Tag: Rugby League
Warriors sour Cayless' send-off
Nathan Cayless signed off on a 14-year career with the last try of the game but could not go out a winner as the Warriors launched into the finals with a 26-12 victory at Parramatta Stadium.[MORE]
Gillett leaves big impression
Brisbane may have missed the finals for the first time in 19 years but exciting rookie Matt Gillett was able to muster a smile after one of the best ever debut seasons by a utility.[MORE]
Storm ready to end season of misery
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy insists it is business as usual as the Storm prepare for their final match of the season against Newcastle on Sunday.[MORE]
Broncos must heed lessons: Henjak
Coach Ivan Henjak has warned potential and promise alone will not be enough to return Brisbane to the NRL finals in 2011, after its magnificent streak of 18 successive appearances finally ended with Friday night's 18-16 loss to Canberra.[MORE]
Expectant father Campese in for huge week
Canberra playmaker Terry Campese's mind was on things other than finals football after helping the Raiders wrap up a top-eight finish with a tough 18-16 win over Brisbane at Lang Park on Friday night.[MORE]
Desperate Rogers not finished yet
The limelight proved as awkward as a hip injury for Mat Rogers when the Gold Coast Titans toasted the retiring dual international.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Titans earn home play-off
Gold Coast confirmed a home final with a tight 21-18 victory over Wests Tigers at Robina on Friday evening.[MORE]
Coote commits future to Panthers
Exciting young Penrith full-back Lachlan Coote has signed a new four-year NRL contract with the Panthers.[MORE]
Webb and Maitua join Eels
Parramatta has confirmed the signings of North Queensland prop Carl Webb and former Canterbury and Cronulla back rower Reni Maitua for the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]
Gallop meets with Storm players
NRL chief executive David Gallop has described his meeting with Melbourne Storm players for the first time since their hefty salary cap penalties as a "worthwhile exercise".[MORE]
Hornby a Dragon for life
St George Illawarra skipper Ben Hornby is set to be a Dragon for life with the veteran number 7 re-signing with the NRL minor premiers for another three years.[MORE]
Wallace cleared to play Raiders
Brisbane has received a late boost for Friday night's do or die showdown with Canberra with half-back Peter Wallace to take his place in the Broncos line-up.[MORE]
Thumbs down for Bailey
The Gold Coast Titans have suffered a blow ahead of Friday night's clash against West Tigers, with prop Luke Bailey ruled out with a thumb injury.[MORE]
Lower grade league player banned for biting
North Sydney lower grader Mitchell Stevens has been suspended for ten matches after being found guilty of biting following a lengthy hearing at the NSW Rugby League judiciary on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Marshall ready for Lui to fire
Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall has paid young halves partner Robert Lui the ultimate compliment - comparing him to the man who combined with Marshall to win the Tigers' only NRL title in 2005.[MORE]
Eels close in on Webb
Parramatta is close to signing former Test prop Carl Webb for next season.[MORE]
Police to probe NRL betting plunge
New South Wales Police will investigate a betting plunge on last month's NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys.[MORE]
Inglis out of Four Nations
Kangaroos centre Greg Inglis has been ruled out of the Four Nations because of off-season shoulder surgery.[MORE]
Civoniceva gone for two
Penrith captain Petero Civoniceva will miss the Panthers' opening game of the NRL finals series after taking the early guilty plea to his reckless high tackle charge.[MORE]
Priddis to bring down curtain
St George Illawarra hooker Luke Priddis will retire at the end of the NRL season to spend more time with his family.[MORE]
Cowboys won't revolt: Parr
Former North Queensland boss Peter Parr, the biggest scalp claimed in the Cowboys club review, does not believe players will revolt over his very public demotion on Tuesday.[MORE]
Roar happy to be surprise package
Even veteran midfielder Massimo Murdocca sounds surprised when he speaks of the Brisbane Roar's promising start to the A-League season.[MORE]
Send-offs leave players guessing: Anasta
The heat is on NRL referees just a week out from the finals with Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta admitting players no longer have any idea what constitutes a send-off.[MORE]
Bailey goes under the knife
Luke Bailey's hand surgery has not yet ruled the inspirational prop out of Gold Coast's crunch clash with Wests Tigers on Friday night.[MORE]
