The NRL season will conclude with a poignant match as the Warriors face their former club, the Sharks. This final appearance for Shaun Johnson, Jazz Tevaga, and Addin Fonua-Blake will mark the end of an era for the Warriors.
While the Warriors have been eliminated from the finals race, their match against the Sharks holds significant sentimental value. For Johnson, Tevaga, and Fonua-Blake, it will be a chance to bid farewell to their fans and teammates in a fitting manner.
The Sharks, meanwhile, will be motivated to maintain their momentum as they continue their playoff push. The rivalry between the Warriors and Sharks has been fierce in recent years, producing some memorable encounters.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV schedule information, live stream and start times for match.
How to watch Sharks vs. Warriors: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
Free-to-air channel: 9 Now
Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, Channel Nine
The Sharks vs. Warriors NRL match will be broadcast live on Fox League, while live streaming is also available with Kayo Sports and the Foxtel network.
Every match across the regular season will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports. New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial.
Channel Nine will also be streaming this match they show on TV via 9Now for free.
Sharks vs. Warriors NRL start time
This NRL clash takes place at PointsBet Stadium in Sydney, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7:35 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Aug. 31 | 5:05 p.m. |
Sharks vs. Warriors team list for NRL Round 26 match
| Sharks team list | Warriors team list |
1. William Kennedy 14. Jack Williams | 1. Taine Tuaupiki 14. Freddy Lussick |
Sharks vs. Warriors match preview, selections
Shaun Johnson’s NRL career reaches its end as he takes the field one last time to face his former club, the Cronulla Sharks. Johnson has enjoyed a distinguished 14-year career and will be honored with a pre-game lap of honor along with other former Sharks players.
This match will also mark the final appearance in a Warriors jersey for Jazz Tevaga and Addin Fonua-Blake, who will be playing for pride at Shark Park—ironically, Fonua-Blake's new home starting next season.
The Warriors have nothing but pride left to play for, with their finals hopes extinguished weeks ago, while the Sharks will be out to make a statement.
These two teams have produced some thrilling encounters in recent seasons, and with the Sharks charging towards the finals and the Warriors aiming to give their departing stars a fitting farewell, this could be another memorable showdown.
As for selection calls, the Sharks will welcome back their star halfback, Nicho Hynes, for their final home game of the season against the Warriors. Hynes returns from a seven-week injury layoff and will partner with Braydon Trindall in the halves.
Despite the absence of Siosifa Talakai due to a lingering calf issue, the Sharks have been in strong form, thanks to the impressive performances of Daniel Atkinson, who will continue to start at centre. The Sharks' captain, Cameron McInnes, will be a key figure in the match as he celebrates his 200th NRL appearance.
A capacity crowd is expected at PointsBet Stadium for this crucial match, as the Sharks aim to secure a victory and solidify their position in the top four. A win will also keep them in contention for a second-place finish and a home semi-final.
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