Farah returns to fray for Tigers and NSW after emotional week
Greg Prichard and Brad Walter AFTER a traumatic week in which he farewelled his mother, Wests Tigers captain Robbie Farah has chosen to play in tonight's game against Newcastle at Hunter Stadium.
Boost for Blues as T wrecks Roosters
Brad Walter AFTER giving NSW a huge boost with a stunning comeback performance yesterday, Tony Williams provided more hope by predicting Glenn Stewart would also be fit for what he described as the biggest game...
Hayne riled by rumours but bites lip
Brad Walter JARRYD HAYNE admits there have been times this season when he has wanted to ''absolutely unleash'' in response to some of the ''terrible rumours'' about himself and other players at Parramatta.
Gould takes long view and builds up Panthers' junior ranks
Brad Walter WHEN Phil Gould declared his first priority at Penrith was to strengthen the club's junior stocks, not even recruitment and development manager Jim Jones expected that the most successful NSW coach...
T-Rex worth a pack of cattle dogs
Brad Walter With Glenn Stewart ruled out of the upcoming Origin decider, NSW coach Ricky Stuart should take a gamble on his injured Manly teammate Tony Williams.
Chooks' Mitchell wants to go home to roost
Brad Walter Sydney Roosters hooker Anthony Mitchell is sweating on a release from the club next week, without which his planned return home to North Queensland is likely to fall over.
Running for their lives from an uncertain future
Brad Walter and Brett Keeble MORE than 50 NRL stars will be playing for their futures in coming weeks as clubs finalise their rosters for next season, including some players under contract for next year and beyond.
Perrett picked to play for Roosters
Michael Chammas and Brad Walter SAM PERRETT will play for Sydney Roosters in Sunday's match against Manly, but it may be his last for the club with the Kiwi international still hoping to join the Bulldogs before June 30.
Emotion shows stars are brothers in arms
Brad Walter Benji Marshall's public show of emotion after the passing of Robbie Farah's mother should finally have dispelled rumours of bad blood between Wests Tigers' two biggest stars.
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Roosters refuse to let Perrett and Mitchell fly coop to join rival clubs
Brad Walter THE immediate playing futures of Sam Perrett and Anthony Mitchell are in limbo after their planned mid-season transfers were put on hold when Sydney Roosters officials refused to grant them releases.
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The bond that ties Farah and Marshall
Brad Walter Benji Marshall's public show of emotion after the passing of Robbie Farah's mother should finally have dispelled rumours of bad blood between Wests Tigers' two biggest stars.
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Kiwis hit out at Origin coaches as Kasiano nears Maroons switch
Brad Walter SAM KASIANO'S likely Origin selection has sparked a scathing attack on rival NSW and Queensland coaches Ricky Stuart and Mal Meninga from leading New Zealand official Tony Kemp.
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Kiwis up in arms over Origin poaching
Brad Walter Sam Kasiano's likely State of Origin selection has sparked a scathing attack on rival NSW and Queensland coaches Ricky Stuart and Mal Meninga from leading New Zealand official Tony Kemp.
We’re still learning: Hasler keeps tight leash on hype
Brad Walter BULLDOGS coach Des Hasler has become the master of spin but there are some things he just can't make us believe.
Tears flow after cheers for Farah as sick mother's plight hits home
Brad Walter, Josh Rakic ROBBIE FARAH had to choke back tears as he paid tribute to his family in an emotional speech after receiving the NSW player's player award after the Blues' win in Origin II.
Farah tackles his heart out while mother fights own battle
Brad Walter NSW hooker Robbie Farah played a starring role in NSW's 16-12 victory last night without knowing his mother Sonya had again taken ill before the match.
War of words fires up Origin stars for fight
Brad Walter BLUES coach Ricky Stuart and his Queensland counterpart Mal Meninga will use outspoken comments made by the other to help motivate their players for tonight's Origin clash at ANZ Stadium.
Pressure ramps up as Stuart fails to front Origin media conference
Brad Walter NSW assistant coach Trent Barrett has defended the failure of Blues coach Ricky Stuart to attend the last scheduled press conference on the eve of Origin II.
Hungry Hayne has had his fill of six long years without a series
Brad Walter NO ONE in the NSW team is more sick of hearing about Queensland's record six-year State of Origin domination than Jarryd Hayne.
Light fantastic: ANZ Stadium's bright idea helps to save pitch's surface
Brad Walter THESE are the $1 million grow lights purchased from the Netherlands to help ANZ Stadium cope with winter conditions in Sydney and it is unlikely the ground's surface will have faced a greater test...
