Sharks vs Rabbitohs
Round 22 2026, Sunday 2 August 2026
Verdict: Sharks by 12
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Result: Sharks 32 defeated Rabbitohs 16 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 2 Aug, 2:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Sharks 4th, Rabbitohs 6th
- Referee
- Todd Smith
- Crowd
- 14,125
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Sharks 92%8% Rabbitohs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Sharks | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Sharks | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 4th | LWWWW | +9.8 |
| Rabbitohs | 6th | WLWLW | +1.9 |
Last five games
Sharks
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 21 | at Sea Eagles | W 48–12 |
| Round 20 | v Knights | W 20–18 |
| Round 19 | at Dolphins | W 66–0 |
| Round 18 | at Broncos | W 28–16 |
| Round 16 | at Roosters | L 8–27 |
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Round 17 | at Eels | W 32–12 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 10 | Rabbitohs v Sharks | 36–12 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 21 | Rabbitohs v Sharks | 12–14 | Polytec Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 3 | Sharks v Rabbitohs | 27–12 | Ocean Protect Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 22 | Sharks v Rabbitohs | 20–6 | Sharks Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 6 | Rabbitohs v Sharks | 22–34 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Sharks
- 1 William Kennedy Fullback
- 2 Sione Katoa Winger
- 3 Jesse Ramien Centre
- 4 KL Iro Centre
- 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo Winger
- 6 Braydon Trindall Five-Eighth
- 7 Nicho Hynes Halfback
- 8 Addin Fonua-Blake Interchange
- 9 Blayke Brailey (c) Hooker
- 10 Thomas Hazelton Interchange
- 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 Prop
- 17 Jesse Colquhoun Prop
- 19 Jayden Berrell Reserve
- 21 Samuel Stonestreet Reserve
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon
In Thomas Hazelton
Rabbitohs
- 1 Matthew Dufty Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Latrell Siegwalt Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 5 Campbell Graham Winger
- 6 Cody Walker (c) Five-Eighth
- 7 Ashton Ward Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Brandon Smith Hooker
- 10 John Radel Prop
- 11 Keaon Koloamatangi 2nd Row
- 13 Lachlan Hubner Lock
- 14 Jye Gray Interchange
- 15 Jamie Humphreys Interchange
- 16 Liam Le Blanc Interchange
- 17 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 18 Jayden Sullivan Reserve
- 20 Thomas Fletcher Reserve
- 22 Adam Elliott 2nd Row
Coach: Wayne Bennett
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, Sharks rated +9.8 and Rabbitohs +1.9 on our scale, a gap of 7.9 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Sharks
- Tries Briton Nikora 22', Siosifa Talakai 26', Blayke Brailey 36', Addin Fonua-Blake 49', Ronaldo Mulitalo 67'
- Goals 5/5, pen Nicho Hynes 54'
- Half-time 18
- Rabbitohs
- Tries Latrell Siegwalt 6', Campbell Graham 45', Alex Johnston 74'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 6
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.