Chad Townsend

Aaron Woods reveals what happened when he trained with Bulldogs and Sharks on the same day and why it didn’t work at Canterbury

5 December, 2019 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Former Australian prop Aaron Woods has revealed what happened the day he was released by Canterbury-Bankstown and sent across Sydney after already training at Belmore. By the afternoon, Woods was a

Sharks announce Shaun Johnson signing

1 December, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Cronulla Sharks have confirmed the signing of Kiwi superstar Shaun Johnson on a three-year deal beginning in 2019. Johnson successfully requested a release from the New Zealand Warriors and will now call the Shire

Shaun Johnson set to rekindle partnership with Chad Townsend at Cronulla

28 November, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Free agent Shaun Johnson is set to rekindle his partnership with Chad Townsend with the Cronulla Sharks close to announcing the Kiwi’s signature. The Warriors confirmed Johnson’s immediate release on Wednesday

Intriguing times ahead for defending premiers as Sharks kick start season with big win in Melbourne

10 April, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Mark round 14 down in your calendars because that’s the next time the NRL’s newest rivalry takes place between 2016 grand final opponents Cronulla and Melbourne. The Sharks and Storm slugged it

COMMENT: Flanagan wants to chase Reynolds? What’s wrong with Townsend?

30 March, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Canterbury Bulldogs five-eigth Josh Reynolds could find himself in the Shire if Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has his way. Reynolds is on the outer with the Bulldogs with the off-contract playmaker

A long time between preliminary drinks for Cronulla Sharks

21 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The last time Cronulla played in a preliminary final, current halfback Chad Townsend was preparing for his Higher School Certificate as a 17 year-old. Now the playmaker is there himself and only one win away

Townsend’s message to big Papa: Bring it on

9 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend is ready for a blitzkrieg from Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii when the Sharks and Raiders clash tonight at GIO Stadium. The hulking Papalii will be sent at the little playmaker

Plenty of Pressure on Towsend and Lolohea

31 July, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kiwi great Richie Barnett says there will be plenty of pressure on Chad Townsend to step up in Shaun Johnson’s absence and even more on rookie replacement Tui Lolohea. “Chad Townsend has to become the

Townsend Re-Joins Sharks From 2016

7 July, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Shark Chad Townsend will return to Cronulla in 2016 on a two-year deal ending his stint at the New Zealand Warriors. Townsend will link with fellow recruit and another former Warrior in James Maloney.

Lowe Calls For Townsend’s Origin Inclusion

2 June, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Legendary Kiwi figure Graham Lowe believes New Zealand Warriors five-eight Chad Townsend should be seriously considered for New South Wales in Origin II at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The former Queensland and Manly coach is

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