Blow for Souths as Luke Burgess out for six months
Michael Chammas South Sydney fans will have to wait until the end of the season to see the entire Burgess clan in action, with Luke Burgess ruled out for six months with a shoulder injury.
Dogs in market for Thurston but re-signing Reynolds is priority
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas CANTERBURY coach Des Hasler and Josh Reynolds's manager Daryl Mather have agreed to meet the day after the collective bargaining agreement is formalised to discuss a new contract for the boom...
League
Rejuvenated Farah looks beyond last year's trials
Michael Chammas AFTER the emotion-charged year Robbie Farah had endured, it's hardly a surprise to hear he was glad when it came to an end.
Gordon leads pack ready for impact
Michael Chammas They aren't among the NRL's top 20, but these 10 players are poised for breakthrough seasons this year, writes Michael Chammas.
Tigers wait to seal Tuqiri deal
MICHAEL CHAMMAS, BRAD WALTER Wests Tigers are waiting for the NRL to announce this season's salary cap before extending Lote Tuqiri's contract at the club.
League
No guarantees in race for top eight
Michael Chammas AT LEAST half of last year's semi-finalists will miss this year's finals, if recent history is anything to go by.
League
Young talent time
Michael Chammas HE parks in the same car spot and sits at the same desk he did when his beloved Roosters were the powerhouse of the NRL.
Rugby League
Sharks keep close watch on Gallen's battle for All Stars fitness
Michael Chammas CRONULLA coach Shane Flanagan said he and the Sharks medical staff will make the final decision on whether Paul Gallen plays in the NRL All Stars match on February 9.
Rugby League
Stuart weighs up captaincy for Eels
Michael Chammas PARRAMATTA coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating naming co-captains at the club for the first time in 14 years because of a lack of experienced leaders on his playing roster.
Inglis: the loss is still painful
Michael Chammas GREG INGLIS chooses to block out the painful memories of last year's preliminary final heartache but coach Michael Maguire believes it could be the moment that defines this year's campaign.
Te'o moves south ready for new challenges
Michael Chammas WHEN South Sydney recruit Ben Te'o met coach Michael Maguire last year, he knew he'd found a new home.
High heir pressure but Price feels right
Michael Chammas STEVE PRICE could well be remembered as the meat in the sandwich provided by two of the greatest coaches in league history.
League
NRL mourning loss of a favourite son as cancer claims Mannah
Michael Chammas HE WAS a gentleman.
League
'He never stopped surprising me how tough he was': Tim Mannah pays tribute to his brother Jon
Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas Rugby league lost one of its true fighters overnight after Jon Mannah lost his brave battle against cancer.
Role models help Sims ride out the dark times
Michael Chammas TARIQ SIMS has drawn inspiration from Brent Tate, Matthew Bowen and his brother Ashton in his comeback from a second broken leg in as many seasons.
League
Jennings brushes off Cleary barb
Michael Chammas MICHAEL JENNINGS resisted returning fire at Ivan Cleary despite being humiliated by his former coach less than 24 hours after he was released by the Panthers.
Obstruction rule never going to be clear cut, says Anderson
Michael Chammas REFEREES boss Daniel Anderson said the obstruction rule will never be clear-cut but believes there have been modifications to the rule that will make for better interpretation.
League
Jennings wasn't worth it - Cleary
Michael Chammas IVAN CLEARY did not try to sugar-coat the break-up between Penrith and Michael Jennings, backing his club's decision to release the NSW centre from the final three years of his contract.
League
Jennings all smiles after visiting Roosters HQ
Michael Chammas Michael Jennings was all smiles when he finished his first session at his new club on Wednesday morning.
Storm boss insists Bellamy's purple reign is still cloudy
Michael Chammas MELBOURNE chief executive Ron Gauci has denied the Storm have received word from coach Craig Bellamy informing them of his future beyond this season.
