RESULTS: NSWRL Junior Rep Grand Final

A full wrap from today's Junior Representative Grand Finals in the NSWRL.


Harold Matthews Grand Final

The Cronulla Sharks claimed the 2015 Harold Matthews competition after beating the Minor Premiers, the Parramatta Eels.

Cronulla lead 10-6 at halftime before they powered to an impressive 30-16 victory at Leichhardt Oval.

The Sharks scored six tries against the Eels who were the competition's best defensive team in conceding a stingy 58 points all season.

Second rower Jaeman Salmon was awarded man of the match as he inspired Cronulla throughout the Finals.

Cronulla stormed into the Grand Final from fifth place after three weeks of sudden-death football to face the previously undefeated Eels.

Cronulla Sharks 30 (S Kioa 2, J Salmon, F Kula, J Gould, B Xerri tries; L Metcalf 3 goals) bt Parramatta Eels 16 (Pj Vaigialu, H Dunster, J Fonua tries; J Cronin 2 goals)


SG Ball Grand Final

The Cronulla Sharks clinched the Grand Final double after defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs to claim both the 2015 SG Ball and Harold Matthews Premierships.

The Sharks completed the fairy-tale run from eighth-position with a 24-16 victory at Leichhardt Oval.

It was a nervous finish for Cronulla who led 24-6 before South Sydney cut the deficit to 24-16 with 10 minutes remaining.

Sharks prop Daniel Vasquez was magnificent in receiving man-of-the-match honours.

Cronulla Sharks 24 (W Kennedy, J Tuilagi, C Scott, K Yorston, B Magoulias tries; J Williams 2 goals) bt South Sydney 16 (B Perry, C Murray, S Talakai tries; Siosifa Talakai 2 goals)


NATIONAL FINALS NEXT SATURDAY 16 MAY

National Finals, between NSWRL and QRL competition winners, to be played on Saturday, May 16 at Belmore Sports Ground

11am - Cronulla Sharks v Townsville Stingers (under-16s)

1pm - Cronulla Sharks v Townsville Stingers (under-18s)