Rabbitohs vs Eels
Round 23 2026, Saturday 8 August 2026
Verdict: Rabbitohs by 11
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Result: Rabbitohs 28 defeated Eels 24 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 8 Aug, 7:35pm AEST
- Venue
- Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Rabbitohs 7th, Eels 13th
- Referee
- Wyatt Raymond
- Crowd
- 19,077
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Rabbitohs 100%0% Eels
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbitohs | 7th | LWLWL | +1.7 |
| Eels | 13th | LWLLW | -5.2 |
Last five games
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 22 | at Sharks | L 16–32 |
| Round 21 | v Storm | W 28–26 |
| Round 20 | at Raiders | L 24–34 |
| Round 19 | v Knights | W 26–24 |
| Round 18 | at Panthers | L 14–36 |
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 22 | at Wests Tigers | W 16–13 |
| Round 21 | v Panthers | L 18–24 |
| Round 19 | at Roosters | L 12–28 |
| Round 18 | v Sea Eagles | W 23–14 |
| Round 17 | v Rabbitohs | L 12–32 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 17 | Eels v Rabbitohs | 12–32 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 24 | Rabbitohs v Eels | 20–16 | Allianz Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 18 | Eels v Rabbitohs | 16–32 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 12 | Rabbitohs v Eels | 42–26 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Rabbitohs
- 1 Matthew Dufty Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Tallis Duncan Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
- 7 Ashton Ward Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Brandon Smith Hooker
- 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
- 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
- 12 Adam Elliott 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
- 14 Jye Gray Winger
- 15 Lachlan Hubner Interchange
- 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 17 Jamie Humphreys Interchange
- 18 Jayden Sullivan Interchange
- 19 Thomas Fletcher Reserve
- 21 Moala Graham-Taufa Reserve
Coach: Wayne Bennett
In Adam Elliott, Cameron Murray, David Fifita, Tallis Duncan
Out Campbell Graham, John Radel, Latrell Siegwalt, Liam Le Blanc
Eels
- 1 Isaiah Iongi Fullback
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Will Penisini Centre
- 4 Jordan Samrani Centre
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Mitchell Moses (c) Halfback
- 8 Sam Tuivaiti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Interchange
- 10 Luca Moretti Prop
- 11 Jack Williams 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Jack De Belin Lock
- 14 Saxon Pryke Interchange
- 15 Junior Paulo Interchange
- 16 Teancum Brown Interchange
- 19 Jezaiah Funa Reserve
- 20 Toni Mataele Reserve
- 22 Ryley Smith Hooker
Coach: Jason Ryles
In Luca Moretti, Saxon Pryke
Out Dylan Walker, Harrison Edwards, Kelma Tuilagi
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, Rabbitohs rated +1.7 and Eels -5.2 on our scale, a gap of 6.9 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Rabbitohs
- Tries Alex Johnston 2', Tevita Tatola 6', Alex Johnston 9', Brandon Smith 17', Alex Johnston 25', Jye Gray 39'
- Goals 2/6
- Half-time 28
- Eels
- Tries Tallyn Da Silva 43', Ryley Smith 46', Ronald Volkman 49', Jordan Samrani 67'
- Goals 4/4
- Half-time 0
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.