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How a boozy night sobered Peachey up
IT was the $250 taxi ride that ended Tyrone Peachey’s night, but kickstarted the Penrith Panthers’ centre’s season.
Souths Farah at Souths means heavy Rein
MITCH Rein has emerged as the odd man out after Robbie Farah and Cameron McInnes secured their futures on Thursday afternoon.
Sports gossip Panthers keeping Cleary under wraps
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL II: Nathan Cleary is the most exciting player in the NRL finals, but you won’t hear a peep out of the kid if Penrith have their way.
PM’s XIII Tedesco takes it on the chin
ON Thursday James Tedesco came face to face with Ryan James for the first time since he smashed his jaw and ruined Wests Tigers’ finals hopes.
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Sports gossip Big Dell says final goodbye to Dragons
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL I: Wendell Sailor has said his final goodboy to the Dragons, ending his nine-year association with the club.
Coach How Griffin got Penrith on the Hook
HOW coach Anthony Griffin made the tough choices and helped steer a thrilling Penrith side towards the top of the NRL.
Comment Comment: Actions speak louder than words for Ennis
MICHAEL Ennis says he doesn’t mean any disrespect but his history of on-field taunting says otherwise writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Lowdown Updated NRL teams: Cowboys’ Ponga punt
TEEN superstar Kalyn Ponga will become just the sixth player to debut in a final in 30 years after being called up by the Cowboys.
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PM’s XIII Tedesco takes it on the chin
ON Thursday James Tedesco came face to face with Ryan James for the first time since he smashed his jaw and ruined Wests Tigers’ finals hopes.
Faith Rapana would play a month of Sundays
CANBERRA winger Jordan Rapana has no desire to give up Sunday football despite his Mormon faith, stressing: “I’ve already done my share of weekends off”.
Comment Comment: Actions speak louder than words for Ennis
MICHAEL Ennis says he doesn’t mean any disrespect but his history of on-field taunting says otherwise writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Lowdown Updated NRL teams: Cowboys’ Ponga punt
TEEN superstar Kalyn Ponga will become just the sixth player to debut in a final in 30 years after being called up by the Cowboys.
Faith Rapana would play a month of Sundays
CANBERRA winger Jordan Rapana has no desire to give up Sunday football despite his Mormon faith, stressing: “I’ve already done my share of weekends off”.
Video Hayson in bizarre media spectacle
IN an extraordinary media conference organised by Max Markson, Eddie Hayson has again rejected that he has had any involvement in fixing NRL matches.
Injured Stuart hasn’t given up on Hodgson
RICKY Stuart hasn’t given up on Josh Hodgson taking the field against Penrith. But the bookies have just about given up on the Raiders to win this year’s title.
Old mates Twenty year journey to edge of glory
MATT Moylan and Blake Austin played their first season of rugby league together in the under-6s. Now they’re facing off in an NRL semi-final blockbuster.
Analysis SuperCoach: Best cheapies of 2017
SHOW me the money. Cheapies are the backbone of any SuperCoach side because they make the most cash. Tom Sangster reveals the best of the bunch.
- Broncos Roberts rubbed out for semi-final
- Panthers Merrin’s stoked to have Sally by his side
- Opinion Biff just what Broncos need: Kent
- NRL Country league player faces life ban
- Cowboys How Gus lured Tamou south
- NRL Hayne could play for Fiji, NSW and Roos
- NRL Ennis responds as Sterlo backs Sticky spray
- SuperCoach SuperCoach winner’s hot tips for 2017
- Storm Storm’s title hopes take major hit
- Sharks ‘I don’t remember knock out hit’
- Bulldogs Conflicted Bulldogs limped to finish
Expert Opinion
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Paul Kent Biff just what Broncos need: Kent
WAYNE Bennett won’t be bothered by a training ground dust up. He’s seen it all before. And it’s the Cowboys who should be worried, writes PAUL KENT.
Paul Kent Sharks should embrace the hate: Kent
SOME of the greatest sports teams ever have been the most despised. After Mick Ennis’ Viking wind-up, Cronulla should thrive on their bad boy status, writes PAUL KENT.
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Derby D-day It’s north v south in split decision
HERE’s some good news for Bob Katter, who wants to split Queensland in two … it already is. The Broncos and Cowboys have done it for you – right down the middle, for one night only. Tonight.
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Gamble Cowboys to unleash Ponga the prodigy
PAUL Green will make one of the all-time finals gambles by giving 18-year old Kalyn Ponga his NRL debut in the blockbuster semi-final against Brisbane.
- Cowboys have the whip hand in finals
- Hunt and Milf’s double point to prove
- Cowboys are predictable: Bennett
- ‘I want to go to the big dance one more time’
- Oates will never forget grand final gaffe
- Bennett’s last chance with defensive kingpins
- Roberts kick not worthy of ban: Bennett
- Cowboys tipped to be too classy for Broncos
- Broncos forced to reshuffle backline
- Biff just what Broncos need: Kent
- Roberts rubbed out for semi-final
- Glenn’s perfect record as benchie
- Blair has the ring of truth
Dogs gone Conflicted Bulldogs limped to finish
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Reward Josh Jackson wins Fittler Medal
MAD Monday ended up being Memorable Monday for Josh Jackson who received the prestigious Brad Fittler Medal on Monday night.
Season over Dogs say Hasler criticism is unfair
CANTERBURY players have jumped to the defence of Des Hasler, labelling criticism aimed at the two-time premiership winning mentor ‘unfair’.
- Archer admits Morris no try needed review
- Star rocks Bulldogs Mad Monday
- Bulldogs celebrate Mad Monday in style
- Brilliant Panthers blow Bulldogs away
- Finals report card: Title favourite emerges
- Bulldogs face off season of soul searching
- Morris no-try was referee blunder: Hasler
- Panthers v Bulldogs: The moments that mattered
- Player ratings: Who shone brightest for Panthers?
- Barba haunted by 2012 grand final fail
- Red-hot Panthers too good for Bulldogs
- Dogs want to party like it’s 1995
- Every team’s NRL finals MVP
Derby D-day It’s north v south in split decision
HERE’s some good news for Bob Katter, who wants to split Queensland in two … it already is. The Broncos and Cowboys have done it for you – right down the middle, for one night only. Tonight.
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Gamble Cowboys to unleash Ponga the prodigy
PAUL Green will make one of the all-time finals gambles by giving 18-year old Kalyn Ponga his NRL debut in the blockbuster semi-final against Brisbane.
- Cowboys have the whip hand in finals
- Cowboys are predictable: Bennett
- Oates will never forget grand final gaffe
- How Coote became the secret weapon
- Bennett’s last chance with defensive kingpins
- ‘He has injured his spinal cord’
- Cronk reveals Thurston’s secrets
- Cowboys tipped to be too classy for Broncos
- Broncos forced to reshuffle backline
- JT rejects UK to stay loyal to Cowboys
- How Gus lured Tamou south
- Feldt to put shocker to rest
- Rookies bracing for demolition derby
Souths Farah at Souths means heavy Rein
MITCH Rein has emerged as the odd man out after Robbie Farah and Cameron McInnes secured their futures on Thursday afternoon.
Sports gossip Big Dell says final goodbye to Dragons
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL I: Wendell Sailor has said his final goodboy to the Dragons, ending his nine-year association with the club.
Change Farah signs with Souths; McInnes out
NSW Origin hooker Robbie Farah has signed a two-year-deal with South Sydney. The club has also released Cameron McInnes.
- The stunner putting Pearce on track
- Dragons that couldn’t breathe fire
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- Are Dragons preparing to punt Mary?
- Halfback move seriously hurt Benji’s career
- ‘You’ll never have that feeling anywhere else in life’
- Why Marshall will do whatever it takes
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- ‘I’m worth more than that’
- Kent: Two old Tigers, two sad tales
- Dragons favourite declines farewell game
- Last chance to win $120,000!
Appeal Norman free to play, conviction overturned
COREY Norman has had his conviction over drug offences overturned on appeal, with the NRL confirming the Eels playmaker would be free to resume playing in 2017.
Sports gossip Big Dell says final goodbye to Dragons
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL I: Wendell Sailor has said his final goodboy to the Dragons, ending his nine-year association with the club.
Answers Foran’s NRL return hits a roadblock
KIERAN Foran’s return to rugby league is far from certain, despite being close to signing a one-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors.
- Pain for Eels but things looking up
- New Eels boss sees a bright future
- Ex-Roosters boss scores Eels’ top job
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- Eels end season from hell in style
- Parramatta’s great Jarryd Hayne snub
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- $20,000 rookie set to eclipse Hayne mark
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- French, Gutherson to play key Eels 2017 roles
- Eels send off Parramatta Stadium in style
- Re-live: Eels farewell stadium in style
Smack down Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
PENRITH Panthers supremo and Channel 9 commentator Phil Gould has savaged the NRL over its handling of the Jack Wighton shoulder charge controversy.
Tough slog Big injuries, no talent starved Knights
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Fed up NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
EXCLUSIVE: RUGBY league stars will face testing for illicit drugs after their Mad Monday celebrations, in an unprecedented NRL crackdown on wild end-of-season partying.
- Mullen could make Wallace-like hooker move
- Just how bad are the 2016 Knights?
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- NRL Lowdown: Sharks circling top spot
- The bright spots in a season of misery
- Rabbitohs ruin Old Boys day for Knights
- Knights ready to set Uate free
- ‘He’s always got your back’
- Snowden announces retirement due to injury
- Snowden retirement set to be confirmed
- NRL Early Mail: Lyon’s NRL career is over
- Hawaii could host NRL match, Origin
Sports gossip Panthers keeping Cleary under wraps
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL II: Nathan Cleary is the most exciting player in the NRL finals, but you won’t hear a peep out of the kid if Penrith have their way.
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Lesson How a boozy night sobered Peachey up
IT was the $250 taxi ride that ended Tyrone Peachey’s night, but kickstarted the Penrith Panthers’ centre’s season.
- How Griffin got Penrith on the Hook
- Cowboys have the whip hand in finals
- Cowboys tipped to be too classy for Broncos
- Twenty year journey to edge of glory
- Merrin’s stoked to have Sally by his side
- How Gus lured Tamou south
- Updated NRL teams: Cowboys’ Ponga punt
- Panthers believe in the big one: Kent
- Mansour reveals why he snubbed the Raiders
- Son’s success eases Cleary’s pain
- Are Penrith changing rugby league?
- ‘Hook is better than I thought he was’
- How Panthers are handling the hype
Souths Farah at Souths means heavy Rein
MITCH Rein has emerged as the odd man out after Robbie Farah and Cameron McInnes secured their futures on Thursday afternoon.
Change Farah signs with Souths; McInnes out
NSW Origin hooker Robbie Farah has signed a two-year-deal with South Sydney. The club has also released Cameron McInnes.
Recruitment Kent: Bellamy fits Bill at the Storm
CRAIG Bellamy’s recruitment philosophy is similar to the most successful coach in the NFL, a fellow named Bill Belichick and is the main for Melbourne’s success.
- The stunner putting Pearce on track
- How the Bunnies can bounce back
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- Leave the drama behind, Robbie
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- NRL to investigate water bottle throw claims
- Re-live: Madge’s No.9 issue after Souths’ run
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- Last chance to win $120,000!
- Rabbitohs ramp up Inglis contract talks
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- Rival NRL clubs battle for Farah’s signature
- NRL Lowdown: Sharks circling top spot
Sports gossip Panthers keeping Cleary under wraps
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL II: Nathan Cleary is the most exciting player in the NRL finals, but you won’t hear a peep out of the kid if Penrith have their way.
Matthew Johns Panthers and Cowboys to progress: Matt Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: I’m tipping two high quality, high pressure NRL semi-finals, to be decided by the class — and absence — of key players.
Faith Rapana would play a month of Sundays
CANBERRA winger Jordan Rapana has no desire to give up Sunday football despite his Mormon faith, stressing: “I’ve already done my share of weekends off”.
- Comment: Actions speak louder than words for Ennis
- Raiders jokers keep doing serious damage
- Cowboys have the whip hand in finals
- Carney reminds Whitehead of NRL advice
- Rapana sidesteps Maroons for Kiwis
- Cowboys tipped to be too classy for Broncos
- Stuart hasn’t given up on Hodgson
- Twenty year journey to edge of glory
- Sterlo scathing of ‘very poor’ Ennis
- Sharks should embrace the hate: Kent
- Raiders’ woes over walking wounded
- Updated NRL teams: Cowboys’ Ponga punt
- Hodgson a ‘slim’ chance, Austin confident
Sport gossip The stunner putting Pearce on track
SPORT CON PART 1: Meet Mitchell Pearce’s new bombshell girlfriend, Zoe Grant, with the duo making their first public appearance this week.
Moving forward Ex-Roosters boss scores Eels’ top job
FORMER Roosters boss Bernie Gurr has been appointed to take the Parramatta Eels into the future, after the most tumultuous year in the club’s history.
Smack down Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
PENRITH Panthers supremo and Channel 9 commentator Phil Gould has savaged the NRL over its handling of the Jack Wighton shoulder charge controversy.
- Roosters quick to leave 2016 behind
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- Robinson’s call on Broncos’ title hopes
- Broncos survive big Roosters scare
- Broncos v Roosters: Five things we learned
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- Injured Broncos ruled out for season
- Rampaging Rooster gunning for Bronco’s Test spot
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- Broncos ready to rip Roosters again
- NRL Lowdown: Sharks circling top spot
- Where is Broncos hooker?
- Can Watson haunt former mentor Maloney?
Drama Archer backs refs after NRL’s week from hell
REFEREES continue to face confusion from fans and footballers but Tony Archer insists the men in the middle are doing just fine after the NRL’s week from hell.
Rebecca Wilson Where’s the plan for game's biggest blight?
SO far, we have seen Todd Greenberg making noise but nowhere is there a plan — one that confidently tells us the NRL knows what it’s doing to deter match-fixing.
Phone saga Furious Matai, Manly blast media
MANLY Sea Eagles star Steve Matai has launched legal proceedings against media outlets that claimed his phone had been seized by police as part of investigations in to NRL match-fixing allegations.
- The stunner putting Pearce on track
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- Rough road for Manly and Barrett
- Half Manly’s 2016 roster moved on
- Manly cuts ties with half of squad
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- Panthers emerge as Sydney’s team for finals
- ‘Lucky’ Orford on road to recovery
- NRL Integrity Unit blocks Hopoate debut
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- NRL Lowdown: Sharks circling top spot
- Parra pinch Vave, shut door on Reynolds
Comment Comment: Actions speak louder than words for Ennis
MICHAEL Ennis says he doesn’t mean any disrespect but his history of on-field taunting says otherwise writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Unnecessary Sterlo scathing of ‘very poor’ Ennis
PETER Sterling has backed Canberra coach Ricky Stuart’s criticism of Cronulla hooker Michael Ennis, saying his mocking of Raiders fans was “very, very poor’’.
Paul Kent Sharks should embrace the hate: Kent
SOME of the greatest sports teams ever have been the most despised. After Mick Ennis’ Viking wind-up, Cronulla should thrive on their bad boy status, writes PAUL KENT.
- ‘I don’t remember knock out hit’
- Spray of the year: Stuart lashes Ennis
- Gal fighting the pain for preliminary final
- Monday Buzz: NRL’s most-improved player
- Mixed fortunes: Gallen back, Hodgson gone
- Sharks back Chad despite shock benching
- Barba haunted by 2012 grand final fail
- Casualty ward: Hodgson, Austin race clock
- 7 moments that mattered in Raiders-Sharks
- ‘It’s obviously a penalty’
- ‘Took his game to another level’: Raiders-Sharks player ratings
- Sharks upstage Raiders in thriller
- Wounded Raiders face hard road to glory
NRL The secret weapon behind Storm surge
HE may cop some barbs for “bad habits” after each Melbourne game but there’s one member of the Storm coaching staff deserves a lot of credit for the form of the side’s pack.
Elbow injury Storm’s title hopes take major hit
MELBOURNE Storm’s premiership hopes have suffered a big blow with Kiwi giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona to miss the rest of the year with an elbow injury.
Training McLean searching for new dimension
MELBOURNE Storm giant Jordan McLean admits he’s tried to take his game to another level to avoid being tainted as a one-trick battering ram.
- Cronk unofficial member of ‘Sneaky Tough’ club
- Cowboys have cattle to win title: Smith
- Storm scare as Finucane sent for scans
- Casualty ward: Hodgson, Austin race clock
- Magic Storm lights up field of dreams
- Bellamy pays tribute to tough Storm troops
- 240 seconds of sloppiness that crushed Cowboys
- Cowboys defeat sets up grand final rematch
- Storm v Cowboys: Five things we learned
- Clinical Storm too good for Cowboys
- ‘Wonderful’ Taumalolo has Storm on edge
- Cowboys refs plea for ’quickish brand of footy’
- JT echoes Green’s concern over Storm wrestle
Souths Farah at Souths means heavy Rein
MITCH Rein has emerged as the odd man out after Robbie Farah and Cameron McInnes secured their futures on Thursday afternoon.
Sports gossip Big Dell says final goodbye to Dragons
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL I: Wendell Sailor has said his final goodboy to the Dragons, ending his nine-year association with the club.
PM’s XIII Tedesco takes it on the chin
ON Thursday James Tedesco came face to face with Ryan James for the first time since he smashed his jaw and ruined Wests Tigers’ finals hopes.
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- Leave the drama behind, Robbie
- Work needed but Tigers look good
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- How Taylor has cost the Tigers
- Perfect farewell for Leichhardt legend
- Released: Tigers to farewell Farah on Sunday
- Tigers dads to have extra support
- ‘Win and I’ll be back for the finals’
- Teammates plead with Tigers for Farah fan farewell
- From conflict zone to outside shot for finals
- Stuart won’t rest stars against Tigers
- Expert NRL tips for Round 26
Bright future Titans set scene for massive 2017
NRL LOWDOWN: No team has come further in 12 months than the Titans. They crashed out in the first week of the finals but should be applauded nonetheless. STATS, STARS AND CONTRACTS
Snapchat Hayne says he was victim of bikie ‘prank’
JARRYD Hayne has denied being friends with a notorious bikie after being caught on camera appearing to give him $5000 in cash. The Titans star claims he is the victim of a ‘prank’.
Party video Hayne says he was victim of bikie prank
JARRYD Hayne insists he first met accused Hells Angels bikie enforcer Chris Bloomfield on the weekend at the Gold Coast party where the now infamous Snapchat video was filmed.
- Hayne faces Integrity Unit grilling
- Referees pay price for finals debacle
- ‘How do we make sure this doesn’t happen?’
- Jarryd Hayne in bikie cash splash
- Parker responds to ‘headbutt’ controversy
- I’d love to captain Titans: James
- Casualty ward: Hodgson, Austin race clock
- Archer backs refs after NRL’s week from hell
- Refs boss admits Titans got dudded
- Mead confirms Broncos move
- Titans coach’s response to penalty try call
- Robbed? Six calls that cruelled the Titans
- Broncos stay alive after dramatic affair
Appointment Kearney named Warriors coach
STEPHEN Kearney has been confirmed as new Warriors coach, replacing Andrew McFadden on a three-year deal.
Answers Foran’s NRL return hits a roadblock
KIERAN Foran’s return to rugby league is far from certain, despite being close to signing a one-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors.
Shake up Warriors to sack coach McFadden
EXCLUSIVE: The Warriors are about to inform Andrew McFadden he is no longer required at the club after already signing up his replacement.
- Kearney to replace McFadden at Warriors
- Great roster but same old Warriors
- Gould’s savage NRL spray over judiciary
- NRL’s Mad Monday drug crackdown
- Eels end season from hell in style
- Last chance to win $120,000!
- Titans bolster squad in finals push
- NRL Lowdown: Sharks circling top spot
- Thrilling comeback keeps Tigers’ season alive
- Claim a massive Perfect 8 payday
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- NRL Early Mail: Lyon’s NRL career is over
- Hawaii could host NRL match, Origin