Brandy and Jimmy's Round 1 NRL Tips

After another successful season opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Round 1 resumes on Thursday night with a grudge match against the Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels.

Both Brandy and Jimmy picked up one point in Vegas after selecting the Cowboys and Bulldogs. Who will take an early lead in season 2026?

Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels

Thursday 8pm @ AAMI Park, Melbourne

Brandy: “I’d like to tip the Eels but no, I’m going Melbourne.”

Jimmy: “I’m also tipping the Storm.”

The Warriors v Sydney Roosters

Friday 6pm @ Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Brandy: “In New Zealand, I’m going the Roosters. There are a number of players not there for the Warriors.”

Jimmy: “Roosters.”

Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers

Friday 8pm @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Brandy: “I’m going the Panthers.

Jimmy: “This one will be very interesting. I’ll tip the Broncos.”

Cronulla Sharks v Gold Coast Titans

Saturday 5:30pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: “I’m going the Sharks. No Jayden Campbell hurts for the Titans.”

Jimmy: “I’m going the Sharks too.”

Manly Sea Eagles v Canberra Raiders

Saturday 7:35pm @ 4 Pines Park, Sydney

Brandy: “It’s a toss of the coin. I’m going to go Raiders.”

Jimmy: “Me too. I’m going to tip the Raiders.”

The Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sunday 4:05pm @ Suncorp Stadium

Brandy: “I’m going to pick the Dolphins.”

Jimmy: “Another toss of the coin. I’ve gone the Rabbitohs.”

Bye: Wests Tigers

Tips

Brandy: Storm, Roosters, Panthers, Sharks, Raiders, Dolphins

Jimmy: Storm, Roosters, Broncos, Sharks, Raiders, Rabbitohs