With seven teams on a bye in Round 12 due to the State of Origin, one of just five NRL games this weekend will see the Sydney Roosters face off against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as the 2025 season rolls on.
Like the Panthers, the Roosters are another team that have been left depleted due to stars departing for the Origin. They have lost the duo of Lindsay Collins and Robert Toia to the Queensland Maroos, while Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, and Connor Watson have left to join the NSW Blues.
The Roosters have brought in replacements into the 17 and will look to bounce back after a narrow defeat to the Bulldogs. They will look to continue their strong record against the Sharks, whom they have beaten in eight of the last ten meetings.
Meanwhile, the Sharks are fifth on the ladder and come into this clash after a 31-26 win over old rivals Storm. They will look to take advantage and continue their winning momentum as they face a weakened Roosters unit.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling, and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch Roosters vs. Sharks: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: -
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Roosters vs. Sharks match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Roosters vs. Sharks start time
This NRL match takes place at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, New South Wales, and kicks off on Saturday, May 24 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, May 24 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sat, May 24 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, May 24 | 5:35 p.m. |
Roosters vs. Sharks team list
| Roosters team list | Sharks team list |
|---|---|
1. James Tedesco 14. Benaiah Ioelu | 1. Will Kennedy 14. Daniel Atkinson |
Roosters 2025 NRL schedule
Here are the Roosters' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 24 | vs. Sharks | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sun, Jun. 1 | vs. Raiders | 6:15 p.m. |
| Sat, Jun. 14 | at Knights | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sun, Jun. 22 | vs. Cowboys | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Jul. 6 | vs. Wests Tigers | 2:00 p.m. |
Sharks schedule
Here's the schedule for the Sharks’ next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 24 | at Roosters | 7:35 p.m. |
| Sat, Jun. 7 | vs. Warriors | 5:30 p.m. |
| Thu, June 12 | vs. Dragons | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sun, Jun 22 | at Broncos | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Jun. 29 | at Storm | 2:00 p.m. |