Full Time
80:00
7:50pm Thu July 26, 2018
Round 20 - Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal - Crowd: 22859
80min

FULL TIME - Broncos 12 Sharks 10 Both sides deserve a massive wrap in defence with the Broncos holding on for a two-point win. Stay tuned for the full wrap. Thanks for joining us.

79min

Joseph Paulo takes it up before Jesse Ramien charges up to the 30. Valentine Holmes explores the left edge and finds Ricky Leutele out wide who picks up strong metres and is taken on halfway. Andrew Fifita then takes it up and his offload to Chad Townsend sees the halfback lose metres. Paul Gallen tries to inspire his troops but can't find much. They throw it around on the last but Brisbane have it back and that's the game.

77min

Another strong effort in defence. Cronulla didn't throw much at them, with Matt Prior, Andrew Fifita and Paul Gallen all contributing customary runs before Matt Moylan took them on and was taken. The bomb on the last ends up with Anthony Milford. Andrew McCullough finds touch 20 out from the Cronulla line and the Sharks pack the scrum on their own 10. 1 minute 20 seconds left.

75min

Massive effort in defence from Brisbane, shutting down strong runs by Matt Prior and Scott Sorensen close to the line but Josh Mcguire fumbles the grubber and they have to defend another set on their line.

73min

Jayson Bukuya takes it up off the scrum before Andrew Fifita works it up past the 20. Jayson Bukuya with a solid run towards the 30 before Matt Prior contributes a strong run before being tackled just short of halfway. Matt Moylan dummies and is taken 40 out on the fourth. Chad Townsend with another bomb and Corey Oates drops it! This is the chance the Sharks needed! They have a full set 10 out.

72min

Kodi Nikorima with a smart kick on the last that finds touch 10 out from the Sharks line and they will be forced to bring it up from their own end.

71min

Still remains 12-10 to the Broncos with nine minutes remaining. Both sides trading sets at the moment. Chad Townsend sends it high from 40 out but Jamayne Isaako takes it. Cronulla need to force an error as they've struggled for field position in the last couple of minutes.

67min

Chad Townsend grubbers it long on the last and Jamayne Isaako attacks it, bringing the ball up towards the 20 before being tackled. They work it out from deep within their own end. Kodi Nikorima goes long early to James Roberts who is taken on his own 40. Valentine Holmes scoops up the grubber by Roberts on the last and Cronulla are already on halfway on the third.

66min

Kodi Nikorima turns it inside for James Roberts but it's a tough ball to handle and he drops it. Massive effort in defence from Cronulla!

65min

Even more pressure for Cronulla. Jayson Bukuya fumbles Anthony Milford's grubber and Brisbane have a full set 10 out.

63min

Anthony Milford with another smart grubber but Chad Townsend grounds it and more pressure coming for the Sharks.

63min

Cronulla go for a short dropout and Jamayne Isaako and Matt Moylan both go for the ball. Isaako tumbles in a collision and Moylan is penalised. Should be the Sharks' ball given Isaako dropped it as Moylan's eyes were only for the ball.

62min

Anthony Milford great game management! He forces Sione Katoa to take the ball dead and Brisbane build pressure. Cronulla were looking the better of the two sides but that was a big play by the five-eighth.

60min

Chad Townsend with a crossfield kick on the last but it is an easy catch for the Broncos. They have a seven-tackle set. Matt Prior with a great tackle on Darius Boyd and the ball comes loose but they rule Prior stripped it out forwards. Tough call that one.

59min

Anthony Milford comes up with an error on the last and Cronulla get a handover just before halfway.

58min

James Segeyaro looking Cronulla's most dangerous player right now. He bursts through again and finds Ricky Leutele out wide who links with Sosaia Feki but he is just pulled up. The Sharks shift it right and they have an overlap but Jayson Bukuya takes too long to spread it. He finally is able to and Corey Oates touches it. Six-again but Aaron Woods comes up with an error taking the ball up...

55min

Kodi Nikorima takes them on on the last and falls over! Changeover.

55min

Brisbane get a last-tackle penalty and are just 20 out from the Cronulla line.

55min

Valentine Holmes goes through off a lovely ball from Chad Townsend but Darius Boyd comes up with a great tackle to stop the fullback. Jesse Ramien then surges towards the right corner but is tackled. Cronulla spread it back left and Holmes looks to be through again and goes over the top for Ricky Leutele who looks to link with his winger but Brisbane knock it back and have the ball.

52min

Cronulla spread it right and Matt Moylan is smacked by Anthony Milford and loses possession but the ball was hit out and the Sharks have another full set 30 out from the Brisbane line.

51min

Tevita Pangai Junior takes it off the first play and drops it.

51min

The Sharks are near halfway on the last and Valentine Holmes takes them on and grubbers infield for Chad Townsend. Jamayne Isaako dives on it and the halfback is ruled offside. Broncos over halfway.

50min

Matthew Lodge takes it up off the restart before Corey Oates surges past the 20. Tevita Pangai Junior with the next run and he picks up 10 metres. Josh Mcguire then takes it towards the 40. Kodi Nikorima sends it long on the last from within his own 40. Sione Katoa has it and takes the ball up to the 10 before being tackled. Strong set after points.

49min

Penalty Goal: Broncos
Kicked by Jordan Kahu.

Kahu gives Brisbane a 12-10 lead.

Broncos lead Broncos 12 - 10 Sharks
47min

Anthony Milford with a quick play-the-ball and Andrew McCullough takes on the line from dummy-half. He is held up but draws a penalty for offside. They will shoot for two.

45min

Paul Gallen with a determined run and Cronulla are on their 40 on the third. Luke Lewis now takes it up towards halfway and loses possession trying to play the ball. Broncos with the scrum fee.

44min

Conversion: Sharks
Attempted by Chad Townsend.

He hits the post from almost right in front!

Tied up at Broncos 10 - 10 Sharks
43min

Try: Sharks
Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.

James Segeyaro sprints straight through the middle after throwing the dummy and getting past Josh Mcguire. He finds Valentine Holmes in support and the fullback has a double.

Tied up at Broncos 10 - 10 Sharks
42min

Terrible news early in the second half, with reports coming that Alex Glenn has broken his arm.

40min

Back underway!

40min

HALF TIME - A close finish coming up with the Broncos leading 10-6 at the break. Second half to come shortly. Stay tuned.

38min

Anthony Milford with a deft kick on the last that finds touch five out from the Cronulla line. Just over one minute remains.

37min

Nothing much happening in attack for the Sharks. They look to spread it left but Valentine Holmes drops the ball.

36min

Chad Townsend is tackled on the fourth and James Segeyaro puts in a cheeky chip on the last play but the chasers can't get there in time and Corey Oates has it. Josh Mcguire comes up with an error bringing it up and the Sharks have a full set 20 out.

35min

James Segeyaro goes short to Luke Lewis who is over the line but held up on the third tackle!

34min

Jamayne Isaako takes the last-tackle kick dead and Cronulla have another set on Brisbane's line.

33min

Sharks nab a penalty and begin their set 20 out from the Brisbane line.

32min

Sosaia Feki with an air swing of the grubber on the last and Jordan Kahu pounces on it but grounds the ball on the dead-ball line. Seven-tackle set Cronulla.

31min

Andrew McCullough kicks out of dummy-half on the last but it goes straight to a Cronulla player. James Segeyaro with a strong run on the fourth and the Sharks are 30 out on the last. Chad Townsend sends it high on the last but Corey Oates has it and Brisbane work it out from their own end. Cronulla now are penalised for offside.

28min

Valentine Holmes takes the clearing kick on the last by Kodi Nikorima and the Sharks work it out from their own end. Aaron Woods takes it up on the third and is over halfway. Cronulla are 35 out on the last and Chad Townsend drills it out, 10 shy of the Brisbane line.

27min

Ricky Leutele has gone over out wide but grounded it on an opposition boot! Close call there!

26min

Korbin Sims penalised for a high tackle and Cronulla begin their set on halfway.

25min

Matthew Lodge takes it up on the first play before Korbin Sims surges up towards the line but is taken five out. Kodi Nikorima now takes on the line and is almost over but just drops the ball. Cronulla survive.

24min

Power set after points from Brisbane. Kodi Nikorima sends it high on the last 30 out from the Cronulla line and Sosaia Feki is penalised for a blocking play!

23min

Conversion: Broncos
Kicked by Jordan Kahu.

Kahu slots it through.

Broncos lead Broncos 10 - 6 Sharks
22min

Try: Broncos
Scored by Matthew Lodge. Kick to come.

Lodge barges over and Brisbane regain the lead!

Broncos lead Broncos 8 - 6 Sharks
21min

Cronulla surge into the Brisbane half after a quick dart from dummy-half by Jayden Brailey. Chad Townsend sends it high on the last but the Broncos have it. They now get a relieving penalty after Matt Moylan held onto Jordan Kahu too long. They are 30 out.

19min

Conversion: Sharks
Kicked by Chad Townsend.

Townsend sends it through.

Sharks lead Broncos 4 - 6 Sharks
18min

Try: Sharks
Scored by Valentine Holmes. Kick to come.

Just brilliant! Lots of offloads in that play. Sione Katoa bursts through and offloads for Chad Townsend who rushes to bat it back to Paul Gallen and he links with his outside men. Cronulla have an overlap and Andrew Fifita surges through and links back for Holmes!

Tied up at Broncos 4 - 4 Sharks
18min

Joe Ofahengaue hits Luke Lewis high and Cronulla begin their set on halfway.

17min

James Roberts threatens on the right edge after evading several tackles before bursting down the touchline and offloading for Jordan Kahu who is taken 40 out. On the fourth Sam Thaiday brings it up towards the 30. Brisbane run it on the last through Anthony Milford but he runs out of room and Alex Glenn is tackled.

15min

Conversion: Broncos
Attempted by Jordan Kahu.

Kahu shades the posts.

Broncos lead Broncos 4 - 0 Sharks
13min

Try: Broncos
Scored by Corey Oates. Kick to come.

Cronulla with little shape and Matt Moylan tries to send it over the top but Darius Boyd reads it and intercepts the ball before linking with Oates who races away to score!

Broncos lead Broncos 4 - 0 Sharks
11min

Anthony Milford sends it long on the fourth and Sione Katoa has it, bringing the ball up to his 30. Jesse Ramien then takes it up to the 30 and draws a penalty.

10min

Sharks finding strong metres through the middle of the field. They are just 20 out on the last. Chad Townsend grubbers inside smartly for Valentine Holmes but Jamayne Isaako attacks the ball and has it.

8min

Brisbane working it out from their own end. Cronulla are getting physical in defence but a nice inside ball by Chad Townsend sees Tevita Pangai Junior storm through but he is taken down in a brave tackle by Matt Moylan. Corey Oates has the ball on the last after taking the bomb but Sione Katoa takes him and that's all that comes of that play.

7min

Andrew Fifita comes up with an error on halfway but Brisbane can't do much with it either, Sam Thaiday also drops the ball. Cronulla with possession and they pick up a penalty. Paul Gallen taps and quickly finds Chad Townsend who surges straight through the middle. Sharks 10 out and Matt Moylan looks to spread it but isn't watching and drops the ball.

6min

Jordan Kahu and Tevita Pangai Junior with the following runs before Joe Ofahengaue takes it up and looks to have dropped it in the play the ball. The second rower even gave himself up but play on is called. They kick to the corner on the last and Valentine Holmes has it.

4min

Paul Gallen and Matt Prior with solid runs to begin the set and Cronulla are already on their 40 on the third through Matt Moylan. Chad Townsend drills it towards the corner on the last and Jamayne Isaako fields it before being tackled on his own 10.

3min

Anthony Milford looks to spread it left early but the ball is a shocker and scoots across the ground before going out.

3min

Another penalty for interference in the play the ball by Andrew Fifita.

3min

Brisbane find touch 40 out from the Cronulla line.

2min

A powerful set by the Sharks here who are already in the Brisbane half. Chad Townsend searches on the right edge and runs behind Luke Lewis and is penalised for a shepherd.

1min

Matt Prior takes the first run before Luke Lewis brings it up past the 20. On the third play it is Andrew Fifita surging up towards the 40 before Matt Moylan turns it inside for Scott Sorensen who is taken on halfway. Paul Gallen with a determined run and Cronulla are in the Brisbane half. Chad Townsend sends it high on the last but Corey Oates is there to take it. Brisbane working it out of their own end. Josh Mcguire brings it up to halfway on the fourth before Anthony Milford puts in the air for Valentine Holmes who takes it.

We are underway!

Big out for the Sharks tonight - no Wade Graham. Joseph Paulo is the man who comes in off the bench.

Good evening and welcome to League Unlimited's live update of tonight's Broncos vs Sharks clash live from Suncorp Stadium.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Grant Atkins, Matt Noyen

Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Michael Wise

Video Referee: Ashley Klein, Ben Galea

BRISBANE BRONCOS (12)
Tries: Corey Oates, Matthew Lodge
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jordan Kahu (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Jordan Kahu (1/1)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (10)
Tries: Valentine Holmes (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Chad Townsend (1/2)
Penalty Goals: