Manly Sea Eagles host South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL season at 4 Pines Park on Thursday. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
After confirming Kieran Foran as head coach beyond 2026, Manly looks to get back to winning ways when it hosts sliding Souths.
FORM: With Origin injuries taking their toll, the Sea Eagles suffered just their second loss in nine games under Foran – but they stayed in the fight in a 28-22 defeat at Cronulla.
Souths dropped down the ladder prior to last weekend’s bye courtesy of disappointing back-to-back losses to the Dolphins (32-10) and Cowboys (30-18).
INS AND OUTS: NSW duo Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolu Koula return in a huge double boost for Manly.
David Fifita returns from a lengthy layoff for Souths, while Brandon Smith and Campbell Graham are also back. Jye Gray has been recalled at fullback for Matt Dufty. Adam Elliott and Talanoa Penitani have been suffered serious injuries.
KEY MATCH-UP: The Sea Eagles missed Olakau’atu’s impact last week, while Fifita is a much-needed inclusion for the flagging Rabbitohs. A huge duel on the edge.
HISTORY: After seven Rabbitohs wins on the trot, the Sea Eagles have won two of the teams’ last three clashes – including a 30-12 home win in their only 2025 meeting.
KEY STAT: Reuben Garrick has scored seven tries in his last seven games against the Rabbitohs.
VERDICT: Souths mercifully get some of their high-profile cavalry back, but there’s no avoiding the fact that they’re a lot less formidable without Latrell Mitchell – which was quite apparent in the loss to North Queensland.
Manly still showed its newfound, Foran-led backbone in tough circumstances last week and will be hard to beat at home if Olaukau’atu and Koula are at full capacity. The new coach has unlocked the best in several unheralded players and down-on-form stalwarts.
Tip: Back the Sea Eagles to Cover the Line (-4.5) @ $1.90
SGM: SEA EAGLES WIN / UNDER 50.5 TOTAL POINTS / CLAYTON FAULALO ANYTIME TRYSCORER / CAMPBELL GRAHAM ANYTIME TRYSCORER @ $30.32
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