NRL 2025 LIVE: Eels hoping to move off bottom of ladder by beating Dolphins We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Brisbane Times Brisbane Times Search Site Show subsections Federal election 2025 Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement NRL 2025 LIVE: Eels hoping to move off bottom of ladder by beating Dolphins By Paul Zalunardo Updated May 8, 2025 — 7.56pmfirst published at 7.17pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 7.38pmView from the ground Hide key posts Go to latest Pinned post from 7.12pm Vote now - who will win? Latest posts Latest posts Strong work from Iongi The Eels fullback has been imperious in the way he dealt with a couple of early bombs from the Dolphins kicker. The ex-Panther will be feeling good about himself. 0-0 after five minutes Excitement over the Bears was evident on both coasts Red v Blue: with not as much on the line The red side of Australian politics (Labor) dished out a hiding to the team in blue (Liberal/National) last Saturday. Will tonight’s red team show the blue-tones Eels as little mercy? Advertisement Game time nears Rival coaches Jason Ryles and Kristian Woolf have supplied their final instructions, the players have told each other that tonight is going to be their night and all is at the ready. We aren’t expecting a bumper crowd, so maybe the Eels will have to create some atmosphere of their own. While everyone is so down on them, a win tonight will put them above the Dolphins on the ladder. Watch out for Mitchell Moses as he tries to play his way into a NSW jersey for the upcoming Origin series. Ageing warriors still pack a punch The rival No.10s in tonight’s match have enjoyed wonderful careers in the NRL. Between them, Junior Paulo and Felise Kaufusi have played 461 NRL matches. In those matches, there have been thousands of hit-ups, just as many tackles and many a bruise dished out and received. Here’s hoping both men finish their fine careers on their own terms. It’s the least they deserve. Junior Paulo in action for the Eels at Magic Round.Credit: Getty Images Katoa proves it’s hip to be square Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa is becoming a top-line NRL halfback before our very eyes. His skills, and smarts, are developing so quickly, that Andrew Johns has already labelled him a NSW halfback in the making. Katoa’s ability to play square to the line (where the halfback runs straight ahead rather than drifting across the field) is key to his success. Johns had the following to say last month: You’re attracting defenders to hit you, and it’s usually big forwards, to make space for your outside men. You’re encouraging those big boys to come and get you, but Isaiya Katoa plays squarer than any playmaker in the game. Isaiya Katoa in action for the Dolphins.Credit: Getty Images Advertisement View from the ground Preparing Dolphins Dolphins players warming up for their match against the Eels.Credit: Getty Images V’landys on the anti-Bears coverage in Perth Advertisement Last-minute tipping advice Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top Brisbane Times Brisbane Times The Sydney Morning Herald The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Commercial Real Estate Brisbane Times Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Copyright © 2025