Carney the priority for reinstated Flanagan

Adrian Proszenko, Daniel Lane, Glenn Jackson Shane Flanagan has labelled the retention of free agent Todd Carney as ''priority No.1' after being reinstated as Cronulla coach.

Sutton is brains behind Souths' brawn, but he remains open on future

Daniel Lane South Sydney forward Ben Te'o inadvertently talked up the market value of John Sutton when he hailed the Rabbitohs' five-eighth as the ''brains'' of the premiership contenders.

Seething Sharks to present a united front, says Gallen

Daniel Lane Cronulla captain Paul Gallen said the Sharks would not only take the field against the Gold Coast on Sunday but each player would dedicate the match to the five staff members many believed were made...

Comeback king Gordon aims to show Sharks fans he is still flash

Daniel Lane CRONULLA recruit Michael Gordon, restricted to 25 matches in the past two seasons through knee and ankle injuries, insists the nature of the problems that sidelined him did not mess with his head.

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Cancer gives Lewis a new perspective

Daniel Lane IT MIGHTN'T have felt like it at the time but Cronulla recruit Luke Lewis enjoyed a significant victory on Friday even though his legs begged for mercy, his lungs screamed for oxygen, the blood...

Myles away from his patchy past

Daniel Lane A REJUVENATED Nate Myles said his Kangaroos jumper, and other season highlights, proved he needed a change of scenery after his stint at Sydney Roosters ended disastrously last year.

Annesley gives try the red light

Adrian Proszenko, Daniel Lane THE State of Origin refereeing controversy has reached Parliament House. The NSW Minister for Sport, Graham Annesley, a former grand final referee, has called for the controversial rule that cost the...

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Uate is here to stay: Stuart

Daniel Lane, Adrian Proszenko NSW coach Ricky Stuart is standing by Akuila Uate for the State of Origin series decider despite criticism levelled at the Blues winger by commentators and the public for appearing vulnerable under...

Carney continues his winning form

Daniel Lane CRONULLA five-eighth Todd Carney arrived at Shark Park for last night's match against the New Zealand Warriors determined to "turn up" for his teammates and to also build upon Wednesday's winning...

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Carney's one-point wonder ruins party

Daniel Lane A long-range field goal from Todd Carney six minutes from fulltime has given Cronulla a gritty 15-14 NRL victory over Penrith at Centrebet Stadium.

Hayne is a Gen Y guy but still has the Origin X-factor, says Stuart

Daniel Lane MUCH has been made about Blues star Jarryd Hayne in the lead-up to the State of Origin series opener, but coach Ricky Stuart has kept faith in the controversial Eel.