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Where to watch Storm vs. Rabbitohs: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match

Saino Zachariah

Where to watch Storm vs. Rabbitohs: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for NRL match image

The Melbourne Storm are set to take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 8 of the 2025 NRL season at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

The second-placed Storm were handed their second defeat of the season by the Dolphins last week in Brisbane. The 42-22 loss was a reality check for the side to shore up on their defence, being one of the favourites for the premiership this season.

Storm will miss their captain Harry Grant, who was ruled out last week due to a hamstring strain. He is expected to be sidelined for a month, with Bronson Garlick set to be given the No. 9 jersey.

On the other hand, the Rabbitohs were routed by the Bulldogs in a 32-0 shutout defeat during the Good Friday clash last week. As Jayden Sullivan returns from suspension, the side is likely to see a shuffle in the backline.

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 Storm vs. Rabbitohs: TV channel, free live stream

TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Nine Network
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Nine Now

The Storm vs. Rabbitohs match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, Nine Now 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 the Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.

Storm vs. Rabbitohs start time

This NRL match takes place at the AAMI Park in Melbourne, Victoria, and kicks off on Friday, April 25 at 8:10 p.m. local time (AEST).

Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:

 DateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeFriday, April 258:10 p.m.
Australian Central Daylight TimeFriday, April 257:50 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeFriday, April 256:10 p.m.

Storm vs. Rabbitohs team list

Storm team listRabbitohs team list

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 
2. Kane Bradley
3. Grant Anderson
4. Nick Meaney 
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes 
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Bronson Garlick 
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart 
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Joe Chan 
17. Lazarus Vaalepu

1. Latrell Mitchell 
2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
3. Jack Wighton 
4. Campbell Graham 
5. Isaiah Tass
6. Cody Walker
7. Jayden Sullivan 
8. Sean Keppie 
9.  Peter Mamouzelos
10. Tevita Tatola
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Euan Aitken
13. Jai Arrow

14. Jye Gray 
15. Siliva Havili
16. Davvy Moale
17. Tallis Duncan 

Storm schedule

Here's the schedule for the Storm's next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Fri, Apr. 25vs. Rabbitohs8:00 p.m.
Sun, May 4vs Raiders6:25 p.m.
Sun, May 11vs. Wests Tigers2:00 p.m.
Sat, May 17at Sharks7:35 p.m.
Sat, May 31at Titans3:00 p.m.

Rabbitohs schedule

Here's the schedule for the Rabbitohs' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.

DateGameTime (AEST)
Fri, Apr. 25at Storm8:00 p.m.
Sat, May 3vs. Knights3:00 p.m.
Fri, May 9vs. Broncos8:00 p.m.
Sun, May 18at Wests Tigers6:15 p.m.
Sun, Jun. 1vs. Warriors2:00 p.m.

Saino Zachariah

Saino Zachariah is a content producer at The Sporting News, with a focus on cricket, AFL, NRL, and Indian sports.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Mirror UK & US, Irish Star, and Express where he has covered MLB, football, tennis, and basketball. 

Starting his journey through fantasy sports, he developed a keen eye for numbers and trends shaping the game's narrative. Despite a background in science, he draws inspiration from art, film, and history.