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Blues to get new fullback and skipper
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Blues coach Craig Bellamy made a rare error of judgment at the State of Origin selection table this year when he plumped for Knight Kurt Gidley as his fullback and skipper. You cannot help but admire Gidley’s work ethic, and there can be no doubt that Bellamy is one of his greatest fans, but as a State of Origin ...11 hours ago -
Liberal turmoil clouds debate on climate bills
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The Federal Opposition looks set to change leaders, as the emissions trading legislation that sparked the Liberal row comes back before the Senate. The Upper House failed to meet the Governments deadline of passing the scheme by last week, prompting the Governments Senate leader, Chris Evans, to accuse the Opposition ...18 hours ago -
Rudd plays careful hand at CHOGM
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudds appearance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is an exercise in double-purpose diplomacy. First, he wants to keep a high profile among his Commonwealth colleagues, meeting all the big players of this 53-nation group: Britains Gordon Brown, Indias Manmohan Singh, South ...1 day ago -
NRL must introduce a pre-season tournament
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That’s right, it’s time the NRL brings back the pre-season Cup, in addition to incorporating teams from the Queensland Cup, Bundy Cup and an affiliated states team. The upcoming All Stars game shows that the NRL wants to try new rules and innovations. Like our friends in the AFL, a pre-season tournament is the ...1 day ago -
Brocklehurst tests positive for two drugs
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• Two-year suspension for breaching drug rules • Player was sacked by club for gross misconduct in July Andy Brocklehurst has been suspended for two years after testing positive for banned substances. The 26-year-old, who was sacked by the Championship club Barrow for unexplained gross misconduct in July, was ...2 days ago -
Who wants Greg Bird?
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So there you go, I take a few weeks off and suddenly Greg Bird has gone from public enemy number one to one of the most desirable players on the market with clubs queuing for his signature. Who says lawyers are overpaid. While the legal clearance of Bird does free a talented footballer, he remains a footballer with ...2 days ago -
Greg Bird no guarantee for State of Origin
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I woke the other morning to Sky Radio’s Big Breakfast with anchor Terry Kennedy expressing his view on Greg Bird to Jimmy Smith, who gained a start off the bench when Michael Slater had more pressing concerns at the Gabba. Now that the controversial court case is over and Greg can add “FREE AS A” to his middle ...2 days ago -
Bird registration not automatic, says Gallop
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NRL boss David Gallop says any club wanting to sign Greg Bird will need to demonstrate how they’ll manage the controversial star before he can be registered. Gallop said Bird’s successful appeal which overturned a reckless wounding conviction on Wednesday did not mean the former Test five-eighth, who has a ...4 days ago -
NRL conference spotlights off-field dramas
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NRL boss David Gallop is more hopeful than confident of a less tarnished 2010 off the field after the league’s annual football conference put the spotlight on player behaviour. On a day Gallop was thrown a tough practical test of the policies discussed in the form of Greg Bird’s possible return, the NRL ...4 days ago -
Ever-ready Littler motors on
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STUART Littlers rugby league philosophy is a simple one - work hard, train hard and if you are playing well enough you will be in the first team. Its a mindset which has served him well over 13 seasons at Salford City Reds.5 days ago -
Wakefields Kear claims no interest in England job
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Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy.6 days ago -
Wakefields Kear claims no interest in England job
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Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy.6 days ago -
Wakefields Kear claims no interest in England job
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Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy.6 days ago -
Ford and Kear out of England running
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• Duo stress commitment to their current positions • RFL to offer more details on coaching post next week Mike Ford and John Kear, two of the names who have been most strongly linked with the vacant job as England coach since the resignation of Tony Smith last week, today insisted that they are happy in their ...6 days ago -
Wallabies savaged after defeat
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AUSTRALIAS 8-9 loss to Scotland in Edinburgh at the weekend has been labelled the Wallabies worst performance in decades. The head of the Australian Rugby Union has promised a full review of the teams dismal...6 days ago -
Extend the Four Nations to include the Ashes
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It was briefly talked about as being a one-off game in this year’s Four Nations, but for 2010, we need the Ashes back so Australia and England can meet more than just once and also to guarantee good matches on Australian turf. The current draw for the Four Nations in 2010 has a double header blockbuster of England ...6 days ago -
Queensland State of Origin kicking riches
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I thought I’d pose a question to roar readers I have been pondering for a while: Why is Jonathan Thurston taking conversion attempts from the right sideline? The thought fist came to me while watching recent State of Origin series and was brought back to mind with the recent four nations tournament. With the ...6 days ago -
Who will replace Darryn Lockyer?
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There is no logical answer as to who will replace Darryn Lockyer, but certainly both Queensland and Australia will be weakened, not just on field, but with the leadership that the great man brings to his team off the field. Darren Lockyer (born 24 March 1977 in Brisbane) is the current captain of the Australian ...1 week ago -
Dell gets All Star farewell in Indigenous side
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Wendell Sailor will get a rugby league farewell alongside four members of Australia’s triumphant Four Nations Kangaroos who were named in the NRL Indigenous All Stars side announced on Friday. Melbourne’s golden boot winner Greg Inglis, North Queensland halfback Johnathan Thurston and Brisbane teammates Justin ...1 week ago -
Dragons achilles heel is long white socks
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Opposition supporters say they’re chokers. Wayne Bennett said they were unlucky. But I know the real reason St George-Illawarra failed to win the premiership: LONG WHITE SOCKS. Wearing long white socks has never done anyone any good. They were for scrawny men in safari suits and five year old boys forced to go to ...1 week ago
