Super Saturday: Sharks v Titans; Sea Eagles v Raiders
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A new era for the Titans under Josh Hannay kicks off against the Sharks, while it's a new beginning for Jamal Fogarty as he takes the reins at Manly.
The last time the Titans beat the Sharks in Sydney was Round 8, 2017 and there would be no better time to reverse that trend than in Hannay's first game at the helm.
After four seasons and 77 games as a Raider, Fogarty has his first run as a Sea Eagle against his former club in a Brookie blockbuster.
Follow all the action from Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Sharks v Titans at Ocean Protect Stadium
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 1 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Titans
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
49 min: The Titans are on the board after Verrills dived over from dummy half. Ilias converted. Sharks 40 Titans 6.
45 min: Ilias is on report for a high tackle on Toby Rudolf.
43 min: The Sharks have started the second half as they did the first with Ramien steamrolling Titans hooker Sam Verrills to score his second try. Hynes converted. Sharks 40 Titans 0
38 min: Trindall has laid on another try for Hynes, who converted to extend Cronulla's lead before halftime. Sharks 34 Titans 0
Nicholas Hynes Try
29 min: Trindall has his second try after hoisting a bomb that bounced up for Ramien, who passed to the playmaker to score. Hynes converted. Sharks 28 Titans 0
Braydon Trindall 2nd Try
26 min: KL Iro has absolutely ironed out Titans fullback Keano Kini with a bone crunching tackle but Nikora was penalised for another tackle and placed on report for dangerous contact.
25 min: Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has been placed on report for late contact with his Sharks counterpart Blayke Brailey in the lead up to Trindall's try.
23 min: Now Trindall has a try of his own after dummying and beating Hau near the Titans line. Hynes converted. Sharks 22 Titans 0.
Braydon Trindall Try
21 min: The Titans have kicked out on the full from the re-start, giving the Sharks good field position to start the set.
20 min: A seven-tackle set and a high tackle penalty have given the Sharks an attacking opportunity and they capitalised when Hynes combined with Kennedy to put Jesse Ramien over for the home side's third try. Hynes missed the conversion. Sharks 16 Titans 0
Jesse Ramien Try
16 min: Hau went close again, this time off a grubber from AJ Brimson, earning a goal line drop out for his side.
15 min: Titans rookie Arama Hau went ever so close to scoring as he raced through after an Lachlan Ilias grubber but had an air swing as he tried to catch the ball.
10 min: Trindall has laid on another try for Briton Nikora, with a perfectly weighted grubber behind the Titans defence for the Kiwis backrower to race onto and score. Hynes converted. Sharks 12 Titans 0.
Briton Nikora Try
5 min: The Sharks have almost scored again, with secondrower Billy Burns held up over the line.
Burns denied at the line
2 min: The Sharks have had the best possible start to the game with Will Kennedy scoring after Sam Stonestreet batted back a Brayden Trindall kick. Hynes converted. Sharks 6 Titans 0.
William Kennedy Try
0.01 min: Nicho Hynes has kicked off and Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika has made the first run off the match.
Sharks ready to rumble
Josh Hannay era set to begin at Titans
Late Mail
Sharks: Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon confirmed on Friday morning that Siona Katoa will take his place on the wing after overcoming a groin injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Edge forward Teig Wilton will miss the clash, however, as he navigates the final stages of recovery from off-season shoulder surgery. The Sharks are otherwise settled, with Sam Stonestreet taking the other wing slot in place of Ronaldo Mulitalo (ACL). The Sharks will start 1-19 as named on Tuesday.
Titans: Lachlan Ilias is set for a club debut after halfback Jayden Campbell succumbed to a hamstring injury earlier in the week. Ilias will partner AJ Brimson in the halves, while Auckland-born rookie Siale Faeamani will make his NRL debut on the wing. Max Feagai is also set for a maiden Titans appearance and young gun Cooper Bai is listed on the six-man bench. There are no late changes, with the Titans to start 1-19 as named.
Last time they met: Sharks v Titans
Numbers Game
- The Sharks have won only two of their past 12 Round 1 games.
- The Titans have not defeated the Sharks in Sydney since 2017.
- The Sharks have won 11 of their past 12 games against the Titans.
- The Titans conceded 30 points per game in 2025.
- The Sharks have scored 98 points in their last two games against the Titans.
Sea Eagles v Raiders at 4 Pines Park
Match: Sea Eagles v Raiders
Round 1 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Raiders
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Numbers Game
- The Sea Eagles have won their last three Round 1 games.
- The Raiders have won two of their past three games at 4 Pines Park.
- Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored nine tries in his last six games against the Raiders.
- Raiders centre Sebastian Kris has scored a try in his last three games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles centre Tolu Koula is on a nine game try-scoring streak at 4 Pines Park.
