Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Penrith Panthers in unchartered waters against a Dolphins side full of confidence.
Start date/time: Thursday 10th April, 2025: UK – 10:50am / Local – 7:40pm / US ET – 5:50am / US PT – 2:50am
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
Dolphins team news
Tom Gilbert returns after a short suspension. On the flip side, Ray Stone will miss this week (suspension – one match). Felise Kaufusi starts at prop and Mark Nicholls will move to the bench.
Squad: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert 13. Max Plath 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Connelly Lemuelu 17. Josh Kerr 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Kenny Bromwich 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Max Feagai 22. Junior Tupou
Penrith Panthers team news
NSW Origin fullback Dylan Edwards and Scott Sorenson both return to the side, with Edwards in particular a huge boost to the visitors. Mitch Kenny (shoulder) and Jack Cole (concussion) are set to miss multiple weeks. Blaze Talagi will start while Isaiah Papali’I and Luke Garner will move to the bench.
Squad: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Thomas Jenkins 5. Casey McLean 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Trent Toelau 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Jesse McLean
Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers prediction
The Panthers season has stalled after five rounds, with an opening round victory in Las Vegas having been followed by four consecutive losses. The last time Penrith lost five or more games in a row was May 2019.
The Dolphins recorded their first victory for rookie head coach Kristian Woolf in five attempts last week against the hapless Titans. This will be their biggest test to date despite the lowly standing on the ladder of the Panthers.
History shows just two matches between the two sides, each won by the Panthers, albeit one was in extra time.
Dylan Edwards back in the side is a huge inclusion for the Panthers and we expect the Penrith of old to start to click on all cylinders in this Thursday night match-up.
Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win
