Dugan can help Dragons get their fire back, says Young
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra have struggled to score points since Darius Boyd's defection to Newcastle but former Dragons lock Dean Young believes Josh Dugan can solve their attacking woes.
League
Dugan close to finalising deal with Dragons
Michael Chammas Josh Dugan is on the verge of returning to the NRL after his manager met St George Illawarra officials on Wednesday to finalise a contract with the joint venture club.
Positions, decisions - time is almost up for tough calls
Michael Chammas Michael Chammas looks at the 10 most contentious positions still up for grabs in this weekend's trials.
Eels not alone in bid to lure Norman south
Michael Chammas, Brad Walter PARRAMATTA will have to fight off bids from St George Illawarra and Penrith to lure Corey Norman from Brisbane for next season.
High heir pressure but Price feels right
Michael Chammas STEVE PRICE could well be remembered as the meat in the sandwich provided by two of the greatest coaches in league history.
Rugby league
Shoulder knock rules King out of Broncos crunch match
Michael Chammas MANLY prop Jason King is expected to miss tonight's clash with Brisbane, failing to overcome a shoulder injury suffered in last Sunday's win over the Knights.
Ruling challenge groundless as Price's men go down in flames
Michael Chammas ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA coach Steve Price won't have a lot to argue about when he approaches referees boss Bill Harrigan about the contentious try awarded to Mitchell Pearce that sunk the Dragons last...
Daydream believers: Price's men rediscover lost souls
Michael Chammas Don't be mistaken - it wasn't an afternoon when the Dragons finally executed their plans, it was far more significant than that.
Replacement Watmough relishes chance to line up with Vatuvei
Michael Chammas WHEN Manly football manager Steve Gigg's name flashed up on Anthony Watmough's phone on Sunday afternoon, he immediately assumed the worst.
Fien's fine knowing the end is nigh
Michael Chammas NATHAN FIEN, the grandfather of St George Illawarra's hooker ranks, is enjoying mentoring Cameron King and Mitch Rein but believes it won't be long before they overtake him in the pecking order.
Clubs stake their seasons on untested halves pairs
Michael Chammas IN A reflection of the modern game, 14 clubs are set to open their premiership campaign next week with halves who have played fewer than 35 NRL games together.
We were the ones out there: Young downplays Bennett's role
Michael Chammas ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA insist they have ''nothing to prove'' in the post-Wayne Bennett era that begins against their former coach in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Price is right, team says of coach's style
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas Dragons players have warned former mentor Wayne Bennett to expect some surprises when they take on his Newcastle side under new coach Steve Price in Thursday night's NRL season opener.
We're a different beast, Dragons warn Bennett
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas DRAGONS players have warned former mentor Wayne Bennett to expect some surprises when they take on his Newcastle side under the guidance of new coach Steve Price for the first time in Thursday...
Tigers undecided over Mason but Willie has options, too
Michael Chammas Wests Tigers are weighing up the pros and cons of signing Willie Mason, but insist they ''aren't the only show in town''.
Sea Eagles back Williams over De Gois hoist but he faces a nervous wait for verdict
Michael Chammas MANLY coach Geoff Toovey believes Tony Williams doesn't have a case to answer to after the second-rower was placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Isaac De Gois in the first half of last night's...
Michael Chammas
Benji marshalls the troops as team effort ensures Tigers finally fire without Farah
Michael Chammas THE Wests Tigers have learnt how to win without hooker Robbie Farah, who was yesterday named in the City Origin team despite suffering concussion in the win against Penrith.
Roosters push to keep Pearce part of flock
Michael Chammas HAVING guaranteed Anthony Minichiello will remain a one-club man with a one-year contract extension, the Roosters will now turn their attention to ensuring Mitchell Pearce follows the same footsteps.
Hornby and Rein sweet after push and spray
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra prop Trent Merrin has denied a rift between skipper Ben Hornby and Mitch Rein, saying frustration was the reason for Hornby's out-of-character attack on his hooker on Monday night.
Skipper's red mist not a sign of discord at Red V, insists Merrin
Michael Chammas DRAGONS prop Trent Merrin has denied a rift exists between skipper Ben Hornby and Mitch Rein, describing frustration as the reason behind Hornby's out-of-character attack on his hooker on Monday...
