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.
League
Eels still hopeful of signing Folau - and Tamou in their sights
Brad Walter PARRAMATTA members have been told the club is hopeful of finalising a deal with Israel Folau soon, and were still looking to sign English forward Gareth Hock in 2014 along with a leading front-rower,...
Galvin shown the door after brutal assault on delivery driver
Brad Walter, Glenn Jackson PENRITH have sacked under-20s player Jake Galvin for his part in a vicious assault on a 77-year-old Pizza Hut delivery driver.
Brad Walter
On-field stars shine brighter than the desk jockeys
Brad Walter A CEO doesn't put bums on seats, so why the distorted pay scale?
Challenge system before rules panel
Brad Walter AN NFL-style ''challenge system'' enabling coaches or captains to contest refereeing decisions is set to be trialled after a meeting of the game's Rules Advisory Committee today.
League
On-field challenges to trial in under-20s
Brad Walter Captains will be allowed unlimited challenges to refereeing decisions under an NFL-style system to be trialled before the end of the season - as long as those challenges are proved correct.
Rugby league
Toyota Cup trial spell for captain's challenge
Brad Walter CAPTAINS will be allowed unlimited challenges to refereeing decisions under an NFL-style system to be trialled before the end of the season – as long as those challenges are proved correct.
Rugby league
Blues keep Maroons guessing about team
Brad Walter QUEENSLAND coach Mal Meninga and his players remain unsure of the make-up of the NSW team for tonight's opening Origin match at Etihad Stadium, with the Blues yet to officially announce a line-up.
Chooks' Mitchell wants to go home to roost
Brad Walter Sydney Roosters hooker Anthony Mitchell is sweating on a release from the club next week, without which his planned return home to North Queensland is likely to fall over.
Winning Starts Monday
Emotional temperature set to rise for Origin decider
Brad Walter Queensland may not go as far as exhuming the body of the late great Arthur Beetson and sitting him on the sideline next Wednesday night but the Blues need to prepare for them to use every other stunt...
The biggest match of my life: Gallen
Brad Walter NSW captain Paul Gallen has described tomorrow night's State of Origin series decider as the biggest match of his 12-year NRL career.
League
Suncorp no issue: Stuart
Brad Walter NSW coach Ricky Stuart has declared that the Blues will not be intimidated by their Queensland opponents or the hostile atmosphere at Suncorp Stadium for tonight's series decider.
Thurston will be more dangerous at five-eighth, says Marshall
Brad Walter BENJI MARSHALL has predicted Johnathan Thurston will be more of a threat playing outside Robert Lui at North Queensland and admits the departure of his scrum-base partner is a huge blow for Wests...
Big Artie's memory to be front and centre
Brad Walter MORE than 30 years after Arthur Beetson skippered Queensland in the first State of Origin match, the state now has indigenous players captaining all three NRL club teams.
Live blog: Australia v New Zealand
Brad Walter and Stephen Samuelson Welcome to LeagueHQ's live blog of Australia v New Zealand from Newcastle.
Tonga aiming to roll out for season opener
Brad Walter TEST centre Willie Tonga has declared himself fit for Parramatta's opening round clash with Brisbane and may even make his first appearance back in Eels colours on Friday night against Penrith.
League
Domino effect: Cronk's decision to impact on rival halfbacks
Brad Walter A MEETING between Cooper Cronk and his agent in Melbourne next week may hold the key to this season's NRL player transfer market, with rival clubs closely monitoring whatever decision he makes on his...
Stuart sticks with Mannah for leadership qualities
Brad Walter Parramatta prop Tim Mannah is tipped to be one of first players picked for NSW this season. Besides captain Paul Gallen, Penrith back-rower Luke Lewis and Newcastle utility Kurt Gidley, Sin Bin has...
U20 Origin clash latest weapon in war of the west
Brad Walter RUGBY league's push to maintain its standing as the No.1 football code in western Sydney is set to receive a boost with the decision to play the first under-20s State of Origin match at Penrith.
Tigers get Galloway back early as jostling starts for Test positions
Brad Walter KEITH GALLOWAY'S surprise return to action against Brisbane on Friday night will provide a timely boost not only for Wests Tigers but also Australia.
