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.
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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.
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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.
Three NRL giants and Dolphins recruit Redcliffe region
Three NRL club giants have joined the Dolphins in signing Redcliffe Peninsula talent, including two from Daly Cherry-Evans old school of Redcliffe SHS.
Why Fitzy is Dally M coach of the year
Yes, Ivan Cleary has achieved another superb season. And so too, Todd Payten. But neither began the year with a halfback that had never played one minute, let alone a game of NRL, at halfback.
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.
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