Dugan's Dragons debut to be put on hold
Michael Chammas Josh Dugan's Dragons debut is expected to be pushed back a week, after the fullback took no part in St George Illawarra's final pre-game training session in Kogarah on Saturday morning.
Battered Wests Tigers face losing streak of record proportions
Michael Chammas The Wests Tigers are staring down the barrel of the longest losing streak in the joint venture club's 14-year history.
Burgess lashes out over sickly tackle that sidelined Champion
Michael Chammas South Sydney forward Sam Burgess has hit out at Cowboys prop Ashton Sims for the dangerous tackle on Rabbitohs centre Beau Champion.
A stint in construction, now bad boy has chance to rebuild career
Michael Chammas He hasn't picked up a football in two months but Josh Dugan will be given 90 minutes on Saturday to prove he's ready for a shock debut for St George Illawarra on Sunday.
League
Attacking No.6 spot from different angles
Michael Chammas IF there are any words of advice Todd Carney and James Maloney should take on board if they are thrown the NSW No.6 jersey, it's Trent Barrett's summation of State of Origin.
Dragons unfazed by length of Raiders' rap sheet on Dugan
Michael Chammas, Peter FitzGerald Josh Dugan will join St George Illawarra with plenty of baggage - including 18 misdemeanours his former club detailed in a dossier sent to the NRL for a report into the troubled fullback's behaviour.
League
Formidable five foundation of new Rabbitohs' realm
Michael Chammas South Sydney have locked in the nucleus of their team for the long term, writes Michael Chammas.
League
Flanagan backs Gordon as injuries to Morris, Stewart open Origin door
Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan believes Michael Gordon is ready for an Origin recall after Brett Stewart and Brett Morris were all but ruled out of the opener to the interstate series.
League
Dragons' early birthday present for Dugan
Michael Chammas The NRL could register Josh Dugan's contract to join St George Illawarra for the rest of the season as early as Thursday.
League
All class as Sonny Bill, Matai face showdown
Michael Chammas Mount Albert Grammar might not sound like a school with a fearsome rugby league team but it has produced arguably the two biggest hitters in the game today.
Great news for the Blues as Stewart and Morris get nod
Michael Chammas NSW Origin selectors have received a double boost with injured duo Brett Morris and Brett Stewart named in their respective side's for this weekend.
League
Benji backs young ace Brooks to measure up
Michael Chammas Benji Marshall, the last Wests Tigers player to go from teenage rookie to superstar, has urged coach Mick Potter to throw 18-year-old prodigy Luke Brooks into the deep end.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 7
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round nine.
Big Mose itching for crack at old mates
Michael Chammas Mose Masoe holds no grudges over being forced out of the Sydney Roosters and has even admitted he wasn't playing well enough to remain at the club.
Roberts on outer as Eels look beyond this season
Michael Chammas Parramatta could part ways with Ben Roberts mid-season to allow him to take up an offer to play rugby union overseas and free up money for the club to continue its recruitment drive.
Rugby League
Graham back to add bite to the Bulldogs
Michael Chammas His teammates are now calling him Luis Suarez and he was even introduced to NRL boss Dave Smith as 'the bloke who apparently bit Billy Slater's ear'.
League
British Bulldog to add steel to Canterbury
Michael Chammas After an inglorious end to his first season in the NRL, the Merseyside muscleman is back.
Marshall set to be rushed back for Tigers clash with Dogs
Michael Chammas and Glenn Jackson Wests Tigers five-eighth Benji Marshall is expected to be rushed into the side for Friday night's clash with the Bulldogs after recovering from turf toe.
League
Dugan close to finalising deal with Dragons
Michael Chammas Josh Dugan is on the verge of returning to the NRL after his manager met St George Illawarra officials on Wednesday to finalise a contract with the joint venture club.
League
Late father's advice keeps Eastwood in Bulldogs kennel
Michael Chammas In his final days before losing his battle with cancer, Greg Eastwood's father Dale told his son to stay with Canterbury and put his family first.
