Tag: NRL
High shot costs Ennis a week
The Bulldogs will lose enforcer Michael Ennis for a week after the NRL judiciary charged him with a grade two careless high tackle in Canterbury's loss to the Knights on Saturday.[MORE]
Eels lose Shackleton for season
Parramatta forward Shane Shackleton has been ruled out for the rest of the NRL season after surgery to repair a serious hamstring injury.[MORE]
Carney's return has Roosters crowing
Sydney Roosters coach Brian Smith likened Todd Carney's freakish ability to that of Greg Inglis and Billy Slater, after the former Canberra bad boy returned from a 16-month hiatus to lead the Roosters to a 36-10 win over South Sydney.[MORE]
Thurston takes some blame for loss
Salvage expert Johnathan Thurston launched the rescue mission, then bagged himself for not finishing the job properly in his post-mortem to the Cowboys' gripping 30-24 loss to Brisbane on Friday night.[MORE]
Smith determined to improve at half-back
Melbourne captain Cameron Smith concedes he has not done enough on the training paddock to help compensate for the loss of half-back Cooper Cronk.[MORE]
Roosters show up talking Bunnies
A fresh-faced Sydney Roosters have put last season's wooden spoon behind them with an emphatic 36-10 thrashing of a much-hyped South Sydney side at Sydney's Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Titans roar back to down Warriors
An error-riddled Gold Coast Titans have somehow come from 18-6 down to beat the New Zealand Warriors 24-18 in their opening round NRL clash at Skilled Park.[MORE]
Turner throws support behind Idris
New Canterbury winger Steve Turner has thrown his support behind centre Jamal Idris who appeared to bomb the potential match-winning try in the dying stages of Saturday's 20-16 NRL loss to Newcastle at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.[MORE]
Storm sneak home over Sharks
Defending premier Melbourne has hung on for a narrow 14-10 over a battling Cronulla side in their round one NRL encounter at Shark Park.[MORE]
Panthers see off Raiders
Former Canberra star Adrian Purtell has scored the clincher as Penrith withstood a spirited second half fight-back from the Raiders to start their NRL season with a 34-16 victory at Penrith Stadium.[MORE]
Knights shock sloppy Dogs
Newcastle has put a tumultuous preseason behind it with an upset 20-16 win over premiership contenders Canterbury-Bankstown at Sydney's Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Fien gone for five months
St George Illawarra hooker Nathan Fien is determined to return before the NRL finals after scans confirmed the Kiwi Test star broke his leg in the Dragons' season-opening win over Parramatta.[MORE]
Folau in doubt for Raiders clash
Broncos ace Israel Folau is battling the fitness clock after suffering a shoulder injury during Friday night's 30-24 NRL thriller over the Cowboys.[MORE]
Norman the talk of Bronco town
Brisbane may have unearthed a long-term solution to Darren Lockyer's impending retirement from the NRL.[MORE]
Tahu endures torrid return
Timana Tahu endured a torrid return to the NRL as opposite centre Beau Scott did all in his power to make life difficult in Parramatta's loss to the Dragons.[MORE]
Broncos escape resurgent Cowboys
Denan Kemp's late try helped Brisbane secure a 30-24 win over North Queensland at Lang Park.[MORE]
Dragons put favourites in their place
St George Illawarra has handed NRL premiership favourite Parramatta an early wake-up call, the Dragons prevailing 18-12 to commence the new season at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
Dragons to up ante against Eels
Back rower Dean Young claims St George Illawarra cannot afford to simply replicate the game-plan which won it last year's minor premiership, if it hopes to match it with the likes of runner-up Parramatta tonight.[MORE]
Titans hope Warriors wilt in the heat
Gold Coast captain Scott Prince says the Titans' predominantly white jersey should give his side a psychological advantage over the Warriors this weekend.[MORE]
Henjak to let rookies off the leash
Ivan Henjak's infants will be able to play without the threat of the axe if they stuff up against the Cowboys in tonight's high-pressure NRL opener at Lang Park.[MORE]
New commission to run rugby league
Predictions it would be up and running before the NRL season began proved wide of the mark, but rugby league's independent commission has finally been agreed to a day before the campaign kicks off.[MORE]
Ross comeback on hold
South Sydney prop Ben Ross's NRL comeback is on hold for at least another month after a meeting with a specialist.[MORE]
Titans excited by 'natural' halves
Gold Coast coach John Cartwright is delighted with the pairing of "naturally gifted footballers" Scott Prince and Greg Bird at the heart of the Titans' attack.[MORE]
Mason set to fill Webb void
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]
Gallen becomes Shark for life
Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.[MORE]
