The Sharks play host to the Titans in a standalone clash on Saturday at PointsBet Stadium with Tony Herman's side looking to bounce back after their first lost in NRLW history.
Cronulla weren't at their best against a Wests Tigers side who defended their way to a 10-point win and will want to get back to their attacking ways after a strong showing in Round 1 on home turf.
The Titans are two from two with Karyn Murphy's side enjoying their best start to an NRLW season since they came into the competition in 2021.
The Titans have never won three games straight in a record they'll want to eclipse in enemy territory as part of their first trip south to Sydney.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 3 -
home Team
Sharks
7th Position
away Team
Titans
1st Position
Venue: PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
Team news
Sharks: Emma Tonegato is good to go despite picking up a calf injury last week. In the absence of Harata Butler (suspended), Chloe Saunders starts at prop and Fiona Jahnke joins the 17 on the bench. Holli Wheeler will make her way back from a knee injury via the interchange. The rest of the 17 is unchanged, but there are positional switches in the backline with Kiana Takairangi going to the wing and Annessa Biddle to centre.
Titans: Coach Karyn Murphy has made two forced changes to the team named on Tuesday, with winger Karina Brown in for Emily Bass and centre Jaime Chapman replaced in the side by Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell, after the pair were unable to get through training this week due to injuries. After a strong NRLW debut last week Rilee Jorgensen moves back to the bench to accommodate the return of Zara Canfield in the second row. As was the case last week, Brittany Breayley-Nati comes in to start at hooker and Lauren Brown switches to the bench.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 3 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Sharks is number 4 Kiana TakairangiWinger for Titans is number 2 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
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Centre for Sharks is number 2 Annessa BiddleCentre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana PenitaniCentre for Titans is number 24 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Cassie StaplesWinger for Titans is number 22 Karina Brown
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma TonegatoFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Titans is number 7 Sienna Lofipo
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Titans is number 14 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Chloe SaundersProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Vanessa Foliaki2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke AndersonLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Sereana NaitokatokaInterchange for Titans is number 9 Lauren Brown
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Fiona JahnkeInterchange for Titans is number 15 Steph Hancock
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Tegan DymockInterchange for Titans is number 16 Rilee Jorgensen
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Interchange for Sharks is number 23 Holli WheelerInterchange for Titans is number 17 Dannii Perese
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Maddie StuddonReplacement for Titans is number 18 Kaitlyn Phillips
Match Officials
- Referee: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Belinda Sharpe
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- This is the first time the Sharks and Titans will meet in the NRLW.
- The Titans lead the competition for tackle breaks (91) and decoy runs (81) but also have the most errors (27) after two rounds.
- Cronulla have conceded the most penalties (16) to start the season but are completing at a competition-best 82 percent.
- Titans prop Shannon Mato is averaging 201 metres a game after two rounds.
