Mal Meninga

Sunday Sin Bin

Under-fire and unloved: Sharks can't give sponsorship away

Adrian Proszenko Cronulla have tried to donate the club's major sponsorship to charity for free … only for the offer to be rejected.

Idris makes Origin case against Broncos

Jamal Idris

Phil Lutton With just over a week until the Origin teams are named, Phil Lutton runs the rule over Queensland and NSW candidates from the Broncos-Titans derby.

League

Raiders to defend rich talent pool

Chris Wilson The Raiders are confident they can still snare the best talent in Brisbane's Logan area despite the Broncos entering the region.

League

Shillington is 'built for Origin'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13:  David Shillington of the Maroons is tackled during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland Origin legend Petero Civoniceva has endorsed David Shillington fill his vacant starting spot.

Set of Six

ASADA armada lays siege

Steve Mascord

Steve Mascord Having circled the wagons in recent weeks, the NRL is now going to be expected to work for the Indians.

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Gallen versus Papalii round two? The Shark's not biting

Josh Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday after he accused the Canberra enforcer of a ''dog shot'' last season.

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Rugby League

Raiders put faith in reformed Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth No new conditions to come now that alcohol ban has expired for star centre.

Rugby League

Sharks refuse to bait Papalii

Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday.

League

Meninga to cast eye over Shillington

Sport. At the Raiders HQ, training session. Player, David Shillington. May 8th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Wayne Heming Queensland coach Mal Meninga will be looking closely at David Shillington in the Canberra prop's returns to the NRL.

Rugby League

Blake can shake up Origin

Sport  Canberra Raiders player Blake Ferguson stretches before the start of the captain's run at Canberra Stadium.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth The stage is set for Blake Ferguson’s State of Origin audition at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

League

What we learned: Raiders v Knights

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12:  Sandor Earl of the Raiders is tackled by Chris Houston of the Knights during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii, Blake Ferguson and Sandor Earl's devastating right-edge partnership is back.

League

Wake-up call puts three-try Ferguson in frame for Origin opportunity

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Canberra centre Blake Ferguson has starred again for the Raiders, bagging a hat-trick of tries to help his NRL side thump Newcastle 44-14 in their NRL clash at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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Firing Ferguson feared career was over

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12:  Blake Ferguson of the Raiders scores a try during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Blake Ferguson feared his NRL career was over after his rooftop drinking binge with Josh Dugan.

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Scan shows Locke's back not serious

Warriors fullback Kevin Locke's back injury is not as serious as initially feared, club doctor John Mayhew said.

League

Rookie Raider wants Origin impact

25th February 2012, Sport  Journalist: Courtney Rees. Photographed by KATHERINE GRIFFITHS. SG ball game, ACT junior reps vs South Sydney. Photograph of Brenko Lee.

Jon Tuxworth Mal Meninga compared Edrick Lee to a young Greg Inglis after his display for Queensland in last year's under-20 State of Origin.

Discord

Good signs ahead of the World Cup

Steve Mascord

Steve Mascord At the weekend we saw plenty of evidence that we're going to see some pretty compelling rugby league at the World Cup.

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League

Ferguson still in mix for Blues, says Country chief

Blake Ferguson Country 2012

Lee Gaskin Raiders winger Blake Ferguson is a ''genuine contender'' for the NSW State of Origin team after taking steps to remedy his off-field behaviour, Country selector Jock Colley says.

League

Croker cracks 100 games for Canberra

30th August  2012, Story by Lee Gaskin  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra raider's goalkicker and NRL highest pointscorer for the year Jarrod Croker does some goalkicking practice after training.

Lee Gaskin The Sydney Roosters crashed Jarrod Croker's debut party, but the Raiders centre is aiming to turn the tables in his record-setting 100th NRL game on Sunday.

Hardly music to the ears of NSW ... Maroon Five top the charts

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Chris Wilson Melbourne have the big three and now Queensland boast the big five.

League

Maroon five call the tune again

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16:  Cameron Smith of the Storm looks to pass the ball during the round two NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Melbourne Storm at 1300SMILES Stadium on March 16, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Chris Wilson Melbourne has the Big Three and now Queensland can boast the Big Five.