Tag: Rugby League
Mason set to fill Webb void
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]
Gallen becomes Shark for life
Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.[MORE]
Tuqiri raring to take on Sea Eagles
Lote Tuqiri has one simple message for Manly coach Des Hasler - bring it on.[MORE]
Hayne to start season in pain
Dally M Medallist Jarryd Hayne concedes his sternum injury will continue to niggle him during the 2010 NRL season.[MORE]
Price must be right for SBW move
Steve Price will not get excited about Sonny Bill Williams' mooted return to the NRL until he hears his former Bulldogs team-mate pledge his desire for a comeback to the 13-man code.[MORE]
Mortimer call has no effect on Kimmorley
Canterbury half-back Brett Kimmorley says Daniel Mortimer's decision to reject overtures from the Bulldogs to remain at Parramatta will not affect a call on his own NRL future.[MORE]
Tomane beats Toopi to centres spot
Former Melbourne Storm flyer Joseph Tomane's impressive trial form has won the boom teenager a centres spot for Gold Coast's NRL season-opener against New Zealand Warriors on Sunday.[MORE]
Taylor talks up Rabbits pack
South Sydney second rower Dave Taylor says he believes the Rabbitohs have the best forward pack in the NRL ahead of their season opener against the Roosters at the Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Tigers wing it with Tuqiri
Wests Tigers' newest recruit Lote Tuqiri has been named on the wing for the round one NRL match against Manly on Monday night.[MORE]
NRL Preview: Season 2010
A complete preview of all 16 teams heading into the first round of the NRL Premiership season.[MORE]
Mason reined in for debut
North Queensland's star recruit Willie Mason will make his NRL debut off the bench against Brisbane on Friday night.[MORE]
Storm bracing for tough start to season
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is expecting a tough start to the NRL season given the big off-season his star players have had.[MORE]
Cooper facing fitness race
St George Illawarra centre Matt Cooper is facing a race against time to be fit for Friday night's NRL season-opener against Parramatta.[MORE]
Too early to boot Knights, says NRL
The NRL says while there are provisions for clubs to be kicked out of the competition for serious drug offences, it is premature to think that will happen to the Newcastle Knights.[MORE]
Dogs move on to plan B
Canterbury will turn to alternative recruitment plans in its search for veteran Brett Kimmorley's successor after missing out on Daniel Mortimer.[MORE]
Anasta confident of facing Rabbitohs
Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta says he has overcome an ankle injury and will lead his side out for their NRL opening round clash with South Sydney on Sunday.[MORE]
Soward re-signs with Dragons
St George Illawarra five-eighth Jamie Soward has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the Dragons until the end of the 2013 NRL season.[MORE]
Smith to start at half-back for Storm
Storm skipper Cameron Smith expects to open the NRL season against the Sharks at half-back, but believes regular number seven Cooper Cronk will be back sooner than expected.[MORE]
Mortimer stays true to Parra
Daniel Mortimer has put NRL club loyalty ahead of family ties, sticking with Parramatta until at least the end of 2012.[MORE]
Sticky situation brings apology
NRL chief executive David Gallop says Ricky Stuart has called him to apologise over a newspaper column written by the Cronulla coach.[MORE]
League to crack down on kick chasers
A season of all-out counter attack from the NRL's excitement machines is on the cards with new restrictions on kick chasers heading "downtown".[MORE]
Wales legend Thomas switches codes
Welsh rugby union legend Gareth Thomas says he is confident of being a success in league after confirming that he was switching codes to play for Super League franchise Crusaders.[MORE]
Cap won't fit Sonny Bill at Knights
Newcastle will need to content themselves with an "above average tradesman" to replace the departed Chris Houston and Danny Wicks, with the salary cap preventing them from chasing the game's superstars.[MORE]
Rabbitoh Ross braces for all-clear
South Sydney prop Ben Ross faces yet another week of waiting for a final clearance to play in the NRL as he recovers from a serious neck injury.[MORE]
Lyon, Watmough stay with Manly
Australian Test back Jamie Lyon has shelved any thoughts of returning to the English Super League by re-signing with the Manly Sea Eagles until the 2013 season, officials said on Thursday.[MORE]
