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Hindmarsh excited over Parramatta Test

Eels star Nathan Hindmarsh says he’s excited by the prospect of running onto Parramatta Stadium in his national colours.The schedule for the 2010 Four Nations series has been confirmed, with Parramatta Stadium to host Australia’s opening match against Papua New Guinea on October 24. “If the opportunity came up it would be great to play [...]

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Parramatta Road To The Title

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC skipper Steve Corica has hailed Parramatta Stadium as an ideal A-League venue ahead of Sunday’s crucial clash with Perth Glory. Sydney FC have moved this week’s game to Parramatta, 23km west of Sydney’s CBD, as their regular home ground is double-booked. The 44,000-seat Sydney Football Stadium will host the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, [...]

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Michael Hagan back for State of Origin

FORMER Queensland coach Michael Hagan is returning to help the Maroons – 15 months after walking away from rugby league because of health problems. Hagan  has held preliminary talks with Maroons coach Mal Meninga and will be added to Queensland’s coaching staff this season pending a clearance from his current employer. Hagan’s appointment as Meninga’s [...]

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Weller Hauraki release first step in cap cleanout

PARRAMATTA have started the slow, painful process of trying to ease their salary cap pressure by releasing Weller Hauraki a season early to Super League outfit the Celtic Crusaders. The international back-rower, who scored three tries in six games last season, will train with the Eels until his visa arrives. His exit will free up [...]

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Birdies, bogeys, brilliance

SOME of our brightest golf prospects swung their way through the Oatlands and Ryde-Parramatta courses last week as part of a tournament run by Jack Newton. The Harvey Norman Week of Golf saw juniors play a five-day tournament at courses across Sydney. More than 300 boys and girls competed across four categories in one of [...]

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