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NRL: Luck itching to get back on the field
Michael Luck injured the hand in the Warriors' grand final defeat to Manly on October 2 and has been a frustrated bystander since.
Lockes comeback plans put on hold again
Warriors fullback Kevin Locke has been forced to shelve plans to make his comeback with the Auckland Vulcans in their New South Wales Cup match against Cronulla in Sydney on Saturday.Locke has been out of action since injuring his sternum in the opening minutes of the Vodafone Warriors NRL encounter with Melbourne on Anzac Day.After missing the ... (more)
Happier days Todd Carney and Brian Smith, the day after Carney won the Dally M Medal in 2010.
New South Wales captain Paul Gallen has declared himself '100 percent' fit for Wednesday's State of Origin opener against Queensland in Melbourne.Gallen hurt his knee playing for Cronulla against South Sydney two weeks ago and then injured his quadriceps in a boxing session last week.But the Blues skipper confirmed he will play after completing an ... (more)
The punters are continuing to jump on the Cronulla bandwagon with the NRL's most improved side being backed at odds to continue its great start to the 2012 season despite being without their two best players in Todd Carney and Paul Gallen for Monday night's clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.The Sharks face their ... (more)
Cowboy Sims breaks both bones in left leg
North Queensland's Tariq Sims is set to miss the remainder of the NRL season after it was confirmed he had broken both bones in his left leg during North Queensland's win over Penrith on Saturday night.
Sharks sign injured Panther Gordon
Cronulla will hope Michael Gordon can get back to his best form after recovering from his latest long-term injury.
Gallen walks free from kneeing charge
Fired-up Cronulla and New South Wales captain Paul Gallen passionately argued his innocence and was vindicated with a not guilty verdict for a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night.
Good news for Ricky: Gallen cleared for Origin I
NSW captain Paul Gallen will be able to play in the rugby league State of Origin series opener on May 23 after escaping injury and suspension scares today.
Gallen gets good news on injury, judiciary
NSW captain Paul Gallen will be able to play in the rugby league State of Origin series opener on May 23 after escaping injury and suspension scares on Tuesday.
Tamworth's new probationary constables
He served in the defence force 15 years ago before he and his two brothers opened a smash repair business.
Fatal drunk skipper loses appeal against conviction
A skipper who was drunk when his boat capsized, causing the drowning death of two people in Sydney, has lost an appeal against his conviction.
Sharks good value against Bunnies
Another week and another big test for NRL fairytale side Cronulla who continue to be underestimated by the bookies and punters as they attempt to maintain their six-match unbeaten run.The Sharks might be on their best winning streak for a decade and be sitting in third spot on the ladder but they are again underdogs for their Monday night clash ... (more)
He was unwanted by South Sydney at the end of last year and has helped new club Cronulla become one of the NRL front-runners, now Sharks prop Ben Ross is keen to show his former club what they are missing out on.Ross will take on his former club for the first time since his move back to the Shire this season when the Sharks travel to ANZ Stadium to ... (more)