The 2025 National Rugby League (NRL)'s Indigenous Round 23 pits the St. George-Illawarra Dragons versus the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at the GIO Stadium.
The Dragons have endured a challenging 2025 NRL season, entering Round 23 with 12 defeats from their opening 19 matches, the club finds itself in 11th place on the ladder as they prepare for a daunting encounter against the Sharks.
With 12 victories and eight losses, the Sharks' campaign has been uneven, underscoring their persistent inconsistency. The Sharks are on a four-game winning streak and are now only seventh in the standings. They will be looking to turn that winning streak into five wins and guarantee their place in the Top Eight.
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 Dragons vs. Sharks: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: --
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Dragons vs. Sharks match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel 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.
Dragons vs. Sharks start time
This NRL match takes place at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, August 9 at 3:00 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, August 9 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, August 9 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, August 9 | 1:00 p.m. |
Dragons vs. Sharks team list
| Dragons team list | Sharks team list |
1. Clint Gutherson 14. Jacob Liddle | 1. Will Kennedy 14. Daniel Atkinson |
Dragons schedule
Here's the schedule for the Dragons' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug. 9 | vs. Sharks | 6:00 p.m. |
| 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. |
Sharks schedule
Here's the schedule for the Sharks' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |