The Roosters and Sharks renew their finals rivalry at Allianz Stadium, where the winner advances to face the Dolphins and the loser’s season comes to an end.
When: Saturday September 19, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Where: Allianz Stadium
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Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks Odds
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks Preview
The Roosters and Sharks meet at Allianz Stadium with a preliminary final against the Dolphins awaiting the winner. Sydney enters after a 19-12 loss to Penrith, its fourth consecutive defeat, but retains the core of the side that beat Cronulla twice during the regular season. Salesi Foketi returns to the starting team because Egan Butcher is unavailable following a concussion, while Angus Crichton is named on the interchange. Cronulla kept its campaign alive with a 26-16 win over North Queensland and makes only one squad change, adding Jayden Berrell to the extended bench. The Sharks won last season’s elimination final between these clubs, but the Roosters answered with victories of 34-22 and 27-8 this year. Cronulla’s edge threats remain dangerous, particularly Sione Katoa, yet Sydney’s recent record in the matchup and home setting provide the stronger platform.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.46 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sione Katoa at $9.75.
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Angus Crichton 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Tommy Talau 20. Taylor Losalu 21. Benaiah Ioelu 21. Toby Rodwell
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Riley Jones 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Jesse Colquhoun 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Billy Burns 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Toby Rudolf 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Mawene Hiroti