Overview

• Cronulla Sharks defeated Manly Sea Eagles 30-14 at Brookvale Oval, securing their position in fifth on the NRL ladder.
• The Sharks built a commanding 14-0 halftime lead before Manly fought back to level the score at 14-14 with 15 minutes remaining.
• Late tries from Ronaldo Mulitalo and KL Iro, along with Braydon Trindall capitalizing on a Manly error, ensured Cronulla's victory.
• Manly's loss marked their fourth defeat in five games and their third consecutive home loss, a first since 2022.
• Nicho Hynes excelled in the halfback duel, setting up multiple tries and outshining Manly's Daly Cherry-Evans, whose announced departure has coincided with the team's decline.