Monday Jul 7 06:51 AEST

Penrith beat Parramatta 22-16

Penrith charged back into the NRL top eight with a 22-16 upset of fierce rivals Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium... but they're not getting excited.

Play video: Panthers purring, but long way to go

Play video: Eels coach laments loss

Storm blow away gutsy Raiders 30-14

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said star five-eighth Greg Inglis took his game to a whole new level, and he wasn't talking about his two-try effort.

Determined: Sailor out to prove his versatility

Dragons on a roll to beat Knights 24-16

St George Illawarra continued breathing fire with a 24-16 win over Newcastle, but star winger Wendell Sailor ran out of puff with the chance to score a remarkable try.

Move on: Bellamy warns Storm post-Origin

Scheduling 'could cost Storm premiership'

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says the NRL draw could cost his side its third straight minor premiership rather than his NSW Origin coaching duties.

Hasler: Manly moo-ving along just fine

Top gear: Eels eye top four with good run home

Manly finish off tough Titans

Manly have solidified their position at the top of the NRL ladder with a second half surge, downing a gallant Gold Coast at Skilled Park.

Play video: Match highlights and analysis

Ref rant: Roach publicly apologises

Origin casualty: Buderus ruled out for 3-4 weeks

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Missing PrinceThe Titans
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More league headlines

Eels slump back outside top eightParramatta legend Peter Sterling says comeback performances from the Eels in 2008 have "sugar-coated" just how poor they are really travelling. Dogs could make El Masri wait for recordHazem El Masri is becoming increasingly anxious that the Bulldogs' poor form could cost him the chance to become league's greatest pointscorer this year. Bulldogs fans want renewed Belmore fightPassionate Bulldogs supporters have called on the club to reclaim their history and resume the fight to return to Belmore. Sailor and Mad Dog to renew rivalryIt will be a case of witty one-liners at 100 paces on Saturday as Adam MacDougall and Wendell Sailor renew their famous rivalry. Players not blue about Bellamy: CronkMelbourne halfback Cooper Cronk says Storm players fully support Craig Bellamy continuing as NSW Origin coach. Myles takes six week ban after Origin Sydney Roosters' Nate Myles has accepted a six week suspension for his spear tackle on NSW's Ben Cross in Wednesday's rugby league State of Origin decider. Prince unlikely to return to NRL in 2008The player named "The Heartbreak Kid" - Gold Coast playmaker Scott Prince - lived up to his moniker again after breaking his forearm in the Origin decider. Titans are no one-man teamFrom all reports and the questions being asked at training yesterday our season is over. Good bye Princey, good bye season, writes Mat Rogers. El Masri refuses to give upHazem El Masri is refusing to concede the Bulldogs' finals hopes are dashed. Titans talk tough ahead of crunch gameThe Gold Coast Titans insist it will be business as usual when they match up against ladder leaders Manly on Friday night, despite their woeful injury losses. Folau says miracle try was his best yetHe's done some astonishing things on the field but even Israel Folau admits his spectacular try in the State of Origin decider was his best work. Belmore 'not an option' for BulldogsBrisbane and not Belmore is the likely destination should the Bulldogs be asked to move games away from ANZ Stadium, says club chief executive Todd Greenberg. Bellamy to take time over Blues futuresNSW coach Craig Bellamy will wait until after the NRL season to make a decision on whether he'll take on the unenviable task of ending the Queensland dynasty. Kurt Gidley targets Test No.1 jumperKurt Gidley has set his sights on the Australian No.1 jumper after redefining the NSW fullback role with a starring performance in the Origin decider. Steve Roach gives Tony Archer a gobfullBlues assistant coach Steve Roach let the disappointment of last night's loss to Queensland in the Origin decider get to him, calling referee Tony Archer a "f**king cheat." Souths' Manuokafoa signs with CowboysCellar dwellers North Queensland have received some welcome good news after South Sydney forward Manase Manuokafoa signed a three-year deal with the Cowboys.

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