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'Just a narrative': Sharks out to bury NRL finals myth

In a stat that may shock NRL fans, Cronulla enter their do-or-die clash with the Sydney Roosters with the equal-most finals wins of any team in two seasons.

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Sharks cult hero out to make up for lost finals time

Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton is raring to go for a far better NRL finals series than he experienced last year

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What Sharks players think about coach's monitor mauling

Craig Fitzgibbon went viral when he belted a monitor screen in his box and Cronulla players are feeling their coach's frustration.

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A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call

NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair.

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Sharks chase top-four spot, but it's not all or nothing

Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required.

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Stuart addresses fiery post-game spat, prop's future

After a week in the headlines following an ugly post-match press conference, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has spoken to the media and put speculation to rest.

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'It hurts': Dragons jolt Sharks' top-two finals hopes

Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.

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Grandmaster crash: NRL wrecking ball's love for chess

Oregon Kaufusi is one the NRL's most reserved characters but you're more likely to find the Cronulla prop waxing lyrical about rooks rather than rucks.

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Tonga can dare to dream after rugby league investment

Tonga's Teufaiva Stadium is set to benefit from the Pacific Rugby League Partnership with Australia, with hopes to bring NRL fixtures to the nation.

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Tigers had expected skipper Koroisau to play Origin II

Four-time State of Origin representative Api Koroisau was forced to watch NSW's game-two loss from the bench as one of two unused substitutes.

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'Tough debut' steels Fonua-Blake for second Origin shot

As he prepares for a second NSW cap, Addin Fonua-Blake says his first taste of State of Origin footy was faster than any game he has ever played.

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NSW remaining calm as Moses misses training again

NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses has trained separately from his teammates for a second consecutive day, but Blues staff remain confident about his Origin hopes.

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Should this star be benched? Here's what the statistics say

The radical shake up needed to avoid a Brisbane disaster.

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NSW explain Olakau'atu axing, bring in Nawaqanitawase

Haumole Olakau'atu has been sensationally axed by NSW coach Laurie Daley with the Blues putting their faith in uncapped back-rower Dylan Lucas.

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Blues steal State of Origin opener from Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales launch incredible comeback from 0-20 down after Queensland let first-half dominance slip away

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RL:'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake

After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant

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No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Fonua-Blake

Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.

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Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies

James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.

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Why Sharks enforcer is loving rise of Tigers tearaway

Samuela Fainu is blossoming into one of the NRL's most powerful forwards and long-time friend Addin Fonua-Blake is delighted to see him realise his potential.

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May sets out Origin stall after making peace with Daley

After another impressive start to the season, Wests Tigers' Terrell May has declared he's a better player than the one snubbed by Laurie Daley last year.

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Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out

NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.

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Daley wants to see passion from Kiwi or English Blues

NSW coach Laurie Daley is a fan of changes to State of Origin eligibility rules but won't be handing out Blues jerseys willy-nilly.

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Sharks' Test duo excited by Origin rule change

Cronulla Test stars Addin Fonua-Blake and Briton Nikora are keen to play State of Origin finally after a long wait.

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Fonua-Blake, Ponga to benefit from big Origin change

The NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin eligibility rules in the game's history, with New Zealand also set to benefit from the overhaul.

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