Adrian Proszenko on Ben Barba - League HQ

Controversial penalty sparks fury and a laugh

Adrian Proszenko Not long after Josh Reynolds earned THAT penalty, an SMS was fired off to his mobile phone.

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Castle may need coaching but not in defence

Adrian Proszenko At some point during her tenure as Canterbury chief executive, it's inevitable Raelene Castle and coach Des Hasler will butt heads.

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Pritchard to stay at Dogs for long haul

Adrian Proszenko Frank Pritchard has scotched rumours of unrest at Belmore in the most emphatic fashion – by agreeing to a three-year extension to remain at Canterbury.

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Greenberg turned down Cricket NSW for new role

Adrian Proszenko Todd Greenberg knocked back the top job at Cricket NSW to continue his rapid rise in the sport in which he has made his name.

Dogs' play-offs bid is up against history

Adrian Proszenko If the slumping Bulldogs lose their next game, they will need to rewrite history to win the premiership.

El Masri says troubled star can rise higher without baggage

Adrian Proszenko Canterbury legend Hazem El Masri believes Ben Barba could return an even more devastating player if he can put his off-field problems behind him.

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It's great to be back, says Barba

Adrian Proszenko Ben Barba reveals his joy at returning to the game that shot him to stardom.

Ben's feeling the love as hype builds for comeback

Adrian Proszenko Canterbury fullback Ben Barba has spoken for the first time about his NRL comeback, revealing his joy at returning to the game that shot him to stardom.

Benny has champ in his corner

Adrian Proszenko World champion boxer Daniel Geale will take on a mentoring role to help Ben Barba sort through his personal problems.

Barba rivals Joey on betting rank system

Adrian Proszenko Ben Barba is the most influential player in the NRL.

Surgeon says Inu must get hefty suspension

Adrian Proszenko Leading orthopaedic surgeon Merv Cross has called for Krisnan Inu to be suspended for two months for his spear tackle on Greg Inglis, claiming: ''That's how you get quadriplegic.''

Low aims for more high times with Dogs

Adrian Proszenko For Drury Low, the only thing more exciting than replacing Ben Barba is the prospect of playing alongside him.

Sponsor dramas for Barba

Adrian Proszenko BEN BARBA'S off-field dramas are likely to cost him the chance to become the first rugby league player to become an ambassador for international brand Red Bull.

Williams 'perfect' candidate to be NRL poster boy ... if he stays

Adrian Proszenko Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis believes Sonny Bill Williams would be an ideal candidate to become the ''face of the game'' if he decides to remain in rugby league.

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'Sorry' Barba leaves clinic set for shock early return

Glenn Jackson, Adrian Proszenko Canterbury fullback Ben Barba is poised for a shock return as early as the round-four clash with Greg Inglis' South Sydney after he immediately followed up his discharge from a health clinic with an...

It's crunch time, from any point of view

Adrian Proszenko Souths are genuine NRL contenders, the ACC report hasn't shaken confidence in the game and the Western Sydney Wanderers are gaining a solid foothold, according to Nathan Cayless, Luke Patten and Mark...