League
Stuart is likely to perform dual role
Brad Walter Ricky Stuart has agreed to coach Parramatta for the next three years, but he may still lead NSW's 2013 campaign to prevent Queensland from notching an eighth consecutive Origin series win.
Kearney: Pressure compromised who I am
Brad Walter IN THE end, Stephen Kearney had to make the decision the Parramatta board seemed reluctant to do, and brought his two-year tenure as coach to an end.
Heads-up on shoulder charge official rethink
Brad Walter South Sydney forward Sam Burgess may face a judiciary charge next season if he makes another tackle that leaves an opposition player in the same state as Newcastle's Kyle O'Donnell after their head...
League
Hasler's Manly play book lifts Bulldogs
Brad Walter HERE are the statistics that show how Des Hasler has turned Canterbury into genuine premiership contenders this season.
Bunnies back Peats as Crowe tweets and taunts
Brad Walter SOUTH SYDNEY players have faith in Nathan Peats to deputise at hooker if Issac Luke accepts a three-match suspension for a dangerous throw on Sydney Roosters centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall during Monday...
Home truths have brought McQueen in from the wings
Brad Walter AFTER the hysteria that followed Monday night's remarkable last-gasp defeat of arch rivals Sydney Roosters, Chris McQueen can only wonder what the reaction will be like if South Sydney win this...
Rugby league
Hits from kick-off under scrutiny
Brad Walter NRL players attempting big hits from the kick-off are set to come under scrutiny after Canterbury prop Sam Kasiano was charged yesterday with a grade-two careless high tackle for his shot on...
One love: Moltzen in position to seal spot
Brad Walter WESTS TIGERS utility Tim Moltzen told coach Tim Sheens he wanted to be the club's regular fullback during recent negotiations to extend his contract until 2015.
Is three really the magic number for Melbourne?
Brad Walter 'I know Craig [Bellamy] still believes you can build a team around three players, but I think we are starting to see the problems if you do.''
Winning Starts Monday
Heat won with big three - can the Storm?
Brad Walter "I know Craig [Bellamy] still believes you can build a team around three players but I think we are starting to see the problems if you do".
Touchy subject: Flanagan slams sideline officials
Brad Walter CRONULLA coach Shane Flanagan claimed refereeing errors had the potential to cost coaches their careers after yesterday's 18-10 loss to St George Illawarra left his side on the cusp of dropping out...
Dodgy decoys aren't the only trick in Doggies' bag
Brad Walter IF IT looked like boys against men for much of the match at ANZ Stadium last night, that's because it effectively was.
Bulldogs will have to wait to bait Sonny Bill
Brad Walter Canterbury fans are likely to have to wait longer than next year's opening round to boo Sonny Bill Williams, with Sin Bin told the 26-year-old dual international's NRL return for the Sydney Roosters...
Flanagan rejects claims of Sharks' dangerous running style
Brad Walter NRL match review committee boss Greg McCallum has assured Sharks coach Shane Flanagan that his players were not under scrutiny over their running style following allegations at Wednesday night's...
League
Sharks tag Smith for release to land Lewis
Brad Walter CRONULLA international Jeremy Smith may hold the key to Luke Lewis's future, with the Sharks believed to be prepared to release him to accommodate the NSW Origin star.
Biggest names to benefit from cap increase
Brad Walter SOME of the NRL's biggest names are set to reap the rewards of a possible $6 million salary cap when they come off contract next season.
Handshake deal
Clubs line up to cash in on Sonny Bill's next hit and run mission
Brad Walter When Sonny Bill Williams runs out with Sydney Roosters next season, he won't be doing so for the money - but there are plenty of NRL clubs hoping to cash in on his return.
Refs took too long to stop play - ARLC
Brad Walter ARL Commission officials have conceded that referees should have acted quicker to stop play after Wests Tigers trainer John Skandalis signalled that winger Lote Tuqiri had been seriously injured in...
Winning Starts Monday
It's about much more than money for Sonny Bill
Brad Walter WHEN Sonny Bill Williams runs out with Sydney Roosters next season, he won’t be doing so for the money - but there are plenty of NRL clubs hoping to cash in on his return, writes Brad Walter.
Rugby league
Hurt shocker: coaches want refs to stop for injuries
Brad Walter and Glenn Jackson WAYNE BENNETT and Tim Sheens, the two most experienced and successful coaches in the NRL, are angered over the failure of on-field officials to stop play for seriously injured players in weekend...
