Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | The Sharks, The Sharkies |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) |
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| CEO | Dino Mezzatesta |
| Coach | Craig Fitzgibbon |
| Captain | Wade Graham |
| Competition | National Rugby League |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 1 (2016) |
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are a professional rugby league club based in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. They compete in the National Rugby League (NRL), the premier rugby league competition in Australia. The club was founded in 1967 and has since become a prominent team in the league.
History[edit | edit source]
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks were established in 1967 and admitted to the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, which later became the NRL. The club's home ground is PointsBet Stadium, located in the suburb of Woolooware.
The Sharks experienced their first major success in 1973 when they reached the Grand Final but were defeated by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The club's most significant achievement came in 2016 when they won their first NRL Premiership by defeating the Melbourne Storm in the Grand Final.
Stadium[edit | edit source]
The Sharks play their home games at PointsBet Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 20,000. The stadium is located in Woolooware, a suburb of Sutherland Shire.
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks have several notable rivalries, including with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, known as the "local derby," and the Melbourne Storm, stemming from their 2016 Grand Final clash.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the notable players who have represented the Sharks include:
Premierships[edit | edit source]
The Sharks have won one NRL Premiership:
- 2016
Minor Premierships[edit | edit source]
The Sharks have won two Minor Premierships:
- 1988
- 1999
Current Squad[edit | edit source]
The current squad for the 2023 NRL season includes:
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