Forwards buy into the big idea as Roosters grind exhausted Knights to a halt

Brad Walter Win the game in the first half and score the points in the second. It's a saying as old as rugby league itself, but one that was as relevant as ever at Allianz Stadium yesterday.

Knights set to make offer for Mason

Brad Walter and Brett Keeble Knights officials are set to make a formal bid for out of favour Sydney Roosters international Willie Mason following a meeting of the club's football committee this morning

Origin

Few clues for Blues as Daley has all but decided on side

Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley has begun informing players that they will be named in the Blues side for the opening State of Origin match on June 5.

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League

Daley's search for experience has Mason in line for Blues

Brad Walter, Tim Barrow Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley for the opening State of Origin match five years after making his last appearance in a Blues jersey.

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League

Krisnan Inu faces new ban

Brad Walter Bulldogs centre Krisnan Inu faces another stint on the sidelines, while Titans forward Dave Taylor must have a suspension overturned to have any chance of playing for Queensland in Origin I after the...

Crowd support set to swell with Souths in perfect position to hit home run

Brad Walter South Sydney officials expect a crowd of more than 20,000 for Friday night's clash with North Queensland as the Rabbitohs begin a run of home matches, hosting seven of their next nine games.

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League

Judiciary to rule on Smith’s Test fate

Brad Walter Knights lock Jeremy Smith must beat a grade-three dangerous contact charge to play for New Zealand in Friday night’s Test against Australia after being charged for a head-slam incident.

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SIN BIN

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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What the clubs have learned from American football rules

Brad Walter WHEN Bill Harrigan suggested teams be allowed one NFL-style forward pass in each set of tackles, the response was swift and furious.

League

Dogs' $2m to tie down Reynolds

Brad Walter AFTER missing out on Test five-eighth Johnathan Thurston, the Bulldogs have moved quickly to retain the services of Josh Reynolds and are tipped to announce his retention on a $1.

League

Crowe thinks again on sale of Rabbitohs

Brad Walter When Russell Crowe announced last November that he was selling his stake in South Sydney, he made it clear he was doing so in a bid to save his marriage.

Testing times for Tigers as Potter ponders effect of cloud over first game

Brad Walter Wests Tigers coach Michael Potter admits he will not know exactly what effect the death of young forward Mosese Fotuaika has had on the club's players until after Monday night's match against...

League

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...

League

Tigers improve but need to do more, says Anasta

Brad Walter STAR off-season recruit Braith Anasta says Wests Tigers need to get their defence in order before rival teams take them seriously.

League

Price's popularity with players could show up bookmakers

Brad Walter St George Illawarra's Steve Price might be favourite to be the first NRL coach sacked this season but he has strong support within the club and there has even been talk of re-signing him.

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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...

League

Dank the link in NRL doping probe

Brad Walter NRL clubs have been told that links with sacked Essendon sports science guru Stephen Dank were the reason they were being investigated by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority over the use of...

League

SBW moves into boxing mode as Roosters contract drags on

Brad Walter SONNY BILL WILLIAMS will return to Japan on Tuesday with his Sydney Roosters contract yet to be registered by the NRL.

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.