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League

Ennis ready for Sonny Bill, the playmaker

Daniel Lane Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis has revealed his team is preparing for the possibility of Sydney Roosters forward Sonny Bill Williams starting at five-eighth in their match on Friday night.

Sunday Sin Bin

Doctor who treated Earl tracked down as peptide row rumbles on

Adrian Proszenko Dr Ijaz Khan has emerged as the mystery medico who treated Sandor Earl following the winger's shoulder surgeries.

School's out when Tuivasa-Sheck faces up to giant idol Vatuvei

Chris Barclay Roger Tuivasa-Sheck first saw the sizeable frame of Manu Vatuvei in the flesh when the New Zealand Warriors' legend visited his old school in South Auckland.

Do your best: Reddy gives unwanted Eels hope for the future

Daniel Lane Wests Tigers winger Joel Reddy's advice to the 12 Parramatta players told by coach Ricky Stuart that they had no future at that club beyond this season was he and the likes of Roosters recruit Daniel...

League

Prescription drugs risky too, says coach

Adrian Proszenko Brian Smith, who has more than four decades of coaching experience in the NRL and Super League, warns the misuse of prescription drugs is a serious issue in the NRL and feels personally responsible...

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Winning Starts Monday

Dragons are genuine title contenders - for 2014

Brad Walter Just a few weeks ago, St George Illawarra were considered little more than a rabble. But they have now emerged as premiership contenders - next season.

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League

Rookie coach's true colours shine in red, white and blue

Richard Hinds Thoughtfully and expansively, Trent Robinson has been discussing football, and life, in a way that makes them seem one and the same.

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League

Bloody Brookvale battle reveals armour of the Souths is custom-made

Richard Hinds Blame it on an unfortunate addiction to Game of Thrones. Or the lingering image of Russell Crowe slicing and dicing his way through Ancient Rome.

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Discord

Precious words in Wayne's world

Steve Mascord It's now common for clubs to put media conferences on their websites. You won't get any print journalists asking good questions at morning recovery sessions as a result – but that's not what I...

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League

Here's to you, Mr Robinson

Phil Gould Well that was emphatic, wasn't it?

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League

Elliott's regret on Raiders move

Chris Wilson As he prepares to return to Canberra, New Zealand Warriors coach Matt Elliott has revealed his regret at walking out on the Raiders after the 2006 NRL season.

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League

Price's popularity with players could show up bookmakers

Brad Walter St George Illawarra's Steve Price might be favourite to be the first NRL coach sacked this season but he has strong support within the club and there has even been talk of re-signing him.

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Wicks to walk free but shackled by playing ban

Stephen Ryan Good Friday will be Great Friday for former Newcastle Knight Danny Wicks, who will be released from prison after serving 18 months for supplying drugs.

Pearce on way up pecking order

Michael Chammas FRESH after signing a four-year contract extension with the Sydney Roosters, Mitchell Pearce has declared his intention to one day take over from Anthony Minichiello as club captain.

League

Young and hungry: fresh faces with the talent to burn

Michael Chammas Last year it was Adam Reynolds, Konrad Hurrell and Josh Jackson who headlined a long list of rookies to take the NRL by storm.

Clear similarities but Potter insists Tedesco is a cut above

Scott Dougherty THEY went to the same high school and made their first-grade debuts at the age of 19 as fullbacks, but new Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter does not see the likeness between himself and James Tedesco.

Rugby League

Price gets stay of execution after Dragons miss their target

Tim Barrow MELBOURNE'S future is secured, St George Illawarra's increasingly uncertain.

Rise of top-line star fuels Smith's suspicions of murky world

Chris Barrett FORMER Roosters, Parramatta, Dragons and Newcastle coach Brian Smith has opened up on his suspicions of performance-enhancing drug use in the NRL, casting doubt on one current leading player.

Rugby League

Stuart weighs up captaincy for Eels

Michael Chammas PARRAMATTA coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating naming co-captains at the club for the first time in 14 years because of a lack of experienced leaders on his playing roster.