Provides the latest RSS feeds for Rugby League News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Sydney Sun.com http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/cat/a854f04a86cb66f0/ en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 23:41:48 -0400 Wed, 22 May 2013 23:41:48 -0400 30 You got on Twitter and asked the questions and he listened. The Lurker comes out from behind his bin to give punters answers to the NRL's big questions.(@callalakid) Any truth to Sam Williams signing with Panthers?The Lurker: The Panthers were looking at him as a viable option but their first preference is Peter Wallace, who has more experience and is a Penrith local boy. I believe they will ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214704968/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:24 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214704968/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 HEAD TO HEAD: Played 29, Knights 15, Warriors 13, draws 1LAST TIME: Knights 24 def Warriors 19, Round 20, 2012 at Mount Smart StadiumMISSING IN ACTION: Matt Elliott hinted that a number of his under-performers could be axed this week but revealed little when naming his side on Tuesday.Centre Dane Nielsen and fullback Kevin Locke are the only inclusions to the 'official' side while ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214703901/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:51 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214703901/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Queensland coach Mal Meninga says he won't rule Ben Te'o out of contention for selection in the Maroons squad despite the South Sydney forward allegedly punching a Brisbane woman in the face.The NRL are investigating claims Te'o physically assaulted a woman, fracturing her eye socket in an incident at the home of Brisbane's Corey Norman last month.The woman gave her account of ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214703900/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:49 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214703900/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Queensland coach Mal Meninga says Ben Te'o remains in the selection frame for Origin I as the Maroons forward defends allegations he physically assaulted a Brisbane ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214702876/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:29 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214702876/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 State of Origin I.Blues coach Laurie Daley told The Daily Telegraph last night he was leaning toward using Gallen up front alongside James Tamou as his starting props for the ANZ Stadium series ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214701550/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:32:50 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214701550/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Live games, NRL Shows & more. Free to download! // .promo-links --> // .promo-block.promo-sem --> // .module-content --> // .module-border --> // .module.module-promo-sem --> Boasting a mature and confident demeanour, Pearce looks destined for rugby league greatness and after speaking with his father, Balmain legend Wayne Pearce, you realise why his ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214701549/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:32:50 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214701549/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Couldn't watch the game live? 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"It will be brilliant if I ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690855/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:54 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690855/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Bradford three-quarter Adrian Purtell's comeback from a heart attack will be complete this weekend when he returns to the scene of his major scare.The 28-year-old Australian fell ill during the post-match meal following the Bulls' defeat by Leeds during Magic Weekend 12 months ago and his condition deteriorated on the way home from Manchester. The team coach was forced to stop on the ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690856/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:53 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690856/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Live games, NRL Shows & more. Free to download! // .promo-links --> // .promo-block.promo-sem --> // .module-content --> // .module-border --> // .module.module-promo-sem --> Discussing the Blues' options for fullback following the injury to incumbent Brett Stewart, Hindmarsh declared the Parramatta skipper to be in better form than Queensland superstars ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690857/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:07:58 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214690857/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Gold Coast back-rower David Taylor will be free to play in Sunday's NRL clash with Parramatta after successfully appealing the grading of a dangerous contact ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214689265/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:50:06 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214689265/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Gold Coast Titans forward Dave Taylor is free to play for Queensland in the Origin opener after having his dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night.Taylor, 24, disputed the grade two charge and was successful after being offered a two-match ban for his hit on Brisbane halfback Scott Prince.Prince was hit by Taylor while trying to get a kick away during the ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214686445/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:56:13 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214686445/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 The NRL will press ahead with its investigation into an alleged assault involving South Sydney star Ben Te'o despite revelations the woman has withdrawn her complaint to police.The woman, who can't be named for legal reasons, will appear in an explosive television interview on Channel Nine on Wednesday night."I was lying in the hallway with blood everywhere ... I could have been ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214684473/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:40:58 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214684473/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Newcastle secured a contract treble this morning, re-signing star centre Dane Gagai, tough young forward Robbie Rochow and veteran David ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214684474/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:17:17 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214684474/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Queensland Origin flyer Brent Tate has re-signed with North Queensland Cowboys for another season, adding to speculation about fellow veteran Matt Bowen's future at the ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214683482/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:10:06 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214683482/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Te'o // .static-body --> Like Meninga, Ikin wants to see the same old core rolled out for another year, but he would spring a few surprises to freshen up the 2013 edition and keep the NSW side on their toes. While there's plenty of calls being made to carry Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans on the bench, Ikin believes that would be a waste when a match winner like Ben Barba ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214682507/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:03:01 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214682507/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 South Sydney CEO Shane Richardson has confirmed Ben Te'o won't be stood down by the club despite damning allegations levelled at him by a woman he is alleged to have assaulted last month.The incident is alleged to have occurred in late April at former Brisbane team-mate Corey Norman's Brisbane residence.Newcastle full-back Darius Boyd, who is expected to be named in ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681563/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:16 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681563/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 North Queensland have continued to lock-away their high profile talent with veteran back Brent Tate re-signing with the club on Wednesday.The Queensland Origin winger has agreed to a one-year extension which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2014 season and should ensure he finishes his career at the club.Tate's re-signing comes after stars Johnathan Thurston, Matthew Scott and ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681564/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:15 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681564/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Cronulla v South Sydney, Sharks Stadium, Monday May 27, 7pm (EST) The Sharkies? Begin with the pack: Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Ben Ross, Luke Lewis, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen. Tough hombres. The backrow could be the best in the league. From the bench they can insert Chris Heighington, Jayson Bukuya, Isaac De Gois, Anthony Tupou or Sam Tagatese. Toddy Carney’s can smell a Blues jumper, Jeff ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681565/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:54:18 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214681565/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 South Sydney and Queensland State of Origin forward Ben Te'o has denied allegations in an upcoming television report that he hit a woman last month.Te'o released a statement through his management on Wednesday afternoon denying he had done anything wrong and it is expected that Souths chief executive Shane Richardson will back the player's version of events at a press conference at ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214680605/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:20 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214680605/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 A Brisbane woman has contacted Queensland police alleging she was physically assaulted by Souths forward Ben Te'o in the presence of fellow NRL players Corey Norman and Darius ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214680607/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:44:39 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214680607/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Canberra props Brett White and Dane Tilse say they have no idea why the Raiders can't convert their hot NRL home game winning streak into success on the road. The side has won eight games at Canberra Stadium in a row - including all four in 2013 - yet have been victorious in just the one game from six on the road in 2013. "If you know, let us know," White told reporters. He ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678896/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:37:18 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678896/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 // .module-border --> And to whet your appetite for another big show we've got some of league's biggest names joining us to discuss all the big issues in the game in the lead-up to NRL round 11 and the all-important selection deadline for Origin I.As we do every week, we kick off the blog at 2pm (EST) with NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent jumping in the hot seat to discuss his column ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214679511/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:47 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214679511/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 AN amateur rugby league player shot multiple times at close range after training on Tuesday night was known to police, Sydney detectives say. The 27-year-old man had just come off Mascot Oval and was getting changed in the car park when a white BMW pulled alongside and a gunman fired four nine millimetre bullets, hitting his left upper thigh and right forefinger. Stunned A-grade teammates could ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678721/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:15 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678721/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Furious Manly coach Geoff Toovey has blasted NRL officials over their mid-season decision to reduce the time limit for setting scrums and line drop-outs, insisting the speed of the game is already pushing players to breaking point.The NRL's Competition Committee on Tuesday announced the time limit will be reduced from the current 40 seconds to just 30 in a bid to stamp out time wasting.The ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678543/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:18 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678543/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Newcastle have locked up the services of promising back-rower Robbie Rochow until the end of 2016, while powerful forward Richard Fa'alogo and centre Dane Gagai have also re-committed to the club.Rochow, who is a local junior who joined the Melbourne Storm in 2009 before returning to make his NRL debut with the Knights last season, says it was an easy decision to commit to Newcastle long ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678542/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:17 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678542/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Max Krilich, the former Australian and Manly skipper, has rated current hooker Matt Ballin "up there in toughness alongside Fred Jones and Geoff ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678544/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:34 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214678544/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin says Peter Wallace has given assurances he is committed to the Broncos amid speculation the halfback wants a release to return to ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677507/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:39 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677507/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Daly Cherry-Evans finished with the points in his head-to-head showdown with Cooper Cronk on Monday night - but Manly coach Geoff Toovey still can't see how Queensland can justify picking him for State of Origin ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677508/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:38 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677508/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Round Nine Line-Ups // .module-content --> // .module-border --> // .module regular-block editorial-module --> Marshall was sensationally benched last weekend but returns as starting five-eighth for Friday night's match against North Queensland as his club attempts to stop a seven-match losing trot.Admitting to being "embarrassed" by his demotion, Marshall hit-out ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677509/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:38 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214677509/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 // .module-border --> Long has golden point been a bone of contention for players, coaches and fans, and Monday night's epic clash between Melbourne Storm and Manly has given the NRL another reason to rethink the result manufacturer.Partly because we didn't get one, but also because it was such a great contest, it would have been a travesty for either side to walk away without ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214676428/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:08:26 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214676428/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Sonny Bill Williams concedes Saturday's blockbuster clash against Melbourne will provide a true indication of where his Roosters stand in the NRL pecking order.The Chooks are sitting pretty in second spot on the ladder after winning eight of their opening 10 games under rookie coach Trent Robinson.They beat Manly at Brookvale last Monday and followed up that victory with a gutsy 12-8 win ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675187/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:57 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675187/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 // .story-intro --> The 26-year-old has not played since last September after discovering a tumour behind his eye during a routine test.Dureau, who had surgery in Australia in January, was given the go-ahead to resume full training a month ago after tests showed the operation had been successful.He cleared his final hurdle after attending the neurological surgery department of the Toulouse ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675189/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:09 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675189/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Return to start of sidebar. // .story-sidebar --> The two losses can be blamed on fatigue, and Monday's draw on the grit of Manly's defence.As Cherry-Evans makes his claim, though, and Cronk nurses himself through to Origin, the lack of debate north of the border should be a lesson for Blues fans.And could be a lesson NSW have finally learned...Queensland's strength is what ... http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675188/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:09 -0400 http://www.sydneysun.com/index.php/sid/214675188/scat/a854f04a86cb66f0