Round 22 of the NRL season will feature a clash between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the North Queensland Cowboys at Sharks Stadium in Sydney.
The Sharks have endured a mixed campaign, collecting 11 wins but also suffering eight defeats, highlighting their ongoing inconsistency. Currently sitting just seventh on the ladder, the Sharks are on a three-game winning run and will be hoping that they can convert it to four wins and solidify their spot in the Top Eight.
The Cowboys have suffered from a rather dull home-and-away season in 2025 as they sit 11th on the ladder heading into Round 22. With just seven wins to their name alongside 11 losses and one draw, North Queensland look unlikely to be in the running for the Top Eight as we head into the fifth-last round of the home-and-away season.
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 Sharks vs. Cowboys: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Sharks vs. Cowboys match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
Sharks vs. Cowboys start time
This NRL match takes place at Sharks Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Sunday, August 3 at 4:05 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, August 3 | 4:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, August 3 | 3:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, August 3 | 2:05 p.m. |
Sharks vs. Cowboys team list
| Sharks team list | Cowboys team list |
1. Will Kennedy 14. Daniel Atkinson | 1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Marly Bitungane |
Sharks schedule
Here's the schedule for the Sharks' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug. 3 | vs. Cowboys | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 7 | at Dragons | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | vs. Titans | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 31 | vs. Knights | 2:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | at Bulldogs | 7:35 p.m. |
Cowboys schedule
Here's the schedule for the Cowboys' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug. 3 | at Sharks | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 10 | at Eels | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | vs. Knights | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 24 | at Wests Tigers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 30 | vs. Broncos | 7:35 p.m. |