Rugby League

Adrian Proszenko

Adrian Proszenko is Chief Rugby League Reporter.

Sweet victory: Paul Gallen is mobbed by Sharks fans after the game.

Gallen lauds resilence of Sharks

Paul Gallen has described Cronulla as "one of the most resilient brands in Australian sport" after the club ended 50 years of heartbreak with a memorable premiership victory.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Ben Barba, James Maloney and Paul Gallen of the Sharks celebrate Maloney scoring a try ...

'We avoided certain death', says Damian Irvine

Former Cronulla chairman Damian Irvine has spoken of his pride at how the club has bounced back from "certain death", saying the hard decisions made by his former board ensured the Sharks could survive and thrive against the odds.

Reluctant junior: Matt Prior hits the Cowboys defensive line.

Mum's the word for Sharks prop Prior

The way it usually plays out is the kid wants to play rugby league but the protective mum, fearful her little boy will get hammered, doesn't allow it. Unless you are Matt Prior.

Getting used to the spotlight: Suliasi Vunivalu is wished well by Storm fans during the week.

'I can't believe I'm here': Storm star Vunivalu stunned by rapid rise

Having bought a television for his family back in Fiji, Suliasi Vunivalu knows they can only watch him if he's playing first grade. After all, Sky Sports' rugby league coverage into the Pacific nation doesn't extend to games featuring the Eastern Suburbs Tigers, Melbourne's feeder club in the Queensland Cup.