Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons Verdict
The Dragons finally got their first win of the season last weekend, but premiership-chasing Cronulla should be more than good enough to cover a 12.5-point line at home.
- Cronulla have won 12 of the last 14 meetings against St George Illawarra.
- Cronulla have had an average winning margin of 23.6 points in their last 5 victories over St George
- The Dragons averaged just 14.8 points per game across their last five matches despite last week's upset win.
- Setu Tu has 4 tries in his last 5 matches.
Head to Head
Cronulla have enjoyed the better of this rivalry in recent seasons, losing just two of the last 14 between the clubs.
The Sharks won both encounters in 2024 and recorded a comfortable 30-18 victory when these teams met in Round 15 last season.
The Dragons did claim the most recent meeting 22-14 in Round 23, 2025 but overall Cronulla have consistently controlled this matchup.
Historically the Sharks hold a 31-24 advantage from 56 meetings since 1998.
Cronulla Sharks Form - Three Wins In Four
Cronulla have quietly built some strong momentum over the past month, winning three of their last four matches and averaging 32.8 points per game across their last five outings.
Their latest victory came against Manly where Braydon Trindall stepped up brilliantly in the absence of Nicho Hynes.
The five-eighth produced three first-half try assists before scoring one himself, while young halfback Niwhai Puru marked his debut with a try.
The Sharks continue to generate strong yardage through Addin Fonua-Blake, Toby Rudolf and Cameron McInnes, while their edge threats remain among the best in the competition.
St George Illawarra Dragons Form - Losing Run Ended
The Dragons finally snapped their 15-game losing streak with an upset victory over Brisbane, but consistency remains the major concern.
Prior to that win, St George Illawarra had suffered four consecutive defeats while conceding 164 points across those matches.
Even with the Broncos result included, the Dragons have averaged just 14.8 points scored and 38 points conceded across their last five games.
There is talent in the squad with Valentine Holmes, Moses Suli and Clinton Gutherson capable of producing moments, but the Dragons have struggled all season to generate sustained attacking pressure.