Hynes’ frank admission after finals failure
With calls for him to be dropped despite being Cronulla’s $1m man Nicho Hynes opted off social media to prepare himself for a second chance against the Cowboys.
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‘He must be under pressure’: Sharks resist urge to axe $1m halfback Hynes
Nicho Hynes, the Sharks’ highest paid player and Dally M medal-winning halfback, has been at the centre of calls for change amid a finals form slump for the Sharks that dates back to 2018. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘Not their man’: Sharks star facing axe
Cronulla’s $1m star is in the gun with calls emerging for the club to take drastic action with the “under pressure” playmaker.
From back foot to disaster: Inside the Sharks’ finals flop
Cronulla’s 2024 finals charge was left in tatters before it even started — but that was just the beginning of the carnage which continued after the match, as BRENT READ reveals.
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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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