Canberra Raiders NRL News

Cronulla fans show little confidence, purchasing only one percent of grand final tickets ahead of key match.

The Daily Telegraph

Cronulla fans have abandoned their side's push for a premiership just days before Friday night's blockbuster against Sydney Roosters at Sharks Stadium.

Exclusive NRL data which breaks down what club supporters have bought grand final tickets shows Sharks fans have absolutely no confidence in their side.

Unbelievably, just one per cent of tickets sold for the October 5 grand final have been purchased by Cronulla's faithful.

Canberra fans led the field on 22 per cent.

Fans from struggling clubs including Wests Tigers, Gold Coast, Souths, St George Illawarra, Parramatta and Newcastle have bought more grand final tickets than Cronulla supporters.

Just one per cent of NRL grand final tickets...

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Ryan Papenhuyzen, injured NRL star, is attracting interest from a new rugby union competition launching next year.

Zero Tackle

Melbourne Storm star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has reportedly found himself on the radar of a breakaway rugby union competition.

Despite battling with injuries over the last three years, Papenhuyzen is still one of the game's elite fullbacks and is know for his raw quickness and ability to turn nothing into something.

Able to negotiate with clubs from November 1, the NRL star has been inked with potential moves to the Bulldogs and Eels in the past.

However, he has now sensationally found himself on the radar of a rebel competition in another sporting code which is set to be launched in September next year.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen discusses his persistent calf injury while planning his return to Melbourne Storm.

Fox League

Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen has opened up on his "annoying" calf injury and admits he may have to manage it for the rest of the season as he plots a return to the Melbourne side.

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