Cronulla Sharks face million dollar payout after settling supplements saga with 13 players

The seven-year Cronulla drug saga is reportedly over, with 13 players from 2011 finally reaching an apparent $1.2 million settlement with the NRL club.

News Corp Australia is reporting two years of courtroom battles have ended with just over half of Cronulla's 25-man 2011 squad coming to a confidential settlement with the Sharks.

It is understood players will receive vastly differing amounts, ranging from $10,000 up to $300,000.

According to the News Corp report, the payout is covered by Cronulla's insurance company with the club only needing to foot about $100,000 spent on legal fees.

A string of high-profile players including Anthony Tupou joined together to take action against the Sharks.

They sued for negligence, breach of contract and intentional tort during a period in 2011 when sports scientist Stephen Dank ran a supplements program at Cronulla.