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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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Draw critics won't faze Sharks ahead of NRL litmus test

Siosifa Talakai has declared that Cronulla must prove to themselves in Melbourne they are among the NRL's best, despite topping the ladder after nine rounds.

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Talakai happy to stay in pack to help depleted Sharks

Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai is happy to remain in the Sharks' pack long term if asked, after getting his love playing second row back against Canberra.

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Lack of hip-drop charges leaves Fitzgibbon 'confused'

Craig Fitzgibbon has questioned why more players are not charged over hip-drop tackles, with Cronulla losing a third player in two years to similar challenges.

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Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win

Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.

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Sharks happy to enter stadium unknown

South Sydney and Cronulla are split on whether Allianz Stadium will offer some advantage to the Rabbitohs on the eve of their do-or-die NRL semi-final.

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Fifita named in Tonga's World Cup squad

David Fifita has been named in Tonga's extended World Cup squad, meaning he will turn out for the Pacific nation if not picked by Australia.

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Late loss sharpens Talakai's finals focus

Siosifa Talakai says Cronulla's week-one defeat to North Queensland can give them an upperhand against South Sydney.

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Sharks urged to bite into NRL finals tests

Cronulla aren't resting on their laurels after finishing second on the NRL ladder, with head coach Craig Fitzgibbon claiming they have more in the tank.

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Momirovski replaces Manu in NRL finals

The Sydney Roosters have replaced injured centre Joey Manu with Paul Momirovski for Sunday's elimination final against South Sydney.

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Rudolf fine for Sharks, sweat on Kennedy

Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will return for Saturday elimination final against North Queensland, while Will Kennedy and Siosifa Talakai are also chances to play.

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Knights forward Mat Croker faces ban for alleged 'hip-drop' tackle

Croker set to miss opening games of next season.

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Talakai injured as Sharks beat Knights

Cronulla have confirmed a top-two finish by defeating Newcastle but lost centre Siosifa Talakai to an apparent ankle injury in the final minutes.

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Luai headlines big-name NRL returns

Jarome Luai headlines a list of NRL players set to return two weeks before the finals, including Lindsay Collins, Siosifa Talakai and Felise Kaufusi.

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Haas out of Origin as Blues bank on McLean

Payne Haas won't play for NSW in Origin III with Jordan McLean named to replace him in next Wednesday's series decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

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Panicked Blues pose threat to Maroons

NSW's Penrith combinations pose a threat to Queensland's hopes of wrapping up the Origin series with a game to spare, according to Maroons great Billy Moore.

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Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II

Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.

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New South Wales make seven changes for second State of Origin game in Perth

NSW selectors add Manly's Jake Trbojevic and Penrith's Api Koroisau to the squad for the second State of Origin, with six players in line to make their debuts.

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Sharks make pitch for Blues selection

Sisosifa Talakai's versatility could change Brad Fittler's thinking as he prepares to name his NSW squad for Origin II on Sunday week.

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Staggs, Tupou picked for Tonga's NZ Test

Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.

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Harper bouncing again after Talakai horror

Manly centre Morgan Harper has detailed how he has regained his confidence after being dropped in the early part of the NRL season.

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Murray's Origin push ramps up for Souths

Cameron Murray has helped his State of Origin prospects by being named on an extended bench for South Sydney, as a host of big-name possible returns in the NRL.

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Staggs impressing Fittler as Origin looms

NSW coach Brad Fittler says centre Latrell Mitchell will almost certainly miss State of Origin game one, with Kotoni Staggs firming as a replacement option.

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Staggs, Broncos silence in-form Sharks

Brisbane have aimed up in defence, with Kotoni Staggs starring in a 16-7 upset NRL defeat of the in-form Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium.

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