TV hosts clash over fresh NRL controversy
Fox League presenters Ben Ikin and Paul Kent have butted heads over the NRL’s latest coaching saga, and things got pretty heated.
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NRL coach axed after bombshell $1.5m call
After days of speculation, the Cronulla Sharks have reportedly come to a decision on who will coach the NRL club in 2022 and beyond.
Backline rater: Are these guys really the best?
No backline is perfect but Braith Anasta finds it hard to pinpoint a weakness in a side whose fleet-footed flyers have scored 23 of their 24 tries so far this season. Do you agree?
Skipper demands answers over cruel coach call
Wade Graham has urged Sharks bosses to make a quick call on John Morris and addressed concerns about a player revolt if the coach was booted.
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Kent: Flawed wildcard system rewards mediocrity
It is easy to feel uncomfortable with the NRL’s new wildcard concept. It is even easier not to like it at all. Basically, it’s rewarding losing teams, writes Paul Kent.
Cook’s new Rabbitohs role, Broncos headache
The 2019 pre-season is done and dusted and there was plenty to digest and discuss, with injuries, form, new rookie bolters and more — check out the talking points from every game.
Sharks finally secure major sponsor
After days of negative headlines, the Sharks can finally celebrate some good news by locking in a major sponsor for the next two seasons.
Johnson owns Ponga in stunning Sharks debut
Two new five-eighths for each side, but it was the Sharks who dominated with Shaun Johnson while Kalyn Ponga struggled to fit in for the Knights.
Griffin’s verdict: Huge test of Sharks’ bite
Cronulla boast a well earned reputation of resilience, however, they will be thoroughly tested following a well documented turbulent off-season that was finally put to rest on Friday, writes Anthony Griffin.
Valued Shark facing unlucky Shire exit
Unheralded Cronulla forward Ava Seumanafagai has emerged as the Sharks most unlikely saviour after the club were hit with a $353,000 salary cap impost by the NRL on Friday.
Cap drama: Sharks fined, forced to offload player
The honesty of CEO Barry Russell has saved Cronulla $500,000 in salary cap fines but the Sharks will still be forced to offload a player before the start of the season.
Boyd backs Dugan’s brave stance
Darius Boyd didn’t think he’d see the day when an NRL player publicly revealed their mental health battles on the back page of a newspaper. That changed with Josh Dugan’s frank admission to The Daily Telegraph.
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