The Cronulla Sharks secured a dominant 52-10 victory over the Wests Tigers at PointsBet Stadium (Shark Park) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in round 9 of the NRL season. The match was played in front of a home crowd, with the Sharks scoring nine tries to two.
The Tigers, who have struggled this season, were outclassed from the start. Cronulla led 28-6 at halftime and continued their dominance in the second half. The win moved the Sharks into the top four on the NRL ladder.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall acknowledged the team's poor performance, stating, "We were outplayed in every department. There are massive problems we need to address." The Tigers remain near the bottom of the ladder after this heavy defeat.
