Chad Townsend Receives Doctor’s Care During Flight to Las Vegas

Chad Townsend, 35, the premiership‑winning Cronulla Sharks forward, was on a flight to Sin City when he experienced a medical issue that required on‑board doctor treatment. The incident occurred as the team headed to Las Vegas for the Cowboys vs Knights and Bulldogs vs Dragons matches on Sunday.

Townsend’s health was quickly assessed and he was stabilized before the flight landed, allowing him to join the squad for the season’s opening games.