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Raiders axe Carney

August 7, 2008 14:43:00

The Canberra Raiders have sacked star half-back Todd Carney.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, act, canberra-2600

Carney's future still up in the air

August 7, 2008 13:34:00

A meeting between the Canberra Raiders board and troubled star Todd Carney is continuing.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, act, canberra-2600

I did it for the good of the game: Sonny Bill

August 7, 2008 13:01:00

Sonny Bill Williams has broken his silence over his controversial switch to rugby union.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, rugby-union, australia, nsw, belmore-2192, canterbury-2193, france

Wesser joins Rabbits' ranks

August 7, 2008 10:01:00

South Sydney have signed Panthers full-back Rhys Wesser on a two-year deal beginning next season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, penrith-2750, redfern-2016

Broncos livid at NRL double standards

August 7, 2008 07:34:00

The Broncos say the NRL judiciary has sent a dangerous message to players after suspending Justin Hodges. [MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Gesture costs Hodges two weeks

August 6, 2008 22:30:00

The Broncos are seething after centre Justin Hodges failed to beat his two-week contrary conduct ban at the National Rugby League judiciary.[MORE]

Tags: rugby-league, nrl, brisbane-4000

Gasnier fit for Tigers game

August 6, 2008 13:33:00

St George Illawarra captain Mark Gasnier is confident he is fully fit to play against the Wests Tigers in Friday night's NRL game.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, balmain-2041, wollongong-2500

Titans Minichiello and Friend set to return

August 6, 2008 12:30:00

The Gold Coast Titans have been boosted by the return of key forwards Mark Minichiello and Nathan Friend for Monday night's game against the Knights.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300, qld, surfers-paradise-4217

Drew to join the Eels

August 6, 2008 11:00:00

Parramatta coach Michael Hagan says former eels hooker Brad Drew could be at the club next year.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, parramatta-2150

Jennings signs with Penrith

August 6, 2008 10:41:00

Penrith centre Michael Jennings has signed an extension to his contract to stay with the club until the end of the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, penrith-2750

Manly must be aggressive, says Orford

August 6, 2008 10:23:00

Manly captain Matt Orford believes his side must be aggressive in Friday's top-of-the-table NRL clash against Melbourne at Brookvale Oval.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, manly-2095, vic, melbourne-3000

Hodges to appeal suspension

August 6, 2008 09:20:00

The Brisbane Broncos will head to the judiciary tonight to fight Justin Hodges' two-week ban for making an offensive gesture towards referee Tony Archer.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Titans' Rogers out for one week

August 6, 2008 08:44:00

Gold Coast Titans five-eighth Mat Rogers will miss Monday night's clash against Newcastle at Skilled Park after accepting an early guilty plea to a contrary conduct charge.[MORE]

Tags: sport, cricket, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, surfers-paradise-4217

Lawyers ready for legal battle with SBW

August 6, 2008 08:00:00

Lawyers for the Canterbury Bulldogs NRL club are confident they will have served Sonny Bill Williams with legal papers by this morning's 8:00am AEST deadline.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, rugby-union, australia, nsw, canterbury-2193, france

Titans' Rogers charged with unnecessary conduct

August 5, 2008 14:06:00

The Gold Coast Titans said they will not contest a contrary conduct charge against five-eighth Mat Rogers.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, surfers-paradise-4217

Bulldogs mount legal challenge

August 5, 2008 13:22:00

Lawyers for the Canterbury Bulldogs NRL club have until 8:00am to serve legal papers against back rower Sonny Bill Williams.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, rugby-union, australia, nsw, canterbury-2193, france

Knights in finals contention

August 5, 2008 10:40:00

The Newcastle Knights climbed into the NRL's top eight with a 32-12 win over the Eels in last night's game in Newcastle.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300, parramatta-2150

Serial pitch invader faces lifetime ban

August 5, 2008 10:19:00

Police and the National Rugby League (NRL) will meet today to discuss a lifetime NRL ban for a man who ran onto the field during the Knights' win over the Eels last night in Newcastle.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300, parramatta-2150

Williams officially signs for Toulon

August 5, 2008 08:37:00

Canterbury Bulldogs back rower Sonny Bill Williams has switched codes and signed with French union side Toulon, the club announced overnight.[MORE]

Tags: sport, cricket, rugby-league, nrl, rugby-union, australia, nsw, canterbury-2193, france

Knights trounce Eels to reach top eight

August 4, 2008 21:03:00

Brian Smith celebrated 500 first grade matches as a coach as he saw the Knights punish the Eels 32-12 in Newcastle.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300, parramatta-2150

Hodges facing ban over ref abuse

August 4, 2008 16:08:00

Brisbane Broncos centre Justin Hodges will be suspended for two matches if he is found guilty of a contrary conduct charge.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, cronulla-2230, qld, brisbane-4000, robina-4226

Broncos hitting their straps: Bennett

August 4, 2008 15:17:00

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett says he is happy with his team's form just over a month before the start of the NRL semi-finals.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Football finals loom in Canberra competitions

August 4, 2008 13:50:00

The Queanbeyan Whites are on track to retain ACT Club Rugby's John I Dent cup after clinching the minor premiership for the first time in 26 years.[MORE]

Tags: australian-football-league, rugby-league, rugby-union, football, act

Sonny Bill could debut this week: Toulon boss

August 4, 2008 08:00:00

Sonny Bill Williams could make his rugby union debut as soon as this Friday, according to French club Toulon. [MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, rugby-union, australia, france, new-zealand

Broncos too strong for Raiders

August 3, 2008 17:00:00

Brisbane entrenched its position in the top eight with a comfortable 34-6 win over in-form Canberra at Lang Park.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, act, canberra-2600, qld, brisbane-4000