadium |
Team lists
Eels
- 1 Joash Papalii Fullback
- 2 Araz Nanva Winger
- 3 Will Penisini Centre
- 4 Brian Kelly Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Mitchell Moses (c) Halfback
- 8 Jack Williams Prop
- 9 Ryley Smith Hooker
- 10 Junior Paulo Prop
- 11 Kelma Tuilagi 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Dylan Walker Lock
- 14 Tallyn Da Silva Interchange
- 15 Charlie Guymer Interchange
- 16 Sam Tuivaiti Interchange
- 17 Luca Moretti Replacement
- 18 Jack De Belin Interchange
- 22 Lorenzo Talataina Reserve
Coach: Jason Ryles
In Araz Nanva, Ronald Volkman, Will Penisini
Out Bailey Simonsson, Jonah Pezet, Sean Russell
Titans
- 1 Keano Kini Fullback
- 2 Sialetili Faeamani Winger
- 3 Jojo Fifita Centre
- 4 AJ Brimson Centre
- 5 Phillip Sami Winger
- 6 Lachlan Ilias Five-Eighth
- 7 Jayden Campbell Halfback
- 9 Sam Verrills Hooker
- 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c) Prop
- 11 Arama Hau 2nd Row
- 12 Beau Fermor 2nd Row
- 13 Chris Randall Lock
- 14 Kurtis Morrin Prop
- 15 Cooper Bai Interchange
- 16 Moeaki Fotuaika Interchange
- 17 Oliver Pascoe Interchange
- 18 Jaylan De Groot Reserve
- 20 Zane Harrison Reserve
- 21 Adam Christensen Interchange
Coach: Josh Hannay
Out Klese Haas
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 -2.3 and Titans -5.9 on our scale, a gap of 3.6 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Eels
- Tries Will Penisini 31', Josh Addo-Carr 63'
- Goals 1/2
- Half-time 6
- Titans
- Tries Arama Hau 9', AJ Brimson 12', Sialetili Faeamani 15', Jayden Campbell 45', Cooper Bai 49', Phillip Sami 57', Sialetili Faeamani 66', Jayden Campbell 72', Phillip Sami 74'
- Goals 8/9
- Half-time 18
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.