A new era for the Titans under Josh Hannay kicks off against the Sharks, while it’s a new beginning for Jamal Fogarty as he takes the reins at Manly.

The last time the Titans beat the Sharks in Sydney was Round 8, 2017 and there would be no better time to reverse that trend than in Hannay’s first game at the helm.

After four seasons and 77 games as a Raider, Fogarty has his first run as a Sea Eagle against his former club in a Brookie blockbuster.

Follow all the action from Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com’s live blog.

Sharks v Titans at Ocean Protect Stadium

10 min: Trindall has laid on another try for Briton Nikora, with a perfectly weighted grubber behind the Titans defence for the Kiwis backrower to race onto and score. Hynes converted. Sharks 12 Titans 0.

5 min: The Sharks have almost scored again, with secondrower Billy Burns held up over the line.

2 min: The Sharks have had the best possible start to the game with Will Kennedy scoring after Sam Stonestreet batted back a Brayden Trindall kick. Hynes converted. Sharks 6 Titans 0.

0.01 min: Nicho Hynes has kicked off and Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika has made the first run off the match.


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Josh Hannay era set to begin at Titans

Late Mail

Sharks: Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon confirmed on Friday morning that Siona Katoa will take his place on the wing after overcoming a groin injury suffered in the Pre-Season Challenge. Edge forward Teig Wilton will miss the clash, however, as he navigates the final stages of recovery from off-season shoulder surgery. The Sharks are otherwise settled, with Sam Stonestreet taking the other wing slot in place of Ronaldo Mulitalo (ACL). The Sharks will start 1-19 as named on Tuesday.

Titans: Lachlan Ilias is set for a club debut after halfback Jayden Campbell succumbed to a hamstring injury earlier in the week. Ilias will partner AJ Brimson in the halves, while Auckland-born rookie Siale Faeamani will make his NRL debut on the wing. Max Feagai is also set for a maiden Titans appearance and young gun Cooper Bai is listed on the six-man bench. There are no late changes, with the Titans to start 1-19 as named.


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Last time they met: Sharks v Titans

Numbers Game

The Sharks have won only two of their past 12 Round 1 games.
The Titans have not defeated the Sharks in Sydney since 2017.
The Sharks have won 11 of their past 12 games against the Titans.
The Titans conceded 30 points per game in 2025.
The Sharks have scored 98 points in their last two games against the Titans.