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Refs blow time up for obstruction rule

Glenn Jackson Referees bosses have bowed to the wave of criticism over the obstruction rules and are set to abandon black-and-white interpretations.

Referees' boss stands ground over policing of obstruction

Glenn Jackson Referees' boss Daniel Anderson has no intention of backing down from the ''black and white'' policing of obstruction in the face of increasing hostility, but says the NRL competition committee will...

Big names charged to rule on shoulders

Glenn Jackson RUGBY LEAGUE'S shift into a bad or bold new era - depending on whether you are a fan of the shoulder charge or not - was accelerated on Wednesday as some of the astute minds in the game met to...

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Players ignored the chance to have a say on rule change

Glenn Jackson THEY rose almost as one to vent their anger about the outlawing of the shoulder charge, while some expressed their frustration that they were not asked first.

Elite show you always have to look out for No.1

Glenn Jackson AN OLD coach once told Tim Sheens that you can feel like you've got 14 men on the field when you boast a good fullback - and 12 men if you don't.

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.

Gallen not upset by singing Maroons

Glenn Jackson, Steve Mascord THEY have won seven consecutive State of Origin series and predictably dominated the national squad - and on Saturday night the Queenslanders managed to hijack the Australian victory celebrations,...

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Six of the best fullbacks around

Glenn Jackson An old coach once told Tim Sheens that you can feel like you've got 14 men on the field when you boast a good fullback - and 12 men if you don't.

Cronk has no origin fears

Stathi Paxinos and Glenn Jackson Queensland half-back not concerned that state-of-origin game will be his first in No. 7 jersey.

Nine teams vying for eight spots just won't go

Glenn Jackson WESTS TIGERS may have to beat the likely minor premiers, Melbourne, in the final round of the premiership to seal a place in the top eight.

Norman out to do his thing, with No.6 for inspiration

Glenn Jackson AFTER a steady first-up performance in the Brisbane No.6 jumper vacated by Darren Lockyer, Corey Norman maintained he felt it was his job to simply replace rather than replicate the retired champion.

Lockyer says lean, keen Inglis would excel at fullback

Glenn Jackson WITH speculation emerging that South Sydney star Greg Inglis could be shifted to fullback for Sunday's clash with Penrith at Centrebet Stadium, his former Test and State of Origin teammate Darren...

Life after Lockyer a whole new ball game for Brisbane

Glenn Jackson IN A match just as much about the two blokes on the sidelines wearing sharp suits as it was about the men in the middle, Brisbane coped better without Darren Lockyer than Parramatta did without...

Life after Locky: Kangaroos' halves hopes now rest on shoulders of Thurston, Cronk

Glenn Jackson DARREN LOCKYER may be gone, but it is clear he is not forgotten. His presence is still an imposing one in the Australian camp, even five months or so since his retirement.

Gallen's inspirational, yet also aspirational

Glenn Jackson AUCKLAND: Something has been different for Paul Gallen in Test camp this week. Not only is he the new Australian vice-captain, but he has joined his teammates with his club side Cronulla in winning...