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Skipper Minichiello plans to keep playing - with or without his Roosters

Michael Chammas Anthony Minichiello won't retire at the end of the season, but the veteran fullback concedes that doesn't mean he will be at his beloved Sydney Roosters.

Hayne takes blame for not firing at crucial time

Michael Chammas Parramatta's Jarryd Hayne has admitted he failed to step up when his side needed him with the game on the line against Canterbury last Thursday.

Griffin finds spot for Norman after throwing Prince into hot seat

Michael Chammas, Brett Keeble ANTHONY GRIFFIN dropped a selection bombshell on Friday when he named Scott Prince and Corey Norman in his run-on side for next week's round-one clash against Manly.

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NRL 2013: the main men

Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas With the season kicking off on Thursday, we look at each team's key player.

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.

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Michael Chammas, Brett Keeble ON-FIELD referees will be required to make a decision on a try-scoring situation before referring it to the video referee in one of several significant changes made by the ARL Commission for next...

Panthers slip further into the mire after a lacklustre display

Michael Chammas A year ago, Ivan Cleary was preparing the New Zealand Warriors for a shot at the premiership. Today, he will wake up with the task of helping his Panthers avoid the wooden spoon.

Halves need to give full effort - Barrett

Michael Chammas NSW assistant coach Trent Barrett has put the onus on Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce to lead the Blues to a series-levelling win tonight.

Legacy building: influence of coaching kings felt well beyond their own clubs

Michael Chammas THE impact Wayne Bennett and Tim Sheens have had on rugby league has been felt far beyond the 11 premierships they've collected during the past 28 years.

Civoniceva tells teammates: I won't let you down

Michael Chammas Even after 299 NRL games, 45 Tests and 32 State or Origin appearances, Petero Civoniceva's worst fear is disappointing his teammates.

Loyalty and belief prove the perfect combination

Michael Chammas AT THE start of the series, Ricky Stuart sat down with his enigmatic five-eighth and assured him he was part of a three-game plan to take back the Origin crown, not a one-game gamble.

Force with Stuart to strike back against empire

Michael Chammas RICKY STUART believes he has a better team than he did the last time he ventured north of the border in his failed bid to bring down the Queensland empire.

Brilliant Thurston leaves brave Blues reeling

Michael Chammas JOHNATHAN THURSTON, who finished the corresponding game last year in a wheelchair, officially took over Darren Lockyer's mantle as Queensland's maestro last night.

Coaches giving recruits every chance to state claims before real stuff begins

Michael Chammas ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA will rest the bulk of their NRL squad for Saturday night's opening trial match against Des Hasler's Canterbury at WIN Stadium.

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Carney's Origin hopes plummet as Sharks hand him No.7 jersey

Michael Chammas REVELATIONS that Todd Carney will start the year at No.7 for Cronulla may have ruined any chance he had at finally playing State of Origin this season.

Star quartet will fuel Green Machine's title charge, says Meninga

Michael Chammas CANBERRA legend Mal Meninga believes the Raiders can win the premiership this season - if they keep their star quartet on the paddock.