Shark Park will play host to Thursday's Round 15 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and St. George Illawarra Dragons. The game kicks off at 7:50 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. St. George Illawarra Dragons game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday June 12, 2025 at 7:50 pm

Where: Shark Park

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Cronulla Sharks vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview

Cronulla will be eager to arrest their alarming form slump when they host fierce local rivals St. George Illawarra at Sharks Stadium on Thursday night. After back-to-back heavy defeats — capped by a 40-10 thrashing at the hands of the Warriors — the Sharks’ top-four ambitions are under threat, though they still sit fifth on the ladder.

The Dragons are also reeling after a brutal 56-6 loss to the Dolphins and will see this clash as a golden opportunity to draw level on points with their neighbours. They’ll need to overcome a host of Origin and injury setbacks, with Valentine Holmes, Christian Tuipulotu and Raymond Faitala-Mariner all sidelined. Corey Allan and Tyrell Sloan return to bolster the backline, while Luciano Leilua is promoted to the starting pack.

Cronulla will be without KL Iro due to injury but welcome back star winger Ronaldo Mulitalo from suspension. With local pride at stake and both teams desperate to bounce back, Thursday’s derby shapes as a fiery showdown — the Sharks out to steady the ship, and the Dragons chasing a statement upset.