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Eels' Hayne recovers from shoulder injury

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Parramatta skipper Nathan Hindmarsh and fullback Jarryd Hayne have been named in a full strength Eels side for Friday's trial match against Penrith. Charity Shield: Dragons name big squad for Souths Canberra clash: Hodkinson back for the Bulldogs Mining magnate: Perth fight for NRL side heats up

Leeds ready for Manly fireworks

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Leeds coach says his players are ready for a repeat of the fireworks that marred their match against Manly in 2009. Green light: Storm captain Smith fit for trial Halfback battle: Reynolds wins Souths struggle Young Broncos: Season-long battle for No6 jersey

Stewart nearly back to best

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Manly coach Geoff Toovey says Brett Stewart will be back to his best, starting with the World Club Challenge. Eels' recruit: Ben Roberts out to prove a point Coach confident: Sharks pack stronger than 2011 2012 season: Full premiership draw

Roosters beat Bulldogs in Belmore trial

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Des Hasler has lost his first match as Canterbury coach, as the Sydney Roosters downed the Bulldogs at Belmore. Sold out: Bulldogs flag some Belmore games Classy fullback: Boyd plays down Knights' trial form Super League: Monaghan stars for Warrington

Eels' Sandow cleared of concussion

Parramatta should be at full-strength against Penrith after Chris Sandow and Mitchell Allgood were cleared to play. Tedesco's chance: Sheens undecided on Tigers No1 Reynolds, Carr: Maguire yet to pick Souths' No7 Roosters signing: My mind is on Warriors - Maloney

Broncos final audition for No6 jersey

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Ben Hunt and Corey Norman have one more shot to impress coach Anthony Griffin as they fight for five-eighth. Raiders star: Campese makes play for captaincy Stunning win: Cowboys down Dragons in Perth Boyd stars: Knights-Panthers play out draw

Sheens plays down Tedesco hype

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says it's unlikely young fullback James Tedesco will start the NRL season.

Perth fight for NRL side heats up

The West Australian Rugby League has been left frustrated after mining entrepreneur Tony Sage entered the race to have a Perth-based NRL side.

Dragons name big squad for Souths clash

St George Illawarra have opted for a 25-man squad for their Charity Shield match against South Sydney.

Hodkinson back for the Bulldogs

Halfback Trent Hodkinson returns to action for Canterbury's NRL trial clash with Canberra in Wagga Wagga.

Storm captain Smith fit for NRL trial

Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith and fellow stars Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk will play in the NRL club's trial game against Brisbane on Saturday.

Lui could make late bid for Cowboys

Injured North Queensland recruit Robert Lui may have to roll the dice and play a trial game for Northern Pride in a late bid to push his halfback claims.

Smith backs Mortimer to shine at Roosters

Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith says Daniel Mortimer can play a big role for Sydney Roosters in the 2012 NRL campaign.

Reynolds wins Souths halfback battle

Adam Reynolds has been named as halfback for South Sydney's Charity Shield clash with St George Illawarra.

Sam officially the Broncos' man

Representative forward Sam Thaiday will make his first appearance as Brisbane captain in the Broncos' final pre-season NRL trial in Hobart on Saturday.

Season-long battle for Broncos No6

Corey Norman and Ben Hunt could be headed for a long battle in the NRL to see who replaces Darren Lockyer as Brisbane five-eighth.

Jennings charged by NRL judiciary

Penrith centre Michael Jennings has been charged with a dangerous throw by the NRL judiciary.

Sharks pack stronger than 2011: Flanagan

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is confident his side can overcome to loss of starting props Kade Snowden and Luke Douglas in the 2012 NRL season.

Eels recruit Roberts out to prove a point

New Parramatta five-eighth Ben Robers is keen to show Canterbury they were wrong to allow him to leave to join their bitter NRL rivals in 2012.

Warrington boss Smith says best is to come

Leeds, preparing for the Rugby League World Club Challenge against Manly, have lost to Wigan 20-6 and Warrington thumped London 50-10 in the Super League.

Bulldogs flag some NRL games at Belmore

A sell-out crowd for a trial match has prompted Canterbury chief Todd Greenberg to say the Bulldogs could play some NRL games at Belmore within five years.

Boyd plays down Knights' league trial form

Queensland and Australian representative Darius Boyd has made an impressive debut for Newcastle against Penrith in a rugby league trial at Port Macquarie