The Cronulla Sharks rugby league team, the Shire’s sporting flag-bearers, have copped similar flak since coming into being in 1967, not all that long after the Shire was considered a part of Sydney as opposed to a holiday destination for Sydneysiders. James Maloney was superb as he controlled the match from five-eighth, and he played a big part in his side enjoying 60 per cent of possession in the first 40 minutes. Ben Barba scores the Sharks' first try during the NRL grand final against the Storm at ANZ Stadium.
In Australian rugby league, the Cronulla Sharks defeat the Melbourne Storm 14–12 to win their first premiership after 50 years in the competition.