NRL Game Day Guide: Round 22 v Rabbitohs

Author: Sharks Media
Timestamp: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 11:45 AM

The Cronulla Sharks return to Ocean Protect Stadium after beating Manly 48-12 on Sunday and taking home the Steve Rogers Memorial Trophy.

The 4th-placed Sharks are in for another top 8 battle, up against the 6th-placed Rabbitohs, who are coming off a 2-point win over the Melbourne Storm.

The home side is celebrating Siosifa Talakai's 150th NRL game and Member Appreciation Round, so it is sure to be a big afternoon at Ocean Protect Stadium.

Here's all you need to know in our round 22 game day guide!

Key Timings: Sunday, August 2nd
11.30am – Gates Open
11.35am – Jersey Flegg Cup: Sharks v Souths
2.00pm – NRL Kick-Off: Sharks v Souths
3.45pm – NRL Full-Time (approx.)

Round 22 - Round 22 - Sunday 2 Aug

4:00 am

Sharks

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Siegwalt
Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicho Hynes

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Ashton Ward

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Thomas Hazelton

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 John Radel
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Euan Aitken
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jye Gray
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Billy Burns

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jamie Humphreys
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Jayden Berrell

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Edward Kosi

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Braden Uele

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Samuel Stonestreet

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Tallis Duncan
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Niwhai Puru

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Adam Elliott

Braden Uele
Jayden Berrell
Niwhai Puru
Samuel Stonestreet
Thomas Hazelton

Adam Elliott
Edward Kosi
Sean Keppie
Tallis Duncan

Hohepa Puru
Tuku Hau Tapuha

Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 7/28/2026 7:14:07 AM

Membership & Ticketing
The Sharks currently have 17,729 members in 2026 and are aiming to break last year’s membership record of 17,923 with a strong push this weekend.

Offering a Sunday Fun-Pass for the Rabbitohs match at $40 for kids and $50 for adults, which gets you into the game, makes you a member and gives you access to exclusive merch.

Other tickets are also available – secure your spot today through Ticketek!

Check out the Membership Services Marquee for all your Membership needs. See our friendly staff from 5pm outside the Gate Two entrance to the stadium on Sunday.

Find your name on our new Member Wall or write a letter to your favourite Shark in our Kids Station, located right near the Membership Services Marquee.

Trouble getting into Ocean Protect Stadium or forgot your Membership card? We've got you covered! Visit the Membership Services Window at the Gate 1 Ticket Box from 5pm and we'll help you get inside and into your seat.

Have a group of ten or more? Group Ticketing is the perfect way to get your friends and family together at discount prices with exclusive money-can't-buy experiences. CLICK HERE for more information.

If general public allocation is exhausted, there's always a chance to score a ticket through the Member Seat Resale feature. Simply stay posted to the Ticketek page to see if any tickets are back on the market. Members unable to attend can put their seats up for resale via the Sharks Membership portal.

Parking and Transport
Casual and season parking at Woolooware Bay Central, next door to the stadium, can be purchased through the Membership Services Team or the Member Portal.

Please call 1300 SHARKS for assistance with booking casual parking.

With free street parking extremely limited, the Sharks also encourage patrons to make use of public transport when travelling to Ocean Protect Stadium.

Match tickets include travel on trains, which run regularly to Woolooware on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line within walking distance of the venue. Station shuttle buses will run from Caringbah, Cronulla and Woolooware train stations before and after the game. Shuttle buses are free for match ticketholders.

Go to the transport NSW link for more information - CLICK HERE

Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

As a general rule, shuttle buses commence routes to Ocean Protect Stadium two hours prior to NRL kick-off. Departures commence from full-time and continue until an hour post-match.

Conditions of Entry & Anti-Social Behaviour
Patrons are kindly reminded of the conditions of entry to Ocean Protect Stadium. Camp chairs are not permitted into the ground.

Conditions of Entry as of JUNE 2026.pdf

Children must be accompanied and always supervised by a responsible adult whilst at Ocean Protect Stadium.

2026 Unaccompanied Children Policy.pdf

The Sharks are committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all attendees and do not tolerate any form of discriminatory behaviour.

To report anti-social behaviour, text 0433 556 185 with your issue and location.

Merchandise

Cronulla's 2026 Indigenous jersey has just been released, and the team will also run out in this year's Heritage jersey on Sunday.

Visit the Sharks Store at Bay Central Woolooware next door to the stadium and deck yourself out in the latest and greatest black, white and blue gear.

There are also multiple merch outlets inside Ocean Protect Stadium (south-east corner, south-west corner and north-east corner) where you can stock up on fresh kit – including the striking 2026 home jersey, which pays tribute to the 2016 kit!

Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney

What’s On: Sharks Round 22

Sports Direct
Sports Direct will be activating at the Gate 1 precinct, giving away try banners and a spinning wheel full of prizes coinciding with the opening of their store in Miranda.

Junior Rugby League Mini Matches
The stars of tomorrow will put on a show before NRL kick-off and again at half-time with the Under 8s boys tackle teams from Cronulla-Caringbah and De La Salle, as well as the Under 9s boys tackle teams from Yarrawarrah and Menai stepping onto the turf of Ocean Protect Stadium.

Kick for a Quest Voucher
Three lucky fans will march out at half-time of the NRL clash and have a kick at goal to try and win a Quest Hotel Apartments voucher.

50-50 Charity Raffle for Jai Arrow
Purchase a ticket for the 50-50 Charity Raffle and go in the draw to win a big cash prize! This weekend's charity partner is Family of League, who are raising funds to support Jai Arrow and his battle against Motor Neuron Disease. The other 50% will be pocketed by a lucky raffle winner.

See one of our Shark Crew members – unmissable in bright green! – or scan the QR code on the big screens to buy a ticket and support a great cause. If you can't make it to the game, CLICK HERE to enter the raffle online.

Aramex Special Delivery
As always, one valued Sharks Member will be chosen from the crowd to receive an amazing prize at half-time through the Aramex Special Delivery!

SHARKS LIVE presented by The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea
Channeling vibes from The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea, DJ Alex is back to rock the party in the SHARKS LIVE zone in the south-east corner.

Need assistance?
Can’t find your seat or where something is at Ocean Protect Stadium? Keep an eye out for our amazing Shark Crew or our Sharks Sport and Business Diploma students if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Sharks Mermaids
It's not a home game without the peerless Sharks Mermaids! Enjoy watching the NRL's finest cheer squad bring the heat pre-game and at half-time. They'll also be joined by the Mini Mermaids, who will make their first appearance this season.

Food and beverage options
Food options include deliciously healthy burritos and tacos from the Zambrero food truck, ice cream, pizza, chips on a stick, hot dogs, coffee, donuts and more.

A host of top-quality food trucks will be based on the Quest Family Hill, western concourse and near the big screen on the eastern side of the stadium.

Several bars will be open around the venue selling alcoholic beverages.

CLICK HERE to view a map.

Sharks at Kareela Footy Watch Party
Other than Ocean Protect Stadium, the best place to cheer on the boys in black, white and blue is at the Sharks at Kareela Watch Party!

Catch the footy live and loud on the big screens while enjoying award-winning food and refreshing beverages amongst fellow Sharks supporters.

CLICK HERE for more information.