Sharks stripped of home finals despite three-year tradition

Cronulla moved to Allianz Stadium for their qualifying final against North Queensland, ending three years of home finals at Ocean Protect.

Why it mattersThe move may set a precedent. If the NRL applies attendance rules to Cronulla, it could apply them to other clubs too. Smaller stadiums could lose their right to host finals.

AustraliaAustralian rugby league fans now see a major finals series where home-ground advantage for smaller clubs is no longer guaranteed, potentially reshaping NRL playoff dynamics.

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