Craig Fitzgibbon
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19766.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Craig Fitzgibbon is the head coach of the Cronulla Sharks, leading the team with a focus on strategic play and player development. His coaching decisions are often scrutinized, especially when preparing for significant matches, like the one against the Penrith Panthers in Las Vegas.
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Coach Craig Fitzgibbon reflected on the team's performance after the loss.
Cronulla Sharks St George Illawarra DragonsAustralia· 2026-08-09
Hynes and coach Craig Fitzgibbon are putting far more stock in the little things.
Cronulla Sharks Nicho Hynes’ form is better than 2022 Dally M medal seasonAustralia· 2026-08-03
Craig Fitzgibbon emphasized that his team hasn't achieved anything yet despite their success.
Cronulla Sharks defeat South Sydney Rabbitohs, signal premiership threatAustralia· 2026-08-02
Craig Fitzgibbon was also present at the committee meeting of top coaches regarding the rule change.
NRL to road-test kick-off rule change in ‘dead rubber’ matches”Australia· 2026-07-31
Craig Fitzgibbon is being discussed as a potential winner for coach of the year due to his team's impressive performance.
Sharks savaging leaves Sea Eagles’ finals hopes in free fallAustralia· 2026-07-26
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon praised Trindall's talent and contributions to the team.
Braydon Trindall NRL masterclass exposes hole Isaiya Katoa has leftAustralia· 2026-07-11
Craig Fitzgibbon commented on the contest between Nawaqanitawase and Mulitalo.
Roosters star delivers hat-trick against Ronaldo Mulitalo in thrilling win over SharksAustralia· 2026-06-21
Craig Fitzgibbon mentioned Brailey's eagerness to play after the Origin thriller.
Blues blow as hooker Blayke Brailey suffers suspected broken arm in Sharks clash against ManlyAustralia· 2026-05-30
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon said criticism of the 30-year-old was misguided.
Addin Fonua-Blake eyes destructive front-row partnership with returning Payne HaasAustralia· 2026-05-30
Craig Fitzgibbon’s team faced a tough blow with Brailey's injury.
Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles scores, results, time, program, entertainment, tips, odds, weather, how to watchAustralia· 2026-05-29
Craig Fitzgibbon has been coaching the Sharks for a long time.
The top-eight bolters who will shake up the NRLAustralia· 2026-02-25
Craig Fitzgibbon is the Cronulla coach who will be asked for his opinions in the meeting with the NRL.
Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Ricky Stuart to discuss bunker, sin-bins and kick-off ruleAustralia· 2025-12-01
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon said the Storm deserved the win and were the better side.
Could 18 penalties cost referee Ashley Klein the NRL grand final gig?Australia· 2025-09-27
Craig Fitzgibbon is praised for leading the Cronulla Sharks to regular September appearances.
Craig Fitzgibbon is Cronulla Sharks’ best signing of the past five yearsAustralia· 2025-09-24
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon praised Fonua-Blake’s selfless performance.
Why Cronulla fans should be thanking Daly Cherry-EvansAustralia· 2025-09-22
Craig Fitzgibbon is the Sharks head coach who offered Jesse Colquhoun a chance to extend his training period.
The Cronulla tyro who’s the anti-Cam McInnesAustralia· 2025-09-18
Craig Fitzgibbon will know 24 hours in advance if his team is still in with a top-four chance.
Why Canberra Raiders won’t copy Penrith Panthers and rest entire squad for final-round game against DolphinsAustralia· 2025-09-01
Craig Fitzgibbon is the coach of the Sharks and expressed satisfaction with the team's performance.
Cronulla Sharks secure home final withAustralia· 2025-08-31
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon criticized his team's performance after the defeat.
Dispute penalty try ruling doesn’t hurt St George Illawarra in win over Cronulla SharksAustralia· 2025-08-09
Fitzgibbon expressed optimism about Cronulla's performance and their chances of making the finals.
Cronulla Sharks reset sights on top four after making light work of North Queensland CowboysAustralia· 2025-08-03
Craig Fitzgibbon was largely unperturbed by the contact on his front-rower.
Souths fume at Wighton ban for ‘head clash’ as stars now sidelined for 200 matchesAustralia· 2025-07-27
Craig Fitzgibbon made one change for the Sharks lineup.
Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers, South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks score, odds, how to watchAustralia· 2025-07-26
Craig Fitzgibbon’s men can’t fall back into their mid-season form.
Every NRL team’s 2025 season’s run home: Who will - and won’tAustralia· 2025-07-24
Cronulla’s four losses from their past five starts have hit coach Craig Fitzgibbon where it hurts most.
The 17 club-by-club seasons explained in one graphicAustralia· 2025-07-11
Angus Crichton and Liam Martin are two country boys who give their all on an edge – just like Craig Fitzgibbon.
Class of 2025 similar to 2005 series-winning NSW Blues side, says Matt KingAustralia· 2025-07-01
Craig Fitzgibbon had a long apprenticeship before becoming a head coach.
The Parramatta Eels’ head coach is swimming with the piranhasAustralia· 2025-06-20
Craig Fitzgibbon absolutely mad.
Dearden is the right No.7 for Maroons. But these numbers are terrifying for a halfbackAustralia· 2025-06-11
The group of heavy hitters will be chaired by Dragons boss Andrew Lancaster, and the likes of Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould, Raiders CEO Don Furner, Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
This is the Canterbury Bulldogs’ plan for Lachlan GalvinAustralia· 2025-06-07
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon defends his halfback like he’s still playing in the back row alongside him.
Why Nicho Hynes is happy to be brushed by BluesAustralia· 2025-05-15
Craig Fitzgibbon had no issue with Colquhoun’s sin-binning.
Crusher-tackle charge leaves Bulldogs forward in a state of angstAustralia· 2025-05-05
