NRL clubs get back to business

Glenn Jackson Most of Cronulla's recruits trained for the first time with their new club yesterday.

Bulldogs end Rabbitohs' fairytale run with big win

Glenn Jackson THE HOLLYWOOD story of the season found itself a predictable finish. The Canterbury Bulldogs, the minor premier and heavy favourite, extinguished the South Sydney fairytale with a ruthless...

Relentless Dogs kill fairytale

Glenn Jackson The Hollywood story of the season found itself a rather predictable finish. Canterbury, the minor premiers and heavy favourites, extinguished the South Sydney fairytale with a ruthless performance -...

Rugby League

Rabbitohs set to give Luke his ninth life

Glenn Jackson South Sydney coach Michael Maguire is set to restore hooker Issac Luke to his starting side for tomorrow night's semi-final against Canberra at ANZ Stadium.

Come back Luke, all is forgiven - Rabbitohs

Glenn Jackson SOUTH SYDNEY coach Michael Maguire is set to restore hooker Issac Luke to his starting side for tomorrow night's semi-final against Canberra at ANZ Stadium.

Reynolds' revenge stops Roosters crowing

Glenn Jackson Revenge is a dish best served, well, any time these two teams play. In round one, the Roosters scored two tries in the final three minutes to topple their rivals.

Madge of honour shines brightly

Glenn Jackson IT WAS South Sydney's sliding doors moment. Last year, after missing out on the signature of Wayne Bennett, the Rabbitohs signed Michael Maguire to turn the club around.

Sam saved from ban but only by a short hop

Glenn Jackson SAM BURGESS has been saved from a likely high-tackle suspension by just a few days.

Player churn could decide title

Glenn Jackson AT THIS stage of the season, every team is looking for an advantage, however slight. And both Manly and South Sydney, who play tomorrow night, have potentially grand final-winning ones.

Peats has mantra down pat, but dreams of a tatt

Glenn Jackson ON THE left side of Nathan Peats's abdomen, a blank canvas awaits a masterpiece. Whether it comes this year or not, Peats has reserved the spot for a premiership tattoo, to join the work on his right...

Luke's discipline questioned again

By Glenn Jackson Issac Luke's attempts at behavioural reform may have lasted a matter of minutes. In his comeback match from a suspension for a leg twist in the Four Nations tournament, Luke again found himself in...

Luke faces ban for alleged push on referee

Glenn Jackson Souths hooker Issac Luke's judiciary problems have continued after being charged with contrary conduct involving referee Jason Robinson in Saturday night's Charity Shield.

Luke pushes luck as ref contact attracts charge

Glenn Jackson ISSAC LUKE'S attempts at behavioural reform may have lasted a matter of minutes. In his comeback match from a suspension for a leg twist in the Four Nations tournament, Luke again found himself in...

Fien warns Kiwis about defections

Glenn Jackson New Zealand's Nathan Fien has urged Kiwi officials to act swiftly following James Tamou's decision to play for Australia and NSW, fearing more players will follow.

League

Bad boy Luke has learned his lesson

Glenn Jackson Issac Luke has learnt his lesson. The New Zealand hooker won't be attempting any retribution on James Tamou tomorrow night in Auckland.

Luke pledges to remain cool if it comes to taming Tamou

Glenn Jackson AUCKLAND: Issac Luke has learnt his lesson. The New Zealand hooker won't be attempting any retribution on James Tamou tomorrow night in Auckland.

Cool-hand Cameron picks up where Lockyer left off

Glenn Jackson WHEN Test matches were on the line, Australia could invariably rely on Darren Lockyer. Now, his replacement as captain, Cameron Smith, has assumed that role.