What time is the NRL tonight? Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs kickoff time, team lists and streaming options for Round 3

Mark Molyneux

What time is the NRL tonight? Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs kickoff time, team lists and streaming options for Round 3 image

Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs will resume their storied rivalry on Friday night with plenty on the line despite it being just the third round of the campaign. 

Chaos has swirled around the Bunnies all week after Jason Demetriou dropped playmaker Lachlan Ilias off the back of their winless start to the year. 

The Rabbitohs were woeful against Brisbane last week and will need to up their levels considerably against Trent Robinson's men who slipped to defeat against Manly in Round 2. 

The Roosters will be without veteran five-eighth Luke Keary due to a head knock but have added a host of experience into their side with Connor Watson and Angus Crichton set to make their first NRL appearances of the season. 

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What time is the NRL tonight? Roosters vs. Rabbitohs kickoff time

Tonight's game between the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs will kick off at 8.00pm AEDT on Friday, March 22.

The game will be played at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. 

City Sydney/Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth
Kickoff time 8pm 7pm 7.30pm 5pm

How to watch or live stream Roosters vs. Rabbitohs

Friday's game is set to be broadcast live on Fox League, with coverage due to begin at 7.55pm following the conclusion of the Warriors and Raiders match. 

Additionally, the clash will also be available on free-to-air across the Nine network from 7.30pm, including streaming platform, 9Now.

TV channel

Fox League/Channel 9

Live stream

Kayo/9Now

This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.

Roosters vs. Rabbitohs betting odds 

Per TAB, the ROOSTERS are the favourite to win this match at $1.65, while the RABBITOHS are the underdogs at $2.25.

Roosters vs. Rabbitohs Round 3 team lists

Roosters team list Rabbitohs team list

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Dom Young
6. Sandon Smith
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Nat Butcher
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Terrell May
17. Angus Crichton

1. Latrell Mitchell 
2. Alex Johnston 
3. Jack Wighton
4. Isaiah Tass
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Davvy Moale
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cam Murray

14. Siliva Havili
15. Tallis Duncan 
16. Sean Keppie
17. Tom Burgess

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.