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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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NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.

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Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star

Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.

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Nawaqanitawase admits 'hard' call ahead on rugby lure

Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.

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Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban

The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.

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Sleep-deprived Hynes' relief as 'common sense' prevails

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.

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History looms: teams outside top four make title case

The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.

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And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

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NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks

A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.

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Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down

The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals.

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Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban

Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.

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Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals

Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.

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Sharks' finals confidence hit, Cowboys fly in NRLW

Tayla Preston helped orchestrate an upset win over her old team as the Bulldogs beat the Sharks in the NRLW, while the Cowboys thrashed the Dragons.

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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

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Nawaqanitawase achieves 89-year first in Roosters rout

Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged another try-scoring hat-trick to help pilot the Sydney Roosters into the NRL finals.

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'In your face': why Sharks welcome Bulldog animosity

Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to match Canterbury's intensity in order to finish the regular season on a high.

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Disobedient Dogs at risk of being bitten by rap sheet

More than 50 NRL players will enter round 27 with their finals series at risk of being blown apart by a bad judiciary record, with Canterbury the most at risk.

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Sharks could lobby NRL amid Allianz Stadium debacle

Allianz Stadium's drainage crisis could force Cronulla to host a final at their third-choice home ground, a prospect that may leave the Sharks lobbying the NRL.

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Cook Islands on Hunt for final World Cup spot

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt can't wait to watch Cronulla star KL Iro in the World Cup qualifier against South Africa and continue a great family legacy.

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'Don't give a rat's': Sharks embrace Penrith's mindset

Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to be more like Penrith and not worry about whether they finish the regular season in the NRL's top four.

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Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash

Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger.

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Young Sharks halfback strikes gold to sink Newcastle

Cronulla secured third spot on the NRLW ladder with a golden-point victory, whereas the Broncos showed no mercy in a 44-0 romp.

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Sydney set for September black hole in NRL finals

The NRL is set to pack its bags and leave Sydney for the majority of the finals, with just two matches to be played in the city before the grand final.

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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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Sharks urged to keep focus as top-four battle heats up

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his side can't waste energy thinking about where they might finish in the NRL's finals shake-up.

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