South Sydney Rabbitohs

Rabbitohs vs Raiders

Round 6 2026, Saturday 11 April 2026

Canberra Raiders

Verdict: Rabbitohs by 2

RabbitohsRaiders

Result: Raiders 36 defeated Rabbitohs 34 ✗ Tip wrong

Match facts

Kick-off
Sat 11 Apr, 3:00pm AEST
Venue
Optus Stadium, Perth
Ladder going in
Rabbitohs 4th, Raiders 16th
Referee
Liam Kennedy
Crowd
27,235
Weather
Fine, good ground

How the experts tipped

ExpertTipTip correct
Jordan BakerRabbitohs✗
Chris BarrettRabbitohs✗
Zoe SamiosRabbitohs✗
Zac BaileyRabbitohs✗
Frances HoweRabbitohs✗
Christian NicolussiRabbitohs✗
Billie EderRabbitohs✗
Adrian ProszenkoRaiders✓
Dan WalshRabbitohs✗
Andrew JohnsRabbitohs✗
Emma KempRabbitohs✗
Neil BreenRabbitohs✗

Going in

ClubLadder going inLast five, oldest firstModel rating
South Sydney Rabbitohs Rabbitohs4th WLWW-0.7
Canberra Raiders Raiders16th WLLLL-3.2

Last five games

Rabbitohs

RoundOpponentScore
Round 5v BulldogsW 32–24
Round 3v Wests TigersW 20–16
Round 2at RoostersL 18–26
Round 1at DolphinsW 40–30
Round 27 2025at RoostersL 6–36

Raiders

RoundOpponentScore
Round 5at KnightsL 12–32
Round 4v SharksL 22–34
Round 3v BulldogsL 10–14
Round 2at WarriorsL 6–40
Round 1at Sea EaglesW 29–28

Head to head since 2024

SeasonRoundGameScoreVenue
2026Round 20Raiders v Rabbitohs34–24GIO Stadium
2025Round 14Raiders v Rabbitohs36–12GIO Stadium
2024Round 21Raiders v Rabbitohs32–12GIO Stadium

Team lists

Rabbitohs

  1. 1 Jye Gray Fullback
  2. 2 Alex Johnston Winger
  3. 3 Latrell Mitchell Centre
  4. 4 Jack Wighton Centre
  5. 5 Campbell Graham Winger
  6. 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
  7. 7 Jamie Humphreys Halfback
  8. 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
  9. 9 Brandon Smith Hooker
  10. 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
  11. 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
  12. 12 Tallis Duncan 2nd Row
  13. 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
  14. 14 Peter Mamouzelos Interchange
  15. 15 Lachlan Hubner Interchange
  16. 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
  17. 17 Liam Le Blanc Reserve
  18. 19 Jayden Sullivan Interchange
  19. 20 Edward Kosi Reserve

Coach: Wayne Bennett

In Brandon Smith

Out Bronson Garlick

vs Round 5 v Bulldogs

Raiders

  1. 1 Kaeo Weekes Fullback
  2. 2 Savelio Tamale Winger
  3. 3 Simi Sasagi Centre
  4. 4 Sebastian Kris Centre
  5. 5 Jed Stuart Winger
  6. 6 Ethan Strange Five-Eighth
  7. 7 Ethan Sanders Halfback
  8. 8 Josh Papalii Interchange
  9. 9 Tom Starling Hooker
  10. 10 Joseph Tapine (c) Prop
  11. 11 Hudson Young 2nd Row
  12. 12 Noah Martin Interchange
  13. 13 Corey Horsburgh Interchange
  14. 14 Jayden Brailey Interchange
  15. 15 Zac Hosking 2nd Row
  16. 16 Ata Mariota Prop
  17. 17 Morgan Smithies Lock
  18. 18 Daine Laurie Reserve
  19. 19 Joe Roddy Reserve

Coach: Ricky Stuart

In Jed Stuart

Out Xavier Savage

vs Round 5 v Knights

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 -0.7 and Raiders -3.2 on our scale, a gap of 2.5 points at a ground neither club calls home.

Scoring

Rabbitohs
Tries Cody Walker 24', Cody Walker 46', Jamie Humphreys 49', Latrell Mitchell 55', Alex Johnston 75', Jack Wighton 76'
Goals 5/6
Half-time 4
Raiders
Tries Hudson Young 19', Savelio Tamale 28', Kaeo Weekes 32', Hudson Young 38', Kaeo Weekes 64', Ethan Strange 70'
Goals 6/6
Half-time 24

Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.