Cronulla has surprised minor premiers Brisbane 14-0 to achieve its first NRLW grand ultimate in simply its second yr within the competitors.
The Broncos’ intimidating assault was nullified by a sensational defensive show from the Sharks at Brisbane’s Langlands Park on Sunday.
It was the primary time the Broncos have been saved scoreless of their seven-year NRLW historical past.
The consequence was the Sharks’ first win over the Broncos within the NRLW.
Brisbane was dealt a blow earlier than kick-off with second-rower Romy Teitzel — the NRLW’s high scorer within the home-and-away season — dominated out after sustaining a hip harm within the final-round win over St George Illawarra.
The Sharks will play the winner of Sunday’s second semifinal between the Roosters and Newcastle on the Sydney Soccer Stadium.
They weren’t showered in attacking alternatives however made the many of the probabilities they obtained in opposition to the Broncos, who seemed flat and uncharacteristically error-prone.
Captain Tiana Penitani was unstoppable bringing the ball out from the again for Cronulla.
The highly effective centre ran for 160 metres and opened the scoring with a strive within the thirteenth minute after an offload from Talei Holmes.
Tayla Preston added the conversion to ascertain a 6-0 lead, which the Sharks took into half-time.
Penitani’s centre accomplice on the alternative edge, Annessa Biddle, powered her method over early within the second half to increase Cronulla’s lead.
The strong-running 22-year-old leads the competitors for post-tackle metres by a substantial margin.
A attempt to winger Cassie Staples wrapped up the match with 12 minutes to go after a cut-out cross by spectacular five-eighth Georgia Hannaway.
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