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Round 11 line-ups

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 21

Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 11.

Two-game ban puts Inu's good guy rep through the ringer

Krisnan Inu.

Michael Carayannis Krisnan Inu's reputation has taken a battering, according to teammate Greg Eastwood, after the Bulldogs centre was suspended for two matches for his leg-pull tackle on James McManus.

League

No danger Soward will ease off against future teammates

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12:  Jamie Soward of the Dragons is looks to pass the ball during the round nine NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Skilled Park on May 12, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Michael Carayannis Jamie Soward knows what people will say should his Dragons falter against the team whose jersey he will be wearing next year.

Eels release Tautai

Taulima Tautai.

The Parramatta Eels released forward Taulima Tautai from his contract on Tuesday to take up a deal with English Super League club Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

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Bulldog Inu accepts two-game NRL ban

Joe Barton Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu will miss two NRL games after pleading guilty to his leg twist on Newcastle winger James McManus.

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

Buttriss is the key for Raiders

8 April 2012, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL round six. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Canberra's Glenn Buttriss.

Jon Tuxworth Super coach Warren Ryan says the return of Glen Buttriss can help unleash the Raiders' dangerous outside backs.

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

Gallen holds key to make-up of Blues as Daley finalises team

Paul Gallen?

Michael Chammas NSW coach Laurie Daley has two different teams and game plans pencilled in for game one of the State of Origin series that revolve around which position skipper Paul Gallen plays for the Blues.

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Knights boss wants Inu ban to serve as warning

Krisnan Inu

Brett Keeble Knights chief executive Matt Gidley believes Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu deserves to miss two games for his ''unnecessary'' leg-pull tackle on James McManus in Newcastle's 44-8 victory over the...

Champion makes the most of second chance

Beau Champion

Ian McCullough He was squeezed out of the club to make way for Greg Inglis two years ago, but South Sydney centre Beau Champion is revelling in making up for lost time with the NRL table-toppers.

League

Raiders excitement machine half-chance to fill McCrone's boots at Manly

Anthony Milford

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese believes Anthony Milford, who was playing S.G. Ball just a year ago, is ready to be his starting halves partner in the unlikely event Josh McCrone is ruled out of...

POWER RANKINGS

NRL Power Rankings - round 10

Mahe Fonua

Paul Suttor Although the Storm escaped with a draw in Melbourne on Monday night, their performance only confirmed that this is a team in decline.

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Storm mystery 'buyers' revealed

Storm skipper Cameron Smith is tackled by Matt Ballin of the Sea Eagles during Monday night's match.

Adrian Proszenko Melbourne businessmen Gerry Ryan and Matthew Tripp emerge as two of four owners.

League

All bets off: NRL rethinks gaming ties

Tom Waterhouse

Adrian Proszenko, Heath Aston The NRL is considering abandoning its official partnership with a bookmaker after a proposed $50 million deal with Tom Waterhouse unravelled.

Rugby League

Storm quick on the draw

Bang: Storm's Kevin Proctor crashes into Steve Matai.

Steve Mascord Late Cameron Smith penalty goal spares Melbourne blushes in front of its new owners.

League

Top draw match result completely unfair: Toovey

Geoff Toovey

Steve Mascord Manly coach Geoff Toovey said overtime should be scrapped because draws are a fair result – but also argued the Monday Night Football deadlock with Melbourne was completely unfair.

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Manly, Storm fail to strike gold in first stalemate

Melbourne 10 Manly 10 The first time Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith have lost consecutive games at AAMI Park. Manly's first-ever win at the venue. The third loss in a row for the world champions.

League

Ryan, Tripp named as part of quartet set to buy Storm

Cameron Smith

Adrian Proszenko Influential Melbourne businessmen Gerry Ryan and Matthew Tripp have emerged as two of the four mystery owners to purchase the Storm from News Limited.

League

Penrith's skipper told to find new club

Kevin Kingston

Ian McCullough Kevin Kingston has been told to find a new NRL club by Penrith with the Panthers informing him they won't be offering the skipper a new deal in 2014.

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