| Round 18 | ||||
| 10 July | Canberra | 24-18 | Newcastle | GIO |
| 11 July | Penrith | 44-30 | Sydney | Pepper |
| 11 July | Canterbury | 14-26 | Brisbane | ANZ |
| 12 July | Warriors | 20-24 | Melbourne | Mt Smart |
| 12 July | Gold Coast | 22-18 | Manly | Pizzey Park |
| 12 July | Cronulla | 18-26 | St George Illawarra | Remondis |
North Queensland, Parramatta, South Sydney, Wests Tigers – Bye
18TH MAN 