Two top-eight contenders face off at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with the Brisbane Broncos hosting the Cronulla Sharks.
Start date/time: Sunday June 22, 2025: 5:00am
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Brisbane Broncos team news
Broncos’ key forwards, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan are set to back up from State of Origin. Jack Gosiewski returns from injury, and Selwyn Cobbo is in the reserves pushing for a recall.
Squad: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tyson Smoothy 21. Deine Mariner
Cronulla Sharks team news
A settled Sharks lineup sees Siosifa Talakai move to the centres for the injured Mawene Hiroti. Their key playmaking spine remains intact from their win last weekend.
Squad: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Toby Rudolf 19. Hohepa Puru 18. Billy Burns 21. Jayden Berrell
Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
After losing four of their previous five games, the Broncos (7th) return after a bye, following a decisive 44-14 victory over the Titans in Round 14.
Fullback Reece Walsh has 6 try assists in 8 appearances this season, highlighting his importance to their attack
The Cronulla Sharks (5th) bounced back after two heavy losses, with a 30-18 win over the Dragons in Round 15.
Halfback Nicho Hynes is second in the NRL for try assists (13) and leads the competition in line break assists (18).
The Broncos have a strong record against the Sharks, winning 28 of their 46 meetings. At Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane has won 12 of 19 encounters but lost their last matchup by 10 points in Round 14, 2024.
A major question is Cronulla’s defensive strength, having conceded 82 points in two recent losses. While they improved against the Dragons, the Broncos’ attack at home is a greater challenge that we thibnk they can get up for.
Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks tip: Cronulla to win
