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Storm won’t get fooled again: Munster

MELBOURNE Storm star Cameron Munster has warned preliminary final opponent Canberra his side will not be ambushed for a second time.

Blair the last man standing from Ricky’s 12

THREE years ago, Ricky Stuart told Cheyse Blair he was dumped via an overhead projector. This weekend the Storm centre has his shot at revenge.

‘Cowboys are not the real deal’

WHY punters reckon the defending premiers will bomb out of the finals race against the Cronulla Sharks on Friday.

The secret Bellamy kept from Cronk

COOPER Cronk has Craig Bellamy to thank for launching his NRL career, but there’s one conversation the two have never had.

Hayne grilled over alleged bikie links

JARRYD Hayne has arrived at Gold Coast Titans headquarters, believed to be for a grilling by the NRL Integrity Unit investigators over his alleged bikie associations.

Gallen re-signs with Sharks for 2017

PAUL Gallen has signed a one-year contract extension with Cronulla, confirming that the veteran forward will go around again in 2017.

NRL-bound halves to go out with a bang

BURLEIGH halves Jamal Fogarty and Cameron Cullen are on the way up and determined to go out on a high in Sunday’s grand final clash against Redcliffe.

No JT in Johns’ team of the year

HE’S a four-time Dally M winner, a future Immortal and possibly the greatest player ever. But there’s no spot for Johnathan Thurston in Matthew Johns’ 2016 Dally M Team of the Year.

Bird breaks silence over buck’s night drama

TITANS star Greg Bird has taken to social media to defend his character, following accusations he was involved in an altercation at a NSW hotel.

How Canberra nearly lost Hodgson

A HANDSHAKE deal to extend his contract with Hull KR nearly ended Josh Hodgson’s NRL career before it even began.

Bird could be in strife over buck’s night drama

GREG Bird’s future at the Titans could be in jeopardy, with the star forward one of a number of Titans players under investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit.

Bird: ‘There is footage to verify this’

EMBATTLED NSW Origin star Greg Bird has taken to social media to defend claims he was involved in a physical altercation at a pub on NSW’s far north coast.

‘We’re going to win the grand final’

CANBERRA coach Ricky Stuart has made a stunning declaration his Raiders side can dominate the final two games this season and win the NRL grand final.

The most annoying man in the NRL

EVEN if Michael Ennis’ NRL career ends without a 2016 premiership ring, the Cronulla rake is already guaranteed one title.

Maloney suits up but may miss bro’s wedding

NRL star James Maloney enjoys dressing up for the Dally M Awards but he hopes it’s the only suit he wears next week.

Time is right for Sticky’s call to arms

DEAN RITCHIE: Bravo, Ricky Stuart. Finally, an NRL coach prepared to show some public passion. To offer an emotional and forthright opinion.

Origin refs to blow whistle on Cowboys

THE MAROONS’ greatest enemies have been given the chance to harpoon another Queensland fairytale in this weekend’s NRL preliminary final.

How Sharks became everyone’s second team...to hate

PAUL KENT: Cronulla’s dream of a maiden premiership should make them everybody’s second team. But as our online poll revealed, there is no love for the Sharks.

Cowboys want rerun of Sharks’ thrashing

A NORTH Queensland nightmare could come back to haunt the Sharks as the Cowboys prepare to dish out a serve of groundhog day to Cronulla.

Hungry JT hopes a win’s on the carbs

A CARB-loading Johnathan Thurston has been given a licence to eat as he races to pack on the pounds ahead of Friday’s final against Cronulla.

Bird breaks silence on bucks night drama

GOLD Coast Titans star Greg Bird has provided his version of events after allegations he was involved in an altercation at a pub.

‘We have to do something special’: Maloney

JAMES Maloney says Cronulla will need to produce the best 80 minutes of their year against North Queensland this Friday night.

Origin star in buck’s night ‘altercation’

GOLD Coast Titans forward Greg Bird is being investigated by the club’s integrity unit over an alleged altercation at teammate’s buck’s party.

Baby Sharks leave history behind

THEY are Cronulla’s history haters. A group of Gen Y Sharks oblivious to the club’s wretched history. And they can be the catalyst for the club’s first premiership.

NRL teams for preliminary finals

TWO spots in the grand final are up for grabs. Check out the NRL teams for preliminary finals — Sharks v Cowboys, Storm v Raiders.

How close Taumalolo came to being a Shark

HUMAN wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo has revealed just how close he came to joining North Queensland’s next NRL finals opponent, Cronulla.

Ponga could be retained to face Sharks

COWBOYS young gun Kalyn Ponga could retain his spot in North Queensland’s outfit for Friday’s preliminary final against Cronulla.

Watch: Dave Taylor’s hilarious back-flip fail

IT’S the funniest thing you’ll watch all day, possibly all year - former NRL star Dave Taylor attempts a back-flip, in double pluggers. WATCH here!

‘Like waving a red rag to a bull’

FORMER North Queensland fullback Tim Brasher believes Cronulla have made a huge error with their preliminary final declaration.

Blog: Farewell to league’s hidden genius

FEW will ever truly realise how large a part Ron Massey was in helping Jack Gibson become the Coach of the Century, writes PAUL KENT.

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Money talks ‘Cowboys are not the real deal’

WHY punters reckon the defending premiers will bomb out of the finals race against the Cronulla Sharks on Friday.

Continue Gallen re-signs with Sharks for 2017

PAUL Gallen has signed a one-year contract extension with Cronulla, confirming that the veteran forward will go around again in 2017.

Grand final NRL-bound halves to go out with a bang

BURLEIGH halves Jamal Fogarty and Cameron Cullen are on the way up and determined to go out on a high in Sunday’s grand final clash against Redcliffe.

Dally M No JT in Johns’ team of the year

HE’S a four-time Dally M winner, a future Immortal and possibly the greatest player ever. But there’s no spot for Johnathan Thurston in Matthew Johns’ 2016 Dally M Team of the Year.

Fallen star Bird: ‘There is footage to verify this’

EMBATTLED NSW Origin star Greg Bird has taken to social media to defend claims he was involved in a physical altercation at a pub on NSW’s far north coast.

Drama Bird breaks silence over buck’s night drama

TITANS star Greg Bird has taken to social media to defend his character, following accusations he was involved in an altercation at a NSW hotel.

Star How Canberra nearly lost Hodgson

A HANDSHAKE deal to extend his contract with Hull KR nearly ended Josh Hodgson’s NRL career before it even began.

Origin star in buck’s night ‘altercation’

GOLD Coast Titans forward Greg Bird is being investigated by the club’s integrity unit over an alleged altercation at teammate’s buck’s party.

Face plant Watch: Dave Taylor’s hilarious back-flip fail

IT’S the funniest thing you’ll watch all day, possibly all year - former NRL star Dave Taylor attempts a back-flip, in double pluggers. WATCH here!

Injury news Gallen trains, Holmes misses session

PAUL Gallen will start in Cronulla’s preliminary final, but there are fresh concerns over Valentine Holmes after the winger missed training on Tuesday.

Recruitment ‘Foran won’t be a Dragon in 2017’

ST GEORGE Illawarra have categorically denied fallen NRL star Kieran Foran will be at the Dragons in 2017.

PNG Test Kangaroos squad: Moylan added to PM’s XIII

PENRITH skipper Matt Moylan has been added to the star-studded Prime Minister’s XIII team to play against Papua New Guinea. See the full squad here!

Crossroads Broncos must change for 2017 success

NRL LOWDOWN: Brisbane are in a strange position after 2016. The have the talent to match it with the best but changes must be made. STATS, STARS AND CONTRACTS

Young guns Beware the Panthers in NRL 2017

NRL LOWDOWN: Penrith’s seemingly never-ending five-year plan continued in 2016 with the team setting a foundation for a strong future. STATS, STARS AND CONTRACTS

Bolters Moylan, Mansour set for Roo call-up

TOGETHER they’ve helped Penrith return to the finals, now Matt Moylan and Josh Mansour are in line for Australian call-ups.

Target Sharks: We’ll lay the boot into Coote

HE fumbled and bumbled his way through last weekend’s semi-final and now Cronulla have vowed to lay the boot into Lachlan Coote.

Support Former Raiders bad boys on 2016 bandwagon

IN proof that time heals all wounds, former Raiders bad boys Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson and Todd Carney have backed the Green Machine to go all the way in 2016.

Reward James takes Titans top prize

RYAN James has capped a fine season by taking home the Paul Broughton Medal as the Gold Coast’s player of the year.

RIP Bennett pays tribute to Massey

WAYNE Bennett has described Ron Massey as one of the most knowledgeable rugby league men he has ever met following Massey’s death at 86.

Play on Blair wants Four Nations farewell for Parker

ADAM Blair says he likes the idea of facing teammate Corey Parker in a Four Nations farewell for the veteran lock.