Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas

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.

Dugan can help Dragons get their fire back, says Young

Dragons player Josh Dugan trains with the Dragons.

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.

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Round 10 line-ups

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 14

Josh Dugan

Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 10.

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 7

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

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 23

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

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 30

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

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Talkin' Teams, Tuesday April 9

Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas Michael Chammas with news and analysis as the NRL clubs name their teams for round six.

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League

In-form Watmough set for Test recall

Anthony Watmough

Michael Chammas Anthony Watmough's strong start to the season is expected to earn the Manly back-rower a Test recall.

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday April 2

Michael Chammas

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

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Live: Knights v Cowboys

KNIGHTS V COWBOYS

Michael Chammas Join LeagueHQ for full, live commentary as the Newcastle Knights host the North Queensland Cowboys in the final game of Round 3.

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday March 26, 2013

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Michael Chammas All the NRL team news as the sides are named with all eyes on the Bulldogs and Ben Barba.

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The all-important spine

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Michael Chammas You can't win a premiership without a good 1,6,7 and 9. We talk to Luke Patten, Greg Alexander, Steve Mortimer and Dean Young about the combinations at each club.

Gordon leads pack ready for impact

Michael Gordon

Michael Chammas They aren't among the NRL's top 20, but these 10 players are poised for breakthrough seasons this year, writes Michael Chammas.

Bin there, done that - but this time Blues get extra man

Cooper Cronk

Michael Chammas FOR the second time in as many games this series, a sin-binning turned the game on its head. In game one, NSW paid the price for Michael Jennings's ill-discipline, but, last night, they benefited...

Eight mail: Knights show they're not out of finals race

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Michael Chammas Just as it looked like Wayne Bennett's 21-year finals streak would come to an abrupt end in his first year in Newcastle, his Knights have given him reason to believe in No.22.

Hayne rates Barba the top Dog in the fullback pack

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Michael Chammas JARRYD HAYNE produced arguably the most dominant individual streak in rugby league history to lead Parramatta to the 2009 grand final, but he has declared Ben Barba's form even better than his three...

Knights just warming up

NCH SPORT Round 8. Newcastle Knights Vs Penrith Panthers at Hunter Stadium, Broadmeadow. 2nd Half. Picture shows Knights players congratulate Neville Costigan, centre, he has just scored a try.30th April 2012 NewcastleNCH SPORT PIC JONATHAN CARROLL

Michael Chammas Newcastle forward Neville Costigan believes his side's tough run to the finals will prove a blessing in disguise - if they make it.

Sin-binning proves the difference again

Michael Chammas For the second time in as many games this series, a sin-binning turned the game on its head.

Queensland selectors keep faith with Slater to make stunning recovery

Billy Slater

Michael Chammas DESPITE Billy Slater having been ruled out for at least a month with a knee injury, the Maroons haven't given up hope of retaining their fullback for the series decider on July 4.

Roosters agree to release Perrett

Sam Perrett

Michael Chammas SAM PERRETT was granted a release from his contract at the Sydney Roosters yesterday and given the all-clear to join the Bulldogs.