Two double-headers locked in as NRL finalises draw for Round 22

Two double-headers are locked in for this week's NRL schedule after the league's bosses finalised the draw for Round 22.

The round will get underway in a clash between fierce modern-day rivals the Storm and Raiders at Sunshine Coast Stadium from 7.50pm (AEST) on Thursday night. The game will be aired live and free on Nine.

That'll be followed by the first double-header of the round, which on Friday will see the Dragons and Panthers collide from 6pm (AEST) and the Broncos and Roosters square off from 8.05pm (AEST) at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos-Roosters match will be broadcast live and free on Nine.

On Saturday, the Rabbitohs will face the Titans from 3pm (AEST) at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, before the Cowboys and Wests Tigers (5.30pm AEST) meet in Townsville and the Sea Eagles and Eels (7.35pm AEST) play at Sunshine Coast Stadium. The Sea Eagles-Eels blockbuster will be broadcast live and free on Nine.

The second double-header will then cap the round at Redcliffe's Moreton Daily Stadium, as the Warriors and Bulldogs do battle from 1.50pm (AEST) and the Sharks and Knights run out at 4.05pm (AEST).

The Sharks-Knights game, set to be aired live and free on Nine, will pit two sides gunning for a spot in the top eight against each other.

"We're really looking forward to welcoming fans back to our games in Round 22," NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said.

"I'm particularly excited to see Redcliffe hosting a double-header on Sunday and the Sunshine Coast having the opportunity to host two games across the round. These are excellent outcomes for fans in both regions."