The Cronulla Sharks cruised to a 58-6 win over the West Tigers at Shark Park on Friday night after a controversial first-half sin bin left the visitors stunned. West Tigers skipper Apisai Koroisau was given his marching orders for a professional foul in the 17th minute. Referee Adam Gee claimed …
Read More »Sharks rocked by 'serious' Hynes injury
Nicho Hynes is in doubt for the Sharks‘ round 19 clash against the Tigers after suffering a “serious” ankle injury at training. Hynes fell awkwardly and was reportedly carried out of the session by Cronulla teammates, according to Nine’s Sam Djodan. The club have since confirmed that Hynes will be …
Read More »LIVE: 'Huge upset' looms as Sharks enforcer binned
Interim Eels coach Trent Barrett has conceded star halfback Mitchell Moses is “frustrated” with the club amid a form slump that’s sunk the club to the bottom of the NRL ladder. Despite playing much of the game deep in Souths territory on Thursday night, Parramatta still conceded six tries to …
Read More »'Shell-shocked' Sharks humbled as Hynes dealt blow
Cronulla have been stunned on home soil by the Dolphins, with a missed conversion from Nicho Hynes after the siren allowing the visitors to hold on for a 30-28 win. Wayne Bennett‘s men got off to a red-hot start as the likes of Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo capitalising on …
Read More »LIVE: Sharks flyer fires up as Dolphins 'out-enthused'
Plath scores the first try of the night. Bromwich comes up with a nice offload close to the line and the lock does the rest. A few moments later, the Sharks come up with an error and Farnworth puts the Dolphins further ahead, bustling past some would-be defenders to score. …
Read More »Sharks, murder and a neolithic ‘spaceship’: the mysteries of Ireland’s new national parks
Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had a busy time in recent months, adding another two sites to its portfolio of six national parks since last September. First, it announced the state purchase of 223 hectares (551 acres) of land on the Dowth Hall estate in County Meath. …
Read More »Coach clips 'flat' Sharks in 'men against boys' shocker
Craig Fitzgibbon has remained defiant after the Sharks “flat” display against the Eels The Eels were victorious in front of a home crowd on Thursday night, with a 34-22 win over the ladder-leading Sharks ending Parramatta’s five-game losing streak. The defeat marks the second consecutive loss for Fitzgibbon’s side, with …
Read More »LIVE: Sharks exposed by 'training run' as Sivo steamrolls
Blaize Talagi has been moved to the bench for Thursday night’s clash against the Sharks, but there’s still plenty of reason to be excited by the teenage star. After filling in for Clint Gutherson in recent weeks, Talagi will play a utility role for the Eels and interim coach Trent …
Read More »Teams: Trindall twist for Origin ravaged Sharks
It’s that time of the year where State of Origin takes over and clubs will be decimated by representative player absences and injuries. Penrith will be one of those hit the hardest ahead of their clash with the Dragons, who are also set to be without five players including captain …
Read More »Sharks hold on in “blockbuster” clash after Sua’ali’i binned
The Cronulla Sharks have secured their spot at the top of the table after holding off the Sydney Roosters in a “blockbuster” 38-30 finish. Joseph Sua’ali’i was given marching orders for committing a professional foul on Ronaldo Mulitalo after he tackled the Sharks winger while not square at marker – …
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