Nsw Cup

Jets scramble to take NSW Cup

West Tigers vs the Newtown Jets.

Michael Chammas The Newtown Jets avenged the disappointment of past NSW Cup failures, holding off a resurgent Tigers outfit to win the NSW Cup.

League

Edwards sent to NSW Cup

Brett Keeble Knights coach Wayne Bennett has defended his decision to drop Joel Edwards, saying it had nothing to do with the second-rower's defection to the Canberra Raiders.

League

Soward dumped to NSW Cup

Jamie Soward

Adam Pengilly Dragons five-eighth Jamie Soward has been dumped to the NSW Cup - providing he passes a fitness test on his injured back.

Sandow forced to play NSW Cup

Joe Barton Parramatta halfback Chris Sandow's fall from grace continued yesterday when the man previously touted as the Eels' saviour was ordered to play in the NSW Cup.

Sandow sent to play in NSW Cup

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17:  Chris Sandow of the Eels runs the ball during the NRL trial match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Centrebet Stadium on February 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Chris Barrett Parramatta halfback Chris Sandow will play NSW Cup this weekend instead of enjoying the bye as a result of his poor start to the season.

Putting the worth in Wentworthville: Kearney drops Sandow to NSW Cup

Chris Sandow

Greg Prichard AFTER failing to find his form and confidence playing for Parramatta in first grade, Chris Sandow has been told to widen his search to the NSW Cup with Wentworthville.

League

Jennings, Roberts dumped to NSW Cup

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31:  Michael Jennings of the Panthers breaks the Sharks defence to score a try during the round five NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks at Centrebet Stadium on March 31, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Brad Walter Parramatta five-eighth Ben Roberts and Penrith centre Michael Jennings have paid the price for their team's poor form after being named in NSW Cup teams this weekend.

League

'There was blood everywhere. It looked like a murder scene'

Bryce Gibbs

Michael Carayannis The Cronulla prop lay in a pool of his own blood unaware the damage he had caused to himself after cutting his heel, but he's now on the comeback trail.

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DISCORD

The problem with crying wolf every week

Steve Mascord

Steve Mascord From all accounts, referees Shayne Hayne and Matt Cecchin and their touch judges Steve Carrall and Nick Beashall were the subject of intense and sustained abuse as the left AAMI Park at halftime in...

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Just Peachey: nephew follows in famous fullback's footsteps

Tyrone Peachey

Glenn Jackson Tyrone Peachey said he would have liked to ask his uncle, former Sharks fullback David Peachey, what to expect in his NRL debut, which came against Canberra on Sunday.

Rugby League

Storm's Duffie ruled out for season

Melbourne's luckless winger Matt Duffie will miss the rest of the NRL season with a knee injury.

League

Panthers find the perfect mix for new generation

Tim Grant

Michael Chammas The Oak Panthers - as Phil Gould calls them - are suddenly the flavour of the month.

Rugby League

Injury hands Williams a Raiders lifeline

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Sam Williams of the Raiders passes the ball during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams is expected to receive a golden opportunity to play for a new contract.

League

Berrigan recalled as injuries take toll

Sport: Thursday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ Oval, Bruce. Player Shaun Berrigan.11th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's hooker crisis has forced it to hand out-of-favour veteran Shaun Berrigan a lifeline.

League

Manly, Storm fail to strike gold in first stalemate

Kevin Proctor and Steve Matai

Steve Mascord A late Cameron Smith penalty goal spared Melbourne blushes in front the Storm’s new owners in an epic encounter with arch rival Manly on Monday night.

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Rugby League

Glut of halves puts Williams at crossroads with Raiders

Lee Gaskin Sam Williams admits demotion to the NSW Cup has delayed contract talks to remain in Canberra.

Trent ready for second chance

Trent Hodkinson

Michael Chammas Trent Hodkinson was the forgotten man of the Bulldogs' remarkable charge to the grand final last season.

League

John bounces back to haunt Warriors

Isaac John

Michael Chammas It's ironic that Isaac John appears to have resurrected his NRL career at the same ground that almost ended it.

League

Souths duo handed new contracts

Bryson Goodwin

South Sydney have rewarded Bryson Goodwin and Dave Tyrrell with upgraded two-year contracts following the pair's good form in the club's strong start to the NRL season.

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Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs

Hunter Stadium, Newcastle, Sunday 3pm (AEST)