League
Secret weapons: the men who could shape the NRL finals
Michael Chammas Greg Inglis, Ben Barba, Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater dominate the headlines, but there are some unsung heroes just as capable of turning this premiership on its head.
Toothless Tigers' finals hopes fade after Roosters run riot
Michael Chammas What happened to the football team that pushed the competition frontrunners deep into golden-point extra-time 10 days ago?
Finals flourish at ANZ Stadium
MICHAEL CHAMMAS Depending on this weekend's NRL and AFL results, ANZ Stadium could host three matches in three days in the opening week of the footy finals.
Eight mail: Knights show they're not out of finals race
Michael Chammas Just as it looked like Wayne Bennett's 21-year finals streak would come to an abrupt end in his first year in Newcastle, his Knights have given him reason to believe in No.22.
NRL play-offs
Double header not an option for finals weekend
Michael Chammas THE NRL has ruled out the possibility of a qualifying finals double header at ANZ Stadium, despite Sydney being a chance of hosting all four matches in the opening week of the finals.
Rabbitohs' finals berth chase begins now, not at back end of season, says Burgess
Michael Chammas SOUTH SYDNEY have fallen one win short of playing finals football in each of the past three years.
League
Panthers reopen old wounds for Elliott and hapless Warriors
Michael Chammas It was those who once were Warriors that haunted their former club as the Panthers racked up 62 points to send Matt Elliott from Penrith with an all-too-familiar headache.
Round 10 line-ups
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 14
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 10.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 7
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round nine.
Fired-up Dragons give nod to Price for turnaround in form
Michael Chammas As St George Illawarra move to ensure their future by bolstering their playing roster for next season, uncertainty remains around the future of coach Steve Price.
Rugby League
NRL 2013: the main men
Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas With the season kicking off on Thursday, we look at each team's key player.
League
It's a long way to the top for new coaches on the block
Michael Chammas Rookie coaches have guided their side to the NRL finals more often than not in their first full season in the top job.
Five things we learnt
Michael Chammas The Dragons had a better completion rate than Melbourne in round one.
Hasler still has good reason to believe that Dogs might fly
Michael Chammas Don't write off Des Hasler. Canterbury face the prospect of starting the season with one win from five matches if they lose to red-hot Manly on Friday night, but another loss won't end their hopes of...
Skipper Minichiello plans to keep playing - with or without his Roosters
Michael Chammas Anthony Minichiello won't retire at the end of the season, but the veteran fullback concedes that doesn't mean he will be at his beloved Sydney Roosters.
Wasteful Panthers let Raiders off lightly
Michael Chammas The game was far from worthy of knocking the Sharks off the back page, but Penrith's rebuilding phase got off to the best possible start against the Raiders on Sunday.
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.
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.
The all-important spine
Michael Chammas You can't win a premiership without a good 1,6,7 and 9. We talk to Luke Patten, Greg Alexander, Steve Mortimer and Dean Young about the combinations at each club.
Gordon leads pack ready for impact
Michael Chammas They aren't among the NRL's top 20, but these 10 players are poised for breakthrough seasons this year, writes Michael Chammas.
