Little doubt there'll be no benefit rule next year
Brad Walter THE controversial benefit-of-the-doubt rule is set to be scrapped after the appointment of a new refereeing structure headed by former Parramatta and Warriors coach Daniel Anderson.
CEO hunt on backburner as ARLC tackles tasks
Brad Walter ARL Commission chairman John Grant has indicated that the appointment of a new chief executive may not be far away but, five months after David Gallop's resignation, it is no longer the most pressing...
League
On-schedule Mick's no hurry Potter
Glenn Jackson, Brad Walter HE was announced as Wests Tigers coach less than a fortnight ago, yet after taking charge of his first training session with his new club, Mick Potter insisted the pre-season was ''on schedule''.
League
Harrigan, Raper axed for Origin denials
Brad Walter, Adrian Proszenko Bill Harrigan and Stuart Raper's refusal to concede match officials got controversial decisions wrong in State of Origin led to the sacking of the referees bosses yesterday.
Inu rockets from cast-off to one-off
Brad Walter KRISNAN INU has vowed to repay Des Hasler for the faith he showed in him when he signed the goalkicking centre mid-season by helping Canterbury win a premiership on Sunday.
Harrigan bid to clear obstruction chaos
Brad Walter ''Gentlemen, we have put this DVD together to hopefully dispel confusion around obstruction calls.''
Rugby league
Marshall available for Storm match
Brad Walter WESTS TIGERS playmaker Benji Marshall is free to play in Saturday night's must-win clash with Melbourne after pleading guilty to a dangerous contact charge.
League
Dogs to fight Hasler's ref slur fine
Brad Walter CANTERBURY will fight a $10,000 fine against coach Des Hasler after the Bulldogs coach was accused of using a false account of an on-field discussion between match officials to imply that decisions...
Hasler gets his man - ref gig goes to Archer
Brad Walter Tony Archer has been appointed to control a Canterbury match for the first time in more than two years on Sunday after Bulldogs coach Des Hasler alerted referees bosses Bill Harrigan and Stuart Raper...
Challenge system before rules panel
Brad Walter AN NFL-style ''challenge system'' enabling coaches or captains to contest refereeing decisions is set to be trialled after a meeting of the game's Rules Advisory Committee today.
League
On-field challenges to trial in under-20s
Brad Walter Captains will be allowed unlimited challenges to refereeing decisions under an NFL-style system to be trialled before the end of the season - as long as those challenges are proved correct.
Rugby league
Toyota Cup trial spell for captain's challenge
Brad Walter CAPTAINS will be allowed unlimited challenges to refereeing decisions under an NFL-style system to be trialled before the end of the season – as long as those challenges are proved correct.
Board games at Titans as Searle makes way
Brad Walter Titans founder Michael Searle has stood down as chief executive of the Gold Coast Titans
Camera doesn't lie: the evidence Stuart will lay on the table for Gallop
Brad Walter THESE are the photos NSW coach Ricky Stuart is expected to table at a meeting with ARLC boss David Gallop as evidence that the refereeing in Origin I contributed to the Blues' controversial loss.
Rugby league
Robinson too lenient, referees bosses admit
Brad Walter REFEREE bosses Bill Harrigan and Stuart Raper last night told ARL Commission chief executive David Gallop they stood by the controversial Greg Inglis try in Origin I, but admitted Jason Robinson...
Meeting about referees still high on Stuart agenda despite sudden exit
Brad Walter NSW coach Ricky Stuart still expects to discuss the refereeing in State of Origin with senior NRL officials after having a meeting scheduled with outgoing chief executive David Gallop on the subject.
War of words fires up Origin stars for fight
Brad Walter BLUES coach Ricky Stuart and his Queensland counterpart Mal Meninga will use outspoken comments made by the other to help motivate their players for tonight's Origin clash at ANZ Stadium.
Winning Starts Monday
Emotional temperature set to rise for Origin decider
Brad Walter Queensland may not go as far as exhuming the body of the late great Arthur Beetson and sitting him on the sideline next Wednesday night but the Blues need to prepare for them to use every other stunt...
Harrigan puts choke hold on coaches to end wrestle mania
Brad Walter REFEREES' boss Bill Harrigan has warned coaches a blitz on wrestling tactics that forced Dragons captain Ben Hornby to concede his team may have to change its tackling style would continue.
Harrigan warns blitz on wrestling tactics will continue
Brad Walter Referees boss Bill Harrigan has warned coaches a blitz on wrestling tactics that forced Dragons captain Ben Hornby to concede his team may have to change its tackling style would continue.
