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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT
Wigan Warriors are considered the team under the most amount of pressure to win in round three of the English Super League.
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Bennett's moment of truth
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:23:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett is on the verge of scoring his first big win over former club Brisbane in this weekend’s final round of NRL trials.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT
Wigan Warriors are considered the team under the most amount of pressure to win in round three of the English Super League.
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Bennett's moment of truth
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:23:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett is on the verge of scoring his first big win over former club Brisbane in this weekend’s final round of NRL trials.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT
Wigan Warriors are considered the team under the most amount of pressure to win in round three of the English Super League.
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Bennett's moment of truth
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:23:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett is on the verge of scoring his first big win over former club Brisbane in this weekend’s final round of NRL trials.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT
Wigan Warriors are considered the team under the most amount of pressure to win in round three of the English Super League.
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Bennett's moment of truth
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:23:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett is on the verge of scoring his first big win over former club Brisbane in this weekend’s final round of NRL trials.
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New recruits go wild
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:17:00 GMT
South Sydney's new recruits dominated the post-match accolades following their team's impressive 18-6 charity shield win over St George-Illawarra.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT
Wigan Warriors are considered the team under the most amount of pressure to win in round three of the English Super League.
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Bennett's moment of truth
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:23:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett is on the verge of scoring his first big win over former club Brisbane in this weekend’s final round of NRL trials.
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The debutants ball
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:58:00 GMT
It looks like a good year to be a debutant team in the SG Ball Cup with Melbourne and Newtown still undefeated after the opening two rounds.
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Robertson works his magic
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:52:00 GMT
Michael Robertson grabbed two touchdowns for Manly during Sunday's 34-26 victory over the London Harlequins at the stoop.
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No stopping Manu
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:27:00 GMT
Unstoppable winger Manu Vatuvei played the role of superman during the Warriors' trial win over the North Queensland Cowboys on Sunday.
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Costello dumped
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:33:00 GMT
In a blow considered worse than never getting the top job in Australian politics, Peter Costello has been dumped as Cronulla's no.1 ticket holder.
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Teams on Trial 09
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:52:00 GMT
The NRL’s pre-season trial and error warm-up matches continue this weekend in three different states, one territory and two countries.
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Friday not to forget
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:22:00 GMT
Rhinos fans celebrated Hull Kingston Rovers first loss of the season after the Super League champions ran them down 19-10 at New Craven Park on Friday.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT
Performance flatulence will be experienced by every Super League team this season. Some will get it out of their system earlier than others.
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The challenge continues
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:54:00 GMT
Success continued for the British Army in the Challenge Cup after they convincingly defeated Featherstone Rovers 30-12 in round two.
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THE 2009 FORECAST
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:18:00 GMT
Global Rugby League's gang of footy experts formed a predictions scrum in the off-season to forecast what lies ahead for all NRL teams in 2009
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Benji's choices
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:41:00 GMT
Benji Marshall could take legal action if a stint playing rugby in Japan derailed his NRL career.
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Nines on TV
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:23:00 GMT
The International Rugby League Nines tournament which was held in Sydney two weeks ago will be aired on pay television in Australia later today.
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Rivalry on pause
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:58:00 GMT
An unlikely merging of the minds was formed this week involving Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler and Eels mentor Daniel Anderson ahead of the World Club Challenge.
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Smith's services secure
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:03:00 GMT
Newcastle fans can sleep a bit easier after the club re-secured the services of the greatest coach never to win an NRL premiership, Brian Smith
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What's wrong Wigan?
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:13:00 GMT
Former NRL star Amos Roberts is still hunting for his first win in Super League after Hull FC inflicted a second straight loss on Wigan.
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A Super View
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:13:00 GMT
If you fancy a game of football this weekend that doesn’t involve disorganised rucks or mauls, the English Super League might be your best option.
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Underdogs thriving
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:13:00 GMT
Edinburgh Eagles Coach Angus McNab is happy for his side to travel with the tag of underdogs for their round 2 Challenge Cup clash with Leeds Met.
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War of Words
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:21:00 GMT
Manly fans are probably not doing the eagle rock following reports of a heated exchange involving the club’s owners at the end of an exciting board meeting.
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Jones revives his magic
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:38:00 GMT
Kiwi star Stacey Jones brushed off any retirement rust to help lead the New Zealand Warriors to a 24-12 win over the Melbourne Storm in Hamilton tonight.
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Painful preparations
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:11:00 GMT
Every team eventually has one but no coach could ever warm to an off-season from hell where you feel like you’re playing the Milton Bradley game “Operation”.
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Website war erupts
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:34:00 GMT
NRL fans are having a good laugh over a war of words which has led to free publicity for two rugby league websites in a Sydney newspaper.
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A confidence win
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:46:00 GMT
The critics wrote them off before a ball was kicked but it was the so-called experts who ended up kicking themselves at Redfern Oval on Sunday.
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Sattler's return
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:20:00 GMT
South Sydney legend John Sattler will be one famous face cramming into Redfern Oval to witness the Tigers do battle with an under-strength Rabbitohs squad.
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Sharks need a hand
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:27:00 GMT
Cronulla have politely asked the NRL to increase its cash hand-outs to all clubs to help them survive the global economic crisis.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:10:00 GMT
Survival of the fittest begins this weekend when the English Super League kicks off as 14-teams set out to turn each other into the biggest loser in 2009.
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Trial on trial
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:17:00 GMT
Sunday’s members only clash between the Tigers and the Rabbitohs could turn into an event of forgettable proportions if the media is hot on the money.
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The rivalry re-ignites
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:50:00 GMT
There was plenty of laughter amongst the players, coaches and media at the official launch of the 2009 Charity Shield at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday.
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Mystery slump explained
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:19:00 GMT
The mystery behind England’s world cup cock-up has finally been revealed this week by Leeds centre Keith Senior.
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Time clicking away
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:51:00 GMT
“And I want to thank my team even though we failed hopelessly to win a premiership. I just wanted to hang out with a bunch of good blokes.”
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Round Two
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:45:00 GMT
Edinburgh Eagles will head to Yorkshire to battle Leeds Met Carnegie in round two of the English Challenge Cup.
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Raiders run wild
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:16:00 GMT
The two-referee system has been given the thumbs up after its first test run in Saturday’s opening NRL trial game between Canberra and Cronulla .
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Let the trials begin
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:01:00 GMT
Sweaty rugby league fans will enjoy a free sauna this weekend as the first NRL trial game kicks off amongst a busy calendar of sporting events.
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Meeting the challenge
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:45:00 GMT
Leigh Miners will be looking for back-to-back wins when they attempt to topple the Castleford Panthers in the opening round of the English Challenge Cup.
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Holiday to forget
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:29:00 GMT
Fui Fui Moi Moi could make history in 2009 should he become the first Parramatta player to receive a disciplinary inauguration under new coach Daniel Anderson.
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More value in League
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:47:00 GMT
Rugby League is the best value major spectator sport in the UK compared to Soccer and Rugby Union.
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Fans forget about match
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:45:00 GMT
7000 people forgot to turn up to watch the Leeds Rhinos hold out the Salford Reds 12-10 at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville Florida on Sunday.
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Sherwin wins gong
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:22:00 GMT
Castleford Tigers halfback Brent Sherwin has taken out an unforgettable award to add to his football CV: worst import in the 2008 English Super League.
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Bird back to work
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:35:00 GMT
The Bradford Bulls have won the signature of Australian Test player Greg Bird on a one year contract for 2009 with a two year option for season's 2010 and 2011.
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New finals series
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:43:00 GMT
The Queensland Rugby League has given the green light for a six-team finals series for the 2009 Queensland Cup.
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Bird going, going...gone.
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:28:00 GMT
Greg Bird has been released from his contract with the Cronulla Sharks and will be unable to play for another NRL club in 2009.
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One for the diary
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:17:00 GMT
League fans who need a distraction from the global financial crisis or a break from their relationship can check out the English Challenge Cup this weekend.
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Extension for Bluey
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:16:00 GMT
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McLennan won't be joining the unemployment line anytime soon after extending his contract until the end of the 2010 season.
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Debutants seal deal
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:19:00 GMT
The Celtic Crusaders have signed Papua New Guinean international Jason Chan ahead of their entry into the English Super League next month.
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Out Now
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:38:00 GMT
For so many years he was the face of the Bulldogs and the rock that held the club together during years of controversy.
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Better than the All-Blacks
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:24:00 GMT
New Zealand have outshined their rugby counterparts, the All-Blacks, scoring a 34-20 win over Australia to secure their first ever Rugby League World Cup.
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Kiwis overachieve
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:56:00 GMT
New Zealand have reached their third World Cup final after ending baby England’s campaign with a 32-22 win at Suncorp Stadium.
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World Cup preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:41:00 GMT
International Rugby League redeemed itself this week with two upset wins to Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday night.
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World Cup over
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:20:00 GMT
Australia has officially given World Cup spectators a good reason not to bother watching this year’s final following an easy 52-4 win over England.
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Game over NZ?
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:48:00 GMT
New Zealand fans may require further therapy after key playmaker Benji Marshall suffered a hamstring injury during the Kiwis 48-6 thrashing of Papua New Guinea.
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Big start for Fiji
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:32:00 GMT
Fiji have taken France to the football guillotine after recording the first blow-out score of the world cup via a 42-6 win at Win Stadium on Saturday.
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Scots back to work
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:09:00 GMT
The Scotland Bravehearts wasted little time in getting back into full training this week following two days rest in Sydney
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The next phase
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:40:00 GMT
There’s no shortage of sporting excitement on Saturday night with two World Cup games being played on the east coast of Australia.
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Samoa win arm-wrestle
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:53:00 GMT
Samoa soared to the top of Pool B in the World Cup care of a gruelling 20-12 win over equally aggressive arch-rivals Tonga at Penrith Stadium.
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Faiumu out of big clash
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:00 GMT
Samoa hooker David Faiumu has been ruled out of Samoa's opening game against Tonga at Penrith Football Stadium tonight.
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Still a two-horse race?
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:02:00 GMT
Relax.We can still see new World Champions crowned in Rugby League before the end of mankind if English coach Tony Smith is correct in his beliefs.
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The Experience
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:39:00 GMT
And so the first round of the World Cup has come and gone just as quickly as a Kiwi fan looking for the nearest exit.
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Mateo magic
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:45:00 GMT
Irish fans in Dublin were forced to walk the streets in sorrow last night after Feleti Mateo bailed Tonga out of trouble for a late 22-20 win.
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Court says no
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:33:00 GMT
Fuifui Moimoi and Taniela Tuiaki could participate in a game of rock-paper-scissors this evening. But they will not play for Tonga tonight against Ireland.
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Forget a Kiwi upset?
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:21:00 GMT
Poor statistics in defence could be the key to an Australian victory over New Zealand at the Sydney Football Stadium tonight.
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English survive scare
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:34:00 GMT
England have survived a rude shock in their 32-22 victory over Papua New Guinea in the opening World Cup game at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
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French ready for the pipes
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:08:00 GMT
The French Rugby League team finished their preparation for Sunday’s match against Scotland with a run on Canberra Stadium on Saturday morning
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Here come the heroes
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:40:00 GMT
As the final scene to be played out in the centenary of Rugby League in Australia, you don’t get a bigger or better party than our code’s World Cup.
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In the beginning
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:55:00 GMT
All the action from Rugby's oldest global tournament begins this weekend when several Rugby League nations kick off the 2008 World Cup.
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Judicial kick in the pants
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:03:00 GMT
Sydney Roosters player Ulise Fahina will probably be kicking himself after being suspended for 26 weeks at the Toyota Cup Judiciary.
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Kiwi team named
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:17:00 GMT
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney has named his side for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday.
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Appoint this man, Parra.
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:36:00 GMT
Former St Helens coach Daniel Anderson could be coaching in the NRL again shortly following the shock resignation of Eels coach Micheal Hagan.
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Cup celebrations
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:48:00 GMT
The captains of the 10 nations contesting the 2008 Rugby League World Cup joined forces to celebrate the tournament's first return to Australia in 31 years.
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Kiwis: bring on the rest
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:50:00 GMT
New Zealand have forfeited the title of easy beats after comfortably making Tonga’s life uncomfortable via a 56-8 victory in their final warm up match.
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The Rave Review
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:45:00 GMT
Timing is everything be it in football or life. It helps explain why this month’s book review is a year 2000 publication called the Rugby League World Cup.
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It pays to win
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:26:00 GMT
English World Cup players will receive a stunning $27,000 each should they win the World Cup for the first time in 36-years on November 22.
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Big name down under
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:39:00 GMT
First there was former major league player John Glasscock, then there was Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. Now Rugby League has...Wayne Kerr.
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Kiwis name line-up
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:01:00 GMT
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney has named a 19-man squad for Saturday's one-off test against Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium.
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Aussies uphill battle
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:46:00 GMT
Australia has suffered a major blow to it’s chances of retaining the World Cup title after centre Justin Hodges was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
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Player dies suddenly
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:22:00 GMT
WAKEFIELD Trinity prop forward Adam Watene has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 31.
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England terrifying rivals
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:16:00 GMT
England has fired a warning across the bow of it’s World Cup rivals via a 74-nil thrashing of Wales.
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Hindmarsh wins award
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:16:00 GMT
Parramatta second rower Nathan Hindmarsh has taken out the Ken Thornett Medal for the Eels Player's Player for the seventh time.
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Goodbye Harry
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:40:00 GMT
Plenty in the sporting community turned out to farewell veteran Rugby League figure Harry Bath yesterday.
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WORLD CUP SQUADS
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:47:00 GMT
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Manly - Centenary Premiers
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:14:00 GMT
Manly have convincingly crowned themselves NRL premiers in Rugby League’s centenary season via a 40-nil point-scoring tidal wave over Melbourne.
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The Final Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:45:00 GMT
Grand Finals are like awaiting the news of test results from the doctor. You hope it works out the way you want.
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Take a bow, Brian
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:55:00 GMT
Brian McLennan has become the first New Zealand coach to win an English Super League title after Leeds upset St Helens 24-16 in the Grand Final.
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Grand Final Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:15:00 GMT
Reigning Super League champions Leeds Rhinos and Challenge Cup holders St. Helens go head-to-head tomorrow night for the right to be crowned Super League XIII champions.
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League's love boat
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:26:00 GMT
The old adage “no love lost” has provided feud for thought ahead of Sunday’s NRL Grand Final in the wake of an alleged love triangle that went wrong.
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Waldrons response
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:38:00 GMT
Melbourne CEO Brian Waldron has responded to an NRL media release concerning individuals on the NRL judiciary.
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Predictions 09
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:58:00 GMT
South Sydney are marching on to collect their 9th Wooden Spoon if the bookies are right on the money following the release of the 2009 NRL draw.
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NRL 2009
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:16:00 GMT
Melbourne will defend their third NRL title against St George-Illawarra in round 1 next season should they defeat Manly again on Sunday night.
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Scotland's demise
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:34:00 GMT
Injuries have setback Scotland’s plans for victory at the World Cup with Daniel Heckenberg and Rhys Lovegrove withdrawing from the squad.
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Senior breaks drought
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:18:00 GMT
Keith Senior, a man used to upending records in the English Super League, broke another one during Leeds' 18-14 win over Wigan last weekend
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Magpies book date with Jets
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:52:00 GMT
Wentworthville are one win away from the mother of all state cup dynasties after belting Manly 42-12 to qualify for next week’s NSWRL Grand Final.
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Bayssari in form
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:44:00 GMT
Sydney Bulls fans couldn't ask for a better performance from coach David Bayssari regardless of the result in today’s Jim Beam Cup Grand Final.
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News Archives
Queensland Cup Preview
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:44:00 GMT
This weekend Michael Ennis and the Aspley Broncos make their televised debut when they clash head-to-head with the reigning Wizard Cup premiers at Dolphin Oval.
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RADIO RUGBY LEAGUE
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:14:00 GMT
The greatest internet radio show of all covering the greatest game of all returns this Friday afternoon at 5pm.
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Their Your Teams
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:56:00 GMT
Your favourite 16 NRL teams are back for more action this weekend when round 2 kicks off with another double header on Friday night, writes JOSH KING.
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Perfect start for dynamic duo
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:01:00 GMT
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is a man that likes a good script which means he would have been proud of his side's 18-6 win over the Roosters last night.
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A slice of England
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:39:00 GMT
Bradford Bulls moved 2 points clear at the top of the table as they beat Harlequins 36-22 at the Twickenham Stoop in round 6 of the English Super League.
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Victory at a cost
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:37:00 GMT
The Newcastle Knights celebrated their first win under new coach Brian Smith but it may have come at a very big price for halfback Andrew Johns.
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Titans fans: we want more
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:19:00 GMT
The Gold Coast Titans may be a more potent opposition then what some rival teams had counted on after the new NRL outfit valiantly went down 20-18 to the Dragons in their debut game.
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Hot and mostly cold debuts
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:15:00 GMT
It was a cold night to be making your club debut if you were an NRL coach on Saturday unless of course your name was Ricky Stuart, reports JOSH KING.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:17:00 GMT
Super League is set to lose one of its outstanding young talents to the dark side of rugby union as we go into round six, reports Richard Paul English.
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Saturday Chat
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:15:00 GMT
Global Rugby League has kicked off it's first Saturday Chat segment for season 2007. This week GRL editor Josh King chats with Eels coach Michael Hagan.
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Coaching The Coaches
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:26:00 GMT
The Phantom today will foray into the minds of coaches Michael Hagan (Eels) and Ivan Cleary (New Zealand) for tonight’s trans-tasman clash.
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Dream start for unknown
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:17:00 GMT
For many Olympic Park is considered the ‘graveyard’ but for 17-year-old Israel Folau last night it became the field of dreams.
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Exclusive:Turner backs Titans
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:43:00 GMT
The best player never to play for the Gold Coast Titans, Steve Turner has thrown his support behind the NRL debutants for their round 1 debut.
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Eye On The North
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:24:00 GMT
The Queensland Cup kicks-off tonight prior to the launch of the NRL. Who will dominate in round 1? Find out in this QRL sneak preview.
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The Sneak Preview
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:48:00 GMT
Football fans can find freedom from the boring old Rugby Union tonight when the 2007 NRL season kicks off. Josh King previews the opening round fixtures.
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Radio show returns
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:30:00 GMT
Radio Rugby League is back on air this weekend after surviving a two-day technical delay.
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Sheens: They'll be worried
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:26:00 GMT
The Wests Tigers might be not be favoured heading into this Friday’s NRL season opener against the Melbourne Storm, but don’t tell their coach, Tim Sheens.
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Their your teams
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:09:00 GMT
The teams to play in the opening round of the new NRL season have been named including the inaugural Gold Coast Titans squad which will debut on Sunday.
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Preview 07: Parramatta
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:19:00 GMT
While Michael Hagan took out a title in his first season at the Knights, an achievement his successor will try to copy, this will be a big ask at Parra.
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A Slice of England
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:16:00 GMT
More shocks, thrills, and spills continued to unfold in round 5 of Super League XII, writes GRL's english correspondent John Crossley.
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That's My Voice
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:35:00 GMT
And the forecast for the season is lots of tries with a premiership breeze heading north followed by record breaking temperatures, writes JOSH KING
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From Sharks to Gorillas
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:38:00 GMT
Former Sharks coach Stuart Raper will be back in the coaches corner this season after signing on with the Gymea Gorillas.
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Preview 07: Wests Tigers
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:26:00 GMT
After failing to ever look like retaining their maiden premiership in 2006, the Wests Tigers will attempt to become contenders again under the radar.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:33:00 GMT
Can't go one weekend without a fix of the English Super League? Relax, Richard English is here to preview all the action from Round 5.
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Williams: give me five
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:09:00 GMT
Rugby league's hottest property, Sonny Bill Williams has dashed the hopes and dreams of rival clubs by re-signing with Canterbury for another five years.
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Re-united by a challenge
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:20:00 GMT
Round 3 of the English Challenge Cup gets underway this weekend with Castleford Tigers renewing an old rivalry with Castleford Lock Lane
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Preview 07: Melbourne Storm
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:34:00 GMT
The Melbourne Storm will be under greater scrutiny when they take the field in 2007. Will the past be an issue for them?
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Preview 07: Manly-Warringah
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:42:00 GMT
Since coach Des Hasler took over in 2004, Manly have been taking new steps forward over the past two seasons.
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Can this man beat Union?
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:47:00 GMT
South Sydney remains the sole Rugby League club in the race to secure the signature of Lote Tuqiri after the Sharks withdrew their interest in the Waratahs winger.
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Country battle continues
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:56:00 GMT
Talks will continue in Tamworth on Thursday concerning the formation of the Aboriginal Nations Super League rugby league competition in Northern NSW.
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Preview 07: South Sydney
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:32:00 GMT
South Sydney will be marching to the beat of improvement in 2007, writes Josh King.
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Shifty ticked off
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:22:00 GMT
Bulldogs halfback Brent Sherwin has expressed frustration at not being able to be on the field as the start of the season draws closer.
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Dusting off the rust?
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:38:00 GMT
It was a tough day at the office for Group 10 defending premiers Bathurst last weekend, going down 50-12 against Newcastle top dogs, Lakes United in a pre-season trial at Carrington Park.
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A Slice Of England
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:28:00 GMT
All eyes returned to Round 4 of Super League XII this weekend, reports John Crossley
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Preview 07: Sydney Roosters
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:23:00 GMT
If coaching Cronulla was like walking on hot coals, then taking charge at the Roosters could be considered as challenging as scuba diving amongst Piranhas.
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Marlins lose valiantly
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:40:00 GMT
The Shellharbour Marlins scored their first loss of 2007 on Saturday after Raymond Terrace outplayed the new Jim Beam Cup rookies 26-12 at Telstra Stadium.
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Oh my Gaz
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:20:00 GMT
St.George-Illawarra coach Nathan Brown will be forced to find a new five-eighth for 2007 after Mark Gasnier picked up the first season ending injury during tonight's Charity Shield clash at Telstra Stadium.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:37:00 GMT
Round four of Super League XII involves some tasty ties, most notably league leaders Bradford travelling to World Club Champions St. Helens.
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Preview 07: Cronulla Sharks
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:01:00 GMT
Dancing with premiership success. This is an art form which 11 current NRL clubs have already mastered throughout their history.
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Preview 07: North Queensland
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:39:00 GMT
The $64 question is can the Cowboys win their first ever premiership in season 2007, writes the GRL Phantom.
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New league comp ready?
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:56:00 GMT
A new Rugby League competition for the Aboriginal community is one step closer to kicking-off following talks in Tamworth yesterday.
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Old Dogs ready to bite
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:44:00 GMT
South Sydney star recruit Roy Asotasi will be looking to emulate the culture of success he's been used to when the 2007 Charity Shield gets underway on Saturday night.
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Marshall: you want more?
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:37:00 GMT
Wests Tigers fans hoping to see star five-eighth Benji Marshall get more pre-season game time have had their wish granted by coach Tim Sheens.
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Smith: Give Me Five
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:55:00 GMT
Newcastle coach Brian Smith has unveiled a five-man leadership group for the Knights 20th season in the NRL.
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A Slice of England
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT
If it happened in England on the weekend, John Crossley's got it covered in his Super League review.
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Trials on trial
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:44:00 GMT
Sitting alone in the local RSL last Friday night gave me plenty of time to look around.What I saw as a League fan was deeply moving, writes JOSH KING.
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NRL Trial Reports
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:49:00 GMT
The big winners from round 2 of the NRL Trials were the medical community who will now assess a number of players who picked up ankle injuries.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:52:00 GMT
Covering the greatest British game of all which you can't watch live in Australia at the moment, Richard English is back with another Super Preview.
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Too easy for the Saints
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:44:00 GMT
St Helens have clean sweeped their 2006 season after defeating Brisbane 18-14 in the World Club Challenge at Reebok Stadium.
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World Club Challenge
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:41:00 GMT
St Helens and Brisbane have announced their line-up for the Carnegie World Club Challenge at the Reebok Stadium on Friday.
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Sevens tournament on track
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:49:00 GMT
The Orange Hawks Sevens carnival will go ahead this weekend despire earlier concerns that there would be difficulties attracting teams.
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Steve let the Dogs out
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:38:00 GMT
Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes has named Sonny Bill Williams as part of a strong line-up which will tackle St.George-Illawarra head on at WIN Stadium on Saturday night.
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Watch out!
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:14:00 GMT
Injury, particularly in a very physical sport like rugby league, is a fact of life. As a matter of fact, these days, how a team deals with injury is nearly as important a factor in their success or failure over the course of a season, writes Sunil Awasthi
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A Slice Of England
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:38:00 GMT
Round 2 of Super League XII did not disappoint. The snow from last week had been swapped for rain in some of the fixtures, but the second weekend of action was still full of surprises.
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Guest from the game
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT
The Wigan Warriors are counting on a big change in fortune in 2007 and they will be looking for a good season from Thomas Leuluai who is this week's guest from the game.
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Titans out of the blocks
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:21:00 GMT
It was all about opportunity last night as Gold Coast Titans Coach John Cartwright saw his young squad get demolished 32-6 by a pumped up Melbourne Storm outfit in Coffs Harbour.
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Mackenroth selected in QRL team
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:12:00 GMT
Former QLD Treasurer and Sports Minister Terry Mackenroth has been appointed as the first independent director of the Queensland Rugby League.
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One hull of a start
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:39:00 GMT
Hull FC remain winless in the English Super League after the Rhinos trampled over them 18-4 in round 2.
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Roosters crow in trials
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:23:00 GMT
The Sydney Roosters kicked off their 100th year celebrations with a 10-4 victory over the Wests Tigers at Aussie Stadium.
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Queensland Trial Games
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:36:00 GMT
If you can't get to a Trial game in NSW this weekend, then why not head out to one in Queensland.
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Duel captaincy Taylor made
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT
South Sydney coach Jason Taylor has appointed Peter Cusack and David Kidwell as Co-Captains for season 2007.
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The Super Preview
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:51:00 GMT
After a fiercely contested first full round of fixtures in Super League XII, Harlequins stand proud at the top of the tree following their eight point victory over champions St. Helens. Playing conditions should be fine this weekend, promoting a faster and more expansive brand of rugby league.
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Pick me, WAYNE!
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT
STEVE Michaels has thrown the gauntlet down to Broncos coach Wayne Bennett after scoring another two tries in a trial.
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Raper to improve
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:04:00 GMT
Former Sharks coach Stuart Raper will be back in the NRL this season after landing a part-time job as a referees consultant.
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Not Turning The Cheek
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:36:00 GMT
Steve Turner, the greatest player never to play for the Gold Coast, could be in for an angry reception from the Titans this weekend.
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John Morris talks to GRL
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:40:00 GMT
The cornerstone to premiership success for any NRL team are their halves. It’s easy to point out the great one’s of the past yet it can be a thankless task trying to find the right future combo. On Saturday night, Wests Tigers fans will get to see their halfback in action for the first time this season when their side tackle the Sydney Roosters for the foundation cup at Aussie Stadium. GRL caught up for a quick chat with John Morris.
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Wooden it be nice?
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:50:00 GMT
For many NRL fans, round 1 is the most wonderful time of the year
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That's Captain Riddell To You
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:34:00 GMT
Michael Hagan has made his first bold move of the year by naming Mark Riddell as the Eels captain..... for this weekend's trial game against Cronulla.
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Fiji with all the Roar
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:05:00 GMT
The Wests Tigers suffered their first loss of the year after going down to the Australian Fijian Rugby League side 8-4 in the St Marys International Sevens Cup Final at Western Weekender Stadium.
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The Super Review
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:44:00 GMT
Super League XII kicked back into full swing this weekend, bringing with it snow, some shock results, and a world record attendance at a Super League fixture.
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In good hands
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:22:00 GMT
They say you never forget the first time you kick a Rugby League football. But sadly for many gifted players from the country, there are many who only remember their last punt.
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Jets bear hug Norths
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:32:00 GMT
The Newtown Jets scored a six-point victory over foundation club rivals, North Sydney at Henson Park yesterday.
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Hit by a Comet
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:31:00 GMT
Central Comets fans were left inconsolable on Saturday night after
the Brisbane Broncos belted their QLD cup side 56-12 in humid Rockhampton.
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Off and roving
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:15:00 GMT
Hull KR proved their not just making up the numbers after scoring an impressive 14-9 win over the Wakefield Wildcats yesterday.
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Lowe Appointment
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:54:00 GMT
Former Manly coach Graham Lowe has been appointed as the Independent Commissioner of the New Zealand Rugby League.
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Saints back to Earth
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 17:45:00 GMT
St Helens. A mighty team one week, fallen warriors the next. That is the official verdict after the reigning ESL premiers were dethroned 14-6 at the hands of the London Broncos on Friday.
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Old Time Niggle
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:25:00 GMT
Match Preview - The Newtown Jets 100th season in Rugby League football commences on Saturday night when they play North Sydney in a trial match at Henson Park.
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Souths flying by the seat
Author - XML Feed - Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:02:00 GMT
South Sydney owners Peter Holmes A Court and Russell Crowe have pulled another rabbit out of a hat, securing a historic two-year sponsorship deal with Virgin Blue.
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West Tigers and Magpies in Sevens Tournament
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 21:45:00 GMT
A desperate plea from organizers has led to Wests Tigers fielding a team in the Carlton Mid Strength St Marys International Sevens competition at Western Weekender Stadium on Saturday, February 10.
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Ricky Stuart talks
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:40:00 GMT
Australian Coach Ricky Stuart talks about how his players survived the gruelling period of extra-time.
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Tough win delights coach Anderson
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:56:00 GMT
St Helens will be heading into their World Club Challenge clash against NRL premiers, Brisbane, brimming with confidence after scoring a hard-fought 18-10 win over Huddersfield in round 1 of the English Super League.
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Michael Hagan...only time will tell
Author - XML Feed - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 06:44:00 GMT
When Michael Hagan was named by Eels supremo Denis Fitzgerald as the man to succeed former coach Brian Smith, some fans gestured that Hagan’s arrival in 2007 was six-seasons too late, a cutting reminder that some wounds never fully heal.
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Bennett names squad for Comets trial
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:06:00 GMT
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has named six players from his NRL premiership-winning team for the Broncos' opening pre-season trial against Central Comets in Rockhampton next week.
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Lyon to debut against Storm in Manly Trial
Author - XML Feed - Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:09:00 GMT
The Manly Sea Eagles star recruit Jamie Lyon will make his debut for the club in the official trial against the Melbourne Storm at Quad Park on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, February 24
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Captain Radford
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:27:00 GMT
Hull born back row forward Lee Radford will captain The Black and Whites in engage Super League XII and the Carnegie Challenge Cup in 2007.
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Maltese Magic
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:21:00 GMT
The Maltese Knights kicked off their 2007 International Season in impressive fashion after registering a comprehensive 82 - 0 win over the Japanese Samurai’s at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour.
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Brett Hodgson talks to GRL
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:10:00 GMT
The NRL is meant to be the land of the giants where the only the big boys play....somebody forgot to tell Wests Tigers captain and star fullback, Brett Hodgson
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Sydney Rooster 100 Years Celebrations
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:55:00 GMT
The Sydney Roosters official microsite dedicated to celebrating the club's 100th season in 2007 has been lauched.
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Shaun McRae discusses Souths start to season 2006
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:17:00 GMT
South Sydney and St-George-Illawarra will have plenty in common when they battle each other in Round 3 of the National Rugby League. Both will be looking for their first win of the season.
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Denis Fitzgerald calls on NRL to scrap Sunday Games
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:27:00 GMT
Eels CEO, "Lord" Denis Fitzgerald has called on the NRL to take a razor sharp axe to Sunday afternoon football in the future. However response to the suggestion was lukewarm at best in League quarters.
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Meet Mr Six
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:21:00 GMT
Wayne Bennett now has six reasons to smile after the Brisbane Broncos saved one of the greatest end of season performances for their 15-8 Grand Final win over the Melbourne Storm at Telstra Stadium on Sunday night.
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Sporting Nostalgia
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:10:00 GMT
Sporting nostalgia is a handy summer acquisition when it comes to helping true blue sports buffs remain focused on their favourite past time during another very busy holiday season.
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GRL talks to Cronulla's Brett Kearney
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:53:00 GMT
Star Sharks five-eighth Brett Kearney spoke to Global Rugby League about life after South Sydney in this exclusive one on one interview.
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Johns rules out Origin comeback
Author - XML Feed - Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:40:00 GMT
Over before it begin - Joey rules himself out of the running for any comeback in the 2007 State of Origin.
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McRae Marches On
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:48:00 GMT
Former South Sydney coach Shaun McRae walked away from his position as Rabbitohs Director of Coaching and Football Operations
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South Logan Magpies triumph at Orara Valley
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:05:00 GMT
The South Logan Magpies snatched a historic 48-44 win over Fiji Bati in the Final of the 2007 Orara Valley Axemen Sevens at Coramba Sportsground, with plenty of drama in an action packed Final.
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Parramatta's Ben Smith talks to GRL
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:19:00 GMT
Josh King talks exclusively with Parramatta's Ben Smith on team captaincy, State of Origin and life on the paying field.
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NSW Wizard Blues 2007 Training Squad Annouced
Author - XML Feed - Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:31:00 GMT
Sydney — The NSW Wizard Blues will begin their preparation for the 2007 State of Origin series this Saturday when coach Graham Murray joins a group of potential Blues players for a two-day camp at Bondi Beach.
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NRL Rule changes for 2007
Author - XML Feed - Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:09:00 GMT
The National Rugby League Board has retained the Golden Point rule in its present form, reinstated Sunday semi finals and accepted a number of amendments to refereeing interpretations for the 2007 season.
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Parramatta Eels Trial Matches
Author - XML Feed - Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:45:00 GMT
Parramatta Eels annouce three trial matches in the lead up to the 2007 NRL Premiership.
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