Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas

League

Bodyguards could keep players on straight and narrow, club bosses say

Michael Chammas Several club chief executives believe the NRL and clubs should consider supplying players with bodyguards to keep them out of off-field trouble.

Skipper Minichiello plans to keep playing - with or without his Roosters

Minichiello

Michael Chammas Anthony Minichiello won't retire at the end of the season, but the veteran fullback concedes that doesn't mean he will be at his beloved Sydney Roosters.

League

Roosters won't wait too long for Jennings

NRL. Wets Tigers vs Penrith Panthers. Campbelltown Stadium.
pic shows Michael Jennings in action from the game
Saturday 14th July, 2012
SUN HERALD SPORT pics by anthony johnson

Michael Chammas SYDNEY ROOSTERS expect to reach an agreement with Penrith's Michael Jennings within the week, with club insiders saying if negotiations are not finalised by then, the deal will probably not go ahead...

Roosters would move on from O'Donnell

Luke O'Donnell

Michael Chammas SYDNEY ROOSTERS are still hopeful of striking a deal to lure Luke O'Donnell to the club despite Huddersfield denying the forward a release from his contract.

League

Roosters move to snap up Jennings

Penrith Panthers weight training session. 
Michael Jennings. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 29 May 2012.

Michael Chammas SYDNEY ROOSTERS will meet Penrith centre Michael Jennings on Monday in a bid to finalise a deal for the 24-year-old to join the club before the start of the season.

League

Jennings signs with Roosters on four-year deal

Jennings

Michael Chammas The Sydney Roosters have signed centre Michael Jennings on a four-year deal after he was granted a release from his final three years at the Penrith Panthers on Tuesday.

League

Jennings all smiles after visiting Roosters HQ

Michael Jennings.

Michael Chammas Michael Jennings was all smiles when he finished his first session at his new club on Wednesday morning.

The 23-second ad that made Roosters sweat it out

SBW

Brad Walter and Michael Chammas SBW OMG. That would have been the reaction if NRL salary cap auditor Ian Schubert hadn't allowed Sonny Bill Williams to play for Sydney Roosters because of an advertisement on Channel Nine promoting...

League

Cap guns: Roosters reap recruitment rewards

Sonny Bill Williams

Michael Chammas SYDNEY ROOSTERS are now reaping the benefits of using only about 90 per cent of their salary cap last year.

'Bad attitude' BJ let go by Roosters

Joseph Leilua

Michael Chammas The Sydney Roosters have released centre Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua from the final two years of his contract.

League

Unhappy Roosters release Leilua

Joseph Leilua.

Michael Chammas SYDNEY ROOSTERS have released centre Joseph ''BJ'' Leilua from the final two years of his contract.

Rugby League

Roosters dump Smith

NCH  SPORT - Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters at Sydney Football stadium - PICTURED- roosters Coach Brian Smith - 22nd May 2011 PICTURE RYAN OSLAND

Michael Chammas and Greg Prichard The Roosters have sacked coach Brian Smith.

Toothless Tigers' finals hopes fade after Roosters run riot

Wests Tigers v Roosters

Michael Chammas What happened to the football team that pushed the competition frontrunners deep into golden-point extra-time 10 days ago?

League

Roosters put Tigers out for the Count

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26:  Anthony Minichiello of the Roosters celebrates scoring a try during the round 25 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium on August 26, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Michael Chammas Anthony Minichiello walked into the sheds before his 250th NRL appearance yesterday to a wall posted full of messages of appreciation for his services to the Roosters over 13 seasons.

League

Soward to miss out on Roosters showdown

Jamie Soward

Michael Chammas ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA coach Steve Price has left Jamie Soward out of his side's clash with the Sydney Roosters on Friday night, with the five-eighth still struggling with back spasms.

Roosters agree to release Perrett

Sam Perrett

Michael Chammas SAM PERRETT was granted a release from his contract at the Sydney Roosters yesterday and given the all-clear to join the Bulldogs.

Carney set for face-off with Roosters

Carney

Michael Chammas Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen has been ruled out of tonight's clash with the Roosters, but all eyes will be on Todd Carney as he comes up against his former team for the first time since he was punted...

League

Roosters crow quietly before new dawn

Michael Chammas AFTER a season characterised by off-field scandal and the departure of Todd Carney and Nate Myles, the Sydney Roosters are finally enjoying life out of the spotlight.

Mate v mate: Mortimer has edge over Mitchell for Roosters bench spot

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18:  Daniel Mortimer of the Roosters passes the ball during the NRL trial match between the Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on February 18, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Michael Chammas ANTHONY MITCHELL was instrumental in bringing best friend Daniel Mortimer to the Sydney Roosters, but it's likely to come at a price, with Mortimer poised to steal his bench spot for round one.

Roosters resigned to being without duo for season-opener

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Shaun Kenny-Dowall of the Roosters is tackled during the round 19 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on July 16, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Michael Chammas ROOSTERS coach Brian Smith is on the lookout for a new centre pairing for round one with rookie Tautau Moga and Shaun Kenny-Dowall expected to miss the match because they are hurt.