Salary-cap fall guy James Segeyaro has signed a training contract with Cronulla and remains hopeful of continuing his NRL career with the Sharks.

The former representative hooker was cut from Cronulla's 30-man playing roster to ensure the Sharks were cap compliant before this week's season opener against Newcastle.

After also signing a $1 deal to play with Newtown in the NSW Cup, Segeyaro is hoping the Sharks can offload another player to allow him to resume his NRL career in the Shire.