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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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Proof NRL has utterly ‘lost the plot’

For the first time since 2018, the Sharks have recorded four consecutive wins, but the side’s latest victory was not without its controversy.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Nicho Hynes of the Storm passes during the round 11 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm at GIO Stadium, on May 22, 2021, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Storm star’s ‘emotional’ exit call

There was one phone call Storm star Nicho Hynes dreaded having to make after weeks of talks with Cronulla ended with a three-year Sharks deal.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks celebrates with his team mates after scoring a try during the round 14 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on June 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Unwanted star hits back at doubters

A second half fightback masterminded by Matt Burton wasn’t enough for the depleted Panthers to steal victory from the Sharks on Friday.

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Smith blasts Broncos for $800k blunder

Brisbane were touted as favourites to secure Nicho Hynes’ signature, but the club’s botched negotiations left Cameron Smith unimpressed.

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$2m triple axe solves Sharks conundrum

The signing of a young gun has put the cat among the pigeons in Cronulla with three rep stars being moved on from next year.

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Sharks’ $1.8m move triggers epic ‘shootout’

The Sharks have splashed $1.8 million on the first piece of their halves pairing for 2022 onwards, and a shootout looms between two big names.

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Matty Johns arrives for the Fox Cricket launch at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Matty Johns clips Broncos over lowball

Rugby league great Matty Johns has singled out the Broncos as the biggest losers in the frenzy surrounding Nicho Hynes.

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Sharks snag Storm star in $1.8m coup

The Cronulla Sharks have won the race to secure one of the hottest properties in NRL, beating four other teams for the flyer’s signature.

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Titans players stand dejected following an Eels try during the Round 2 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at CBus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, March 22, 2020. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Legends roast ‘worst 40 minutes of season’

The Titans began the season in top-eight conversations but the side looked a far cry from finals contenders in its loss to the Sharks.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Chad Townsend of the Sharks celebrates after kicking a field-goal to win the round 11 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on May 21, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NRL star’s message for the haters

Playmaker Chad Townsend says he isn’t paying attention to Cronulla’s critics as he attempts to salvage the struggling Sharks’ season.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Ben Hunt of the Dragons looks dejected during the round 10 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 16, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Star lashes out at NRL’s biggest issue

The NRL’s crackdown on illegal contact is here to stay but players and fans alike are feeling frustrated at its perceived inconsistencies.

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The high shot that divided commentators.

Tackle divides NRL with ‘mass confusion’

One tackle in the clash between the Sharks and Dragons has left the NRL baffled as the league’s crackdown lottery strikes again.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Cody Ramsey of the Dragons is tackled during the round 11 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on May 21, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Dragons pay huge price in NRL thriller

The Dragons faltered at the death in their golden point loss to local rivals the Sharks but the joint venture’s woes didn’t end there.

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Wayne Bennett has slammed the slow down aspect of the crackdown.

NRL element that has Bennett fuming

Wayne Bennett has backed the NRL crackdown on head knocks, but has unloaded on the unexpected consequence it’s inflamed.

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The ref went back two plays for this tackle.

‘Beyond a joke’: Petty call ruins comeback

The Cronulla Sharks had a major scalp in their sights against South Sydney but the NRL’s crackdown once again had a major impact.

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Sharks veteran ‘told to retire’ by coach

Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita has sensationally claimed that former Sharks coach John Morris told him to hang up the boots this year.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs thanks the fans during the round five NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos at Stadium Australia on April 08, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Reynolds explains $2.3 million move

Adam Reynolds will pack his bags for Brisbane next year but a move to the Sutherland Shire was on the cards until late in the piece.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs looks on after victory in the round 1 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Cronulla Sharks at ANZ Stadium on March 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

‘Horrendous’ Sharks botched Reynolds deal

Extraordinary details about how Cronulla dropped the ball with Adam Reynolds have revealed new coach Craig Fitzgibbon should be worried.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Anthony Milford of the Broncos salutes the fans after his team's victory during the round nine NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on July 11, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

NRL’s biggest flop suddenly hottest stuff

The tide has turned dramatically for unwanted Broncos star Anthony Milford with rival clubs suddenly lining up for his signature.

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Anthony Milford . NRL; North Queensland Cowboys Vs Brisbane Broncos at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Shock club circling $1m Broncos flop

While Anthony Milford has spent several unproductive years in Brisbane, a surprise suitor is reportedly chasing his signature.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Charlie Staines of the Panthers celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round nine NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks at BlueBet Stadium on May 07, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Historic Panthers do the impossible

The Panthers thrashed the Sharks on Friday night and in the process have become the best defensive team in almost six decades.

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Phil Gould savagely trolls Cameron Munster goal kicking woes.

Gus hilariously trolls Munster nightmare

The Melbourne Storm have proven to be the NRL’s best team in many areas over the years, but one area may need to be addressed.

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Will Chambers poses with his former teammates after the Storm win. Picture: NRL

Controversial photo riles NRL fans

Cronulla supporters were still processing a 40-14 defeat against the Melbourne Storm when they witnessed Will Chambers in an odd position.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Tui Kamikamica of the Storm celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on April 30, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Storm surge to crash Chambers’ party

After a lukewarm start, Melbourne ran in seven second-half tries to spoil the Sharks debut of former Storm centre Will Chambers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round five NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Brisbane Broncos at Stadium Australia on April 08, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Late twist as Broncos move on Reynolds

The Broncos have reportedly made a monster, eleventh hour play to steal Adam Reynolds’ signature from under the Sharks’ nose.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs celebrates after scoring a 2 point field goal during the round six NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Wests Tigers at Stadium Australia, on April 17, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Huge domino falls in NRL’s musical chairs

Rabbitohs star Adam Reynolds is reportedly set to accept a multimillion-dollar deal he couldn’t refuse — lighting fire to the NRL player market.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Wade Graham of the Sharks leaves the field with a head injury during the round five NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Cronulla Sharks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 10, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Graham ‘100 times better’ for return

Cronulla players can’t wait for Wade Graham to rejoin the team, with prop Aaron Woods saying the captain has recovered from his latest head knock.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 09: Shaun Johnson of the Warriors is dejected during the round six NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Manly Sea Eagles at Mt Smart Stadium on April 9, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Club’s cold contract snub for prodigal son

Sharks halfback Shaun Johnson has received a brutal slap from his old club after former teammates dismissed his plea to return.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks and Chad Townsend of the Sharks prior to the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Shock Brisbane Broncos target emerges

Cronulla playmaker Shaun Johnson is in Brisbane’s sights after confirmation halfback Tom Dearden is off to the Cowboys.

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