The Latest Breaking News from Craig Fitzgibbon

Draw critics won't faze Sharks ahead of NRL litmus test

Siosifa Talakai has declared that Cronulla must prove to themselves in Melbourne they are among the NRL's best, despite topping the ladder after nine rounds.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Sharks out to flip narrative ahead of tough NRL run

NRL leaders Cronulla desperately want to take things one game at a time ahead of an unenviable trip away to Melbourne.

AAP · May 5, 2024

'Long way to go': Fitzy downplays Sharks' strong start

Before this week, Cronulla hadn't entered a round of football atop the NRL ladder since 2016, but Craig Fitzgibbon isn't popping the champagne just yet.

AAP · Apr 20, 2024

Why Fitzy sometimes wonders if Finucane is 'unhinged'

Dale Finucane will celebrate his 250th NRL game on Friday, and Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has taken the opportunity to lavish praise on the veteran.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Bittersweet memories spur 'rocked' Mulitalo's NZ return

Ronaldo Mulitalo hasn't been able to forget Cronulla's last trip to Auckland where a woman tragically died in his arms, but he's also excited to be going home.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Hynes wants Sharks to flip script on NRL finals failure

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes knows his side's dismal NRL finals record is in desperate need of addressing.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Hynes confident on quad, 'more professional' Trindall

Braydon Trindall has returned a more committed and professional player for Cronulla in 2024 and is ready to take his shot in the NRL, Nicho Hynes says.

AAP · Feb 24, 2024

Sharks seek to add bite to NRL pack with point to prove

With questions over their ability to match it with the NRL's best, Braden Hamlin-Uele says its time for Cronulla's big men to stand up.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Sharks need to man up, says straight-talking McInnes

Lock Cameron McInnes has pulled no punches in assessing Cronulla's poor record against NRL top-eight sides, saying the Sharks must muscle up in defence.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023