Rugby League

Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.

 Andrew Fifita.

Sharks slap media ban on Fifita

Cronulla have slapped a media ban on Andrew Fifita over fears the antics of the outspoken forward could overshadow the club's quest for a maiden NRL premiership.

Setback: Chad Townsend was taken off against Canberra.

Dragging Townsend the 'shake' he needed: Sharks coach

It's not the ideal time to have been below your best - when the world's best player, Johnathan Thurston, is about to be opposite you in a grand final qualifier - but Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend's hooking in the qualifying final is 'the shake' the halfback needed.