AJ Brimson of the Titans got the team off to a strong start by scoring the opening points of the game.
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The Gold Coast Titans will face the New Zealand Warriors on the road in hopes of securing their first victory of the season. After narrowly missing out against Manly and suffering a heartbreaking loss to Canberra, the Titans will be eager to break their losing streak. The Warriors, who were upset by the Dragons last week, will look to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Titans halfback Tanah Boyd will have another chance to shine, while the Warriors will welcome back Dylan Walker from injury and hope for Shaun Johnson to play despite an Achilles issue.
Damien Cook, the starting hooker for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, was unexpectedly dropped from the team after a poor performance in their opening game of the NRL season. The decision sent shockwaves through the rugby league community, as Cook is regarded as one of the top players in the position. The move raised questions about coach Jason Demetriou’s judgment and his commitment to Cook as a long-term starter. The Rabbitohs responded positively to Cook’s omission, winning their next match convincingly against the Canberra Raiders. In the wake of that impressive performance, Demetriou announced that Cook would be recalled to the starting lineup for their upcoming clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has urged the Australian government to invest $18 million in research and awareness programs for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Lewis, who has been diagnosed with probable CTE and early onset dementia, spoke at the National Press Club in Canberra on Tuesday, sharing his personal experiences with the debilitating condition. Lewis emphasized the importance of educating players about the risks associated with contact sports and called for stricter protocols to prevent head injuries on the field.
Nico Hynes and Braydon Trindall combined brilliantly to set up Sione Katoa for a spectacular try that ultimately sealed the Sharks’ victory.
Highly respected Sharks forward Dale Finucane has announced his retirement from rugby league effective immediately on medical advice due to concussions. The 32-year-old said he had been told by two medical experts that he should retire. Finucane has been battling injuries in recent seasons and is currently out after suffering a facial fracture back in Round 3. He debuted with the Bulldogs in 2021 and enjoyed an outstanding career for three clubs, appearing in 251 NRL games, five Origins for the Blues, and winning two premierships at Melbourne.