🏉 NRL Round 3 Storylines to Watch

NRL Round 3 Tips

🏉 Storm vs Panthers – A Classic Clash of Powerhouses

Thursday, March 13 | 7:50 PM AEDT

🏟️ AAMI Park, Melbourne

The Melbourne Storm will take on the Penrith Panthers in an exciting clash. Both teams have been dominant in recent years, and this game will showcase some of the best talent in the league.

Key Matchups:

• Cameron Munster vs Brian To'o – Both Munster and To'o remain vital to their respective teams’ success, with Munster orchestrating play for Melbourne and To'o bringing flair for Penrith.

• Ryan Papenhuyzen vs Dylan Edwards – Both fullbacks are incredibly dynamic and key to their teams' attacking structures.

• Harry Grant vs Isaah Yeo – Both players are still an integral part of their teams’ forward packs.

🦈 Sharks vs Rabbitohs – A High-Octane Battle for Early Supremacy

Friday, March 14 | 8:05 PM AEDT

🏟️ PointsBet Stadium, Sydney

The Cronulla Sharks face the South Sydney Rabbitohs in an exciting clash featuring some of the NRL’s most explosive attacking talents.

Key Matchups:

• Nicho Hynes vs Cody Walker – Hynes is crucial for the Sharks, while Walker continues to be one of the Rabbitohs' best playmakers.

• Samuel Stonestreet vs Isaiah Tass – Both wingers are still active and extremely dangerous in finishing attacking opportunities.

• Addin Fonua-Blake vs Keaon Koloamatangi – Two big forwards, with Fanoua-Blake continuing his career and Koloamatangi playing a key role in the Rabbitoh’s forward pack.

⚪️ Manly vs Raiders – A Test of Defensive Strength and Strategy

Saturday, March 15 | 5:30 PM AEDT

🏟️ 4 Pines Park, Sydney

Manly’s Sea Eagles host the Canberra Raiders in what will be an intriguing battle of contrasting styles: Manly’s dynamic attack versus the Raiders’ tough defense.

Key Matchups:

• Daly Cherry-Evans vs Jamal Fogarty – Cherry-Evans remains a central figure for Manly, while Fogarty, has been key to the Raiders success.

• Jason Saab vs Xavier Savage – Saab and Savage are among the fastest players and best finishers in the game.

• Jake Trbojevic vs Corey Horsburgh – Both are active and play pivotal roles in their teams' forward packs.

Expect high-intensity clashes, big moments from star players, and plenty of talking points heading into Round 4.

NRL Round 3 draw: https://www.nrl.com/draw/?competition=111&round=3&season=2025