NRL live updates: New Zealand Warriors vs St George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs - blog, scores and stats

The New Zealand Warriors are on a three-match losing streak and have fallen outside of the NRL's top four.

The Warriors try to snap their poor run against the St George Illawarra Dragons, who are coming off impressive wins over the Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks.

Later, the Canterbury Bulldogs host the Sydney Roosters in a crucial clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.

Key Events 'Why put them there?': The NRL warning Penrith failed to heed 23 minutes ago TEAM LISTS: Warriors vs Dragons 47 minutes ago What time does the NRL start tonight? 55 minutes ago Show all key events Dragons coach wants his team to respect the ball tonight M By Michael Doyle St George Illawarra have defeated Canberra and Cronulla in the past two weeks. Of their 12 losses this season, most of them have been by a single-digit margin. Coach Shane Flanagan has spoken to Fox Sports and said slippery conditions tonight in Auckland mean he wants his team to play controlled footy. "I'd like us to just continue doing what we're doing," he says. "We've been really controlled and disciplined, and completing our sets, which puts us in the game." Starford To’a resigns with Wests Tigers M By Michael Doyle There was some news around contracts this afternoon. Starford To’a will remain at Wests Tigers until 2028. Melbourne Storm's Marion Seve wears goggles M By Michael Doyle Marion Seve sported protective goggles in his return to the NRL on Thursday after a "traumatic" eye injury in June almost blinded him. Read the full story by tapping the link below. Storm battler sports NRL-first goggles to keep playing despite 'traumatic' eye injury 'Why put them there?': The NRL warning Penrith failed to heed M By Michael Doyle Penrith captain Nathan Cleary says Storm captain Harry Grant "played for" a penalty as Cleary slotted a potentially game-winning field goal only for referee Ashley Klein to call it back late in their NRL showdown. Catch up on the big talking point from Melbourne's golden point win over Penrith by tapping the link below. Nathan Cleary 'frustrated' as Harry Grant milks field goal penalty in Storm-Panthers NRL blockbuster What is at stake for the Warriors tonight? M By Michael Doyle The New Zealand Warriors have lost their past three NRL matches. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak of the Warriors. (Getty) They entered this round fifth on the ladder, one point behind fourth-placed Penrith. But with Penrith losing last night, the Warriors can retake fourth on the ladder. However, if their losing run continues, their hopes of the top four could be all but dashed. A loss tonight and wins to the Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks this weekend would drop the Warriors down to seventh. TEAM LISTS: Warriors vs Dragons M By Michael Doyle The Dragons have made a late change ahead of kick-off this evening. Christian Tuipulotu (number 22) is going to play on the wing, after initially being named on an extended bench. Tyrell Sloan (number 2) is now out of the 17-man team, and is the 18th man for tonight's clash. (NRL) What time does the NRL start tonight? M By Michael Doyle Here is when the footy begins in your state or territory this evening: New Zealand Warriors vs St George Illawarra Dragons: 6pm AEST: NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic, Tas

6pm AEST: NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic, Tas 5:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory

5:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory 4pm AWST: Western Australia Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs: 8pm AEST: NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic, Tas

8pm AEST: NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic, Tas 7:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory

7:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory 6pm AWST: Western Australia Welcome to the ABC Sport live blog M By Michael Doyle Good evening, Australia. Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2025 NRL premiership season. Round 24 continues tonight with two matches, both with finals implications: New Zealand Warriors vs St George Illawarra Dragons Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs You can follow the live action on the blog, and listen to the live call of both matches throughout the evening. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on all things footy, in the comment section.

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