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Super Soward slays gallant Roosters

Jamie Soward makes a break on his way to a try. (Getty Images)

A Jamie Soward-inspired St George Illawarra produced a magnificent second-half to defeat a gallant Sydney Roosters.

Match stats: Dragons v Roosters

Much needed: Broncos post win over Warriors

Match stats: Broncos v Warriors

Injured Gold Coast prop Luke Bailey. (Getty Images)

Bailey puts up broken arm for Origin III

Injured Gold Coast prop Luke Bailey says he is willing to earn the wrath of Titans management by putting his hand up for Origin III.

Fresh target: Eels set sights on Panthers

Tigers clash: Could 'decide Souths' fate'

High stakes: Storm prepare to deny Knights

A lot less cash if Lote returns to NRL

A return to the NRL for Lote Tuqiri seems unlikely with only one club showing serious interest in the sacked Wallaby.

Friday night: Warriors expecting Carroll to start

No panic: Rogers, Cannings out for Titans

Sacked Shark: Seymour wants another chance

Bulldogs halfback Brett Kimmorley (Getty Images - file)

Noddy wants Blues gig for the long haul

Bulldogs veteran Brett Kimmorley doesn't believe he's the short-term fix to NSW's halfback woes - he wants the Blues No.7 jumper for years to come.

Craig Coleman: No finals a failure for Souths

Play video: Storm must improve consistency

Brett Seymour has had three strikes. (Getty Images)

Sharks sack halfback Seymour

Cronulla halfback Brett Seymour has been sacked following an alcohol-related incident, his third breach of the club's policy this year.

Big job: Sharks appoint new chairman

No problem: Lockyer plays down Hunt's absence

Common goal: Star joins Lance Amrstrong

Greg Bird - one of many to bring shame to the game. (AAP Images)

Ashamed to be an NRL player

Scandals in rugby league have stars fearful of going out, ashamed of their occupation and even caused a player's marriage to break up.

Feared hitman: Carroll nears Broncos comeback

New Dragon: Fien targets regular starting role

Tigers change: Marshall back to five-eighth

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Party plans in place for CowboysThe final piece fell into place for one of the Cowboys' biggest nights when backrower Luke O'Donnell was cleared to play the Sharks in Townsville. Kidwell on the way out at RabbitohsSouth Sydney's David Kidwell says he is resigned to leaving the Rabbitohs at the end of the season but is confident he can secure a deal with another NRL club. Tongue backs Learoyd-Lahrs for OriginCanberra captain Alan Tongue says the recent form of destructive young Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs warrants him a place in the NSW State of Origin side. Broncos would love Lote back: HenjakBrisbane have joined the growing list of NRL clubs interested in picking up dumped Wallaby Lote Tuqiri. No wooden spoon worries for FitzgibbonSydney Roosters captain Craig Fitzgibbon says his side won't need to rely on worrying about finishing the NRL season with the wooden spoon to fire them up. Hunt out of clash with WarriorsBrisbane will be without fullback Karmichael Hunt for Friday night's NRL showdown with the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium. Manu eager to end Hull hellForward Willie Manu insists he is ready to get Hull's faltering Super League play-off bid back on track after watching the team's form nosedive in his absence. Lauaki signs with Hull, finallyNew Zealand Test forward Epalahame Lauaki has completed his move to English rugby league club Hull FC on a three-year deal after receiving a visa. Carroll back to fix defensive leaksTonie Carroll is back from retirement to fix Brisbane's leaking defence and restore some intimidation to the Broncos forward pack. Johnson's return to end Storm woesMelbourne's tackling dynamo Dallas Johnson will be welcomed back as the Storm looks to address its defensive woes ahead of its NRL clash with Newcastle. Rogers to face contact test on ribsDual international Mat Rogers will have his dicey ribs rattled a few times before being passed to make the Titans' bogey trip to Canberra this weekend. Fien to join Dragons next weekNew Zealand international Nathan Fien will join St George Illawarra next week after being released by the Warriors on Tuesday. Cowboys still chasing Scott's signatureSuddenly Matt Scott is one of the hottest props on the NRL market - but North Queensland believe they are "not even close" to re-signing the in-form forward. Injured prop Weyman out for six weeksSt George Illawarra's depth will be tested in the run in to the finals with NSW Origin prop Michael Weyman ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury. Friend, Earl picked to play for RoostersSydney Roosters pair Jake Friend and Sandor Earl will face no sanction from the NRL club until after their assault charges have been resolved in court. Make Meyers a Maroon again: Luke BaileyNSW prop Luke Bailey has urged Queensland selectors to seriously consider re-igniting Brad Meyers's State of Origin career.

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