Fourth position on the NRL ladder goes on the line as Cronulla-Sutherland welcomes Newcastle to Shark Park, with the hosts looking to build on last week’s mauling of the Dolphins.
Later, the Melbourne Storm will be without some big names as they travel north to face the Sydney Roosters.
Tune in to ABC Sport’s live radio call, keep across all the stats in our NRL Score Centre, and follow all the action in our live blog below.
Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 5:31pm
Sharks hit with late out but welcome back Origin star
Sharks
Jesse Ramien is a late out for the Sharks, with the centre coming down with illness on game day. That comes after Siosifa Talakai was ruled out with an elbow injury on Thursday. Mawene Hiroti comes into the centres, while Sam Stonestreet and Jayden Berrell join the bench.
In good news for Cronulla, Briton Nikora returns to the team after a post-Origin rest, while Addin Fonua-Blake is back in the starting XIII.
Knights
No late changes for the Knights, with winger Greg Marzhew named despite an injury scare last weekend.
Blues star Bradman Best returns with Fletcher Sharpe moving to five-eighth.
Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 5:22pm
Welcome
Hello and welcome back to ABC Sport’s online coverage of the 2026 NRL season.
Tonight, we will be treated to two massive games, with the Sharks and Knights locking horns in the Shire, before the Storm travel north to face the Roosters.
My name’s Henry and I’ll be here to guide you through all the action.
Well, what are we waiting for?
Let’s get into it!
