Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

NRL minor premiership winners Melbourne Storm host Cronulla Sharks in the first qualifying final of the NRL Finals series.

The Storm last won the NRL Grand Final back in 2020, and after finishing four points clear at the top of the table, and they will fancy their chances of reaching those heights again this campaign.

Craig Fitzgibbon's Sharks will hope to make just a second NRL Grand Final appearance in their history if they can find a way past the Storm, who they beat in the 2016 final.

How to watch Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks and TV channel

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks in the NRL will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix in the UK.

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks kick-off time, date and venue

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks will be played at AAMI Park in Melbourne and kick-off is at 07:05 BST on Saturday 14th August.

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Melbourne Storm have enjoyed a solid season in the NRL, losing only five matches from 24.

Cronulla Sharks have won their last three away matches on the spin, including their 44-0 thumping of the Gold Coast Titans.

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks head-to-head record (H2H)

Melbourne Storm wins	29
Cronulla Sharks	17

*H2H matches refer to matches since 1998

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks team news

Melbourne Storm team news

Ryan Papenhuyzen returns for the Storm after overcoming a leg injury, while his deputy Sualauvi Faalogo is set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring problem.

Cronulla Sharks team news

Tom Hazelton is doubtful for the trip to Melbourne with a knee injury, meanwhile Oregon Kaufusi is set to make his return.