Sharks Slump to Another Loss at the Hands of Titans In a disappointing display, the Sharks were unable to claw their way to victory against the Titans, extending their losing streak to a disheartening four games. The Titans dominated possession from the outset, controlling the tempo and suffocating the Sharks’ offense. Josh Reynolds and Sam Burgess were relentless in their attacking efforts, driving the Sharks backward with each tackle. The Sharks’ defense, once their cornerstone, was uncharacteristically porous. Corey Norman and Tyrone Peachey sliced through the Sharks’ midfield with ease, setting up countless scoring opportunities for their teammates. In the 25th minute, Jamal Fogarty broke through the Sharks’ defense to score the Titans’ first try. A second try followed shortly after, as Michael Gordon capitalized on a poor Sharks pass to run in under the posts. The Sharks fought back valiantly in the second half, with Andrew Fifita and Wade Graham leading the charge. They managed to score a consolation try through Ronaldo Mulitalo, but it was too little, too late. The Titans’ clinical execution proved too much for the Sharks, who struggled to find their rhythm and capitalize on their chances. The final score: Titans 34, Sharks 12. This defeat marks a significant setback for the Sharks, who have now lost seven of their last nine games. The loss also raises serious questions about their ability to compete with the NRL’s top teams. As the Sharks lick their wounds, they must regroup and find a way to stop their downward spiral. With several key players out injured, they will need to rely on their depth and find some much-needed consistency if they are to turn their season around.Cronulla’s Woes Continue with Loss to Gold CoastCronulla’s Woes Continue with Loss to Gold Coast Cronulla’s season continues to spiral downward, as they fell to a 20-16 defeat against Gold Coast, marking their fifth loss in six games. The first half saw Gold Coast dominate, scoring two tries in quick succession. Conversely, Cronulla squandered several opportunities, dampening their chances of a comeback. Despite a spirited effort in the second half, led by Hynes, the Sharks could not overcome their early deficit. Hynes created space for Cronulla’s three tries, scoring one himself, but it was not enough to salvage the game. Gold Coast’s victory propelled them to their fifth win of the season, while Cronulla now sits precariously close to following the same downward trajectory as South Sydney last season. David Fifita shone for Gold Coast, bolstering his case for a Queensland State of Origin jersey. Meanwhile, Cronulla’s Siosifa Talakai may face disciplinary action for a shoulder charge he committed in the first half. With a favorable run of games remaining, Cronulla desperately needs to arrest their slumping form to secure a top-eight finish.Sharks Slump to Another Loss at the Hands of Titans The Cronulla Sharks have extended their losing streak to three games after a 26-16 defeat to the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday night. The Sharks were outplayed in all areas of the field, with the Titans scoring four tries to two. The Titans opened the scoring in the 10th minute through winger Phillip Sami, who crossed in the corner after a slick backline move. The Sharks hit back through fullback Matt Moylan in the 25th minute, but the Titans extended their lead to 12-4 just before halftime when Sami scored his second try of the night. The Sharks made a strong start to the second half and narrowed the deficit to 12-10 through a try to winger Ronaldo Mulitalo in the 49th minute. However, the Titans responded with two tries in quick succession to take control of the game. Halfback Jamal Fogarty scored in the 53rd minute, before prop Moeaki Fotuaika crashed over in the 57th minute. The Sharks had a chance to get back into the game when they were awarded a penalty try in the 65th minute, but the Titans held on to secure the win. The loss leaves the Sharks languishing in 15th place on the NRL ladder, while the Titans move up to 10th place. Sharks coach John Morris was disappointed with his team’s performance. “We were outplayed in all areas of the field tonight,” Morris said. “We made too many errors and gave the Titans too many easy opportunities to score. “We need to be better than that if we want to win games.” Titans coach Justin Holbrook was happy with his team’s performance. “I thought we played really well tonight,” Holbrook said. “We were disciplined in defence and we took our chances in attack. “It was a good win for us and it gives us something to build on.”