Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says sorry for referees' sprayGETTY IMAGES Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has apologised for his comments about referees after his team lost to the Roosters in elimination finals match. Cronulla will attempt to have their A$30,000 fine (NZ$33,000) from the NRL reduced after coach Shane Flanagan apologised for his scathing criticism of match officials. READ MORE:* Greenberg says to stop blaming referees* Stunning tirade from Flanagan* Cowboys stun Sharks in golden point thriller* Knock on or no? Whether the NRL takes Flanagan's apology into account when determining considering the Sharks' response remains to be seen. But in the letter, Flanagan also admitted his side's performance had contributed to the loss to the Cowboys.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2017 09:33 UTC