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Storm skipper Cameron Smith named world's best

Cameron Smith's perfect year has hit a new high with the Australian captain being named the Rugby League International Federation's player of the year.

Cameron Smith named Kangaroos captain

Cameron Smith has been named as Darren Lockyer's replacement as captain of Australia for Friday's rugby league Test against New Zealand in Auckland.

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.

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Teams for round 11 of the NRL

All the ins and outs for round nine of the NRL.

Winning Starts Monday

Player stats give Daley a running start for Origin

Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley is set to enter the State of Origin series with his players in better form than their Queensland counterparts.

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Rugby League

Storm quick on the draw

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

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.

Live: Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles

James Polson Join LeagueHQ for league's favourite grudge match of the past 10 years.

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Top draw match result completely unfair: 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

Steve Mascord A late Cameron Smith penalty goal spared Melbourne blushes in front the Storm’s new owners in an epic encounter with arch rival Manly on Monday night.

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SPORT

Dank ready to come to Sharks' rescue

Danny Weidler Sports scientist Stephen Dank has refused an interview with ASADA but he wants Sharks players and their coach, Shane Flanagan, to know he is in their corner in the strongest possible way.

Rugby League

Panthers pounce early to defeat Storm

Michael Carayannis, Sydney Penrith produces upset of the season, beating Storm for first time since 2005.

Live: Panthers v Storm

Emma Kemp Join LeagueHQ as the Panthers host the Storm.

League

Panthers put listless Storm through the pressure cooker

Michael Carayannis After watching his side slump to a second-straight shock loss, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy said his players had lost their love and passion for football.

League

Impressive Panthers hand Storm another loss

Michael Carayannis Penrith overcame their most feared opponents, beating Melbourne Storm for the first time since 2005 and snapping an 11 game losing streak against the defending premiers after winning 12-10 at...

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No alarm bells for Storm skipper Smith

Captain Cameron Smith insists there are no alarm bells ringing for NRL premiers Melbourne but the timing of their mini-slump could have major implications for their season.