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Nonu the Mentor, Not the Player — for Now, Says Sharks Coach JP
Fitzgibbon says the Sharks will end the Roosters’ season again as both clubs enter the sudden-death final with key players returning from injury.
- The Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters clash tonight in an elimination final at Allianz Stadium, with the winner advancing to face the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium next Friday.
- Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has set aside his decade-long friendship with Roosters coach Trent Robinson for tonight's do-or-die contest, declaring it is time to "shut it down" until after the match.
- Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton returns to the bench tonight after overcoming a foot injury, with Robinson expressing confidence that he is "ready to go."
- Both teams enter the match following inconsistent regular-season finishes, though Fitzgibbon noted improvement after the Sharks secured a 26-16 victory over North Queensland last Saturday.
- This third sudden-death encounter in four seasons marks an intense rivalry, with the clubs splitting their previous two September showdowns as they compete for next week's preliminary final spot.
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NRL Highlights: Roosters v Sharks - Finals Week 2
The Sydney Roosters host the Cronulla Sharks in Finals Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
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