South Sydney Rabbitohs
Origin
At last: Mr Nice Guy Merritt gets chance to shine at Origin
Michael Carayannis For every Blake Ferguson there are any number of Nathan Merritts involved in rugby league, which makes the South Sydney winger's NSW call-up even more timely for the code.
George banned so Rabbits pull another Burgess out of the hat
CHRIS BARRETT South Sydney have found the ultimate like-for-like replacement for the suspended George Burgess, promoting his identical twin Thomas to make his first-grade debut against Parramatta on Sunday.
Rabbits pull another Burgess out of the hat
CHRIS BARRETT The identical twin brother of George Burgess has been called up to make his NRL debut following the standing down of the South Sydney forward for smashing a car window in Cairns.
Merritt replaces Ferguson in NSW team
BRAD WALTER South Sydney winger Nathan Merritt has been called into the NSW team to replace dumped Raiders player Blake Ferguson.
'I've let my team and family down': Souths star Burgess sorry over vehicle damage charge
MEGAN LEVY South Sydney Rabbitohs player George Burgess has apologised for letting ‘‘my team and my family down’’ after he was charged with smashing a car window in Cairns this week.
George Burgess stood down, fined $10,000
South Sydney prop George Burgess has been suspended for two matches and fined $10,000 by the NRL after admitting to damaging property in Cairns.
Inglis lessons unable to help cousin Kelly get right result
STEVE MASCORD A try-saving tackle on his cousin Albert Kelly allowed Greg Inglis to save the day for South Sydney at Cairns' Barlow Park.
Maguire wary of Kelly and ex-Bunny enforcer
Joe Barton The cousin of their star player and a former fan favourite stand in the way of South Sydney extending their lead at the top of the NRL ladder.
Inglis wary of Titans' in-form halfback
Daniel Lane Gold Coast five-eighth Aidan Sezer was targeted by Souths superstar Greg Inglis before Sunday's so-called Rumble at the Reef in Cairns, as the man the premiership leaders needed to zero in on.
League
Blues look to Merritt as injuries take their toll
Michael Carayannis Nathan Merritt's dreams of a long-awaited State of Origin call-up may become a reality as NSW deal with a fullback crisis heading into game two in Brisbane on June 26.
Souths machine purring but Maguire wants to go up an extra gear
Michael Carayannis South Sydney's attack hardly needs fixing as they sit on top of the ladder having scored the most points as the competition reaches its halfway point. But that hasn't stopped coach Michael Maguire from tinkering with his ball-playing structure as he looks to maintain first spot.
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Gold Coast Titans
Cairns Stadium, Sunday 2pm (AEST)
League
Citizen Burgess powerless to alter his state of origin
Daniel Lane South Sydney's English-born enforcer Sam Burgess has missed by six months any chance of representing NSW in the State of Origin - but he could still play for the Kangaroos.
Sacked Souths recruiter considers legal action against dismissal
Daniel Lane Sacked South Sydney football and development manager Mark Hughes has advised the Rabbitohs he is considering taking legal action against the club over his dismissal.
Sutton, Burgess inspire Souths victory
MICHAEL CHAMMAS Move over Sam, little brother George is coming for your mantle as the NRL's No.1 Englishman.
Rabbitohs v Knights
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights at ANZ Stadium 7.30pm
League
Burgess out of joust with Knights after guilty verdict
South Sydney forward Sam Burgess will miss the Rabbitohs' match against Newcastle on Saturday after being found guilty of a grade one dangerous contact charge by the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night.
Sutton out to prove he's a man of utility in Blues camp
CHRIS BARRETT With every minute of his first State of Origin camp John Sutton's utility value increases. "I could probably play fullback if he wanted me to," the 28-year-old said on Wednesday afternoon, eager to please Laurie Daley.
League
Carney offers a timely reminder as Cronulla spring upset
Michael Carayannis Still smarting from his Origin axing Todd Carney fought back in style leading his Cronulla side to their fourth straight win in a match where Queensland interchange player Ben Te'o limped from the field late in the first half.
Bunnies won't let Te'o investigation distract them: Maguire
Michael Carayannis South Sydney coach Michael Maguire is confident his side isn't distracted by the code's investigation into claims that Ben Te'o assaulted a woman last month.
Smith joins Souths in call for quick answers on Te'o controversy
Adrian Proszenko, Roje Adaimy Ben Te'o's South Sydney teammates say assault allegations levelled against the player haven't hit their preparations for Monday's clash with Cronulla, but admit they want to see the issue resolved quickly.
Te'o interviewed as Souths co-operate
GLENN JACKSON The NRL's integrity unit has moved quickly to investigate the assault allegations against Ben Te'o, interviewing the South Sydney forward at length on Thursday morning.
Te'o father confident son will be cleared
ADRIAN PROSZENKO The father of Ben Te'o claims the family name has been unnecessarily ''dragged through the mud'', but is confident the South Sydney star will emerge from investigations with his reputation intact.
Cronulla Sharks v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sharks Stadium, Monday 7pm (AEST)
Te'o rejects claim he assaulted woman
GLENN JACKSON The NRL's integrity unit is investigating claims by a Brisbane woman that she was assaulted by South Sydney's Queensland forward Ben Te'o last month.
Champion makes the most of second chance
Ian McCullough He was squeezed out of the club to make way for Greg Inglis two years ago, but South Sydney centre Beau Champion is revelling in making up for lost time with the NRL table-toppers.
Bunnies focus on flaws to ward off complacency
MICHAEL CHAMMAS South Sydney produced the most emphatic first half of the season on Friday night but such is their desire to continue such dominance, it is the 10 points they conceded that has them talking.
Incomparable Inglis leaving indelible mark on and off field
GLENN JACKSON The Rabbitohs' fullback wants to be remembered for more than just his brilliant deeds with a football in hand.
League
Souths duo handed new contracts
South Sydney have rewarded Bryson Goodwin and Dave Tyrrell with upgraded two-year contracts following the pair's good form in the club's strong start to the NRL season.
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park, Friday 7.35pm (AEST)
