Record tumble as Sharks annihilate ‘embarrassed’ Dolphins
The Cronulla Sharks defeated the Dolphins 66-0 in a record-breaking NRL match, with halfback Nicho Hynes scoring 30 points. The Dolphins coach described the performance as embarrassing, while the Sharks look to re-establish themselves as title contenders.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant statistical outlier in professional sports, impacting team standings and morale.
shares Share article The Cronulla Sharks sent a warning shot to the rest of the competition, completely dismantling a shell-shocked Dolphins side 66-0 in front of their own home crowd.
“This is a complete demolition job from Cronulla here,” said Luke Keary on Fox League.
The Sharks celebrates with team mates. Getty Images
Although the entire team chipped in for the masterclass, halfback Nicho Hynes put together a historic individual performance.
Hynes was flawless off the tee, slotting 11 from 11 conversions, crossing for two tries of his own, and setting up several others.
He also broke the record for the most points scored by a single player in a match in Cronulla Sharks history with a 30-point haul.
It was also the first time since 2016 the club had scored 60 points, and the first time in their history they had put 50 on a Queensland side in Queensland.
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