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Canberra have called on Glen Buttriss to fill the void left by influential hooker Josh Hodgson in next Monday’s NRL match against Wests Tigers. Buttriss was on Tuesday named at …
Continue reading Buttriss earns NRL recall for RaidersShaun Kenny-Dowall will return to the NRL this weekend for the first time since domestic violence allegations were made against him. Kenny-Dowall has been named to play on the right …
Continue reading Kenny-Dowall’s NRL return for RoostersAdelaide midfielder Richard Douglas will miss Friday night’s AFL clash with Richmond after having his appendix removed. Douglas was admitted to hospital late on Monday night for surgery, but the …
Continue reading Crows’ Douglas out after appendix surgeryMelbourne skipper Cameron Smith is at a loss to explain his NRL team’s erratic form. But he’s clearly annoyed. The Storm have twice this season lost to the team running …
Continue reading Storm skipper Smith seething at NRL formKonrad Hurrell’s up-and-down NRL season continues with him being dropped from the Warriors’ side to play St George Illawarra on Saturday in Wellington. His replacement in the centres by Jonathan …
Continue reading Warriors drop Hurrell for Dragons clashBrisbane’s belting at the hands of Manly was a timely reminder of how ugly an off-colour night in the NRL can become, according to co-captain Corey Parker. The Broncos remain …
Continue reading Parker lashes Broncos after Manly beltingAustralian captain Cameron Smith says the recent death of James Ackerman illustrates why the shoulder charge must remain banned from rugby league. Amid calls by the likes of NSW Origin …
Continue reading Shoulder charge should stay banned: SmithHe has banished his guilt over his State of Origin suspension, but St George Illawarra workhorse Trent Merrin admits he is battling nerves about how his body will stand up …
Continue reading Merrin ready to repay DragonsCronulla skipper Paul Gallen believes the NRL should fine his Sharks teammate Andrew Fifita $50,000 and ban him for four games over his alleged abuse of a referee. Andrew Fifita …
Continue reading Fifita deserves fine, suspension: GallenHaving finally returned to the Fremantle side after thumb and groin injuries, fullback Zac Dawson will be sidelined for the Dockers’ next two AFL matches after pleading guilty to striking …
Continue reading Dawson accepts two-match AFL banNRL premiership contenders be warned. Johnathan Thurston says he’s never had it so good. Thurston describes North Queensland’s coaching staff as the best he’s played under and the 2015 Cowboys …
Continue reading I’ve never been so spoiledCanterbury forward Greg Eastwood will face the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night in a bid to beat a ‘leg twist’ charge and play in the Bulldogs’ round 22 clash with …
Continue reading Eastwood to fight ‘leg twist’ chargeThree wins from three but the All Blacks believe they’ve let themselves down with their start to 2015. Centre Conrad Smith is none too pleased with what the world champions …
Continue reading All Blacks demand better against WallabiesNRL premiership contenders be warned. Johnathan Thurston says he’s never had it so good, describing North Queensland’s coaching staff as the best he’s played under and the 2015 Cowboys as …
Continue reading Thurston: I’ve never been so spoiledRichmond and North Melbourne will open the last round before the AFL finals with a Friday night clash. The AFL is due to announce the round-23 fixture on Tuesday. The …
Continue reading ‘Roos, Tigers to open AFL’s round 23Prop Sam Moa has been ruled out of the NRL for a month due to a wrist injury, but will be fit for Sydney Roosters’ finals campaign. Moa dislocated his …
Continue reading Rooster Moa to miss four NRL gamesEnglish Super League giants Catalans Dragons have confirmed the signing of Titans prop Dave Taylor, saying the two-year deal secured with the ex-Australia Test star was fantastic news for the …
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