Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

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THE FACTS

When is Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons on and what time does it start? Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons will take place on Sunday 5th May, 2024 - 07:05 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches

What channel is Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

CRONULLA SHARKS

• Cronulla Sharks begin Round 9 at the top of the ladder after winning their last four matches, most recently a hugely impressive 0-40 success against Canberra Raiders.
• The Sharks have scored at least 34 points in each of their last four outings to highlight their attacking quality and their side will be bolstered here with Toby Rudolf returning to the bench.

Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Samuel Stonestreet 21. Royce Hunt 22. Billy Burns

ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

• St. George Illawarra Dragons will need to produce a huge response after they were hammered by Sydney Roosters last week, shipping 60 points in that contest.
• The Dragons were going in search of a third straight success in that game but were blitzed by the Tricolours and will be eager to recall Luciano Leilua who is named on the extended bench.

Starting 13: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Jack Bird 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Fa'amanu Brown 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila Reserves: 18. Michael Molo 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Toby Couchman 21. Luciano Leilua 22. Jesse Marschke

THE PREDICTION

Cronulla Sharks begin Round 9 leading the way in the NRL and will be confident of recording a fifth straight victory as they host St. George Illawarra Dragons. The hosts nilled Canberra Raiders last week to highlight their qualities on both sides of the ball and that 0-40 success will see them come into this game full of confidence. On the flip side, the Dragons were humiliated by Sydney Roosters last time out and the manner of that drubbing makes it difficult to give them much of a chance here.

TIP: CRONULLA SHARKS -8