League
Sea Eagles rise above first-half jitters
Glenn Jackson The best thing you can say about all that is it's over, and both sides can move on. Manly took advantage of opponents who were off their game, while the Tigers couldn't.
Fears fans will stay away from Sea Eagles semi-final
Glenn Jackson IN THE same season the NRL recorded the highest total regular season attendance in its history, the competition faces a potentially embarrassing crowd for the semi-final between Manly and North...
Sea Eagles in hunt for new prop as merry-go-round fires up
Brad Walter, Glenn Jackson THE expected departures of Beau Ryan and Chris Heighington to Cronulla could pave the way for Manly prop Brent Kite to join Wests Tigers next season.
Sea Eagles' premiership defence washed away by Storm
Glenn Jackson WHO can take this one away from Melbourne? We shall find out tonight, but it will take some effort to topple the form team of the finals series so far.
Daly bread: Sea Eagles in a bind over star's cut- price contract
Glenn Jackson HE'S the premiership-winning halfback and one of the hottest prospects in the NRL, yet Manly are baulking at a salary rise that would take him above the average wage of the competition.
Daly close to signing extension deal with Sea Eagles
Glenn Jackson Just days after his future with Manly was thrown into doubt, halfback Daly Cherry-Evans is now set to sign with the Sea Eagles as early as next week.
League
Sea Eagles halfway there as Daly re-signs
Glenn Jackson After halfback Daly Cherry-Evans signed a deal worth almost $2 million over the next four years, Manly's attention will turn to his halves partner Kieran Foran.
No backbone but Sea Eagles show plenty of spine to land third win
Glenn Jackson There is little difference between any side in the premiership, and last night was no different. The main difference was critical though: Manly took their chances while Penrith blew theirs.
Sweet one for Toovs as Sea Eagles show there's life after Des
Glenn Jackson A MORAL victory for Manly, perhaps, as well as a morale-boosting one. Time and again this season, many have pondered how much of their success has come through Des Hasler's coaching.
Sea Eagles about to lock in Matai
Glenn Jackson THEY were supposed to be ripped apart after dual premiership-winning coach Des Hasler's defection to the Bulldogs, but Manly are about to secure another of their stars.
It's round nine and we're doing fine: Manly tracking nicely, says Toovey
Glenn Jackson With matches approaching against two fellow top-four teams, and without one of their best players, Manly would be entitled to look at the next seven days as make or break.
League
Tricolours show true colours to surge into calculations
Glenn Jackson Let it now be official. Sydney Roosters have a serious scalp. Having won on Monday night against Manly under trying circumstances - at Brookvale Oval, and without a player for the final 11 minutes -...
Rugby League
Mate against mate as Waerea-Hargreaves shown the door
Glenn Jackson Manly prop George Rose admitted he ''had a few words'' with his former teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves after the Sydney Roosters forward became the first player to be sent off this season.
Rabbitohs win fiery Brookvale encounter
Glenn Jackson The battle of Brookvale II? Or, to put it another way, the match of the season so far, as South Sydney's premiership credentials were given the sternest test.
Inglis a Rabbit caught in the head-spins: Maguire
Glenn Jackson South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has expressed concerns over the targeting of Greg Inglis, which resulted in his star fullback being the victim of three dangerous throws by Manly on Friday night at...
League
Lui's cousin sent out bet tweet: Cowboys
Brad Walter and Glenn Jackson Robert Lui’s cousin has been revealed as the man responsible for tweeting about betting on the North Queensland match from the halfback’s Twitter account on Saturday night.
Anasta set for halfback role again, a blast from the past
Glenn Jackson Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter might be preparing to gamble with his selection of Braith Anasta at halfback, but if he wants a good omen he might be disappointed.
Case for defence: Manly the real deal
Glenn Jackson If defence does win premierships, and there is little evidence to suggest it doesn't, it's impossible not to consider Manly one of the real contenders.
League
Stars fail to shine as Manly do it easy
Glenn Jackson Ben Barba was limping, and Tony Williams was limp. The brightest and biggest chances the Bulldogs had of causing Manly some grief simply could not put it together, and the Sea Eagles coasted to...
League
Clubs vent fury as ASADA backs off
Adrian Proszenko, Glenn Jackson Manly have hit out at the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority after being cleared of systemic doping, claiming the ''ridiculous'' decision to name the club as part of its investigation has done...
