Young guns prepared to prop up Tigers
Glenn Jackson They are the youngest starting props in the premiership by some distance, with 42 years between them when most clubs at least notch a half century.
Tamou chooses Cowboys over Eels
Glenn Jackson LESS than a fortnight after Israel Folau turned his back on Parramatta, the Eels have been dealt another blow after North Queensland's Test and Origin prop James Tamou chose loyalty over salary to...
Gallen not upset by singing Maroons
Glenn Jackson, Steve Mascord THEY have won seven consecutive State of Origin series and predictably dominated the national squad - and on Saturday night the Queenslanders managed to hijack the Australian victory celebrations,...
Lewis happy just to be back in mix for Test place
Glenn Jackson LUKE LEWIS says he will not be disappointed if he misses out on selection for Australia's Test against New Zealand this month.
No doubt about result: Manly deserve their good fortune
Glenn Jackson MANLY'S title defence is still alive despite a dodgy calf and thanks to a dodgy call or two. Or at least that is certainly what North Queensland will argue, after the class of centre Jamie Lyon gave...
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The Blues go down fighting
Glenn Jackson Through all of Queensland's dominance since 2006, so many matches have been won by big plays. This one turned on big decisions.
New series, same old result for Blues
Glenn Jackson THROUGH all of Queensland's dominance since 2006, so many matches have been won by big plays. This one turned on big decisions.
Tamou conflict history: Thaiday
Glenn Jackson Australian forward Sam Thaiday has maintained he long ago cast aside an on-field fight he had with Kangaroos debutant James Tamou.
'He'll always be a Maori. But New Zealand should have moved faster'
Glenn Jackson FOR two straight days, the calls were coming at all hours. At midnight, when James Tamou knew his mother would be awake.
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.
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Smith expects Tamou to be targeted
Glenn Jackson AUSTRALIAN captain Cameron Smith fully expects James Tamou to cop a hostile reception from the Eden Park crowd on Friday night, but the hooker said the New Zealand-born front-rower was up to the...
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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.
Tamou's a mate where it matters - Thaiday
Glenn Jackson AUSTRALIAN forward Sam Thaiday has maintained he cast aside long ago an on-field fight he had with Kangaroos debutant James Tamou.
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.
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Smith steps into Lockyer's boots to inspire Aussies
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.
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.
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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...
Prop whisperers: Roach, Lazarus answer Origin call for Stuart
Glenn Jackson THEY are men not normally used to tip-toeing through anything yet, quietly and unobtrusively, two of NSW's front-row greats have been mentoring the Blues' latest props in an attempt to halt...
