Source : ABC NEWS
The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs meet in a round 22 clash between top eight rivals, with a win strengthening their hopes in September.
Both sides have made game day changes for the clash, with the Sharks swapping out both prop forwards.
Later, Wests Tigers meet the Parramatta Eels in the final match of the round.
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Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:55pm
Beautiful conditions at Cronulla, says ABC Sport readers
Arvo Michael. Beautiful day down here at Cronulla and I’m hoping for a Sharks win to make my day. Sold out ground and a few of the family lucky to get tickets. Let’s hope they aren’t disappointed.
– KB
G’day KB.
Let’s hope the game matches the wonderful weather you are enjoying in Cronulla.
Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:50pm
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Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:40pm
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Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:32pm
TEAM LISTS: Sharks vs Rabbitohs
Sharks
Cronulla has made a few changes to its side. The starting props have been swapped. Oregon Kaufusi and Jesse Colquhoun will start, while Addin Fonua-Blake and Tom Hazelton will come off the bench.
Rabbitohs
South Sydney has made a game day change. Adam Elliott will start at second row, while Euan Aiken has dropped out of the side.
John Radel is playing prop today, while Keaon Koloamatangi has moved to the second row.
Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:30pm
Welcome back to the ABC Sport live blog
Hello Australia.
Welcome back to ABC Sport’s live digital coverage of the 2026 NRL premiership season.
Today, round 22 ends with a double-header (all times in AEST):
- Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2pm
- Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels, 4:05pm
Magic Round in the NRLW also continues today in Wagga Wagga.
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