{"id":22366,"date":"2026-09-18T02:05:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=22366"},"modified":"2026-09-18T02:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:05:25","slug":"shocking-announcement-in-the-wake-of-a-deeply-personal-announcement-from-cronulla-sutherland-sharks-head-coach-craig-fitzgibbon-and-his-wife-long-term-partner-linda-gray-they-recently-shared-news-re","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/18\/shocking-announcement-in-the-wake-of-a-deeply-personal-announcement-from-cronulla-sutherland-sharks-head-coach-craig-fitzgibbon-and-his-wife-long-term-partner-linda-gray-they-recently-shared-news-re\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT: In the wake of a deeply personal announcement from Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks head coach Craig Fitzgibbon and his wife long term partner Linda Gray, They recently shared news regarding their personal circumstances prompting a wave of empathy and encouragement from across the National Ruby League NRL. In a brief statement, the couple thanked supporters for their kindness and asked for privacy as they\u2026..see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22368\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d-262x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d-896x1024.png 896w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d-768x878.png 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d-1024x1171.png 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/file_000000006f8482108d96b5a5a5dbbb6d.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a news-style development, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks head coach Craig Fitzgibbon and his long-term partner, Linda Gray, have shared a deeply personal announcement regarding their private circumstances. 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