Round 22 NRL Double-Header: Sharks vs Rabbitohs and Tigers vs Eels Preview
The NRL’s round 22 features a double-header with the Cronulla Sharks taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs, followed by the Wests Tigers versus the Parramatta Eels, with both teams making lineup adjustments.
Round 22 of the 2026 NRL season will open with a high-stakes encounter between the Cronulla Sharks and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at 2 pm AEST, a match that could boost either side’s top-eight aspirations. The Sharks have altered their forward pack, naming Oregon Kaufusi and Jesse Colquhoun as starting props and benching Addin Fonua-Blake and Tom Hazelton. The Rabbitohs have also made a game-day change, promoting Adam Elliott to the second row, dropping Euan Aiken, and repositioning John Radel to prop with Keaon Koloamatangi shifting to the second row.
Later, at 4:05 pm, the Wests Tigers will meet the Parramatta Eels in the round’s second fixture. Meanwhile, the NRLW’s Magic Round proceeds in Wagga Wagga, and one outlet Sport will provide live commentary and a digital blog for fan interaction.
Why it matters
The matches influence playoff positioning and showcase team strategies ahead of the season’s final stretch.
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