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Top four or bust in NRL finals
IF the AFL’s experience with the top-eight system is any indication, NRL teams can all but forget about a shot at the grand final if they don’t finish in the top four. Since the system was introduced...
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Laurie Daley to continue Ricky Stuart’s Blues Origin legacy
IT’S the toughest gig in Australian sport but Laurie Daley is confident he is the man who can stop Queensland from winning an eighth consecutive State of Origin series next year. Daley was on Tuesday...
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Aussie Tony Rea appointed head coach of London Broncos
TONY REA has been appointed as the new head coach of English Super League club, London Broncos. Tony, who has been interim head coach since Rob Powell stepped down in mid-July, has signed a two-year...
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Captains agree it’s between Manly, Barba and the Dogs
THE captains of teams involved in this year’s NRL finals agree the competition winner will come from this Friday’s grudge match between Canterbury and Manly. The pair, going head to head at ANZ...
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Ben Barba top Dog as he sweeps Dally M awards night
BEN BARBA’S untouchable form this season was capped off with an incredible five awards at Tuesday’s Dally M awards, including the top gong. Barba’s recognition as the competition’s best player was...
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Ben Barba seeks big NRL finals after Dally M medal win
BEN BARBA hopes he can carry the buzz of winning his maiden Dally M medal into Friday’s NRL qualifying final against Manly. And after crediting his teammates and coach Des Hasler as the driving force...
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Des Hasler proud of Bulldogs win over Manly in first NRL final
CANTERBURY coach Des Hasler says the club’s supporters should be proud of his players after they edged out Manly 16-10 in a brutal NRL qualifying final encounter at ANZ Stadium. A second-half try from...
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Aaron Payne survives NRL scare, but all over for Petero Civoniceva
EITHER Brisbane legend Petero Civoniceva or North Queensland veteran Aaron Payne were supposed to end their rugby league careers in Townsville. But at one stage both appeared to have played their...
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Sea Eagles controversial win leaves North Queensland fuming
FURIOUS North Queensland coach Neil Henry has accused NRL referees of not being up to the standard the competition deserves after his side went down 22-12 to premiers Manly in Friday’s semi-final at...
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Rugby league top four to battle for NRL Grand Final berths
THE ARL Commission’s finals wish has been granted with a pair of blockbuster clashes to decide who will fight it out for this year’s NRL premiership. The competition’s fiercest rivalry will continue...
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NZ picks Papalii, intensifies tug-of-war
CANBERRA back-rower Josh Papalii requested more time to think about his representative future, as the tug-of-war between Queensland and New Zealand for his services intensified on Wednesday. The...
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Where to watch the NRL Grand Final LIVE in London
NURSING a hangover from the AFL Grand Final and wondering what the best cure is? Why another meat pie and another footy final of course! At least with the NRL Grand Final, our friends Down Under...
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Melbourne Storm move into NRL grand final after defeating Manly
WHILE Melbourne’s NRL grand final berth never looked in doubt from the opening whistle of their 40-12 preliminary final win over Manly, coach Craig Bellamy said he questioned his ability to steer his...
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Bulldogs greats eye a Hasler dynasty
THREE – TIME premiership winner Andrew Farrar says Canterbury are capable of creating another Bulldogs dynasty under super coach Des Hasler – comments echoed by title winning captains Steve Price and...
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Storm hoist NRL trophy they can keep
THIS ONE’S A KEEPER: Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith greets fans with the NRL trophy after the team won the NRL Grand Final against the Bulldogs 14-4. (AAP Image/David Crosling) MELBOURNE Coach...
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Sheens plays down Kangaroos injury fears
TIM SHEENS says the walking wounded from his Kangaroos side will not be in any danger of missing the start of next season after edging out New Zealand 18-10 in a bruising Test encounter on Saturday....
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ARL Commission rules out NRL expansion until 2017
BID teams are vowing not to give up the fight to get a team into the NRL despite the ARL Commission effectively ruling out any expansion until at least 2017. The ARLC on Monday handed down its...
View ArticleNRL clubs face up to pre-season posers
PENRITH need a No.6, St George Illawarra a No.7 and Canberra have to fit three options into two spaces – welcome to the NRL’s version of your morning sudoku. Seven NRL clubs joined already hard-at-work...
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Craig Gower extends London Broncos contract until 2014
LONDON Broncos have announced that Craig Gower has signed a contract extension and will remain with the club until the end of the 2014 season. Gower previously played Rugby League with Penrith...
View ArticleSheens to guide Kangaroos at World Cup
TIM SHEENS has been given the task of reclaiming the Rugby League World Cup held by New Zealand after being reappointed for a fifth term as Kangaroos coach. Yet to settle his NRL future with Wests...
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