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New interpretation of obstruction rule could lead to more players 'diving'
Glenn Jackson Penrith coach Ivan Cleary, a member of the NRL's competition committee, said he was not consulted about the shift towards black-and-white policing of obstruction, as he voiced his fear the new...
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Gold Coast show steel where it matters
Glenn Jackson It wasn't simply the fact that the Gold Coast have now won three matches in a row. It was the nature of them, in producing three first- half shut-outs, which have made the biggest statement.
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Gallen injury not serious, says Sharks coach
Glenn Jackson Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has no issues with skipper Paul Gallen's involvement in a charity boxing event and maintained he expected the Test and Origin forward to be back when the squad resumes...
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Gallen's ring debut a bout to regret
Glenn Jackson IT IS not quite Cronulla's worst fears realised, but the wash-up from Paul Gallen's charity boxing bout will leave the Sharks feeling their own charity might have been misguided.
Mattiske affirms disdain for cross-code sharing
Glenn Jackson INTERIM NRL chief executive Shane Mattiske on Friday maintained his administration had not overreacted over Danny Buderus's bid to join the coaching staff of the ACT Brumbies.
Farah's week in the spotlight continues with NSW Origin gong
Glenn Jackson He has polarised opinion this week, but Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah will at least know that his NSW teammates think rather highly of him.
Titans run roughshod over clueless Chooks
Glenn Jackson When teams talk of mathematical possibilities, it is never a good sign; like a board backing a beleaguered coach.
Repentant Jennings: 'I know what I did was wrong'
Glenn Jackson MICHAEL JENNINGS wandered out of a beaten NSW dressing room, feeling the loss on his shoulders.
We want it more than them - Bird
Brad Walter and Glenn Jackson SENIOR NSW players have declared the Blues are finally ready to end Queensland's six years of State of Origin domination in next week's series decider, with back-rower Greg Bird saying: ''We want it...
Stuart scratches seven-year itch
Glenn Jackson NSW coaches and officials have spoken about a ''pick and stick'' mentality annually during Queensland's era of dominance. Finally, that advice has been heeded.
Big games bring out the beast, and at just the right time
Glenn Jackson THE sleeping giant was awoken. And there is no more a giant of a team than this Queensland one, waking this morning having extended their period of dominance to seven years.
Hoff and running: coaches back Ryan's bid to get back in blue
Glenn Jackson FORMER Test and NRL coach Daniel Anderson has joined a late push for Melbourne second-rower Ryan Hoffman to be selected for NSW.
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Carney says Blues call-up shows his troubled days are over
Glenn Jackson Whether it was destiny or fate involved, or something else entirely, Todd Carney wasn't sure. All he knew was that he wanted it badly; that never changed even through the highs, lows and in-betweens...
Bird says Blues are ready to ruffle Maroons' feathers
Glenn Jackson IF YOU had told Greg Bird in 2008, after he had won man-of-the-match honours in a game-one win against Queensland, that the Blues would lose that series, as well as the next three, he would not have...
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.
