Talkin' Teams, Tuesday, April 23
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round seven.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday April 9
Michael Chammas Michael Chammas with news and analysis as the NRL clubs name their teams for round six.
Matai to miss Test after pledging allegiance to Samoa
Michael Chammas Kiwi centre Steve Matai has ruled himself out of this month's Test match against Australia to play for the Steve Price-coached Samoa in the World Cup later this year.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday April 2
Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round five.
Talkin' Teams, Tuesday March 26, 2013
Michael Chammas All the NRL team news as the sides are named with all eyes on the Bulldogs and Ben Barba.
League
Tigers' cub set to face Snowden, 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.
Rugby League
NRL 2013: the main men
Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas With the season kicking off on Thursday, we look at each team's key player.
Odd man out Stagg may call it quits
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas CANTERBURY lock David Stagg appears to have become last man standing in the game of musical chairs that has seen players switching clubs this week and may retire after the Bulldogs' season finishes.
Tackle five: the key questions that could decide the elimination final
Michael Chammas 1. Have Cronulla run their race?
Eight mail: Knights show they're not out of finals race
Michael Chammas Just as it looked like Wayne Bennett's 21-year finals streak would come to an abrupt end in his first year in Newcastle, his Knights have given him reason to believe in No.22.
Slater returns but Young Dragon doubtful despite late test
Michael Chammas BILLY SLATER was last night confirmed to make his return from a knee injury against St George Illawarra tonight, but Storm coach Craig Bellamy has opted to rest five-eighth Gareth Widdop and Todd...
Roosters agree to release Perrett
Michael Chammas SAM PERRETT was granted a release from his contract at the Sydney Roosters yesterday and given the all-clear to join the Bulldogs.
Price moves Morris back to the wing
Michael Chammas THE Brett Morris experiment at fullback is over, with St George Illawarra coach Steve Price opting for Jason Nightingale to wear the No.1 jersey against Cronulla on Sunday.
Daydream believers: Price's men rediscover lost souls
Michael Chammas Don't be mistaken - it wasn't an afternoon when the Dragons finally executed their plans, it was far more significant than that.
Hasler predicts Stewart's return
Michael Chammas BULLDOGS coach Des Hasler expects Glenn Stewart to return from a knee injury on Friday night, despite being named and then omitted from the Manly side for the past fortnight.
After two false starts, Stewart fit for Canterbury clash
Michael Chammas THE Sea Eagles are expecting back Glenn Stewart for the first time since round 15 when Manly play at home to Des Hasler's Canterbury tonight.
Sorry Sharks still can't find killer instinct for easy prey
Michael Chammas The difference between the contenders and pretenders of this competition is attitude, which is why Cronulla are another year away from genuine heavyweight status.
Flanagan backs Gallen and Smith to lift team's spirit
Michael Chammas AFTER his team's dismal showing against the Raiders, the only thing Shane Flanagan could get excited about was the prospect of getting skipper Paul Gallen and Jeremy Smith back against Penrith this...
Surgery for neck lump denies Lewis Shark start
Brad Walter and Michael Chammas LESS than a week after signing with the Sharks, Luke Lewis will have surgery this week to remove a lump in his neck and miss the clash with his new club.
Bukuya steps up to repay Sharks' faith in his talent
Michael Chammas WHEN you're playing in the same team as Todd Carney and Paul Gallen, it's hard to get the recognition or headlines you deserve.
