Live: Dolphins name star half to make return from injury against Dragons

The lowly St George Illawarra Dragons host the Dolphins to begin Friday's NRL action.The Dolphins have been given a major boost one hour before kick-off, with star halfback Isaiya Katoa named to make his return from a fractured arm injury.Later, the Melbourne Storm will be at home, needing a win to keep their finals hopes alive against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:30pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:30pmNRLW and NRL fixtures this weekendFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:12pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:12pmTEAM LISTS: Dragons vs Dolphins(NRL)DragonsThe Dragons have made a few late changes to their side.Lyhkan King-Togia has been promoted to the starting side at five-eight, with Dan Atkinson moving to the bench.Moses Suli has been promoted to starting centre, and Mat Feagai also moves to the bench.DolphinsIsaiya Katoa will make his return from injury and start at halfback, a call made 90 minutes before kick-off. Brad Schneider returns to the bench.Jack Bostock returns to the side and will start at centre.Jake Averillo and Ray Stone are on the bench, after missing action with injuries.Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:05pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:05pmDolphins name star half Katoa to returnDolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa is a late inclusion for the first match of tonight's double-header.(Getty)Katoa has been absent since fracturing his left forearm against the Warriors in round 17.Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:02pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:02pmWhat time is kick-off in the NRL tonight?Here are the kick-off times for both NRL matches this evening, in each state and territory.St George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins6pm AEST: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, PNG5:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory4pm AWST: Western Australia8pm NZST: New Zealand, Fiji9pm: Tonga, SamoaMelbourne Storm vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs8pm AEST: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, PNG7:30pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory6pm AWST: Western Australia10pm NZST: New Zealand, Fiji11pm: Tonga, SamoaFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:00pmFri 31 Jul 2026 at 5:00pmWelcome to the ABC Sport NRL live blogGood evening, Australia.Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 NRL premiership season.Tonight, round 22 of the premiership continues with a Friday night double-header:St George Illawarra Dragons vs DolphinsMelbourne Storm vs Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsBe part of the conversation and join the blog throughout the evening by letting us know your thoughts in the comment section.Let's go.