Sharks handed heavy loss by Roosters
The Sharks left themselves too big a mountain to climb as they fell to a 42-16 defeat to the Roosters at Industree Group Stadium.
www.sharks.com.auHere’s the latest on Sharks vs. Roosters based on recent reporting.
- The Sharks beat the Roosters 20-10 in the elimination/qualifying finals, securing a semi-final matchup the following weekend. This result kept Cronulla's finals campaign alive and ended Sydney Roosters’ title bid in that game.[1][2]
- Key moments included a late Toby Rudolf try sealing the win for Cronulla, and a second-half score by Ronaldo Mulitalo helping extend the lead; the Roosters briefly trimmed the margin but could not complete the comeback.[2][1]
- This match followed earlier regular-season and playoff narratives, with the Roosters previously posting strong showings against the Sharks and both teams featuring notable plays and position battles throughout 2025.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics (lineups, key stats, or post-match quotes) from the same sources.