The Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs face off in Round 27 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
The Roosters are in eighth place going into this round despite struggling to find their groove this season with 12 wins and 11 losses. A persistent problem has been their incapacity to put together performances that are consistent. The Roosters know that a win will confirm a spot in the Finals Series.
The Rabbitohs' performance has drastically declined in the last couple of months. They had a great start, winning four of their first five games, but they have only won five of their past 16 games. They have been out of Finals contention for almost a few weeks, but will be looking to end their season on a high.
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 Roosters vs. Rabbitohs: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Roosters vs. Rabbitohs 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.
Roosters vs. Rabbitohs start time
This NRL match takes place at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, September 5 | 6:00 p.m. |
Roosters vs. Rabbitohs team list
| Roosters team list | Rabbitohs team list |
1. James Tedesco 14. Benaiah Ioelu | 1. Jye Gray 14. Brandon Smith |
Roosters schedule
Here's the schedule for the Roosters' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep. 5 | vs. Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |
Rabbitohs schedule
Here's the schedule for the Rabbitohs' next matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep. 5 | at Roosters | 8:00 p.m. |