The Latest Breaking News from Craig Fitzgibbon

Sharks edging closer to match NRL's best: Fitzgibbon

Defeated Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes his side are beginning to show signs they can threaten the dominance of Penrith and Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 28, 2024

Sharks doing best Panthers impersonation in all grades

Cronulla will meet Penrith in the NRL preliminary final, but they are beginning to resemble the Panthers' all-grades success across seniors and juniors.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

Sharks clear Iro for prelim but Ramien 'up against it'

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says Kayal Iro will line up in the preliminary final against Penrith, but Jesse Ramien may not take the field.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Finals heat ramps up on Sharks after Storm damage

Cronulla will aim to put a NRL qualifying final mauling by Melbourne quickly behind them as they attempt to avoid a second-straight sets exit in three seasons.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

Sharks ready to attack favourites Melbourne: Fitzgibbon

Coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks have a different "energy" about them this finals campaign than in the past two years and are ready to attack Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals

The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024

Sharks' Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals

Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players

Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals

The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.

AAP · Aug 30, 2024