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Roosters vs Sharks NRL Semi-Final 2026
Sydney Roosters face Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in a sudden-death NRL semi-final on September 19, with free streams available across multiple countries.
In brief
Sydney Roosters face Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in a sudden-death NRL semi-final on September 19, with free streams available across multiple countries. Roosters play Sharks in an NRL semi-final on September 19 where the loser's season ends, with free-to-air coverage in Australia and paid streams elsewhere. Originally…
Sudden-death semi-final
Sydney Roosters face Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in an NRL semi-final on Saturday, September 19. The loser's season ends immediately in this sudden-death shootout.
Roosters' recent form
The Roosters went neck-and-neck with the Panthers last weekend, losing 19-12 after Brian To'o's 77th-minute try. Trent Robinson's side aims for a third win over the Sharks this year.
Roosters team news
Salesi Foketi has been passed fit after an HIA last week. Second-rower Egan Butcher is out with concussion, but Angus Chrichton returns to interchange for the first time since Week 15.
Sharks' strong form
Cronulla-Sutherland were excellent in the Elimination Final last week, with Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes feeding the outside backs regularly. They come in near full-strength with back-up hooker Jayden Berrell returning to the bench.
Key matchup
Nicho Hynes' battle with Roosters' experienced opposite number Daly Cherry-Evans promises to be fascinating. This halfback duel will shape the semi-final's outcome.
Free in Australia
Every game in the NRL finals series 2026 is shown free-to-air on Channel 9 and 9Now in Australia. You need only a simple account with an Australian postcode to watch.
Paid options worldwide
In the USA, watch on FS2 or Fox One, which costs nineteen ninety-nine per month after a three-day free trial. The UK has Sky Sports from thirty-five pounds per month. Canada uses Sportsnet and Watch NRL.
Rest of world access
Watch NRL streaming platform shows every 2026 NRL Premiership match in all territories except Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and selected sanctioned jurisdictions. Subscriptions cost twenty dollars per week or thirty-nine dollars per month.
Kick-off times
The semi-final kicks off Saturday, September 19 at five fifty am ET, ten fifty am BST, and seven fifty pm AEST. The winner advances to face the Dolphins in the Preliminary Final in two weeks.
What it means
Roosters play Sharks in an NRL semi-final on September 19 where the loser's season ends, with free-to-air coverage in Australia and paid streams elsewhere.
