The Eliminator Final 2 of Finals Week 1 of the 2025 National Rugby League (NRL) will be played between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Sydney Roosters.
The Sharks had a rather delightful albeit somewhat inconsistent season, which saw them not string together more than three wins. Nonetheless, they ended up fifth on the ladder with 15 wins and nine losses to their name in the home-and-away season.
The Roosters had a very slow start to the campaign and had struggled with form through the opening third; however, they quickly rallied together and managed to seal their berth in the Finals Series with a record of 13 wins and 11 losses.
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 Sharks vs. Roosters: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Sharks vs. Roosters 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.
Sharks vs. Roosters start time
This NRL match takes place at Sharks Stadium in Sydney, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, September 13 at 7:50 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, September 13 | 5:50 p.m. |
Sharks vs. Roosters team list
| Sharks team list | Roosters team list |
1. William Kennedy 14. Oregon Kaufusi | 1. James Tedesco 14. Benaiah Ioelu |
NRL Finals Week 1 schedule
Here's the schedule for the 2025 NRL Finals Week 1:
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 12 | Storm vs. Bulldogs | 7:50 p.m. |
| Saturday, September 13 | Warriors vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Saturday, September 13 | Sharks vs. Roosters | 7:50 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 14 | Raiders vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. |