Cronulla, Australia News

Ben Ross of the Sharks breaks away to score a try during the match against the Canberra Raiders.

Cronulla Sharks chairman Glenn Coleman has quit the embattled NRL club after just two months in the job with former Olympian Damian Keogh expected to take his spot.

Sydney Morning Herald May 11, 2013 Saturday A force for harmony LUNCH WITH STEPAN KERKYASHARIAN by Rick Feneley As he steps down from his official role, the 'hero of multiculturalism' reflects on the remarkable family story that shaped his outlook, writes Rick Feneley.

The 43rd edition of the event, which is held every two years, is scheduled for November 22 to December 1. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler will not be attending for the third-straight time, says Atsushi Fujimaki, a spokesman for the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.

The Warriors' main target for next season remains England fullback Sam Tomkins but they are on the verge of adding another player for 2014 with Cronulla back-rower Jayson Bukuya close to securing a two-year deal.

A violent thug who attacked a police dog during a religious riot in Sydney has been jailed for more than two years A RIOTER who was in the middle of every aggressive confrontation with police during last year's violent Muslim protests in the Sydney CBD has been sent to prison for more than four years.

New South Wales Origin five-eighth Todd Carney has extended his deal with Cronulla and will remain in The Shire for another five years.

World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey has launched an astonishing broadside against the NRL after ASADA's interviews with Cronulla players were halted last week.

An official at last year's National Surf Life Saving Championships says senior carnival referees were warned about dangerous surf conditions "at least twice" several hours before a young competitor drowned.

New South Wales skipper Paul Gallen suffered a knee injury playing for Cronulla Sharks on Sunday, putting him in doubt for next month's State of Origin opener against Queensland.

Melbourne Storm's new chief executive has completed a due diligence trip to the Victorian capital and flew back to London via Abu Dhabi on the eve of the home match against Canberra.

THE Cronulla Sharks yesterday won a legal injunction to stop The Daily Telegraph from quoting advice prepared for its board relating to alleged anti-doping rule violations in 2011.

NRL chief executive Dave Smith will analyse transcripts of Wade Graham's unfinished interview with ASADA officials before determining whether players are adhering to the league's mandate to co-operate with anti-doping investigations.

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Cronulla's Wade Graham is the first player to be interviewed by ASADA as the investigation into the use of performance enhancing drugs ramped up on Monday.Dressed casually in a t-shirt, jeans, cap and sunglasses, Graham met with his legal representative Richard Redman for around an hour in the Reserve Bank building in Sydney before the pair jumped ... (more)

Sydney 2000 As ASADA interviews are finally due to begin with Cronulla players on Monday Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has made it clear he is sick of talking about the investigation.Emotional after watching his side slump to a fourth straight loss with a 24-8 defeat to Canterbury at Gosford, Flanagan had clearly had enough when the topic turned to ... (more)

Parramatta coach Ricky Stuart has praised the NRL community for the way it has rallied around Tim Mannah, but says the Eels can only look to themselves to remedy their on-field woes.

Controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank has sensationally confessed to offering Jon Mannah peptides but vehemently denies contributing to the NRL player's death.

Fairfax Media can also reveal that an elite Australian athlete managed by one of the club's top officials received vitamin injections at the same clinic used by the Bombers and its sports scientist, Steven Dank.

FORMER federal MP Peter Shack has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for defrauding his mother-in-law of $100,000 from a family trust.