Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says sorry for referees' spray SCOTT BAILEY AND MARGIE MCDONALDGETTY 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. Whether the NRL takes Flanagan's apology into account when determining considering the Sharks' response remains to be seen. The Sharks' fine was the heftiest in more than a year against a coach after Flanagan also blamed poor crowds on officials as he read a list of perceived referee errors. But in the letter, Flanagan also admitted his side's performance had contributed to the loss to the Cowboys.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2017 09:45 UTC