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Quick-thinking act saved NRL star’s life

Andrew Fifita will undergo surgery today as troubling details emerge of his ordeal before being hospitalised and placed in an induced coma.

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***Fees Apply***Andrew Fifita (centre) of the Sharks is seen surrounded by medical staff on the field after the game finished during the NRL Round 22 match between Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe, Sunday, August 15, 2021. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Awful update: NRL star put into a coma

Sharks star Andrew Fifita has been placed in an induced coma as he continues to struggle to breathe following a scary on-field incident.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett looks on during the round eight NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at Stadium Australia, on May 01, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

‘Out of control’: NRL kingpin bites back

A senior figure in the NRL has some strong words for coaches and other pundits who blame match officials for their teams’ underperformance.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Enari Tuala of the Knights celebrates with his team mates Mitchell Barnett and Bradman Best after scoring a try during the round 22 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights at Moreton Daily Stadium, on August 15, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

140-day first after NRL nailbiter

In what loomed as a crucial clash for both sides, the Newcastle Knights have defeated the Sharks to climb into the NRL’s top eight.

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NRL star rushed to hospital in ambulance

The wife of a Cronulla star has travelled to hospital to be by the bedside of her partner after he was rushed to hospital in a scary incident.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Dale Finucane of the Storm (R) celebrates with Cameron Smith (L) after scoring a try during the 2017 NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL hardman has unfinished business

Dale Finucane, one of the most reliable forwards in rugby league, has some unfinished business to attend to before the season is out.

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Evans unleashed at Chambers in Saturday's game. Image: Fox Sports

Plot thickens after all-time brain snap

There wasn’t a lot of love lost between Kane Evans and Will Chambers on Saturday but there might be more to their tiff than meets the eye.

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Warriors forward Kane Evans was sent to the sin bin twice on Saturday but the Sharks couldn't capitalise on his absence. Image: NRL Photos

‘Million dollar question’ will seal team’s fate

The Sharks’ finals hopes are in jeopardy following Saturday’s loss to the Warriors but one man could turn the side’s fortunes around.

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The Sharks' finals hopes are in serious jeopardy. Image: NRL Photos

‘Dumbest’ NRL decision explained

Sharks coach Josh Hannay has explained why his side chose to reject a shot at goal when it was two points down against the Warriors.

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NRL teams: Eels call on Moses for miracle as stars return

Star halfbacks Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses and Mitchell Pearce are among a host of big inclusions, while one coach has wielded the axe. Check out all the team changes for Round 21.

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Will Chambers tangles with Manly's Dylan Walker Picture: NRL photos

‘I didn’t enjoy it’: Pointed message for chirpy star

A hot-headed display from a veteran centre in a big Sharks loss earned the ire of coach Josh Hannay.

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Trbojevic was immense on Monday night. Image: Grant Trouville/NRL Images

Manly bailed out by the usual suspect

The Sharks threatened to pull off an upset late in the first half but the Sea Eagles stormed home courtesy of a Tom Trbojevic masterclass.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks runs during the round 17 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on July 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Star’s career hanging by a thread

Cronulla Sharks star Shaun Johnson may have played his last game for the club after confirmation he will have a stint on the sidelines.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Dale Finucane of the Storm during the round 16 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium, on July 01, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Sharks pull off coup with Storm signing

The Melbourne Storm has lost another one of its key players due to salary cap pressure in a major coup for the Cronulla Sharks.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Nicho Hynes of the Storm takes a kick during the round 16 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium, on July 01, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

The cruel stat NRL star wants to ditch

Nicho Hynes’ days in Melbourne are numbered and the star is hoping when he moves to the Sharks, he’ll leave this cruel tag behind.

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This incident gave the Raiders an eight-point lead early in the piece.

‘Outrageous’ call proves NRL has lost the plot

The Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks were locked up at halftime on Saturday night thanks to a controversial call early in the piece.

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Shaun Johnson learns the NRL is moving to QLD

NRL star told on live TV his family must move

Shaun Johnson has learned on live TV he will have to have a “difficult conversation” with his wife after the NRL season was turned on its head.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Braden Hamlin-Uele of the Sharks pretends to knock out Jack Williams of the Sharks as part of his post try celebration during the round 17 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on July 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘NFL does it’: Try celebration goes viral

With no crowds at NRL games in Sydney, the Cronulla Sharks went to new levels to entertain themselves and went viral in the process.

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Hamlin-Uele's celebration will go down in history as one of the all-time greats.

Try celebration has to be seen to be believed

Sharks forward Braden Hamlin-Uele paid homage to pro wrestling with what will go down in history as one of the best post-try celebrations.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Nathan Brown coach of the Warriors during the post match interview during the round 16 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium, on July 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

‘How’s that fair?’: Coach blasts NRL

New Zealand Warriors coach Nathan Brown has pointed out a glaring inconsistency in the way the NRL is policing Covid-19 breaches.

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Hannay had some choice words for Arrow and the Dragons.

Coach unloads amid NRL horror show

Sharks interim coach Josh Hannay had some choice words for those who have chosen to breach the NRL’s strict biosecurity protocols.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Tohu Harris of the Warriors is attended to during the round 16 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium, on July 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Tohu sidelined for extended period

Teams are in for Round 17 and there’s horror injury news on New Zealand Warriors stalwart Tohu Harris.

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Ronaldo Mulitalo of the Sharks is seen in tears after talking to his family and friends on the sideline at the end of the game after losing the Round 16 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, July 4, 2021. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sharks’ promise to ‘emotional’ NRL star

It’s been a tough week for Ronaldo Mulitalo but the young star has the full support of his teammates and coaches at the Sharks.

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Hannay was not impressed by Dugan's actions.

’Disappointed’: Coach rips into $900k star

When asked on Friday about Josh Dugan’s Covid-19 breach, Cronulla Sharks interim coach Josh Hannay didn’t mince his words.

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Josh Dugan is under investigation for a possible Covid breach

NRL clubs cop huge Covid fines

The NRL has come down hard on two clubs with huge fines after players’ Covid-19 breaches threatened to derail the entire competition.

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NRL slams Dogs and Dugan with $75k in fines

Covid breaches could derail all attempts to keep the NRL season alive and officials have come down hard on two bad behaving clubs.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Drew Hutchison of the Roosters reacts after a tackle during the round nine NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Sydney Roosters at Bankwest Stadium on May 07, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Roosters miracle, exiled Panther returns

An exiled Panther will return after eight months on the sidelines, while there’s a miracle brewing in Bondi. All the ins and outs for Round 16!

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Shaun Johnson of the Warriors runs the ball during the round 23 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the New Zealand Warriors at ANZ Stadium on August 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NRL star’s bombshell contract U-turn

NRL star Shaun Johnson has officially signed with a rival club on a contract that reportedly includes shocking financial details.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Chad Townsend of the Sharks runs with the ball during the round three NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Cronulla Sharks at Bankwest Stadium on March 27, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Rival wants star Shark to move immediately

An NRL club is reportedly preparing to make a move on Sharks star Chad Townsend in a play that would see him quit Cronulla immediately.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Reece Robson of the Cowboys is sent to the Sin Bin during the round 15 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Cronulla Sharks at QCB Stadium, on June 18, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL comes clean after ‘absolute travesty’

After considerable uproar from fans over the weekend, the NRL has admitted match officials made a crucial error in a round 15 game.

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