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NRL Heavyweights Clash as Ladder Battle Heats Up
6 Aug
Summary
- Melbourne Storm host Brisbane Broncos in blockbuster match
- Penrith Panthers look to extend winning streak against Newcastle Knights
- Dolphins and Sydney Roosters battle for top-eight spot
The 2025 NRL season has reached a critical juncture, with teams battling for crucial ladder positions. The action kicks off on Thursday with a clash between two heavyweights, as the Melbourne Storm host the Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park.
The Storm have been in mixed form of late, suffering a defeat at home to Manly before scraping to narrow victories over the Sydney Roosters and Parramatta Eels. Meanwhile, the Broncos have been boosted by the form of wingers Selwyn Cobbo and Deine Mariner, who will be looking to exploit the Storm's defensive vulnerabilities on the edges.
On Saturday, the Penrith Panthers will attempt to keep their winning streak alive when they travel to the Hunter to take on the Newcastle Knights. The Panthers have been the standout team of the season so far, and a victory here would further cement their position at the top of the ladder.
Also on Saturday, the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters will face off in a crucial top-eight battle, with both teams desperate to secure a finals berth. Elsewhere, the Canterbury Bulldogs and New Zealand Warriors will be looking to bounce back from recent defeats and return to winning ways.
The round concludes on Sunday with Parramatta Eels taking on the North Queensland Cowboys, in a match that could see the Eels inflict further misery on Todd Payten's struggling side.
