The battle for the top eight looks set to go right down to the wire again this season and the Gold Coast Titans’ chances of making the post-season could take a knock when they host the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night.

With teams jostling for position in the top eight, there will be plenty of interest in Saturday’s clash between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Cronulla Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

State of Origin stars returned to action in Week 14 of the 2024 NRL season as Penrith Panthers returned to winning ways.

After winning seven games on the bounce, the Cronulla Sharks go into Saturday’s trip to Brisbane Broncos on the back of defeats to the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels.

Matt Moylan has had his first genuine hitout for new NRL side Cronulla in a 16-point pre-season win over Manly.