| Round 1 | ||||
| 2 March | Cronulla | 38-40 | Brisbane | Southern Cross Group |
| 3 March | Canterbury | 18-24 | Melbourne | Belmore Sports Ground |
| 3 March | South Sydney | 28-30 | Wests Tigers | ANZ |
| 4 March | St George Illawarra | 18-16 | Penrith | UOW Jubilee |
| 4 March | North Queensland | 28-12 | Canberra | 1300SMILES |
| 4 March | Gold Coast | 28-34 | Sydney | Cbus Super |
| 5 March | Warriors | 10-48 | Newcastle | Mt Smart |
| 5 March | Manly | 38-20 | Parramatta | Lottoland |
18TH MAN 