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Roosters show up talking Bunnies

March 14, 2010 17:00:00

A fresh-faced Sydney Roosters have put last season's wooden spoon behind them with an emphatic 36-10 thrashing of a much-hyped South Sydney side at Sydney's Olympic stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, bondi-junction-2022, redfern-2016, sydney-2000, sydney-south-2000

Titans roar back to down Warriors

March 14, 2010 16:00:00

An error-riddled Gold Coast Titans have somehow come from 18-6 down to beat the New Zealand Warriors 24-18 in their opening round NRL clash at Skilled Park.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, robina-4226, new-zealand

Turner throws support behind Idris

March 14, 2010 13:05:00

New Canterbury winger Steve Turner has thrown his support behind centre Jamal Idris who appeared to bomb the potential match-winning try in the dying stages of Saturday's 20-16 NRL loss to Newcastle at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, canterbury-2193, newcastle-2300, sydney-2000

Storm sneak home over Sharks

March 13, 2010 21:46:00

Defending premier Melbourne has hung on for a narrow 14-10 over a battling Cronulla side in their round one NRL encounter at Shark Park.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, cronulla-2230, vic, melbourne-3000

Panthers see off Raiders

March 13, 2010 21:41:00

Former Canberra star Adrian Purtell has scored the clincher as Penrith withstood a spirited second half fight-back from the Raiders to start their NRL season with a 34-16 victory at Penrith Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, act, canberra-2600, nsw, penrith-2750

Knights shock sloppy Dogs

March 13, 2010 19:49:00

Newcastle has put a tumultuous preseason behind it with an upset 20-16 win over premiership contenders Canterbury-Bankstown at Sydney's Olympic stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, canterbury-2193, newcastle-2300, sydney-2000

Fien gone for five months

March 13, 2010 18:00:00

St George Illawarra hooker Nathan Fien is determined to return before the NRL finals after scans confirmed the Kiwi Test star broke his leg in the Dragons' season-opening win over Parramatta.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, parramatta-2150, wollongong-2500

Folau in doubt for Raiders clash

March 13, 2010 17:16:00

Broncos ace Israel Folau is battling the fitness clock after suffering a shoulder injury during Friday night's 30-24 NRL thriller over the Cowboys.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Norman the talk of Bronco town

March 13, 2010 12:26:00

Brisbane may have unearthed a long-term solution to Darren Lockyer's impending retirement from the NRL.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, townsville-4810

Tahu endures torrid return

March 13, 2010 07:20:00

Timana Tahu endured a torrid return to the NRL as opposite centre Beau Scott did all in his power to make life difficult in Parramatta's loss to the Dragons.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, parramatta-2150

Broncos escape resurgent Cowboys

March 12, 2010 22:33:00

Denan Kemp's late try helped Brisbane secure a 30-24 win over North Queensland at Lang Park.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, townsville-4810

Dragons put favourites in their place

March 12, 2010 21:38:00

St George Illawarra has handed NRL premiership favourite Parramatta an early wake-up call, the Dragons prevailing 18-12 to commence the new season at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, parramatta-2150, wollongong-2500

Dragons to up ante against Eels

March 12, 2010 09:38:00

Back rower Dean Young claims St George Illawarra cannot afford to simply replicate the game-plan which won it last year's minor premiership, if it hopes to match it with the likes of runner-up Parramatta tonight.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, parramatta-2150, wollongong-2500

Titans hope Warriors wilt in the heat

March 12, 2010 09:08:00

Gold Coast captain Scott Prince says the Titans' predominantly white jersey should give his side a psychological advantage over the Warriors this weekend.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, robina-4226

Henjak to let rookies off the leash

March 12, 2010 08:00:00

Ivan Henjak's infants will be able to play without the threat of the axe if they stuff up against the Cowboys in tonight's high-pressure NRL opener at Lang Park.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, townsville-4810

New commission to run rugby league

March 11, 2010 17:37:00

Predictions it would be up and running before the NRL season began proved wide of the mark, but rugby league's independent commission has finally been agreed to a day before the campaign kicks off.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Ross comeback on hold

March 11, 2010 12:39:00

South Sydney prop Ben Ross's NRL comeback is on hold for at least another month after a meeting with a specialist.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, redfern-2016

Titans excited by 'natural' halves

March 11, 2010 10:22:00

Gold Coast coach John Cartwright is delighted with the pairing of "naturally gifted footballers" Scott Prince and Greg Bird at the heart of the Titans' attack.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, robina-4226

Mason set to fill Webb void

March 10, 2010 18:11:00

The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000, townsville-4810

Gallen becomes Shark for life

March 10, 2010 17:20:00

Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, cronulla-2230

Tuqiri raring to take on Sea Eagles

March 10, 2010 17:18:00

Lote Tuqiri has one simple message for Manly coach Des Hasler - bring it on.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, balmain-2041, leichhardt-2040

Hayne to start season in pain

March 10, 2010 11:29:00

Dally M Medallist Jarryd Hayne concedes his sternum injury will continue to niggle him during the 2010 NRL season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, parramatta-2150

Price must be right for SBW move

March 9, 2010 20:50:00

Steve Price will not get excited about Sonny Bill Williams' mooted return to the NRL until he hears his former Bulldogs team-mate pledge his desire for a comeback to the 13-man code.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, rugby-union, new-zealand

Mortimer call has no effect on Kimmorley

March 9, 2010 20:00:00

Canterbury half-back Brett Kimmorley says Daniel Mortimer's decision to reject overtures from the Bulldogs to remain at Parramatta will not affect a call on his own NRL future.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, bankstown-2200, belmore-2192, canterbury-2193

Tomane beats Toopi to centres spot

March 9, 2010 20:00:00

Former Melbourne Storm flyer Joseph Tomane's impressive trial form has won the boom teenager a centres spot for Gold Coast's NRL season-opener against New Zealand Warriors on Sunday.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, robina-4226, new-zealand