The 2025 NRL season's Round 24 clash on Friday night sees the New Zealand Warriors host St. George Illawarra Dragons in Auckland.
New Zealand have slipped out of the top four, following three consecutive losses, including two matches at home -- to the Titans and Dolphins.
Returning to Kiwi soil, the Warriors will be desperate to bounce back, knowing a loss could see them slip as low as seventh on the ladder.
Meanwhile, the Dragons appear to have rediscovered their spark. Much of their campaign has been marred by heartbreaking losses in close games, but back-to-back wins over top sides Canberra and the Sharks have them eyeing another upset on enemy turf.
That said, the Dragons haven’t won in New Zealand since 2017. Despite the Warriors’ recent struggles in Auckland, losing four of their last five at Go Media Stadium, snapping that drought won’t be easy for St. George Illawarra.
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 Warriors vs. Dragons: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
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Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Warriors vs. Dragons match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on Fox League. Streaming options are also available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Warriors vs. Dragons start time
This NRL match takes place at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, and kicks off on Friday, August 15 at 8:00 p.m. local time (NZST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 4:00 p.m. |
Warriors vs. Dragons team list
| Warriors team list | Dragons team list |
|---|---|
1. Taine Tuaupiki 14. Sam Healey | 1. Clint Gutherson 14. Jacob Liddle |
Warriors schedule
Here's the schedule for the Warriors' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 15 | vs. Dragons | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 23 | at Titans | 5:30 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 29 | vs. Eels | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Sep. 5 | at Sea Eagles | 6:00 p.m. |
Dragons schedule
Here's the schedule for the Dragons' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 15 | at Warriors | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 21 | at Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 30 | vs. Sea Eagles | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | vs. Panthers | 3:00 p.m. |