Sharks coup nets NRL star on huge deal
The Bulldogs and Dragons have missed out on another major target with Addin Fonua-Blake signing a monster contract with the Sharks.
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NRL club with softest draw revealed
The Sharks are the big winners of the 2024 NRL draw, with a soft start to the year putting them in the box seat to return to the top four.
NRL responds to controversial finals calls
Canberra and Cronulla fans might not like it, but the NRL has given its verdict on a couple of massive calls from the weekend’s thrilling finals matches.
‘Psychological damage’ after NRL finals torment
It was a thrilling opening weekend of the NRL finals, but a “shattering” truth has emerged about weekend’s saddest story.
Unthinkable scenes leaves NRL stunned
The Roosters have left the NRL in utter disbelief after going from next to no chance of making the finals to one of the great victories in the club’s history.
Talakai’s spooky role in Hynes’ revival
It’s a good thing Siosifa Talakai doesn’t delete his phone messages because he’s helped Nicho Hynes overcome his State of Origin heartbreak.
Fitzgibbon makes call on injured fullback
Shaun Johnson won’t play this weekend, but a couple of key men are set to feature in Saturday’s elimination final after overcoming injury concerns.
Shock move that saved NRL star’s season
Being dropped can ruin the relationship between a player and a coach, but one Sharks star has made a stunning admission after he was axed.
NRL fans robbed of heavyweight title fight
Royce Hunt is furious that he won’t get to lock horns with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, but it just means he’ll have to find another big man to go after this weekend.
‘Stupid scenario’ NRL brought on itself
The NRL’s annual debate has reignited after thousands of fans will be locked out of a final at one of the smallest grounds in the competition.
Sharks make shock finals call
Decisions have to be made at Cronulla despite gun fullback Connor Tracey being cleared for the elimination final against the Roosters.
How Hynes moved on from 2022 heartbreak
It took Nicho Hynes months to get over last year’s finals loss to the Cowboys and did something to make sure it never happens again.
Storm erupts over NRL stadium farce
Cronulla will play a final in front of just over 12,000 people this weekend but the Sharks say critics shouldn’t be blaming the NRL.
‘We deserve it’: Sharks skipper defends home final
Cronulla will play a final in front of just over 12,000 people this weekend but the critics shouldn’t be blaming the NRL.
Ugly spear tackle sends shivers through NRL
A Canberra Raiders star will miss the NRL finals after he was sent off for an ugly spear tackle that could have ended far worse.
‘You at training?’: Coach snaps at journo
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has returned serve at a journalist questioning his side’s attitude after being routed by the Sharks.
Sharks star avoids season-ending injury
Ronaldo Mulitalo battled through an ankle injury in his return for Cronulla, but it’s lucky he was even out there after an accident at training that could have ended his season.
‘What were they thinking?’: NRL clash stuns
The Sharks are in the top four for now, weeks after anything but a finals team, but fans were all saying the same thing about their latest clash.
Fitzy urges players to support Hynes more
It’s been a big week for a couple of Sharks players, with Nicho Hynes opening up on his post-Origin struggles and club legend Wade Graham announcing his retirement.
16-year NRL great announces retirement
Cronulla Sharks veteran Wade Graham has announced he will retire at the end of the 2023 NRL season, bringing an end to a glittering 13-year career.
Hynes opens up on Fittler rumours
Nicho Hynes has responded to claims that he and Blues coach Brad Fittler have fallen out after the Sharks star was dropped following the Origin opener.
‘Perverse’ decision to blame for Hynes spiral
Nicho Hynes and the Cronulla Sharks are facing being knocked out of finals calculations – and it can all be traced back to one decision in May.
Fitzgibbon responds to shock Hynes offer
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon says moving his star player out of position just doesn’t make sense at this time of the year.
‘Just complaining’: How Hynes dodged ban for ref abuse
Frustrations boiled over for Nicho Hynes on Sunday when he complained to a touch judge and was reprimanded by the referee. The NRL has now explained why he wasn’t charged.
NRL probe confirmed after Hynes incident
The NRL will probe Nicho Hynes’ fiery blow-up at a touch judge after the Sharks superstar totally lost his cool against Manly on Sunday afternoon.
ScoMo rejects Cronulla Sharks rumour
Scott Morrison’s office has rejected a story suggesting the Cronulla Sharks could revoke his status as No. 1 ticketholder.
Hynes’ hilarious try celebration backfires
The Cronulla Sharks defeated another struggling team but a try celebration by halfback Nicho Hynes backfired in hilarious fashion.
Star breaks silence after ‘letting state down’
Nicho Hynes would love to forget how his Origin debut unfolded, but the Sharks star insists his Blues career won’t be defined by 12 minutes of agony.
‘That’s footy’: Sharks star faces lengthy ban
Cronulla’s huge win over the Dragons has been soured with a veteran forward facing a ban while another sweats on scans for a rib injury.
Fans all say same thing as Hunt goes missing
Dragons fans have been as ruthless as the Sharks after the record drubbing in Cronulla turned the spotlight right back on Ben Hunt.
Coach confirms huge Dragons development
Shane Flanagan has declared he can set up the Dragons for “long-term success” while hitting out at critics who say he should have a life ban from NRL head coaching.
‘Outstanding’: Ex-Blue tears Sharks apart
The Brisbane Broncos are flying high on the ladder after a former Origin star put on a masterclass that could be the answer to one of NSW’s problems.
Sharks star opens up on clothesline regret
There could be fireworks in the Shire when Will Kennedy and Reece Walsh clash at the same ground where they came together in one of the wildest tackles of 2022.
Sharks make big call on star playmaker
Nicho Hynes didn’t have the State of Origin that he would have wanted, but his Sharks coach is expecting him to bounce back.
Sharks star opens up on brutal Origin call
Ronaldo Mulitalo can’t wait to see Nicho Hynes get his crack in the Origin arena after he controversially missed out on the chance to represent his state himself two years ago.
Fittler confirms NSW Origin team bombshell
Brad Fittler has confirmed he is rolling the dice with the biggest gambles of his career in announcing the NSW team for the Origin series opener.
Brain fart sparks fresh Ponga fears
Knights star Kalyn Ponga has sparked fresh fears over his concussion dramas after a bizarre moment late in his side’s clash against the Sharks.
‘Set her up’: Hynes speaks on mum’s charges
An NRL young gun’s mum has begged a court to give her “just one chance” after she was found guilty of heroin supply.
‘GOAT’: Wayne Bennett has done it again
The only shocking thing about a Wayne Bennett-coached side defying the odds in a big game is that we’re still shocked so many years in.
Star ‘lucky’ not to break leg in NRL drama
The NRL world is once again trying to get its head around the hip-drop tackle after an incident in which a star was ‘lucky not to sustain a broken leg’.
‘Can’t touch them’: Legends call out NRL
Rugby league legends have been left scratching their heads after the NRL appeared to have gone over the top in continuing a crackdown.
‘Big shock’: Disbelief over NRL bloodbath
The North Queensland Cowboys’ season from hell has continued as the side’s fall from grace was laid bare against the Sharks.
‘Unforgivable’ brain-fade stuns NRL world
Angry NRL fans have called for a star player to be dropped after his inexplicable brainfade caused a stunning try to be scrapped.
Sharks wary of wounded Bulldogs
The bookmakers are convinced the Bulldogs can’t win, but the Sharks’ coach is adamant his side isn’t taking Saturday’s game lightly.
Mouthy Mulitalo lets his footy do the talking
Ronaldo Mulitalo is one of the best trash talkers in rugby league, but he admits the banter got the better of him in an ugly loss earlier in the year.
‘Has to be there’: Radical Origin switch looms
The calls are growing louder for the New South Wales to axe Jarome Luai and pick reigning Dally M Medal winner Nicho Hynes.
Fitzgibbon backs Hynes to make Origin debut
The squads for the State of Origin series opener will be picked in about a month’s time, but there’s only one name on everyone’s lips after another dominant display in the halves.
‘Poor excuse’: Coach rages at Bunker
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has slammed the Bunker after a no try call against his side cost them dearly in the loss to the Sharks.
’Dangerous’ act proves NRL have no idea
The NRL has left the fans and commentators alike baffled as the game’s new hot button issues once again raised its ugly head.
‘Edge of aggression’: Sharks star to maintain the rage
Wade Graham makes a timely return from a four-week ban, but don’t expect the Sharks veteran to tinker with his aggressive tackle technique.
‘Surreal’: Dally M winner’s historic deal
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has signed a monster deal which is an enormous club first as he stays in Cronulla.
Hip-drop bans not part of NRL crackdown
The NRL says the onus is on defenders to avoid making dangerous contact after three players were charged and face bans for hip-drop tackles out of Sunday’s games.
NRL stunned by unbelievable comeback
The New Zealand Warriors have pulled off one of the all-time comebacks, stunning the Cronulla Sharks in an unrecognisable display.
The patient plan that led to star’s masterclass
A patient plan by the Sharks paid off when their most important player ripped the Dragons apart.
‘Killing them’: Star’s insane comeback
Reigning Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes has not skipped a beat but heaped a mountain of pressure on the Sharks’ under-fire rivals.
Raider’s ‘mean words’ behind sin bin drama
Sharks enforcer Royce Hunt was given his marching orders for an alleged punch on Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh.
‘Nasty’ scenes spark gross halftime search
A Raiders star has lasted just two minutes against the Sharks after a horror injury that left him bleeding heavily from the mouth.
Unsung hero in line for new Sharks deal
Will Kennedy may have bumped up his asking price after scoring three tries for the Sharks as contract talks between him and the club ramp up.
‘Best I’ve seen’: Eels facing disaster
The Parramatta Eels have gone from the penthouse to the outhouse in two matches — and the nightmare start to the season isn’t over.
‘Bad feeling’: Sharks star’s huge ban
Sharks star Wade Graham has been hit with a brutal ban, despite commentators and fans were baffled when he was sin binned.
’Best hit I’ve seen in years’ divides NRL
Sharks veteran Wade Graham has delivered one of the biggest hits fans have seen in ages but landed in the sin bin for his trouble.
Sharks provide Hynes injury update
Sharks fans may have to wait a little bit longer to see Nicho Hynes in action, with the club happy to play the long game with the Dally M Medal.
‘Toughest time’: NRL star’s family drama
Nicho Hynes bravely faced the cameras on Monday morning to throw his support behind his mother before her sentencing.
Shark’s ominous warning, cheeky $100k claim
The Cronulla Sharks tuned up for the start of the NRL season with huge win but it wasn’t quite perfect as a payday went begging.
Rookie’s ACL is Sharks’ worst nightmare
The Sharks have copped a significant blow with reports rising star Kade Dykes will be out for the season, already exposing the club’s depth.
Sharks skipper can join exclusive club
Wade Graham could join rugby league’s toughest club next season after he signed on for more year in the Shire.
Damage NRL has done to star’s body revealed
Andrew Fifita knows he could have played on for one more season, but in the end there was one major hurdle that forced him to retire.
‘You know who you are’: Sharks boss hits out
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has let his frustrations at his own players be known after they were bounced out of the finals.
Brutal cost of Souths semi-final massacre
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are marching on to another preliminary final but it wasn’t all smooth sailing despite a dominant victory.
NRL called out over ‘embarrassing’ sight
Both of Australia’s biggest football codes are at the pointy end of their seasons but the NRL has been called out over farcical scenes.
Epic NRL shootout is the ‘game of the season’
Valentine Holmes was one of the Sharks’ favourite sons but a 45m dagger after 93 minutes has left him Cronulla’s biggest villain.
NRL legend’s selfless act for diehard fan
A Sharks superfan suffering the after-effects of a “catastrophic” stroke has been surprised by one of his favourite rugby league legends.
Sharks provide update on injured star
Siosifa Talakai is racing the clock to be fir for Cronulla’s finals game against the Cowboys, and his coach has provided an update on his fitness.
Cowboys star has last laugh on critics
The critics came for Chad Townsend when he left Cronulla for the Cowboys and now he’s got his old team in his sights.
Secret ingredient in Sharks’ finals run
Home ground advantage will never feel more important if the Sharks get to play a finals game at PointsBet Stadium for the first time in 14 years.
Sharks’ double boost ahead of finals
Will Kennedy holds no grudges for the hip drop tackle which has kept him sidelined for the past month as the livewire fullback sets a return date.
Reality check for game’s biggest hitters
Dale Finucane felt the full force of the judiciary and now fears other players will have to alter their techniques heading into the finals.
Cronulla’s Grand Final hero to leave Sharks
Cronulla’s Andrew Fifita will play his last home game for the club on Saturday, and a move to a struggling team could be on the cards.
Why paralysed NRL player couldn’t give up
A former NRL player has shared his inspiring story after he was paralysed from the neck down in a horrific rugby league injury.
Sharks fume over tackle that went unpunished
The NRL match review committee has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons and it looks like they’ve missed another ugly tackle.
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