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. AAP · May 11, 2024
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. AAP · May 9, 2024
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. AAP · May 7, 2024
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. AAP · Apr 1, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 30, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 6, 2023
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. AAP · Sep 16, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 16, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 14, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 9, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 6, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 6, 2022
Knights forward Mat Croker faces ban for alleged 'hip-drop' tackle Croker set to miss opening games of next season. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2022
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. AAP · Sep 4, 2022
AAP · Aug 23, 2022 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.
AAP · Jul 4, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022 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
AAP · Jun 21, 2022 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.
AAP · Jun 19, 2022 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.
ABC News · Jun 19, 2022 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.
AAP · Jun 18, 2022 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.
AAP · Jun 15, 2022 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.
AAP · Jun 10, 2022 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.
AAP · May 24, 2022 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.
AAP · May 2, 2022 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.