Round 2 wraps up with an all-Queensland affair as the Dolphins look to continue their dominance over the Titans.
Anthony Seibold's Manly career is hanging by a thread and any blip against the Knights will be a nail in his coffin.
The NRL arrives in Bathurst early this year and it delivers a cracker between Penrith and Cronulla as Penrith look to improve their record in the Central West.
The Dragons are getting far too big a start at home against a Storm team they have very much troubled in recent years.
The Cowboys were terribly disappointing when beaten as a favourite in Las Vegas but look primed to bounce back against a Tigers team having their first hitout in 2026.
One of the great rivalries in Rugby League and certainly its oldest, the Roosters and Rabbitohs are set for a fiery clash on Friday night with history beckoning for Alex Johnston.
Points will be hard to come by when the Warriors and Raiders square off at Mt Smart in a game that has under angles everywhere.
The Eels were utterly humiliated in Round 1 and will be intent on getting their season back on track against the defending premiers.
The Dolphins and Rabbitohs are both expected to rise up the ladder this year making for a fascinating opening round clash between the two.
Jamal Fogarty wastes no time squaring off against his old team with Canberra first on Manly's schedule in 2026.