Tag: Rugby League
Warriors winger Crockett has rape charges dismissed
Rape charges against New Zealand Warriors NRL player Michael Crockett have been dismissed by a Sydney court.[MORE]
Kangaroos lose Price for Cup final
Australia has suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup final against New Zealand with prop Steve Price ruled out with a calf tear.[MORE]
Lang Park given all-clear for Cup final
Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final at Lang Park will go ahead as scheduled despite the horrific storms which have struck Brisbane this week.[MORE]
Gallen looking likely for Cup final
Australian assistant coach John Cartwright says he is confident lock Paul Gallen will be fit to take on New Zealand in Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane.[MORE]
Tate out of World Cup final
Kangaroos winger Brent Tate has been ruled out of Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand with a hip injury.[MORE]
Bird set for three-day hearing in April
NRL star Greg Bird faces a three-day hearing in April next year over an alleged assault on his girlfriend.[MORE]
Bird assault charge dropped
Prosecutors have dropped the charge of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm against rugby league star Greg Bird.[MORE]
Kiwis want more than glimpses from Benji
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney is not pinning all his World Cup final plans on Benji Marshall but he is hoping the playmaker can turn on more of his magic on Saturday night.[MORE]
Kangaroos stick with winning formula
Australia has named an unchanged team for Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand.[MORE]
Smith anticipating improved Kiwis performance
Australian hooker Cameron Smith says New Zealand has the talent to pose a real threat in Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane.[MORE]
Klein to referee Cup final
Australian-born Englishman Ashley Klein will referee Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane.[MORE]
Kearney laughs off 'dump Bennett' call
A call to ditch Wayne Bennett from the Kiwis rugby league support staff has been laughed off by head coach Stephen Kearney.[MORE]
Slater named world's best player
Melbourne full-back Billy Slater has been named the Rugby League International Federation's inaugural player of the year.[MORE]
Slater won't waste World Cup chance
Australian fullback Billy Slater has urged his team-mates not to waste the opportunity to win the World Cup knowing very few players get second chances at this level.[MORE]
Kiwi Koopu joins Storm
Former New Zealand international forward Wairangi Koopu has signed a one-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.[MORE]
Anderson named Eels coach
NRL club Parramatta has appointed Daniel Anderson as coach for the next three years.[MORE]
DeVere looking to reignite Broncos career
Brisbane is angling to reignite the NRL career of one of its favourite players with former Australian centre Michael DeVere keen to pull on a Broncos jumper again in 2009.[MORE]
Bellamy stays on as Blues coach
Craig Bellamy has opted to stay on as New South Wales coach for next year's rugby league State of Origin series.[MORE]
Tate in doubt for Cup final
Winger David Williams says he will prepare as if he will be called into Australia's World Cup final team as an injury cloud hovers over the fitness of Brent Tate.[MORE]
Matai out of Cup final
New Zealand centre Steve Matai has been ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup final against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday because of injury.[MORE]
Stuart fears primed Kiwis
Australian coach Ricky Stuart fears a match-hardened New Zealand could be in better shape than his Kangaroos heading into Saturday night's World Cup final.[MORE]
Kangaroos smash Fiji to reach Cup final
The Kangaroos will shoot for a 10th World Cup crown next weekend after dismantling minnows Fiji.[MORE]
Kearney looking for massive improvement
Judging by the look on New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney's face, the rookie mentor needs all the help he can get before the Rugby League World Cup final.[MORE]
Kiwis through to World Cup final
NZ has won through to the Rugby League World Cup final after seeing off a committed England side 32-22 in their semi-final clash.[MORE]
Kangaroos hunting perfection: Price
Australia has dominated New Zealand, embarrassed England and thrashed Papua New Guinea at the World Cup, yet Steve Price believes the best is still to come.[MORE]
