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NRL steps into Manly board racist slur dispute
Brad Walter Allegations of racism at a recent Manly board meeting may be heard by an independent tribunal after the NRL initiated a disputes process following an official complaint by Sea Eagles director Darrell...
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Only coaches can truly eradicate the wrestle
Brad Walter When Chris Anderson returned to NRL coaching with Sydney Roosters in 2007, the two-time premiership-winning coach complained that players were spending eight hours a week lifting weights in the gym.
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Doust wants Morris back in the Red V
Brad Walter St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust has confirmed the club still hopes to reunite the Morris twins and revealed the reason Josh left was because Wayne Bennett didn’t think he would become...
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Even Anderson a little shirty about Thaiday row
Brad Walter Broncos captain Sam Thaiday received unexpected support over his grabbing at the shirt of referee Adam Devcich last Friday night, with NRL referees boss Daniel Anderson saying before he was even...
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Video ref Morgan may be heading to Super League coaching job
Brad Walter NRL video referee Justin Morgan has been linked to the Castleford coaching job following the sacking of fellow Australian Ian Millward.
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Dragons at bottom of a Big Red V
Brad Walter Just two years ago St George Illawarra were basking in premiership glory and talking about becoming the first club in NRL history to win back-to-back grand finals.
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Desperate Dragons pay price for success
Brad Walter Just two years ago St George Illawarra were basking in premiership glory and talking about becoming the first club in NRL history to win back-to-back grand finals.
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Irvine next in line for Sharks exit
Brad Walter CRONULLA chairman Damian Irvine is expected to become the latest casualty of the doping and salary cap scandals that have engulfed the club and left sacked football manager Darren Mooney in hospital...
Warriors turn to Siejka after Johnson adds to injury woes
Brad Walter FORMER Penrith playmaker Harry Siejka may be thrust into the Warriors line-up for their opening premiership clash with Parramatta after Shaun Johnson became the the club's latest big name on the...
Search for answers: NRL clubs respond to survey as auditors plan surprise raids in hunt for evidence
Brad Walter, Michael Chammas NRL clubs are bracing for raids from Deloitte Forensic, with officials refusing to confirm if all clubs would be audited or if some had been specifically targeted.
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Crowd's love of a good hit may sway officials, says Bennett
Brad Walter NRL All Stars coach Wayne Bennett says public pressure may convince the game's authorities to overturn their ban on shoulder charges after George Rose became the first player to feel the wrath of...
Broad-brush claims leave clean athletes in murky surrounds
Brad Walter AUSTRALIAN sports chiefs have demanded the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) name and shame the drug users identified in Thursday's explosive report before the reputations of innocent athletes are...
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Injuries rule Slater out of All Stars match
Brad Walter Melbourne Storm officials say they hope Billy Slater will be fit for the World Club Challenge against Leeds on February 22 after he withdrew from the NRL All Stars match due to a couple of injuries.
Rhinos' move on Tonga may allow Folau to join Eels
Brad Walter INTEREST in Willie Tonga from English Super League premiers Leeds might help Parramatta to sign Israel Folau, with the Eels having been told to shed players to accommodate the returning AFL star...
Rugby league's the winner as Izzy and Sonny prepare for encore performance
Brad Walter IF you listen to Kevin Sheedy, the GWS Giants did Ricky Stuart a favour by poaching Israel Folau to play in the AFL.
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NRL cans Buderus' job with Brumbies
Brad Walter DANNY BUDERUS'S coaching role with the ACT Brumbies was doomed from the moment the Super Rugby franchise's media manager Elliot Woods handed him one of the team's training shirts to put on just...
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Polished, professional Potter to take reins from Sheens
Brad Walter WESTS TIGERS officials are set to end their month-long hunt for a new coach by appointing Mick Potter to replace Tim Sheens today.
Next year can't come too soon for also-rans
Brad Walter After farewelling Nathan Hindmarsh and Luke Burt on Sunday night, Parramatta players will have this week off and then return to training for the rest of the month under new coach Ricky Stuart.
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Why your team missed the finals - and how they can make them in 2013
Brad Walter After farewelling Nathan Hindmarsh and Luke Burt on Sunday night, Parramatta players will have this week off and then return to training for the rest of the month under new coach Ricky Stuart.
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On-field stars shine brighter than the desk jockeys
Brad Walter A CEO doesn't put bums on seats, so why the distorted pay scale?
