Cowboys coach fires brutal barb at Sharks’ finals curse
The mind games have begun ahead of the blockbuster Cowboys-Sharks clash, with Todd Payten reminding Cronulla of their horror finals record and questioning their premiership credentials.
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The Sunshine Coast product who can sink Qld’s only title hope
Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson learned his craft as a kid in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast watching his Maroons heroes in State of Origin. Now his job is to kill off Queensland’s last title hope by knocking off the Cowboys.
55 reasons Payten is under more pressure than Fitzgibbon
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is desperate to end his side’s winless finals run which extends to 2018. However, there are 55 reasons that Cowboys coach Todd Payten is under more pressure when the two collide in their elimination final.
‘Confirmation bias’: Support for Hynes explained
After shutting down any talk of dropping Nicho Hynes, the Cronulla coach declared just how much he supports his star player.
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Sharks respond to gun’s failed roadside drugs and alcohol test
A key member of Cronulla’s spine has been dropped for the round 8 clash against Canberra after failing a roadside alcohol and drugs test. The NRL is investigating.
‘Wasn’t a decision’: The moment Finucane knew his career was over
After exhausting every possible avenue, Dale Finucane has called time on his NRL career. Now the Sharks veteran opens up on the moment he knew it was over, writes DAVID RICCIO.
Sharks hardman forced into ‘premature’ retirement
Another footballer has been forced to call time on his career early on the back of medical advice.
Star Shark stood down after failed booze, drugs tests
The Sharks have been rocked with a star playmaker failing a roadside alcohol and illicit drugs test.
SC winners and losers: Nicho’s big ton, fresh Ponga woes
Just about every Cronulla Sharks player had a blinder in a points-fest, but the big talking point out of today’s games is the fresh injury to Kalyn Ponga.
Hynes masterclass firms contention for Blues halves spot
Sharks captain Nicho Hynes was in fine form against the hapless Cowboys in round 7, making him a serious option for NSW’s five-eighth spot.
From fan boy to the field: Inside Sharks superfans’ NRL debut
Eight years ago, Sam Stonestreet was cheering on Chad Townsend and Valentine Holmes as Cronulla won the NRL grand final. Now he’s going up against them as he prepares to make his debut.
Cruel NRL nightmare leaves Souths in ruins
The rugby league gods have done nothing to help the South Sydney Rabbitohs head coach Jason Demetriou in the cruellest of scenes.
‘He pretended’: Aussie actor scorches ScoMo
The hits keep coming for Scott Morrison with the former Prime Minister brutally called out for “fooling” NRL fans.
Early Mail: Benji to blood rookie playmaker, Knights’ halves gamble
The Wests Tigers will replace one suspended playmaking phenom with another exciting young rookie, while the Knights are set for yet another halves reshuffle. READ THE LATEST TEAM NEWS
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