Good things come to those who wait. Cronulla Sharks fans have been waiting 49 years for a maiden title and they finally got to celebrate

Cronulla became drought-breakers to claim their maiden NRL premiership in Sydney last night.

All the action from the NRL grand final clash between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla Sharks.

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has confirmed Sam Tagataese will play in the NRL grand final against Melbourne tonight.

Herald league writer David Skipwith examines three points ahead of tonight's NRL grand final between Melbourne and Cronulla. 1. Cronulla

The Sharks had been impressive throughout the 1978 season, jostling with the Sea Eagles and Western Suburbs Magpies at the top of the Winfeld Cup ladder.

Smith has also stayed at the top for a remarkably long period, managing several different generations of Storm cubs to success.

James Maloney has one of the hardest jobs in tomorrow night's grand final but history suggests he will deliver.

Former Sharks and Storm back-rower Tawera Nikau has a foot in both camps ahead of tomorrow's NRL grand final but jokes he left one in Cronulla.

Kiwis forward Tohu Harris has dismissed the ongoing claims about the Storm's controversial tactics in the ruck.

COMMENT: From this far away, the NRL grand final tomorrow night offers two distinct supporting options for the neutral.

Rugby League writer David Skipwith and Radio Sport commentator Dale Budge look at this weekend's NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne

Golf could be the next sport on Jarryd Hayne's list of dreams, with the Gold Coast fullback set to play in a pro-am event in Fiji in October.

Sunday's NRL grand final pits the games modern day history makers Melbourne against would-be history breakers Cronulla. The Storm

He doesn't stand much taller than the legendary Clive Churchill. Now Cronulla five-eighth James Maloney is firming to win the prestigous

Anthony Mundine has called on all players at this weekend's NRL and AFL grand finals to boycott the Australian national anthem.

Cowboys destroyer and Dally M medal winner Jason Taumalolo and Canberra Raiders pair Jordan Rapana and Joseph Tapine have been added

Three grand final wins, but one premiership. That's what the history books officially show for Melbourne duo Cooper Cronk and

Kiwis head coach David Kidwell has named Justin Morgan and former New Zealand international Willie Poching as his assistant coaches

If Paul Gallen can lead Cronulla to their maiden NRL premiership he will rate it above NSW's breakthrough State of Origin series in 2014.

Billy Slater came achingly close to playing in Melbourne's NRL grand final, with his surgeon almost giving him the green light.

Australian rugby league stars Aaron Woods and David Klemmer have won the adoration of thousands.

Chris Rattue breaks down 11 things you need to know about the NRL grand final.

The Gold Coast Titans NRL star is expecting his first child with a friend he had known for just weeks.

The Warriors' plans to have Kieran Foran on board for the 2017 season are reported to have received a huge setback.

New Zealand has emerged as a genuine option of hosting the NRL grand final in coming years.

The lure of money was too great for the Storm's Koroibete, who will join the Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies.

New Warriors signing Kieran Foran has shared an emotional message, voicing his disappointment in the media for reports of inaccurate stories.

COMMENT: It's a miracle. The Melbourne Storm are in another NRL grand final, with a squad that would struggle to make the top eight under many coaches.

COMMENT: Warriors fans think they do it tough but it has been a 50-year wait for Shire supporters.