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Chad Townsend Hospitalised on Flight to Las Vegas for NRL Opener

Cronulla Sharks star Chad Townsend was treated by a doctor on a flight to Las Vegas before the NRL season opener, the club said.

Cronulla Sharks legend Chad Townsend was treated by a doctor during a flight to Las Vegas ahead of the NRL season opener, the club said. The 35‑year‑old, who has won a premiership with the Sharks, was on board for the Cowboys vs Knights and Bulldogs vs Dragons matches on Sunday when the incident occurred.