NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks By Paul Zalunardo Updated April 3, 2025 — 7.42pmfirst published at 7.21pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Go to latest Pinned post from 7.10pm Vote now - Who will win? Latest posts Latest posts High-tackle crackdown - will it be over the top? After a series of puzzling decisions last weekend, most notably the non-sin-binning of Jarome Luai in the Wests Tigers’ loss to the Warriors on Sunday night, news emerged that the NRL had issued a letter to clubs saying there should have been four players sent for 10-minute breathers in round four. So, if we’ve learned anything in the last 117 years of rugby league it’s this - expect the initial reaction to be over the top before things eventually return to normal a few weeks down the line. If that holds true, it will be interesting to see how tonight’s match is officiated. Bulldogs second-rower Sitili Tupouniua was sanctioned for this tackle last week, so let’s see if he has company over the next four days. Hayne, Holmes .… Petaia Another Australian sportsman from our oval-ball codes (not a kicker) is trying to make it into the NFL. After Jarryd Hayne had limited success and Valentine Holmes even less, now it is the turn of Jordan Petaia to try his luck. Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers after working his way through the NFL’s international player pathway program. It’s being trumpeted as a three-year deal. Good luck to the young man, but his hard work has only just begun. Need help with your tips? Advertisement Tough times at Penrith Joey’s warning for Nicho Hynes Whenever the Sharks lose, attention turns to Nicho Hynes. Some may see it as unfair, but that’s the territory that comes with being the marquee man on an NRL team. Heading into tonight’s match, Andrew Johns looks at Hynes and what he can expect. “No one is going to feel this as much as Nicho Hynes. He’s already under pressure and no coach harasses opposition halves like Ricky Stuart – which is exactly how Sticky used to play too.” - Andrew Johns Read Johns’ Immortal Kombat column here. Sharks star Nicho Hynes.Credit: NRL Photos Vote now - Who will win? Advertisement Hello, sports fans So, here we are again. Another week (round five) of the NRL starts tonight, with the Cronulla Sharks in Canberra to face the Raiders. Neither side heads into this contest with any great level of confidence. Cronulla were well-beaten by the unbeaten Bullldogs on their home turf last weekend, while the Raiders have quickly turned a 2-0 start to the season into a 2-2 record after four rounds. Prior to tonight’s match we will bring you some news and views from around the NRL and the wider world of sports. Then comes live coverage of what will hopefully be a tense battle. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025