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Talakai not ready for Sharks' revival to end early

Siosifa Talakai has made his name at Cronulla after a few seasons at South Sydney early in his career, but he knows the Sharks stint is now on limited time.

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Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock

The high-flying Sydney Roosters have Lindsay Collins back from an extended concussion lay-off for the round-23 clash against finals hopefuls Canterbury.

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Milestone 'emotional' and 'bittersweet' for Shark

Cronulla's Siosifa Talakai is preparing to play his 150th NRL game against South Sydney in round 22 of the NRL season.

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Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Siosifa Talakai is eager to represent Tonga at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, admitting he bungled his last chance at the tournament.

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'Stick it to them': Sharks chase Warriors statement win

Playmaker Braydon Trindall has identified the next four games, starting with the Warriors in Auckland, as crucial in setting up Cronulla's NRL title push.

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Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

North Queensland have bounced back from an NRL thumping in enthralling fashion, defeating Cronulla in a high-scoring affair in Townsville.

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It hurts: Sharks vow to fight Bears' poaching players

Sharks co-captain Cameron McInnes and fullback Will Kennedy could be on the Perth Bears' radar as the incoming franchise builds their inaugural squad.

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Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals

Cronulla have half of their roster off-contract at the end of 2026 and CEO Dino Mezzatesta has conceded they won't be able to stave off cashed-up rivals.

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'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth

If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.

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Inside the honest talks that saved Sharks' NRL season

Cronulla's year was spiralling with players "at each other's throats" in a mid-season loss to Brisbane. Then a little bit of honesty put the Sharks on track.

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Kennedy wants new Sharks deal, not R360 code switch

Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is holding out hope of a new deal at Cronulla, despite a contract stand off that has lasted the majority of the NRL season.

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Trindall set for scans as Sharks keep top four in sight

Cronulla have beaten Newcastle 40-16 to stay alive in the top-four race, but the win could have come at a cost, with No.6 Braydon Trindall rolling his ankle.

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Brisbane storm home to bite Sharks, with Walsh on fire

Brisbane trailed 28-12 with 24 minutes to go before winning 34-28 in a stunning comeback after Cronulla fell in a heap.

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Papenhuyzen learns fate as he and Mulitalo clear air

Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris is facing a one-match suspension for a high tackle, Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen fared better.

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Undermanned Sharks show premiership might to beat Storm

Craig Fitzgibbon has lauded Cronulla's 31-26 win over Melbourne as among the best in his time at the club after the Sharks prevailed with two men on the bench.

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Sore leg won't snap Blayke Brailey's incredible streak

Blayke Brailey's streak of consecutive NRL games won't be broken by the sore leg that forced him from the field in round three.

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Cruising Sharks bring Souths back to earth with a thud

Cronulla have parlayed a near-perfect first half into a comfortable defeat of South Sydney in round three of the NRL season.

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No Cleary sanction after 'unhelpful' bunker critique

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.

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Newtown connections: Cronulla draw on Jets' premiership

It's been half a decade since the core of Cronulla's best 17 won a NSW Cup grand final, building connections that could be the platform for an NRL premiership.

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Sharks blitz Titans to make NRL top-four statement

Cronulla have answered their critics to thump in-form Gold Coast 44-0 and show the rest of the NRL they're not just making up the numbers in the title race.

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Trindall hurt as Sharks claim pressure-relieving win

Cronulla have taken a step towards finishing in the NRL's top four with 20-6 win over South Sydney, but halfback Braydon Trindall failed to finish the game.

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Siosifa Talakai ban brings more pain for Cronulla

Cronulla have lost five of their last six games and are now set to lose former NSW representative Siosifa Talakai for a week.

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'It's worth it': Sharks shrug off Origin depth test

Craig Fitzgibbon wants to see Cronulla's players rewarded with State of Origin selection, regardless of the implications that could have for the Sharks.

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Sharks cement top spot with rare NRL win in Melbourne

Cronulla have cracked a rare win over the Storm, roaring home to secure a 25-18 victory over Melbourne in their top-of-the-table clash.

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Talakai finding his feet again in Cronulla's middle

Cronulla's rising forward pack have come of age in their run to the top of the NRL ladder, while Siosifa Talakai is slowly feeling back at home in the middle.

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