Cronulla have re-signed cult hero Toby Rudolf which will keep the forward in the Shire until at least the end of the 2026 season.
Rudolf, who was due to come off-contract at the end of next season and free to negotiate with rival clubs, has inked a two-year contract with the Sharks.
Toby Rudolf re-signs with Cronulla Sharks
The 27-year-old made his NRL debut for the Sharks in 2020 and has since gone on to establish himself as a key member of Craig Fitzgibbon's forward pack.
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In an injury-plagued campaign which saw Rudolf start the first five games before missing three months of action through injury, the prop average over 100 running metres while tackling at over 90 per cent efficiency.
In a statement upon the announcement of his new deal, Rudolf spoke of his love for the club.
"I got here in 2019, this is now my fifth year going into my sixth and I've signed for two more. If you would've asked me at the start of my tenure if I'd be here for almost 10 years I would've said you were dreaming," Rudolf said.
"It's becoming a special place in my heart. I've been here for my whole NRL career and I'm going to be here for a little bit more of it. If I can finish here that'd be the icing on top. It's a special place and I'm just happy to be a part of it."
Toby Rudolf NRL stats 2023
| Games | 15 |
| Avg. Run Metres | 108m |
| Tackle Busts | 26 |
| Offloads | 13 |
| Tackle Efficiency | 91.6% |
