Key recruit can help Sharks shock the world
The Sharks already boasted a strong hand going into 2025, but Addin Fonua-Blake looms as the trump card who can lead them to a shock win in Las Vegas.
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Weird reason Sharks star had to leave home
Toby Rudolf won’t travel to Las Vegas with his Sharks teammates, with the veteran prop revealing a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Ripped recruit Fonua-Blake hints at new role in Sharks pack
Addin Fonua-Blake is looking fitter, faster and stronger after a pre-season in Sharks colours, with the dynamic forward alluding to a change of his playing style under Craig Fitzgibbon in 2025.
NFL star’s advice for Sharks ahead of Vegas opener
Sharks star Nicho Hynes has sought out the advice of former NFL star Todd Gurley as he prepares to take on Las Vegas, while backing halves partner Braydon Trindall for a breakout season.
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NRL Xmas wish list: Clause curses, Nelson off the naughty list
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Reed Mahoney vs everyone: Bitter NRL feuds that will define 2025
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Inspirational Sharks captain set to sign extension
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‘He’s a man’s man’: The Fitzgibbon call that lured Fonua-Blake to Sharks
In his first interview since arriving at the Sharks, Addin Fonua-Blake tells David Riccio why he chose to move to Cronulla, and how one legend of the club helped to seal the deal.
Roosters bounce back from Hunt failure to land NSW No.9
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Shire raid: Dragons poach emerging Sharks star
St George Illawarra has picked the pocket of its bitter rival, poaching one of the best emerging playmakers in the NRL from Cronulla. See the full contract details.
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