Warriors v Sharks: Takimoana called up; Dodd, Hannaway return
The Warriors return home looking to rebound after a tight 22-18 loss to the Dragons in Round 9, while the Sharks arrive in New Zealand with redemption on their minds after being comfortably beaten 36-8 by the ladder-leading Roosters.
For the Warriors, this is a must-win clash. Sitting in the middle of a congested ladder, every competition point is crucial as the race for the top six enters its decisive stages.
Injuries continue to test Cronulla's depth, but they remain a dangerous side capable of troubling any opponent when their attack clicks and gets their groove on.
Expect the Warriors to lean heavily on their physical middle rotation and strong ball-carrying game. Their ability to dominate possession and start fast will be key against a Sharks outfit that has struggled to contain elite opposition in recent weeks.
With both teams desperate to get a much-needed win, this could be a cracker.
Match: Warriors v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Warriors
7th Position
away Team
Sharks
11th Position
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Team News
Warriors: No further game day changes after winger Tysha Ikenasio came out of the side due to an ankle injury on Friday and was replaced by Payton Takimoana in No.18. Mya Hill-Moana is the 18th player. Ivana Lauitiiti will miss the next two games with suspension, with forward Metanoia Fetalaiga coming on to the bench in her place this week.
Sharks: Winger Milla Elaro has dropped out in Friday's 24-hour update with her place taken by Marewakiterangi Samson in jersey No.19. Hooker Quincy Dodd is set to make an early return from a broken arm, while Georgia Hannaway (ankle) has been named on the bench alongside Steph Faulkner and Annessa Biddle, who is back from a knee injury. Ellie Johnston is back from suspension and will start in the front row with Manilita Takapautolo shifting to the second row, Anne-Marie Ratu to lock and Tegan Dymock to 18th player.
Match: Warriors v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Anastasia SekeneFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Lavinia TauhalalikuWinger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey WaakaCentre for Sharks is number 22 Annessa Biddle
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Winger for Warriors is number 18 Payton TakimoanaWinger for Sharks is number 19 Marewakiterangi Samson
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Madison Ashby
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Patricia MaliepoHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Annetta NuuausalaProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Jasmin HuriwaiHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Matekino GrayProp for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Maarire Puketapu2nd Row for Sharks is number 4 China Polata
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Talei Holmes
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah AtaiLock for Sharks is number 13 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Capri PaekauInterchange for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-Green
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata ButlerInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Georgia Hannaway
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ashlee MatapoInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Jacinta Carter
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Metanoia FetalaigaInterchange for Sharks is number 21 Stephanie Faulkner
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Mya Hill-MoanaReplacement for Sharks is number 15 Tegan Dymock
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Warriors have won three of their four games on home soil this season.
- In their only previous clash, the Sharks downed the Warriors 22-14 in Hamilton (in 2025).
- Warriors winger Lavinia Tauhalaliku has scored six tries in two games at Go Media Stadium.
- The Sharks have conceded 108 points in their last three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
