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.
Ennis welcomes Graham's return
Michael Chammas Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis believes the absence of James Graham over the first seven weeks of the competition has been underestimated.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 30
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round eight.
League
Hayne eyes move after Penrith humiliation
Michael Chammas Jarryd Hayne will approach Ricky Stuart about a potential move to five-eighth a day after the coach dumped two senior players and named three debutants, including Frank Pritchard's brother, Kaysa.
Suspected broken leg to Mannah compounds Eels' woes
Michael Chammas After a tumultuous week for Tim Mannah, the Parramatta club captain now faces a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken leg in his side's 44-12 loss to Penrith on Monday...
Injury curse claims Tiger trio
Michael Chammas Wests Tigers' season thrown into disarray in 20-10 loss to Brisbane.
Potter faces anguishing choice to replace Moltzen
Michael Chammas Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter has to decide whether to take a gamble on 18-year-old sensation Luke Brooks or recall Jacob Miller for Friday's showdown with Canterbury.
League
Tigers' injuries curse strikes again
Michael Chammas The Wests Tigers' season has been thrown into disarray after three of their key players suffered serious injuries in their side's 20-10 loss to Brisbane at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday night.
Moltzen mans up without Marshall
Michael Chammas Tim Moltzen has never played halfback without Benji Marshall alongside him, but his record at No.7 suggests he could make a permanent move into the halves.
League
Biggest Burgess beats homesick pangs to carve his own niche
Michael Chammas He's been known as Sam's brother for the three seasons he's spent at South Sydney but, after a breakthrough start to the year, George Burgess is forming an identity of his own.
