Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Cronulla Sharks face old nemesis the Manly Sea Eagles in the proverbial must-win game.
Start date/time: Saturday 12th April, 2025: UK – 6:00am / Local – 1:00pm / US ET – 1:00am / Friday 11th April, US PT – 10:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
Cronulla Sharks team news
Teig Wilton (illness) and Siosifa Talakai (concussion) return after missing last week. Billy Burns moves out of the 17 and Tuku Hau Tapuha shifts to 18th man.
Squad: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Mawene Hiroti 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 19. Billy Burns 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Jayden Berrell 22. Jesse Colquhoun
Manly Sea Eagles team news
Prop Josh Aloiai returns from a shoulder injury, taking the place of Corey Waddell (suspension – two matches). Hooker Lachlan Croker is listed on the extended bench as he bids to return from a knee injury, while Tommy Talau has been named 18th man.
Squad: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Clayton Faulalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Tommy Talau 19. Aaron Schoupp 20. Jakob Arthur 21. Lachlan Croker 22. Michael Chee Kam
Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles prediction
The Cronulla Sharks led their match last week against the Canberra Raiders in the 80th minute and found a way to lose 24-20. The Manly Sea Eagles were humbled at home against the Melbourne Storm to the tune of 48-24. 14 late points adding some respectability to the final result.
The Sea Eagles have enjoyed the luxury of four home matches in the first five rounds and have three wins to show for it. Last week’s performance to the Storm however asked some serious questions regarding the defensive intensity of the side and if there is any lingering issues relating to the Daly Cherry-Evans contract saga. Coming off one of their worst performances in years, the Sea Eagles make the long trek to Perth to take on a side they have traditionally flexed their muscle against.
In recent times however, the Sharks have had the better of their archrivals, winning four of five. Perth is also a venue they have tasted success at, defeating Souths in 2023.
The Sharks have found ways to beat themselves in recent weeks and the nagging questions remain. Can they consistently perform well against Top 8 sides? What has happened to Nicho Hynes? Are they genuine contenders?
We think the Sharks can bounce back in this one. With a firm track and fine weather expected, plenty of points are on offer and this will see the Sharks getting the job done.
Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles tip: Cronulla Sharks to win
