Saturday, May 21, 2016

State of Origin 2016: Why Adam Reynolds is set to be the NSW Blues halfback and other top stories.

  • State of Origin 2016: Why Adam Reynolds is set to be the NSW Blues halfback

    The stats say Adam Reynolds has earned a berth with the NSW Blues. Photo: Getty Images They are the statistics which show why Adam Reynolds is set to be halfback for NSW in Origin I.South Sydney's playmaker averages more try assists per match this season than Queensland superstar Johnathan Thurston, while his kicking game is responsible for more tries for team-mates than any player in the NRL.Reynolds, who has played six matches after suffering a broken jaw i..
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  • NSW Waratahs staying positive despite latest Super Rugby loss to Crusaders

    NSW Waratahs staying positive despite latest Super Rugby loss to Crusaders
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Horror Christchurch run continues for 'Tahs The Waratahs' dreadful record in Christchurch has continued after the Crusaders scored two tries in the opening 10 minutes on their way to a 29-10 win. PT1M27S 620 349 Despite succumbing to their first defeat in more than a month, the Waratahs are remaining upbeat about their Christchurch mishap, saying it will serve as an vital learning curve heading into an equally dangerous clash against the Chiefs i..
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  • Kieran Foran a certain starter for Parramatta Eels despite gambling claims

    Kieran Foran a certain starter for Parramatta Eels despite gambling claims
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Thurston heroics lift Cowboys again Cowboys captain Jonathan Thurston has proved the difference in another epic against the Broncos, as the home-side came back from 12 points down to win 19-18 in Townsville. PT1M30S 620 349 Kieran Foran is certain to make his much-anticipated comeback for Parramatta on Monday night despite fresh concerns about his welfare following the publication of alleged gambling losses.Foran has instructed his legal represen..
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  • Match report: Cats lose a life to hot Pies

    Match report: Cats lose a life to hot Pies
    A SEVEN-goal opening quarter blitz enabled Collingwood to upset Geelong at the MCG and keep its slim finals hopes alive. Although the disappointing Cats responded, the 44-point quarter-time margin accurately reflected the Magpies early domination. For the second week in succession, the Magpies kept the opposition goalless in an opening term (the first time they have done that since rounds 17 and 18 in 1960), beating the Cats with their speed and outside run.Jesse White was a major factor in the..
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  • Weir wins another Flemington 3200m race

    Weir wins another Flemington 3200m race
    Glorious Sinndar (inside) just beat The Bandit (Image: Racing Photos) Darren Weir will remain undefeated over 3200m at Flemington this season after Glorious Sinndar won the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes on Saturday. The Victoria Racing Club only run two races at the famed distance and Weir has come out on top in both two-mile contests. And while the Andrew Ramsden may not carry the same purse as the Melbourne Cup, for apprentice Harry Coffey, the win of Glorious Sinndar was priceless. With ..
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  • Hayne's lungs will burn: Holmes

    Hayne's lungs will burn: Holmes
    Australian halfback Josh Holmes expects last-minute Fiji recruit Jarryd Hayne to excel in this weekend's London Sevens tournament, but he has a stern warning for the former NRL star.Expect your lungs to burn.Holmes is a relative newcomer to the sevens format himself, barring one tournament about 10 years ago before his Super Rugby career.He signed with the Aussie team two months ago and this weekend's tournament at Twickenham is just his third since then.And Holmes is the first to admit he's sti..
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  • Brian Canavan believes NRL should consider capping third-party agreements

    Brian Canavan believes NRL should consider capping third-party agreements
    "I haven't delved into it too much but as a fallout from the Parramatta situation, we need to address this.": incoming head of football, Brian Canavan. Photo: Supplied The NRL's incoming head of football, Brian Canavan, believes a cap on third-party arrangements could be a potential solution to ensure there are no more salary-cap scandals like the one Parramatta are embroiled in.Canavan will finish up his executive post at the Gold Coast Titans to take up th..
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  • State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley calls on critics to get behind his team

    State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley calls on critics to get behind his team
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Thurston heroics lift Cowboys again Cowboys captain Jonathan Thurston has proved the difference in another epic against the Broncos, as the home-side came back from 12 points down to win 19-18 in Townsville. PT1M30S 620 349 As he prepares to name his line-up for the State of Origin opener at ANZ Stadium, Laurie Daley has called on NSW's critics to put aside their opinions and get behind the Blues.With NSW having been thrashed 52-6 in last season'..
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  • Trent Hodkinson in Origin frame as Wests Tigers pinch win over Newcastle Knights to the sword

    Trent Hodkinson in Origin frame as Wests Tigers pinch win over Newcastle Knights to the sword
    Wests Tigers 20 Newcastle Knights 12 Video will begin in 5 seconds. Tigers consign Knights to fifth straight loss Newcastle break a 211 minute point scoring drought. But it wasn't enough to get on top of Wests Tigers. PT1M16S 620 349 Blues Origin hopeful Trent Hodkinson felt it was one of his best showings for the Knights, but his coach Nathan Brown pointed out how hard it is for the ace No.7 to show his world-class best playing in a side anchored to the foot of the table.The ..
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  • Crows find goals and form against battling Suns

    Crows find goals and form against battling Suns
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