NRL live round 15: Sharks v Dragons, live scores, SuperCoach analysis
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight's NRL clash between the Sharks and Dragons.
Despite falling in Origin week, the local derby is relatively unaffected by representative duties with only Valentine Holmes in Queensland camp.
Follow all the action in our live blog below:
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