The NZ Warriors have suffered their fifth straight NRL defeat, going down 20-12 to the Cronulla Sharks at Sydney's Jubilee Stadium last night.
The loss leaves the Warriors still searching for a win, having not tasted victory since defeating Wests Tigers back in round 11 on May 21st.
Meanwhile, Shark five-eighth Braydon Trindall collected 12 points, scoring a try, converting three tries and also a penalty goal.
Other tries for the Sharks came from Connor Tracey and Braden Hamlin-Uele.
With eight rounds left for this season, Storm, the Rabbitohs and the Panthers are locked in with 28 points but due to points difference, the defending champions are in first place.
The Panthers are second and the Rabbitohs are third.
This week in NRL, the Dragons will take on the Sea Eagles at 9.55pm Friday, the Raiders will face the Sharks at 5pm Saturday, the Cowboys will meet the Roosters at 7.30pm Saturday, the Storm will play the Knights at 9.35pm Saturday, the Warriors will face the Panthers at 4pm Sunday, the Broncos will take on the Wests Tigers at 6.05pm Sunday and the Rabbitohs will meet the Bulldogs at 8.15pm Sunday.
[Source:Newshub.co.nz]
