Ocean Protect Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 24 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and Canberra Raiders. 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 Cronulla Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Where: Ocean Protect Stadium
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Cronulla Sharks vs Canberra Raiders Odds
Cronulla Sharks vs Canberra Raiders Preview
Cronulla returns home seeking an immediate response after its 24-16 derby loss to last-placed St George Illawarra ended a strong run of results. The Sharks remain in the top-four race and have won 14 of their past 15 matches at Ocean Protect Stadium, making their home record a significant factor. Canberra’s finals hopes were effectively extinguished by consecutive defeats to Penrith and Newcastle, and Ricky Stuart has reacted by dropping Corey Horsburgh and resting Simi Sasagi before shoulder surgery. The Raiders promote Savelio Tamale and Matty Nicholson, while Cronulla loses Addin Fonua-Blake to suspension but regains KL Iro from concussion. Oregon Kaufusi moves into the starting pack. Cronulla has won five of the past six meetings, including a 34-22 victory in Round 4, and should be determined to restore its defensive standards.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.32 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sione Katoa at $7.50.
Cronulla Sharks vs Canberra Raiders Teams
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Mawene Hiroti 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Jesse Colquhoun 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Hohepa Puru 15. Billy Burns 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Michael Gabrael 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Savelio Tamale 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Ata Mariota 9. Owen Pattie 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Joseph Roddy 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Daine Laurie 18. Vena Patuki-Case 19. Sebastian Kris 20. Coby Black 21. Sione Finau 22. Jordan Uta