Netstrata Jubilee Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 23 NRL game between St. George Illawarra Dragons and Cronulla Sharks. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Cronulla Sharks game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Where: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

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St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks Preview

St George Illawarra will be out to snap a decade-long derby drought when they host a red-hot Cronulla side at Kogarah on Saturday. The Dragons kept their faint finals hopes alive with a stirring 18-12 upset over the ladder-leading Raiders last week – just their third win since Round 10 – but they’ll need to defy a dire recent record against their arch-rivals to go back-to-back.

The Sharks have hit their straps with four straight wins, including a dominant first half against the Cowboys last week that all but sealed the result by the break. Their defence has stiffened and their attack is clicking, with Braydon Trindall and Sione Katoa in sizzling form.

Cronulla have won the past 10 meetings between the clubs, including a 30-18 win in Round 15. With the Dragons fielding an unchanged side and Cronulla welcoming Toby Rudolf back, the visitors should have the edge in a typically fiery local derby.