Life after Locky: Kangaroos' halves hopes now rest on shoulders of Thurston, Cronk
Glenn Jackson DARREN LOCKYER may be gone, but it is clear he is not forgotten. His presence is still an imposing one in the Australian camp, even five months or so since his retirement.
Sheens will quiz whistle blowers on rule changes
Glenn Jackson Australian coach Tim Sheens will seek clarification from referees boss Daniel Anderson - and perhaps even referee Ashley Klein - over key changes to rules and interpretations for Friday night's Test...
Sheens ponders Roos' motivation
Glenn Jackson A ONE-OFF Test match has provided a different set of challenges to that of a long tour. Australian coach Tim Sheens concedes one of the key issues is ensuring that his players, at the end of a long...
League
Sheens endorsed for full-time gig
Glenn Jackson THE prospect of a full-time Australian rugby league coach - which garnered the support yesterday of NSW captain Paul Gallen - will be put to the ARL Commission during discussions as to whether Tim...
Farah to stay as Tigers hold powwow over Sheens fallout
Glenn Jackson WESTS TIGERS players have met en masse with leading officials at the club to address the circumstances of, and the fallout from, the sacking of coach Tim Sheens.
Battle of Sydney airwaves set to resume over NRL rights
Glenn Jackson THIRTEEN years after 2UE lost the radio rights to the NRL to bitter rivals 2GB, the network has started a bold move to win them back.
Tamou conflict history: Thaiday
Glenn Jackson Australian forward Sam Thaiday has maintained he long ago cast aside an on-field fight he had with Kangaroos debutant James Tamou.
Tamou's a mate where it matters - Thaiday
Glenn Jackson AUSTRALIAN forward Sam Thaiday has maintained he cast aside long ago an on-field fight he had with Kangaroos debutant James Tamou.
Rugby League
Suddenly it's the real deal for captain Kangaroo
Glenn Jackson Speaking with pride but also a little embarrassment, Cameron Smith remembers being captain.
Fears of player burnout throw future trans-Tasman Tests in doubt
Brad Walter, Glenn Jackson, Chris Barrett ARL Commission members flew to Auckland last night for a lunchtime meeting today before attending tonight's Test between Australia and New Zealand.
League
Smith steps into Lockyer's boots to inspire Aussies
Glenn Jackson When Test matches were on the line, Australia could invariably rely on Darren Lockyer. Now, his replacement as captain, Cameron Smith, has assumed that role.
Cool-hand Cameron picks up where Lockyer left off
Glenn Jackson WHEN Test matches were on the line, Australia could invariably rely on Darren Lockyer. Now, his replacement as captain, Cameron Smith, has assumed that role.
