Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

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Two of the top four do battle in what shapes as an important game for both teams. A win for Cronulla Sharks would open up a six-point gap between the two teams and if the Dolphins have any aspirations of topping the ladder, they can ill-afford to lose this one.

START DATE/TIME: UK - Thursday 13th June, 2024 - 10:50 / AUS - 19:50 / US EST - 05:50 / US PST - 02:50

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US

CRONULLA SHARKS FORM: SHARKS BACK TO WINNING WAYS

After suffering successive losses, Cronulla bounced back with an important win over Brisbane Broncos last week, impressively seeing off their top four rivals at Suncorp.

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DOLPHINS FORM: BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES FOR PHINS

It was golden point heartbreak for the Dolphins as they fell just short in their clash with Canberra Raiders. They thought they had done enough when Jamayne Isaako slotted a late field goal but Jordan Rapana levelled just before the hooter and then condemned the Dolphins to defeat with another effort in the additional period.

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CRONULLA SHARKS TEAM NEWS: HYNES BACK AFTER BEING RESTED

Nicho Hynes was afforded the week off after featuring in State of Origin for the Blues and despite claiming the win in his absence, his return is a welcome one at halfback. Braden Hamlin-Uele is also back on deck and comes onto the bench.

Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Royce Hunt Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Jayden Berrell 22. Samuel Stonestreet

DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: TABUAI-FIDOW AND KAUFUSI RETURN FROM ORIGIN DUTY

Having suffered golden point heartache last week, the Dolphins will have perhaps rued the lack of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in their side. The fullback is back for this game after he was left out following his Origin exploits, bagging a hat-trick for Queensland while Felise Kaufusi also returns.

Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Kenny Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Kurt Donoghoe Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Tesi Niu 22. Trai Fuller

CRONULLA SHARKS VS DOLPHINS PREDICTION

Cronulla Sharks got back to winning ways as they secured an important victory against Brisbane Broncos last week. They avoided a third straight loss with that success and will hope to build on it as they aim to create some further daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. The Dolphins are just two spots behind them on the ladder but there is a four-point gap and a third consecutive loss for the Phins is on the cards here.

CRONULLA SHARKS VS DOLPHINS TIP: CRONULLA SHARKS TO WIN