Shaun Johnson of the Sharks in action at PointsBet Stadium in Sydney. Jason McCawley Viliame Kikau of the Panthers is tackled during the round 6 NRL rugby league match between the Sharks and the Panthers. READ MORE:* Shaun Johnson leads Cronulla Sharks to NRL victory over North Queensland Cowboys* Shaun Johnson says Sharks 'more vocal' than 'timid' Kiwis* Warriors 'biggest losers' in goal-kicking due to Shaun Johnson lossThe Sharks halfback was brought down by Malakai Watene-Zelezniak at the tryline, allowing the home side to cut the deficit to eight points with 16 minutes to go. The signs were positive early for the Panthers, with Maloney putting Tim Grant through for first points and then grubbering for Nathan Cleary soon after. And while Waqa Blake responded to Xerri's try early in the second half, it failed to prevent the Sharks from storming home to steal a stirring victory.

Source: Stuff April 18, 2019 12:11 UTC