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Sat May 17, 2008
Eels back on track in Toyota Cup
2008 Toyota National Youth Competition - Round 10  The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have got their season back on track crossing for six tries in a 33-20 defeat of the Sydney Roosters at Parramatta Stadium.  0:46

Roosters too good for Eels
2008 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10  The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have fallen to their fifth loss of 2008, succumbing to a second half Sydney Roosters onslaught en route to a 32-12 loss at Parramatta Stadium.  0:44

McCarthy-Scarsbrook on his way back
Harlequins  Harlequins Rugby League Prop, Louie McCarthy Scarsbrook, has undergone surgery to remove the pins that were inserted into his wrist mid March.  0:36

Giants confirm Hodgson signing
Huddersfield Giants  Huddersfield Giants can today confirm the signing of fullback Brett Hodgson from Wests Tigers from the 2009 Super League Season.  0:34

Airlie News: Hull FC v Harlequins
2008 engage English Super League - Round 14  Hull FC coach Peter Sharp will be looking to his senior players to lead the way against Harlequins at the Stoop on Sunday (3pm).  0:31

T V Times apologises for 'Bad Boy' Terry Newton Photo Caption
Bradford Bulls  Bradford Bulls have won an apology and a published retraction from the publishers of T V Times in relation to a photo-caption featuring Terry Newton that appeared in the 3-9 May 2008 issue of the nationally circulating magazine, ahead of the Millennium Ma  0:28

Bulldogs players at RSPCA Million Paws Walk
Bulldogs  Bulldogs Players will be bringing their own dogs along for a morning stroll this Sunday at Sydney Olympic Park when they form part of the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.  0:25


Latest Rugby League Articles from the Internet Web
Sat May 17, 2008 [Browse all Latest]
Sharks hold out Broncos sportsaustralia.com
SportsAustralia.com, Australia 
The Cronulla Sharks put on an outstanding defensive display, which enabled them to defeat the Brisbane Broncos 13-6 at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday night. ...


Sailor scores twice in league comeback www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
Despite the fairytale comeback, Sailor saw some points he needed to work on before making a return to the NRL with St George Illawarra. ...


Sailor scores a double in comeback rugbyleaguelive.com.au
Rugby League Live, Australia 
Despite the fairytale comeback, Sailor saw some points he needed to work on before making a return to the NRL with St George Illawarra. ...


Sharks 13 Broncos 6 www.skynews.com.au
Sky News Australia, Australia 
Cronulla halfback Brett Kimmorley dominated play as the Sharks scored a 13-6 win in their NRL clash over Brisbane at Toyota Stadium. ...


Sailor scores twice in comeback www.foxsports.com.au
Fox Sports, Australia 
Despite the fairytale comeback, Sailor saw some points he needed to work on before making a return to the NRL with St George Illawarra. ...


Kimmorley leads Shark attack www.stuff.co.nz
Sunday Star Times, New Zealand 
Cronulla halfback Brett Kimmorley has produced the big plays to lead the Sharks over a depleted Brisbane 13-6 in their NRL match played in cold and wet ...


Kimmorley leads as Sharks beat Broncos www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
Cronulla halfback Brett Kimmorley produced the big plays as the Sharks ground down a depleted Brisbane 13-6 in an NRL match played in cold and wet ...


Titans find new performer in Walker www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
Speed machine Shannon Walker is set to make his NRL debut for the Titans next weekend following a long term knee injury to winger Smith Samua. ...


Junior Rep Grand Finals www.nswrl.com.au
New South Wales Rugby League, Australia 
The Parramatta Eels are the new Harold Matthews Cup Premiers today after handing the Penrith Panthers their first loss of the season. The Eels’ 30-17 win ...


Titans find new performer www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
Speed machine Shannon Walker is set to make his NRL debut for the Titans next weekend following a long term knee injury to winger Smith Samua. ...


Titans to unleash NRL's fastest man rugbyleaguelive.com.au
Rugby League Live, Australia 
Walker was thrilled to have made his NRL debut even if it when past him in a flash. "It's something you dream about when you're a kid but it went too fast," ...


League: Anasta and Prince in winning form in NRL www.tv3.co.nz
TV3 News, New Zealand 
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Titans to unleash fastest man in the NRL rugbyleaguelive.com.au
Rugby League Live, Australia 
Walker was thrilled to have made his NRL debut even if it when past him in a flash. "It's something you dream about when you're a kid but it went too fast," ...


Barrett Homes In On Star Turn www.mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk, UK 
The former St George Illawarra Dragons star scored two tries as Brian Noble's team cut loose in the second half to end a run of five successive defeats ...


Tigers will need spark from Marshall, Farah rugbyleaguelive.com.au
Rugby League Live, Australia 
But he'll need the spark to come from somewhere after the enthusiastic Knights kept premiers Melbourne and competition high-flyers Gold Coast to zero in the ...


Storm depth examined www.newstalkzb.co.nz
Newstalk ZB, New Zealand 
The Melbourne Storm's depth will be given a stern examination tonight when they face the St George/Illawarra Dragons in their NRL league match in Sydney. ...


Origin discards fire www.skynews.com.au
Sky News Australia, Australia 
Meantime on the Gold Coast, Titans coach John Cartwright heaped praise on his halfback and captain after his side secured a 24-20 over the Bulldogs. ...


Tigers 'need spark from Marshall, Farah' www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
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Smith calls on fans to lift ravaged Knights rugbyleaguelive.com.au
Rugby League Live, Australia 
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O'Meley steps out of shadow of rep stars wwos.ninemsn.com.au
Ninemsn, Australia 
By Todd Balym In an NRL team full of representative stars, Mark O'Meley admits he's had a tough time standing out at the Sydney Roosters. ...


Bell falls into NRL career www.stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand 
Unheralded Penrith forward Matthew Bell admits he basically fell into a National Rugby League (NRL) career. He started playing just to get fit, ...


O’Meley steps out of shadow of rep stars www.thewest.com.au
The West Australian, Australia 
In an NRL team full of representative stars, Mark O’Meley admits he’s had a tough time standing out at the Sydney Roosters. But when those stars are away on ...


Bell falls into NRL career news.leaguehq.com.au
League HQ, Australia 
He started playing just to get fit, wound up in the Queensland Cup and the next thing he knows he's landed an NRL contract at the Panthers. ...


League legend Jack Rayner dies age 87 news.leaguehq.com.au
League HQ, Australia 
NRL chief executive David Gallop said rugby league had lost a true legend. "Being with Jack was always a privilege and he and his wife Lola held a special ...


Sailor's on deck and ready for battle illawarra.yourguide.com.au
Illawara Mercury, Australia 
Sailor, who was signed by St George Illawarra this week, will play his first game in two years when he starts on the wing with Dragons feeder team ...


Anasta shows his stuff after Blues snub www.thedaily.com.au
Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia 
Adding to Parramatta's dreadful night is the recurrence of a knee injury to luckless centre Ben Smith, with Eels officials hopeful scans won't confirm he ...


Prince leads Titans to win over Bulldogs www.thedaily.com.au
Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia 
Coach John Cartwright praised halfback Scott Prince's mental toughness to shut out the Origin selection controversy and lead the Titans to a 24-20 NRL win ...


Saints chiefs swell the stadium marchers www.guardian.co.uk
guardian.co.uk, UK 
Huddersfield, who aim to end their poor recent run at home to Hull KR tomorrow, have confirmed the signing of the Wests Tigers full-back Brett Hodgson on a ...


Baby Dragons backline aims to tame Storm illawarra.yourguide.com.au
Illawara Mercury, Australia 
BY JOEL RITCHIE St George Illawarra will field one of the youngest backlines in club history against defending NRL premiers Melbourne at ANZ Stadium tonight ...


Dragons Close In On Walters www.dailystar.co.uk
Daily Star, UK 
Millward is No.2 to Graham Murray at the North Queensland Cowboys and may take over the helm for the rest of the season if, as expected, the former Leeds ...


Legends kick off friendly contest www.qt.com.au
Ipswich Queensland Times, Australia 
The former Sydney Roosters and Manly winger said the match was definitely about catching up with old friends but was quick to say that rivalry never dies. ...


The wisdom of Williams: Week One tvnz.co.nz
TVNZ, New Zealand 
Williams feels the logical region in this part of the world is Australia and New Zealand - citing the the success of the NRL, A League and ANBL. ...


Selective guide to sport on TV - May 17 www.dailymail.co.uk
Daily Mail, UK 
RUGBY LEAGUE: engage Super League, St Helens v Catalans Dragons - Sky Sports 3 1755; NRL, Cronulla Sharks v Brisbane Broncos - Setanta Sports 1 0830. ...


Wigan are home and dry thanks to Barrett www.dailymail.co.uk
Daily Mail, UK 
King, recruited from NRL Grand Final winners Melbourne Storm and rated the best centre in the world, went off on a stretcher that night with concussion. ...


League: Anasta shows selectors what they are missing www.nzherald.co.nz
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand 
Adding to Parramatta's dreadful night is the recurrence of a knee injury to luckless centre Ben Smith, with Eels officials hopeful scans tomorrow won't ...


Roosters upset Eels tvnz.co.nz
TVNZ, New Zealand 
Adding to Parramatta's dreadful night is the recurrence of a knee injury to luckless centre Ben Smith, with Eels officials hopeful scans on Saturday won't ...


Ox looks on bright side www.manlydaily.com.au
Manly Daily, Australia 
MANLY fans from as far away as the Solomon Islands made it to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last Sunday to watch the Sea Eagles trounce the Broncos with a ...


Choc's Origin bid www.manlydaily.com.au
Manly Daily, Australia 
Watmough travelled with his mates to Gosford yesterday afternoon ahead of tonight's round-10 NRL clash with the Cowboys at Bluetongue Stadium. ...


O'Donnell fired up for Manly clash www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Townsville Bulletin, Australia 
NEW South Wales' loss will be the Cowboys' gain when Luke O'Donnell laces up his boots for tonight's clash with Manly at Bluetongue Stadium. ...


Roosters upset Eels in round ten of NRL www.radionz.co.nz
Radio New Zealand, New Zealand 
The Sydney Roosters rugby league side has scored a 32-12 upset of the Paramatta Eels in round ten of the NRL. Sydney Roosters star Braith Anasta, ...


Potter's good life loses out to lure of St Helens www.dailymail.co.uk
Daily Mail, UK 
Although he insists there were never any formal discussions with NRL clubs, the former Canterbury Bulldogs, St George and Perth Western Reds full back — who ...


Primary school clash yet to crown a winner stgeorge.yourguide.com.au
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader, Australia 
The four teams will take part in an exhibition match at St George Illawarra's home match against Penrith at ANZ Stadium in round 15. ...


Recruits bolster depleted Pride www.cairns.com.au
cairns.com.au, Australia 
But with the Gold Coast Titans yesterday agreeing to release Afamasaga and former Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys squad member Jamie Frizzo ...


League: Warriors back to basics ahead of Panthers clash www.nzherald.co.nz
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand 
"It's been frustrating but it's made me a bit wiser about my body," he said, still just 23 but with a wealth of NRL and test experience. ...


Bulldogs miss out as Storm re-signs Blair www.leaguehq.com.au
League HQ, Australia 
MELBOURNE Storm yesterday dealt its second serious blow within a month to the Bulldogs' attempts to rebuild their pack for next season, when it announced ...


Smith needs fans to blow Tigers away www.leaguehq.com.au
League HQ, Australia 
Smith knows full well how hard it is going to be for his patched-up side to beat a Tigers outfit that will welcome back from injury two of the NRL's genuine ...


Knights' Bailey could be the key to unlocking Barrett deal www.leaguehq.com.au
League HQ, Australia 
While there is no doubt the former St George Illawarra international will be playing back in the NRL next season, Wigan are yet to grant him a formal ...


Nothing to choose between Knights & Tigers www.setantasports.com
Setanta Sports, UK 
Both teams will be missing some key players to Origin and although Broncos lose five players and Sharks only two to Origin duty, I feel the loss of Greg ...


Where to next? www.stuff.co.nz
The Dominion Post, New Zealand 
You could start later, and simply play through the June tests as Australia's NRL league competition does when tests and the State of Origin are on, ...


Coming out swinging www.stuff.co.nz
The Dominion Post, New Zealand 
Only two Warriors played in the Centenary test - Simon Mannering and Lance Hohaia - and most of the Kiwis squad play not just their NRL football in ...


There's help at hand for Wallace www.goldcoast.com.au
Gold Coast News, Australia 
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Whiz kid Walker gets tough introduction to big time www.goldcoast.com.au
Gold Coast News, Australia 
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Tweed Seagulls knock on Wood www.goldcoast.com.au
Gold Coast News, Australia 
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Architect Anasta inspires Roosters sportal.com.au
sportal.com.au, Australia 
Forgotten man Braith Anasta has led the under-strength Roosters to an emphatic 32-12 victory over the Eels at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night. ...


Tate ready to rumble in Origin www.goldcoast.com.au
Gold Coast News, Australia 
A season-snapping knee injury suffered in game three not only meant a premature finish to his time at the Brisbane Broncos but also a painfully long ...


Raiders sign Millward www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Townsville Bulletin, Australia 
COWBOYS assistant coach Ian Millward has confirmed he will link with the Canberra Raiders next season after signing a two-year deal with the club yesterday. ...


Cowboys up against the odds www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Townsville Bulletin, Australia 
But revenge is not on the radar for North Queensland who were bundled out of last year's finals by Manly in the grand final qualifier. ...


Knives sharpening for besieged Cowboys coach www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Townsville Bulletin, Australia 
It all began at the start of the year when he was told he wouldn't have a home in the North Queensland stable beyond this season. ...


Cowboys dynamo Matt Bowen tells us why his Storm opposite Billy ... www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Townsville Bulletin, Australia 
Matt Bowen talks to us about this weekend's Heritage Round of NRL machines as part of the Centenary of Rugby League celebrations. ...


XXXX hits the spot up north www.smh.com.au
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia 
This year, Call to Arms will be held in NSW, with Wests Tigers to wear yellow armbands during their match against Gold Coast on May 25. ...


Greg Bird aims to bring down Johnathan Thurston www.theaustralian.news.com.au
The Australian, Australia 
The Manly No1 and Orford have a little private communication system in place at the Sea Eagles so the fullback knows which attacking kick is coming off the ...


Craig Fitzgibbon ready for final run www.theaustralian.news.com.au
The Australian, Australia 
The result was Fitzgibbon rarely played up to his lofty standards, prompting speculation his legs were gone after a decade of tireless work across the NRL. ...


What's a bit of biff between roomies? www.thedaily.com.au
Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia 
So the very straightforward coach Ricky Stuart decided to make them room-mates with his reasoning that rather than let the media speculate, ...


Eagles army thin on ground www.thedaily.com.au
Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia 
With injuries and players leaving the Sea Eagles squad, Costin has only 17 men to take on competition leaders Wynnum Manly at 2.30pm tomorrow. ...


PUNTING SPECTATOR: Lions and Sharks www.businessspectator.com.au
Business Spectator, Australia 
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