Michael Chammas

League

Barba shakes off the rust but the warning signs are there for rivals

Michael Chammas Ben Barba's back but you'll have to wait a little bit longer for superman.

League

Bulldogs boss vows to keep prize asset on a short leash

Michael Chammas Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg will not hesitate to suspend Ben Barba again if he fails to co-operate with the one-year program designed by his specialists.

League

Game changer: Hayne re-signs with Eels, then mulls switching codes

Michael Chammas Jarryd Hayne has revealed his desire to try his hand at another code, but that won't be for at least another two years after the Parramatta fullback signed a two-year extension with the Eels.

Double lift for Eels with Kelly, Sio to face Chooks

Michael Chammas Parramatta have received a double boost for Monday night's clash against the Roosters with Luke Kelly and Ken Sio set to return from injury.

League

Humble Barba to atone with cool head in heat of battle

Michael Chammas Bulldogs prop Tim Browne, the player involved in a heated altercation with Ben Barba at training over the summer, insists there is no bad blood between the pair and has welcomed the fullback's return.

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday March 26, 2013

Michael Chammas All the NRL team news as the sides are named with all eyes on the Bulldogs and Ben Barba.

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League

'You'll never be alone': Mum's message to returning Barba

Michael Chammas Just days before Ben Barba's anticipated return to league, his mother has opened up about the heart-to-heart discussion she had with her son.

Live: Knights v Cowboys

Michael Chammas Join LeagueHQ for full, live commentary as the Newcastle Knights host the North Queensland Cowboys in the final game of Round 3.

It would be good to have him back: Reynolds wants to line up against Barba

Michael Chammas South Sydney are not about to give Des Hasler the satisfaction of buying into speculation over Ben Barba's return date, but halfback Adam Reynolds hopes it is this Friday against his side.

Flanno revival strikes a chord with players

Michael Chammas The Cronulla players will be granted their wish on Saturday morning when they are reunited with coach Shane Flanagan at training.

League

Cronulla players welcome back 'Flanno'

Michael Chammas The Cronulla Sharks players admit they are relieved to have coach Shane Flanagan back at the helm after he was stood down by the board a fortnight ago.

'I was told it was bruising you'd only see on a 90-year-old lady'

Michael Chammas A bizarre injury suffered by former Cronulla fullback Isaac Gordon led to sports scientist Stephen Dank being dismissed from the Sharks.

Rugby league

Cronulla player's full-length leg bruise prompted Dank sack

Michael Chammas A bizarre injury suffered by former Cronulla full-back Isaac Gordon led to controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank being dismissed from the club.

League

Path to Blues' jersey strewn with obstacles for Reynolds

Michael Chammas Bulldogs five-eighth Josh Reynolds will need to produce two months of brilliance if he is to push Todd Carney out of the NSW No. 6 jersey.

Stewart shaken by run-in with armed men

Michael Chammas Manly back-rower Glenn Stewart was caught up in an armed robbery at the Northbridge Hotel on Monday afternoon.

Hayne takes blame for not firing at crucial time

Michael Chammas Parramatta's Jarryd Hayne has admitted he failed to step up when his side needed him with the game on the line against Canterbury last Thursday.

League

Coote injury puts paid to Panthers' experiment

Michael Chammas Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will go back to the drawing board after his five-eighth experiment with Lachlan Coote was brought to a premature halt on Sunday afternoon.

League

Dragons desperately seek attacking answers

Michael Chammas St George Illawarra coach Steve Price will head out to Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon in the hope he finds the remedy to his attacking woes.