Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas

League

Glenn Stewart out of Origin III

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26:  Cameron Smith of the Storm holds back Glenn Stewart of the Eagles during a fight during the round 25 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and the Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval on August 26, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Michael Chammas NSW back-rower Glenn Stewart has been ruled out of the State of Origin series decider after failing a fitness test this morning.

Watmough wounded in Brookvale thriller

Anthony Watmough

Michael Chammas NSW's injury woes worsened last night with Blues super-sub Anthony Watmough hobbling from the field in Canterbury's controversial 32-30 golden point win against Manly on Friday night.

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Round 14 line-up

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, June 11

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Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 14.

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Round 13 line-ups

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, June 4

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Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 13.

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Round 11 line-ups

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 21

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Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 11.

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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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Round 10 line-ups

Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, May 14

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

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Annual clash loses influence on Blues

Jarryd Hayne.

Michael Chammas NSW are likely to use the lowest number of City-Country players in this year's State of Origin series since Queensland's dominance began in 2006.

Boyd part of new breed

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Michael Chammas Country skipper Michael Ennis believes Boyd Cordner, Josh Jackson and Tariq Sims are destined to play for Australia.

No. 6 shirt still the big puzzle for Daley in Origin line-up

James Maloney

Michael Chammas Blues coach Laurie Daley is still undecided on how he'll use skipper Paul Gallen in Origin but is more concerned about who will play five-eighth than the depth in the front-row after Sunday's...

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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 2

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

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League

Blues seek pre-Origin drugs guarantee

NSW Blues

Michael Chammas NSW officials are planning to provide ASADA with a squad of Blues players they want exempted from questioning over the NRL doping scandal during the State of Origin series.

Stewart shaken by run-in with armed men

Glenn Stewart

Michael Chammas Manly back-rower Glenn Stewart was caught up in an armed robbery at the Northbridge Hotel on Monday afternoon.

League

Tigers' cub set to face Snowden, Mason

Kade Snowden and Willie Mason

Michael Chammas Rookie coach Mick Potter has taken his first leap of faith, naming 20-year-old debutant Jack Buchanan at prop for Wests Tigers' round-one clash against Newcastle.

Goodwin's injury curse keeps him out of Charity Shield clash

Bronx Goodwin

Michael Chammas, Brad Walter DRAGONS utility Bronx Goodwin will miss this Friday's Charity Shield clash against the Rabbitohs and the opportunity to line up against his brother Bryson for the first time after suffering a...

Eagles grounded as drug clarity sought

Manly Waringah Sea Eagles

Michael Chammas MANLY prop Brent Kite admitted to seeking assurance from head trainer Don Singe to ensure the Manly club was clean of any use of illicit drugs and substances.

Indispensables must feature in finals tally

Billy Slater

Michael Chammas THESE are the players their teams just can't do without on the road to the play-offs. Billy Slater, Keith Galloway, Paul Gallen, Justin Hodges, Beau Scott, Glenn Stewart and Konrad Hurrell hold the...

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.