2026 NRL Round 3 Preview page
Will Evans
NRL Round 3 gets underway with three bona fide blockbusters before we even hit the weekend, including a showdown between last season’s two top-four straight-sets losers and a grand final rematch. Meanwhile, there’s a clash between two injury-hit, unbeaten teams on Saturday, and a Sydney grudge match on Sunday. Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Thursday 19th March 2026 7:00 PM (GIO Stadium) Tip: Back the Raiders to Win @ $1.80 After enjoying watershed 2025 campaigns that ended with backdoor finals exits, Canberra and Canterbury are both striving for some early-season traction in this Thursday night encounter in the capital. FORM: The Raiders won a golden…