Statman reviews NRL round 12 Fox Sports, Australia The ground is fast becoming the most difficult away trip in the NRL, with the Knights, having defeated the front-running Bulldogs in round 12, now winning a club-record nine successive matches at home. Twice previously they recorded eight-match winning ... |
Lack of city stadium hampers Adelaide Commonwealth Games bid NEWS.com.au, Australia Corporate money also, naming rights of the stadium, not to mention possible contributions from the Federal govt, AFL, FFA. It can happen, and it should happen. And soon. Ah the myopia of Adelaide residents who have never experienced life elsewhere. ... |
Wallace quits Tigers ABC Online, Australia Wallace says he will seek out opportunities at other AFL clubs in a role other than head coach and that made staying at the Tigers and planning for future seasons too great a conflict. He also took the stunning step of apologising to the Western ... The contenders for Terry Wallace's job Cattle, not coaches Is this the end for Wallace? |
 Fox Sports | Wallace quits Tigers ABC Online, Australia Wallace says he will seek out opportunities at other AFL clubs in a role other than head coach and that made staying at the Tigers and planning for future seasons too great a conflict. "If the club is making decisions on list management and player ... The contenders for Terry Wallace's job Terry Wallace's press conference Wallace will coach for final time on Friday |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Gallen accepts NRL fine NRL.COM, Australia Cronulla Skipper Paul Gallen has met with the National Rugby League today and has accepted a $10000 fine issued under the NRL Code of Conduct for a racial vilification issue. “Comments were made in the heat of the moment and I'm sorry for the pain that ... Cousins gives finger to club, fans and game Gallen's crimes of passion Wendell Sailor says sending Paul Gallen to Arnhem Land would help |
Ballantyne, Naitanui pressing for AFL debuts WA today, Australia Peel Thunder's Hayden Ballantyne and Swan Districts' Nic Naitanui pressed strong claims for an AFL debut next week after strong performances in the only WAFL match on Saturday. Swan Districts' prevailed by 13 points over Peel at Rushton Park in front ... Swans gear up for September |
 Fox Sports | Cousins faces Tigers, AFL punishment Brisbane Times, Australia Ben Cousins can expect to be dealt with by his club as well as the AFL over the one-fingered salute he said was a joke to a television cameraman friend. Cousins stared down a camera in the dressing room and flipped his middle finger while preparing for ... Benny's finger salute 'all in fun' says Cousins Cousins to answer for middle finger Cousins says one finger salute was joke |
 AFL | AFL gets tough on on-field vilification LIVENEWS.com.au, Australia A week after a leading National Rugby League star was fined for racial vilification, the code's main rival – the AFL – has expanded its own celebrated anti-vilification code to include remarks about homosexuality or mental of physical disabilities. ... AFL re-works vilification rules AFL introduces new rules of vilification AFL expands vilification code |
 WA today | The View: Fox Sports provides its take on round 10 of the AFL season Fox Sports, Australia Here's our take on round 10 of AFL. The Brownlow Banker: Dane Swan had 48 touches for Collingwood against Port Adelaide on Sunday. But, across town, Geelong magic man Steve Johnson put on an even more dominant show. The skilled forward booted six goals ... Kerr trade a fine plan in hindsight Kerr banned for striking young Blue Five facing suspension |
Barbarians arrive for Wallabies match Sky News Australia, Australia Phil Waugh will be playing for the tourists, after being given permission by the ARU, to tackle his team-mates for the one-off match. Fellow Aussies Rocky Elsom and Chris Whitaker, who have been playing in the UK, will also play this weekend. ... |
 Brisbane Times | Knights hold on for victory in the NRL Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Newcastle held off a stunning second half fightback to beat the ladder leading Bulldogs 22-14 in an National Rugby League match marked by controversial video referee rulings. Jarrod Mullen was the star for the victors with a dominant display, ... RL: NRL Round 12 Snapshot Knight's Mullen patient with Origin selectors Sau sizes up young rival for centre duel |
 Fox Sports | Should Hazem El Masri have been named as the face of league? Fox Sports, Australia By staff writers This week we are giving you the chance to have your say on the NRL's picks as the face of rugby league. This topic comes to us by way of one of our readers, Liam Kerr, who has asked why Hazem El Masri has never been named as the face ... |
Comets down but not out | Rugby League | QRL and NSWRL Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Australia Broncos squad member Williams sent Brisbane coach Ivan Henjak a strong message he is ready for an NRL call-up during the State of Origin series with a man-of-the-match performance for the Comets. Despite it being an “away” game for the Comets, ... |
 TVNZ | NRL: Sharks savour rare triumph New Zealand Herald, New Zealand He admits it was one of his worst ever kicks on goal, but Trent Barrett says watching his last-gasp field goal somehow creep over Parramatta's crossbar to help end Cronulla's long wait for a NRL win was a moment he will treasure. ... Mortimer to start for Eels Mannah brothers face off at Parramatta Sharks sink Eels |
 New Zealand Herald | NRL: Win only reason to celebrate Warriors' efforts New Zealand Herald, New Zealand By Peter Jessup Kevin Locke scored two tries during his first grade debut for the Warriors. Photo / Getty Images It was fortunate the Warriors gave their fans a 14-0 win over the Tigers at Mt Smart last night because there was nothing in the 80 minutes ... Shutout builds Warriors' confidence Warriors win vital game, move up to 10th in NRL Warriors lock out battling Tigers |
David Gallop struggles under repeated NRL scandals Daily Telegraph, Australia By Paul Kent DAVID Gallop delivers his good news inside NRL headquarters, in front of a wall of colourful signage that does a very poor job of downplaying the game's sponsors. Nobody can recall any recent sightings of this signage, but there must be ... |
O'Connor cues show time with Baa-Baas The Australian, Australia Elsom, who inspired Irish province Leinster to victory over English club Leicester in the final of the Heineken Cup, is expected today to announce his decision to sign with the ARU and the Brumbies. "I haven't seen a lot of him, but I've read a bit ... |
 The Age | Crows run gauntlet to burn off Hawks The Australian, Australia THREE things were confirmed at AAMI Stadium yesterday: Hawthorn is well shy of its premiership form, Adelaide is lousy at playing third quarters and Cyril Rioli is close to the most brilliant player in the AFL. But the most telling development in ... Adelaide's Taylor Walker outshines Hawthorn's Lance Franklin Crows on borrowed time Powerful Crows run past limping Hawks |
 The Age | Cousins gives finger to club, fans and game The Australian, Australia Here is a message for Paul Moreton, chairman of the Rugby League Players Association. Keep your mouth shut unless you have something considered to say. Suggestions that the NRL administration does not respect players is an embarrassment to the men ... Gallen's crimes of passion Gallen quits Sharks captaincy Wendell Sailor says sending Paul Gallen to Arnhem Land would help |
Mark 'The Ear' Oberhardt gives the lowdown on sport Courier Mail, Australia Monday night football is a great success in the US but don't be surprised if the NRL version goes back to Sunday. How good are you? Take Bazza's sports quiz BULLS skipper Chris Simpson gets a chance today to use his leadership skills. ... |