Shane Flanagan

Shane Flanagan

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Shane Flanagan is a seasoned rugby league coach, currently at the helm of the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL. He is known for his strategic insights and leadership, particularly during challenging times for the team, as they navigate player contract disputes and team dynamics.

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The Red V sacked Shane Flanagan earlier this season.

Cowboys coach signs new deal until 2028
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
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Tuipulotu got a pull-through from former coach Shane Flanagan last season for his 'show me the money' try celebrations.

Why spluttering St George Illawarra need more players like Clint Gutherson
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-29
5.0

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan admits that his team won't win the competition this year.

Dragons coach admits St George Illawarra won't win premiership this year
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-28
5.0
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Keaon Koloamatangi

Shane Flanagan oversees the Dragons’ first session in the US.

Joe Hockey Wouldn’t put it past him
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-24
7.0

Shane Flanagan is the coach of the Dragons and faces tough decisions regarding his son Kyle's position on the team.

Key stories, gains, losses and contract situations for all 17 teams
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-30
5.0

Coach Shane Flanagan was disappointed with the team's performance.

Panthers beat Dragons, book flight to New Zealand to face Warriors in elimination final
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-06
4.0

Coach Shane Flanagan expressed disappointment with many decisions during the game.

Dispute penalty try ruling doesn’t hurt St George Illawarra in win over Cronulla Sharks
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-09
4.0

Shane Flanagan, a former Sharks premiership-winner, is set to face Cronulla next.

Cronulla Sharks reset sights on top four after making light work of North Queensland Cowboys
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-03
6.0

Coach Shane Flanagan nearly put a hole through the glass separating the coaching and media box.

St George Illawarra and Canberra Raiders
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-02
5.0

Shane Flanagan was jailed for seven years for inciting men to rape a colleague.

Former garda jailed for seven years for inciting men to rape colleague – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-29
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Eileen Creedon
Eileen Creedon

Last Friday’s gallant loss to North Queensland has coach Shane Flanagan staring down a second successive bottom-eight finish.

Andrew Lancaster to stay until 2028 after constitution changes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-28
5.0

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan sees him as a lock forward.

Why Wests Tigers should re-sign Adam Doueihi as matter of urgency
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-21
6.0

Shane Flanagan is still hunting quality middle forwards for St George Illawarra.

The 17 club-by-club seasons explained in one graphic
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-11
5.0

Shane Flanagan impersonated a colleague online and incited men to come to her home and rape her.

Former garda carries out ‘predatory act of violence’ by impersonating colleague online – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-01
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Shane Flanagan described the scrutiny on his son as 'unfair' after his side’s win over Parramatta.

St George Illawarra Dragons lose rising halfback Jonah Glover to South Sydney Rabbitohs after feeling NRL pathway was blocked by Kyle Flanagan
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-30
6.0

Shane Flanagan is under pressure regarding his handling of his son Kyle's performance.

Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-28
5.0

Shane Flanagan, the Dragons coach, commented on the team's performance and his son Kyle's role in the game.

Big call to deny Josh Addo-Carr as St George Illawarra Dragons thwart late Parramatta Eels comeback
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-28
5.0

Shane Flanagan is on the rebound in coaching after a previous relationship ended.

Coaches are facing the darkness on the edge of town
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-22
5.0

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan confirmed Dylan Egan may have suffered a ruptured ACL.

Ezra Mam fails to save Brisbane Broncos against St George-Illawarra Dragons
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-18
5.0

Shane Flanagan is the coach who informed Loko Pasifiki Tonga about his debut.

Loko Pasifiki Tonga to make NRL debut for St George Illawarra Dragons after once failing to make his school footy team
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-07
5.0

Shane is the coach of the Dragons and treats his son Kyle the same as all other players.

Why Kyle Flanagan will not be dropped next by St George Illawarra
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-02
8.0

Coach Shane Flanagan pondered whether to promote King-Togia or his NSW Cup halves partner.

Dragons wield the axe after Anzac Day debacle
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-29
5.0