Saturday has two NRL matches with the second game for Round 7 is between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters with the opening kick to commence at 7.30pm (AEST). The game is to be played at Remondis Stadium with the favourite for the match being Sydney Roosters. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters.

WHERE AND WHEN: Remondis Stadium, Saturday, 7.30pm (AEST)

Odds Comparison:

Cronulla Sharks	2.95	3.15	2.85	3.15	2.95	3.15
Sydney Roosters	1.42	1.38	1.44	1.38	1.42	1.38

All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.

Preview:

In round 5 the Sharks registered their first win of the year when easily accounting for a poor Warriors side, 37 – 6.

It provided the club, who has had plenty of off-field drama to contend with this year, some much needed good news but unfortunately, it didn’t last long.

Last week the Sharks travelled to Brookvale Oval and were never in the contest against Manly who at half-time, had established a commanding 20 – 0 lead.

The second half was a scrabble and the Sharks only got on the board in the final minute with a try to Wade Graham.

It was hard to find anything positive out of the Sharks performance and it’ll take one gigantic form reversal if they are to beat this week’s opponents, the Sydney Roosters.

The Roosters have lost their last three games (Parramatta, Manly and Canterbury) but only by small margins of 2, 1 and 8 points.

With each of those teams sitting in the top half of the ladder, the Roosters have a golden opportunity here to get their season back on track and address the small issues in their recent performances that have proved costly.

Roosters line up named for this week is as strong as it gets and they’ll have no excuses if there performance is not up to par.

For the Sharks, Jonathan Wright returns to the wing and Chris Heighington will be a welcomed addition at lock to the Sharks forward pack.

Surprisingly, the Sharks have one of the better records of any team against the Roosters in recent years with four wins and a draw from the seven matches played since 2010, including a win in the latest clash between the sides back at the end of last year, 32 – 22.

The Roosters by their own admission, haven’t been at their best in recent weeks and their record against the Sharks isn’t inviting however, they should still pack too many guns for the Sharks who are in poor form.

Teams:

Cronulla Sharks:
Michael Gordon, Sosaia Feki, Blake Ayshford, Ricky Leutele, Jonathan Wright, Todd Carney, Jeff Robson, Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Bryce Gibbs, Tupou Sopoaga, Wade Graham (capt), Chris Heighington. Interchange: Isaac De Gois, Tinirau Arona, Sam Tagataese, Siosaia Vave.

Sydney Roosters:
Anthony Minichiello (capt), Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Sam Moa, Boyd Cordner, Sonny Bill Williams, Aian Guerra. Interchange: Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Mitchell Aubusson, Kane Evans, Isaac Liu, Dylan Napa, Daniel Mortimer (two to be omitted).

News:

Interim Cronulla coach Peter Sharp slammed his NRL side as embarrassing as their Brookvale Oval hoodoo continued in emphatic fashion on Sunday.

The Sharks were hammered 24-4 by Manly, who were rampant in the first half before fading in the second.

The Sea Eagles led 20-0 after 33 minutes and when a Peta Hiku try extended that lead to 24-0 in the 54th minute, the game was all but over.

The Sharks have enjoyed success at Brookvale just five times in 37 matches.

After the Sharks notched their first win of the season over the Warriors last weekend, their performance was a big step back and Sharp didn’t hold back in his appraisal.

“It was terribly disappointing,” the former Manly coach said.

“It was an important game for us in the bigger picture against a quality side away from home, something I was really looking forward to.

“We were miles away in terms of energy levels.

“It was embarrassing, really, really disappointing.”

Jorge Taufua tore the Sharks apart early in his first game of the season after recovering from a shoulder injury.

He put on the final pass for Steve Matai’s opening try in the third minute and scored one himself in the 21st minute.

In between, Brenton Lawrence crossed off a looping pass from Brett Stewart in the 15th minute, the superstar fullback earning three try assists for the afternoon.

Matai earned his double in the 33rd minute, his fourth of 2014.

The Sharks finally got on the scoreboard in the 80th minute through stand-in skipper Wade Graham when Hiku failed to diffuse a Jeff Robson bomb.

Hiku moved to the right wing to accommodate Taufua, with David Williams dropped.

Manly coach Geoff Toovey said he was pleased with his side’s response to their 34-18 defeat to Wests Tiger last week.

“It was a really good turnaround defensively on our energy this week, particularly in the first half,” Toovey said.

“It was a big change from last week.”

Toovey admitted Manly let their foot off the gas in the second half.

“It was very reminiscent of the Melbourne game in the end (when Manly lost 23-22 after leading 20-0), but it was a good effort,” he said.

Andrew Fifita struggled for the Sharks, as did Todd Carney, who was sporting a peroxide blonde buzz cut.

Sharp declined to comment on Carney’s game.

When asked if the Sharks had suffered any injuries, Sharp joked: “No, unfortunately.”

Sharp said back-rower Anthony Tupou (knee) would return for Saturday’s clash against premiers the Sydney Roosters at Remondis Stadium, but captain Paul Gallen (ankle) was another week away.

Isaac De Gois is in doubt with a knee injury.

Manly host North Queensland in Gosford in round seven on Friday.