The final round of the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge continues at Gosford with a Saturday double-header followed by the Storm and Titans slugging it out on the Sunshine Coast.

The Sharks and Raiders kick things off on the NSW Central Coast before the Roosters and Eels lock horns.

Then it’s north to Queensland where Josh Hannay’s men will be out to make a statement against big guns Melbourne.

The Raiders, Eels and Titans all remain in the hunt for the Pre-Season title and the 100K prizemoney so there’s plenty on the line on a huge Saturday of action.

Follow all the action from Round 3 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge on NRL.com’s live blog.

Sharks v Raiders at Polytec Stadium, Gosford

23 min: The Sharks are in again after Blayke Brailey sneaks up the short side and finds Briton Nikora who offloads for Jesse Ramien to score. Nicho Hynes adds the extras. Sharks 10-0.

22 min: Time for a drinks break in the testing conditions in Gosford. The Raiders went to the break on the back of another error in the ruck from Zac Hosking.

19 min: Noah Martin comes up with strong contact on Billy Burns who puts the ball down for the fourth error of the day by the Sharks.

17 min: First try of the day goes to Sione Katoa courtesy of some clever ball-playing from Braydon Trindall, back with a bang from Indigenous All Stars duty. Nicho Hynes pushes the conversion across the face. Sharks 4-0.

15 min: Briton Nikora runs a trademark line on the right edge but puts the ball down in contact before Xavier Savage hands possession straight back with another error.

13 min: The Raiders build pressure and Ethan Afamasaga grubbers on the last but Will Kennedy is on the spot to collect it and come away.

10 min: The Sharks create space on the left edge but Will Kennedy’s lofted pass for winger Sam Stonestreet sails into touch.

9 min: A mistake by Ethan Alaia coming out of his own end puts the Raiders under the pump.

8 min: Braydon Trindall goes to the air but Daine Laurie handles the high ball well and the Raiders come away.

6 min: The first penalty of the day goes to the Raiders after Jesse Colquhoun is pinged for a flop.

2 min: The Sharks let a high kick bounce but get away with it when Raiders back-rower Noah Martin is penalised for being offside on the second kick after the loose ball had been toed through. A close call for the Sharks but they hang on.

Late Mail

Sharks: One late change for the Sharks with Mawene Hiroti (knee soreness) dropping off the extended bench.

Raiders: Ricky Stuart’s men will line up as named on Tuesday. Jayden Brailey plays his first game as a Raider at hooker and comes up against brother Blayke.

 
Roosters v Eels at Polytec Stadium, Gosford