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Cronulla want NRL to pay out if they lose home final

Cronulla CEO Dino Mezzatesta says the Sharks deserve financial compensation if they can't host a home final, while Manly now believe they will be able to.

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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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Hynes comes out swinging against Sharks halves critics

Nicho Hynes has heard claims that he and Braydon Trindall are the NRL's most under-pressure halves pairing, and he wants it known he couldn't disagree more.

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Another wing down: Sharks' pre-season win comes at cost

Cronulla winger Sione Katoa has sent a scare through the Sharks after hurting his groin in a 48-6 pre-season trial win over Canberra.

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Rule changes set to benefit Canberra recruit Laurie

Canberra assistant coach Brock Shepperd believes the changes to the NRL's bench rules will play right into Daine Laurie's hands at the Raiders.

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Why Sharks enforcer Braden Uele changed his name

He's one of the NRL's toughest customers but the reason Braden Uele changed his surname this season shows the softer, thoughtful side of the Cronulla hard man.

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Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win

Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.

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Culture 'way more important' as All Stars ends in draw

The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.

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'That could be me': McInnes unsure of Sharks future

Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes is unsure whether he'll be at the Sharks in 2027 as they grapple to keep their team together.

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Knights launch Brown era as Titans say hello to Bai

Newcastle's hope for a new golden age gets its first moment in the sun as Dylan Brown gets set to play five-eighth for the Knights for the first time.

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'Can't keep everyone': Sharks battle to retain squad

Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.

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Sharks renew calls for funding with NRLW team sidelined

Cronulla's NRLW team will be the only side not to play a double-header with their men's team in 2026, prompting fresh calls for upgrades of Shark Park.

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NRL makes call on Magic Round bye, grand-final rematch

Melbourne will have home-ground advantage when they face premiers Brisbane in a grand-final rematch in round three, while a new team misses Magic Round in 2026.

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DCE return and grudge games headline NRL's first month

Daly Cherry-Evans' Brookvale return will headline the opening month of the NRL's 2026 draw, with Melbourne and Parramatta to play the first game in Australia.

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Sharks star set for surgery in blow to 2026 title hopes

Scans have revealed Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo ruptured his ACL while on New Zealand duty, with the injury putting his 2026 season in jeopardy.

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Kennedy stays at Sharks as contract standoff ends

Five months after Cronulla and Will Kennedy were unable to find middle ground in contract talks, the Sharks fullback has agreed to stay at the NRL club.

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One of the greats: Hughes in rare air with a win

Jahrome Hughes is already the only New Zealand halfback to win an NRL grand final, but more history awaits if he can lead Melbourne to a win over Brisbane.

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'When we win': GF moment looms for Utoikamanu

Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory.

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Baxter fires warning as Roosters chase perfect season

Corban Baxter says the Sydney Roosters have yet to fulfil their potential as they look to wrap up the perfect NRLW season with a grand-final win over Brisbane.

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Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.

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Perfect Roosters edge Sharks to book spot in NRLW GF

Jocelyn Kelleher's late field goal has helped the Sydney Roosters into an NRLW grand final with a 17-16 win over Cronulla.

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Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.

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No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms

One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.

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Coach frustrated by penalty tally as Sharks bow out

While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final.

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Munster and Hughes masterclass takes Storm past Sharks and into grand final

Melbourne Storm defeat Cronulla Sharks 22-14 at AAMI Park with halfback pairing too much for valiant opponents

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