Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers
Round 3 2026, Saturday 21 March 2026
Verdict: too close to split
RabbitohsWests Tigers
Result: Rabbitohs 20 defeated Wests Tigers 16 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 21 Mar, 7:35pm AEDT
- Venue
- Polytec Stadium, Gosford
- Ladder going in
- Rabbitohs 8th, Wests Tigers 5th
- Referee
- Wyatt Raymond
- Crowd
- 19,940
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Rabbitohs 42%58% Wests Tigers
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Wests Tigers | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Rabbitohs | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbitohs | 8th | WL | -1.2 |
| Wests Tigers | 5th | W | -1.5 |
Last five games
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | at Roosters | L 18–26 |
| Round 1 | at Dolphins | W 40–30 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Roosters | L 6–36 |
| Round 25 2025 | v Dragons | W 40–0 |
| Round 24 2025 | v Eels | W 20–16 |
Wests Tigers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | v Cowboys | W 44–16 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Titans | L 28–36 |
| Round 26 2025 | at Raiders | L 10–24 |
| Round 25 2025 | v Cowboys | L 28–34 |
| Round 24 2025 | v Sea Eagles | W 26–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 11 | Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs | 12–22 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 24 | Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs | 18–16 | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 20 | Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers | 42–28 | Polytec Stadium |
Team lists
Rabbitohs
- 1 Jye Gray Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Latrell Mitchell Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
- 7 Jamie Humphreys Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Bronson Garlick Hooker
- 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
- 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
- 12 Tallis Duncan 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
- 14 Peter Mamouzelos Interchange
- 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 17 Jayden Sullivan Interchange
- 19 Moala Graham-Taufa Winger
- 20 Thomas Fletcher Interchange
- 21 Latrell Siegwalt Reserve
- 22 Liam Le Blanc Reserve
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Wests Tigers
- 1 Jahream Bula Fullback
- 2 Sunia Turuva Centre
- 3 Jeral Skelton Winger
- 4 Heamasi Makasini Centre
- 5 Luke Laulilii Winger
- 6 Jarome Luai (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Adam Doueihi Halfback
- 8 Terrell May Prop
- 9 Apisai Koroisau (c) Hooker
- 10 Fonua Pole Prop
- 11 Samuela Fainu 2nd Row
- 12 Kai Pearce-Paul 2nd Row
- 13 Alex Twal Lock
- 14 Jock Madden Reserve
- 15 Sione Fainu Interchange
- 16 Royce Hunt Interchange
- 17 Alex Seyfarth Interchange
- 18 Tristan Hope Interchange
- 19 Patrick Herbert Reserve
Coach: Benji Marshall
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 -1.2 and Wests Tigers -1.5 on our scale, a gap of 0.3 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Rabbitohs
- Tries Jye Gray 3', Jack Wighton 7', Latrell Mitchell 51', Alex Johnston 66'
- Goals 2/4
- Half-time 12
- Wests Tigers
- Tries Samuela Fainu 36', Heamasi Makasini 39'
- Goals 2/2, pen Adam Doueihi 39', Adam Doueihi 55'
- Half-time 14
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.