The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are one of the NRL’s longest-serving clubs, joining the New South Wales Rugby League premiership in 1967. Based in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, the Sharks play their home games at Ocean Protect Stadium and have developed a reputation as one of rugby league’s most passionate community clubs. The club claimed its first premiership in 2016 and has produced numerous representative stars throughout its history. Today, the Sharks remain regular finals contenders and are regarded as one of the NRL’s most established clubs.
Cronulla Sharks
Premierships: 1 (2016)
Home Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium
Founded: 1967
Current Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon
Current Captain: Blayke Brailey
Historical Achievements
| Achievement | Total |
|---|---|
| Premierships | 1 |
| Minor Premierships | 2 |
| Grand Finals | 4 |
Coaches
| Coach | Period |
|---|---|
| Ken Kearney | 1967–1969 |
| Tommy Bishop | 1970–1973, 1980 |
| Noel Thornton | 1974 |
| Johnny Raper | 1975–1976 |
| Ted Glossop | 1977 |
| Norm Provan | 1978–1979 |
| Greg Pierce | 1981–1982 |
| Terry Fearnley | 1983–1984 |
| Jack Gibson | 1985–1987 |
| Allan Fitzgibbon | 1988–1991 |
| Arthur Beetson | 1992–1993 |
| John Lang | 1994–2001 |
| Chris Anderson | 2002–2003 |
| Stuart Raper | 2004–2006 |
| Ricky Stuart | 2007–2010 |
| Shane Flanagan | 2010–2013, 2015–2018 |
| Peter Sharp | 2014 |
| James Shepherd | 2014 |
| John Morris | 2019–2021 |
| Josh Hannay | 2021 |
| Craig Fitzgibbon | 2022–Present |
| Steve Price | 2022 |
Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|
2027 fixtures to be announced
Results
| Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|
2027 fixtures to be announced
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