Talking points
Tigers’ Woods more than ready to tee off in Origin
Greg Prichard The performances of Aaron Woods and Keith Galloway for Wests Tigers in the rain against Melbourne was a reminder of how valuable they might be against Queensland on Wednesday, particularly since the...
Rugby league
Expansion plan sweetener in TV talks
Greg Prichard EXPANSION plans that include the possibility of the competition increasing by two teams, staggered over two years, have been flagged during negotiations with television networks on the new broadcast...
League
NRL finals system revamp has top four teams right at home
Greg Prichard The realisation it had become grossly unfair to force losing top-four teams to play away against lower-ranked teams in the second week of the finals series drove the decision to dump the McIntyre...
McIntyre system gone, and that's final
Greg Prichard THE realisation that it had become grossly unfair to force losing top-four teams to play away against lower-ranked teams in the second week of the finals series drove the decision to dump the...
Murray's future on hold
Greg Prichard BRAD MURRAY will learn next week whether he will be permitted to play in the Newcastle competition - or anywhere in NSW - after being charged in relation to the NRL betting scandal.
Keeping hope alive: CRL buoyant about fixture's long-term viability
Greg Prichard COUNTRY Rugby League officials believe they have a much better chance of keeping the City-Country concept alive now the ARL Commission has succeeded the NRL in control of the game.
Gallop upbeat on TV deal negotiations
Greg Prichard ARL Commission chief executive David Gallop said that after meeting executives from the Seven and Ten networks yesterday he was ''very optimistic about achieving a great result'' with the next TV...
League
Gallop backed after Stewart attack
Greg Prichard The ARL Commission has backed its chief executive, David Gallop, to continue making decisions that may upset some individuals but are considered best for the game overall after Manly and NSW fullback...
Commission stands by Gallop over Stewart call
Greg Prichard THE ARL Commission has backed its chief executive, David Gallop, to continue making decisions that may upset some individuals but are considered best for the game overall after Manly and NSW fullback...
