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SydneySun.com Friday 12th March 2010 Volume 071/8
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Footy Show 'boring, Predictable'
IN a heated TV ratings war over NRL, Matty Johns has made a controversial debut on Channel Seven as Nine's Footy Show has been billed by fans as boring and...


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Moimoi Raring To Go
Damaging Parramatta forward Fuifui Moimoi is set to take his frustration at being benched out on the Dragons as the NRL season gears up for an explosive start at Parramatta Stadium on Friday...
Henjak To Keep The Faith
The three NRL debutants being blooded by Brisbane coach Ivan Henjak can breathe a little easier, with Henjak suggesting he will keep the faith in his raw charges even if they fail to impress against...
Celebrity Tipsters Share Their Picks
It’s that time of year again! Kick off to a new Telstra Premiership season is almost here, and now is the time to do that last minute sign up to NRL Tipping…but just like every year, you’re not...
Matt Russell's Toyota Cup Preview
The Toyota Cup heads into its third season this weekend and Matt Russell is back to call the action for Fox Sports. Here's his look at Round 1.New faces..As always at Under 20 level, a new season...
We Can Match It With Anyone: Raiders
They've commanded the focus in pre-season wooden spoon betting but senior Raiders have warned rivals not to take them lightly in 2010 – rating Canberra’s giant forward pack the equal of any in...
Dangers Lurking For Fancied Eels
While 2009 was a do-no-wrong Cinderella season for Parramatta, the Eels head into 2010 burdened by the weight of expectation - and the fear of joining an unenviable list of underachievers. That list...
Bulls Squad For Warrington Clash
Bradford Bulls Head Coach, Steve McNamara, has once again been able to name an unchanged 19-man squad for the Engage Super League Round 6 clash with Warrington Wolves on Saturday at 5:30pm.Steve...
Dragons To Up Ante Against Eels
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...
Nrl Premiership A Race In Four
The call went out and more than 22,000 foxsports.com.au users have responded with this season's battle for the NRL premiership tipped to be a race between the big four. Last year’s grand...
Webb To Miss Opener
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 opener against Brisbane Broncos. Webb trained with North...
Mckinnon Ruled Out Of Opener
FIRST-choice Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon will miss Sunday's National Rugby League season opener against Gold Coast at Skilled...
Super Mates Bound By Supercoach
sportbet.com.au NRL SuperCoach competition) is that it literally takes you into a fantasy world,” Westwood (pictured second from left) said.“Me and the boys get heaps of banter going and...
Preview: Broncos V Cowboys
VENUE & TIME: Suncorp Stadium, Friday March 12, 7.35pm (AEDT)COVERAGE: Channel 9HEAD TO HEAD: Broncos 21, Cowboys 4, Drawn 2LAST TIME: Broncos 16 - Cowboys 10 at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Round 25,...
Tickets Still Available For Eels V Dragons
Fans can still snap up tickets to tonight's blockbuster between the Parramatta Eels and St George Illawarra Dragons at Parramatta Stadium. There are still 1000 tickets remaining for the clash between...
Quick Turnaround Not A Problem Insists Peek
Adam Peek insists Crusaders will be ready to take on St Helens despite the quick turn-around. The Wrexham-based outfit have only had a few days to prepare for Friday night's visit to the GPW Stadium...
Wigan Launch St George's Day Game
Wigan Warriors can today announce their St George's Day celebrations which will take place when Harlequins visit the DW Stadium on Friday 23rd April.The event will see a number of community, business...
Encouraging Start For South Wales
It was a really encouraging start to life in Championship One with our close win over Workington Town. We have had a short preparation as a group of players so we knew and still do know the challenge...
Mckinnon Ruled Out Of Warriors' Opener
First-choice Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon will miss Sunday's NRL season opener against Gold Coast at Skilled ParkAn infection has prevented McKinnon training this week and he was ruled out of the...
Brand New Season Begins With Double Header For Norths
Who will be the top try scorer for the Bears, who will be the Bears major play maker, who will top the tackle count, who will do or die for his team in the Red and Black in 2010? It's a new season...
Gallen A Shark For Life
The Hisense Sharks have confirmed that Australian representative, Paul Gallen, has agreed to play out his career with the Club.Gallen has his extended contract to the completion of the 2013...
Storm Rd 1 V Sharks Game Notes
Round One of the 2010 season sees the Storm take on the Sharks at Shark Park in Sydney on Saturday night.The Storm has been impressive in their build up to the 2010 season winning both games on their...
Soward Up To The Task: Young
St George Illawarra lock Dean Young has backed five-eighth Jamie Soward to handle the playmaking load if skipper Ben Hornby fails to recover in time for Friday night's NRL blockbuster against...
Brandy's Nrl Preview: No.1
Foxsports.com.au and Greg Alexander bring you all you need to know about Melbourne Storm, Brandy's tip to win the premiership in the 2010 NRL...
Dragons V Tigers: Teams
Catalans Dragons have given Saturday's engage Super League clash against Castleford Tigers the green light following a successful snow-clearing operation. The fixture was under threat after 40cm...
Rhinos Calm Over Referee Episode
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan has no concerns about Richard Silverwood refereeing Sunday's Super League derby at Huddersfield Giants.Silverwood was heavily criticised by Leeds centre Keith...
Eels Swim In Cash After Emperor Falls
After bleeding $9m in 2008, Parramatta Leagues Club finished the last financial year $1m in the black - and that's after it handed over $4.5m to the NRL team. The remarkable about-face came after...
Mortimer - I Would Play For Free
YOU look at Daniel Mortimer and his young girlfriend, the half-million-dollar contract just signed, the unaffected way he has presented himself last year still present, and you can't help but...
Pat Aiming To Go The Punt
The 2005 Wests premiership hero will travel to the US when his contract with Super League team the Wigan Warriors expires, in a bid to become rugby league's first gridiron star. Richards, who...
Long Set For Hull Return
Former St Helens scrum half Sean Long will be aiming to pick up from where he left off when he returns to lead Hull against home-town team Wigan at the DW Stadium on Friday night. The...
Long Returns From Lay-off
Former St Helens scrum-half Sean Long will be aiming to pick up from where he left off when he returns to lead Hull FC against home-town team Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium tomorrow. The...
Warriors And Quins To Clash On St George's Day
Wigan Warriors can today announce their St George’s Day celebrations which will take place when Harlequins visit the DW Stadium on Friday 23rd April. The event will see a number of community,...
Warriors V Hull Fc: Teams
Wigan Warriors full-back Cameron Phelps has been named for the 19-man squad to host Hull FC on Friday after recovering from an ankle injury. Phelps, who has been sidelined for Warriors' last three...
Psychics Predict Who Will Be In Grand Final
The Daily Telegraph can today reveal a group of Australia's most respected psychics is tipping the NRL grand final to be a surprise Sydney blockbuster between South Sydney and Wests Tigers.The mystic...
Jennings Grows Up After Fine
Penrith chief executive Mick Leary fined superstar centre Michael Jennings last month after the 21-year-old was charged with unlicensed driving in January. The Kangaroos representative was so shaken...
Independence Gives Nrl Dream Kick-off
On a historic day for the 102-year-old game, the ARL yesterday threw its support behind an independent commission to run the game - despite opposition from the QRL. The in-principle agreement has...
Folau A Tower Of Strength To The Rookies
Broncos' Israel Folau signs an autograph for Kolbi Wood, 6, and his sister Zoe Wood, 9, both from Bundaberg, at Red Hill, Brisbane, the day before the season opener at Suncorp...
Halifax Rlfc Announce Major New Shirt Sponsorship
Halifax RLFC, the Co-operative championship rugby league club, are pleased to announce a major new shirt sponsorship for the 2010 season with Yorkshire-based Simple Caravan Insurance. Simple Caravan...
Colbon Wary Of Wildcats
Hull KR winger Liam Colbon says there is no danger of the Robins underestimating Wakefield when the two sides meet at Craven Park on Friday. On the same weekend Colbon scored a match winning...
Volunteers Help Save Catalans Match
Catalans Dragons have confirmed that Saturday’s Engage Super League match against Castleford Tigers will go ahead following a successful snow-clearing operation. The game was in doubt after...
Thyssenkrupp At Home With Titans
WIN A FREE XBOX 360 ARCADE AND WEEKLY PRIZES IN RLEAGUE'S NRL TIPPING COMPETITION rleague.com is pleased to offer the return of a Tipping Competition for our regular readers to enjoy for the 2010...
Centrebet Bets On Panthers
Centrebet, an internationally renowned online betting and gaming company has joined the Panthers with news of a three year deal. From its beginnings in 1992, Centrebet has now grown to become a...