Titans run roughshod over clueless Chooks
Glenn Jackson When teams talk of mathematical possibilities, it is never a good sign; like a board backing a beleaguered coach.
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Stand-ins leave nothing in reserve to ensure tough day for Titans
Glenn Jackson For a match that was meant to mean nothing, this match sure proved a lot. You had to look hard to find it but, when you did, the result might just have shown as much about Cronulla as any other in...
Titans pay penalty as Dragons ease pressure … for now
Glenn Jackson THIS was certainly not the St George Illawarra of old. But they scratched and fought and, ultimately, won. The pressure will be eased on the team, and their coach, Steve Price.
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New interpretation of obstruction rule could lead to more players 'diving'
Glenn Jackson Penrith coach Ivan Cleary, a member of the NRL's competition committee, said he was not consulted about the shift towards black-and-white policing of obstruction, as he voiced his fear the new...
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Gallen savours 'best part of the week'
Glenn Jackson A tight finish, a group of players who remain close despite a burgeoning scandal. And, according to the Cronulla captain Paul Gallen, the easiest part of his week.
Fa'aoso faces up to four-week ban
Glenn Jackson Manly forward Richie Fa'aoso is facing a four-match ban over his controversial shoulder charge on Gold Coast's Ashley Harrison on Saturday.
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Gold Coast show steel where it matters
Glenn Jackson It wasn't simply the fact that the Gold Coast have now won three matches in a row. It was the nature of them, in producing three first- half shut-outs, which have made the biggest statement.
All bets are off as rumour mill sends bookies into a panic
Glenn Jackson Bookmakers reacted swiftly to the crisis engulfing Cronulla, suspending betting on the club's round-one clash with Gold Coast as well as other markets.
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Bookmakers suspend betting on NRL clash
Brad Forrest and Glenn Jackson BOOKMAKERS have suspended betting on Cronulla’s round-one clash with Gold Coast on Sunday following revelations that ASADA officials have been interviewing officials this week.
Gallen savours 'best part of the week'
Glenn Jackson A tight finish, a group of players who remain close despite a burgeoning scandal. And, according to the Cronulla captain Paul Gallen, the easiest part of his week.
'Flannos in, boardies out': fans rally behind Sharks
Glenn Jackson Liz McGee watched Cronulla play live for the first time on July 9, 1967, the club's first season in the NSWRL premiership.
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Damian Irvine quits Cronulla
Glenn Jackson and Brad Forrest Cronulla Sharks chairman Damian Irvine has quit the embattled club.
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Clubs restack from backs to their packs
Glenn Jackson PREMIERSHIP teams are bred not bought, or so the saying went the last time Sydney Roosters went on such a spree.
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Gallen's ring debut a bout to regret
Glenn Jackson IT IS not quite Cronulla's worst fears realised, but the wash-up from Paul Gallen's charity boxing bout will leave the Sharks feeling their own charity might have been misguided.
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Mattiske pushes to lock cap for five years
Glenn Jackson NRL interim chief executive Shane Mattiske maintained yesterday that plans to lock in salary caps for the life of the new broadcast deal remained a possibility despite the uncertainty surrounding...
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On-schedule Mick's no hurry Potter
Glenn Jackson, Brad Walter HE was announced as Wests Tigers coach less than a fortnight ago, yet after taking charge of his first training session with his new club, Mick Potter insisted the pre-season was ''on schedule''.
NRL clubs get back to business
Glenn Jackson Most of Cronulla's recruits trained for the first time with their new club yesterday.
Galvin shown the door after brutal assault on delivery driver
Brad Walter, Glenn Jackson PENRITH have sacked under-20s player Jake Galvin for his part in a vicious assault on a 77-year-old Pizza Hut delivery driver.
Civoniceva still hopeful of September swansong
Glenn Jackson Petero Civoniceva last night refused to contemplate the possibility that his illustrious career could come to a premature end next Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.
Souths leave old mentality behind
Glenn Jackson SOUTH SYDNEY players used to occasionally be so overcome with the thought of winning a match that they celebrated like they had won a grand final.






















