Rugby League – Weekend Super League/NRL

Bradford v Salford (+10)

It’s incredible to think the Bulls have lost eight in a row but are still giving away eight points here. This is a poor Bradford team who are still without Matt Orford.

Ray Cashmere returns for Salford and he’ll give them some much-needed go-forward but under a new coaching structure I’ll go for the Bulls to win and cover but with no confidence.

St Helens v Harlequins (+16)

This is another game where team news will be crucial. Leon Pryce could return for Saints and if he plays they’ll win and cover.

I’m not totally convinced he’ll play but the Saints players were given a long break this week so should be fresh and keen to play well at home. I’m banking on Pryce playing when I side with the Saints to win and cover.

Castleford v Wakefield (+2)

Cas had won three in a row before last weekend when they went to Warrington and conceded 54 points. That was unbelievable.

Wakefield were in the doldrums but them came up with a huge win over Hull last week. The problem for the Wildcats is they struggle to back good performances up. The Tigers are a better side at home and with Rangi Chase in great form I’ll take them to win a cover. The battle between Chase and Paul Cooke at stand-off is the key to the game.

Warriors v Storm (+2)

The Warriors are in scintillating form but they’re not always a side who can stay at their peak for long. Melbourne have had a turbulent week with their salary-cap issues but now it’s clear a majority of their players will have to leave, they could really pull together for the rest of the season. I think they can go there and win the game at the weekend.

Sharks (+8) v Sea Eagles

Manly have lost four in a row having led matches and been run down. They’ve copped lots of criticism in the week with the accusation their forwards are soft; no-one likes that being thrown at them. They are the choice against an ordinary Cronulla side.

Roosters v Bulldogs (+4)

There are signs the Bulldogs are getting into their stride now but the Roosters have some very smart attacking players in Mitchell Pearce and Todd Carney. They can be too quick for the Bulldogs and comfortably win this one.