FULLTIME :: Sharks have beaten the premiers, in the driving rain!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-10
Inglis almost created something, knocked on.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-10
PENALTY SOUTHS, Reddy was held down.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Valentine Holmes successful.
Holmes converts to make it eight points.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-10
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Jayson Bukuya. Kick to come.
GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! Bukuya handled with care after the Ennis grubber and won the game.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 16-10
VIDEO REFEREE: Jason Bukuya might have sealed the deal.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
PENALTY SHARKS, Holmes was stripped after the play was called held.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Jason Clark makes an unforced error.
Sharks big defense has paid off. They forced an error from Jason Clark.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
PENALTY SHARKS, Barba was taken high.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Ricky Leutele makes an unforced error.
Leutele tried going for a run, forgot the ball.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
RED LIGHTS..NO TRY! A slight knock on from Tim Grant chalks it off.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
VIDEO REFEREE: Chris McQueen might have a double, checking the knock-on, called NO TRY.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Issac Luke steps up for his second shot of the night, curves it through.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-10
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Chris McQueen. Kick to come.
GREEN LIGHTS..TRY! No problems there!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-8
VIDEO REFEREE: McQueen looks to have snatched a Keary grubber, checking the grounding.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-4
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Jack Bird makes an unforced error.
In almost the same position as the Inglis one in the first half, Bird had a ball rocketed at him, unable to control it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-4
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Penalty goal attempt by Valentine Holmes successful.
Sharks opt for two, Holmes steps up. He walks in and slams it through.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-4
PENALTY SHARKS, Tim Grant was caught offside after Ennis darted.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
PENALTY SHARKS, Souths players had a nap on Graham there.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Dylan Walker makes an unforced error.
Walker tried to get the ball onto his toe, only knocking it on.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
RED LIGHTS.. NO TRY! Double movement by George.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
VIDEO REFEREE: George Burgess, after his brother went close last tackle, just surged onto the ball.. getting it on the line. Checking it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Good kick from Inglis, trapping Holmes in-goal.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Here we are, rockin' like a hurricane with the second half action!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Some innovative play from Stewart, taking it to the line and kicking for Reddy who toed ahead almost for Walker. He was just beaten to the ball by Feki. HALFTIME.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Field goal attempt by Valentine Holmes unsuccessful.
A weird field goal attempt there, from Val Holmes, missing it left.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Early set-play from Bird almost caught the Bunnies out.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Accidental offside from Gurgess to Stewart. Sharks scrum.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
PENALTY SHARKS, offside.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Chris Grevsmuhl makes an unforced error.
Keary tried the short ball to Grevsmuhl, he is hit hard and smashed.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
PENALTY SOUTHS, Luke caught them offside and Keary taps.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Greg Inglis makes an unforced error.
.. then the kick-off is rocketed to Inglis, who knocked on. Sharks scrum.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke unsuccessful.
Issac Luke taking the kicking duties for South Sydney, just quickly hit the ball and missed.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Souths led by a Keary run earlier in the set, created an overlap. Inglis recognised it, threw a cut-out to Goodwin who sent Johnston sliding away.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-4
Wade Graham looked to have kicked a lovely 40/20, on further review it landed juuuust outside.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon once again, being assisted by Valentine Holmes, slams it through.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Luke Lewis. Kick to come.
GREEN LIGHTS..TRY! No problem there, Lewis cradled the ball like a new born onto the dirt.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-0
VIDEO REFEREE: Michael Ennis toed through, Luke Lewis was on the end of it. Checking the knock-on.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
PENALTY Sharks, high shot from Gurgess.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Greg Inglis makes an unforced error.
Inglis tries to stand up some defenders but only finds reasons to lose the ball.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Michael Gordon makes an unforced error.
Luke Keary got reward for a poor kick, as Gordon spilled it returning it.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Gerard Beale makes an unforced error.
That was a bomb from Walker, who followed through and forced an error from Beale.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
Cronulla playing to the conditions currently. Robson after a juggle trapped Reddy in-goal.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon unsuccessful.
Gordon backing up to convert his own try, in these conditions. Firstly will the ball stay on the tee.. it has for the moment, as Gordon swung it wide.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Michael Gordon. Kick to come.
Once again, Jack Bird was involved and created havoc. The five-eighth took on the line, flicked it out and it got to Michael Gordon who fell over the line.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Greg Inglis makes an unforced error.
Some nice work down the right from the Sharks forged the opening but Inglis saves the day.
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UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
David Tyrrell makes an unforced error.
Our first error of the night, Dave Tyrell couldn't hold on.
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KICK-OFF!
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Here come the teams from the safety of the dressing rooms. First the visitors, South Sydney, lead out by Greg Inglis to a smattering of boos. Next is the home side, ready to hit the soaked turf of Shark Park.
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TEAM CHANGES:
CRO: Captain Paul Gallen is OUT with Jayson Bukuya starting in his place, while Matt Prior was shuffled into the starting team with Tinirau Arona and Sam Tagataese on the bench.
SOU: Welcome back Dylan Walker, the livewire centre has recovered from his hand injury to take his place in the backline. Cam McInnes will start with Chris Grevsmuhl moving to the bench.
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Welcome to a wet and windy Shark Park for tonight's survival of the fittest, I mean rugby league game. Cronulla are riding high from two straight victories including snapping their ten game losing streak at home while the reigning premiers have hit a skid. They lost to Johnathan Thurston + 12 last weekend plus still missing their halfback, who would flourish in tonight's conditions. Join us safe in your loungeroom at 7:00PM AEST for LIVE coverage.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Matt Noyen
Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Rickey McFarlane
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Ben Galea
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18)
Tries: Michael Gordon, Luke Lewis, Jayson Bukuya
Field Goals: Valentine Holmes (0/1)
Conversions: Michael Gordon (1/2), Valentine Holmes (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Valentine Holmes (1/1)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (10)
Tries: Alex Johnston, Chris McQueen
Field Goals:
Conversions: Issac Luke (1/2)
Penalty Goals: