Cronulla started slowly in the wet, cold conditions conceeding 12 points in the opening 15 minutes of the match.

But an inspired Brett Kimmorely in his 250th NRL game directed the Sharks around the park to see the side fight back to be up 18-12 at half-time.

The 36-24 win moved Cronulla to equal first spot on the NRL ladder and with a bye this week the team continue their charge toward a top four finish.

Full details in tomorrow's Leader