New South Wales Waratahs’ decision to bench Timana Tahu for nearly half the Super 14 season helped trigger the get-out clause in his contract. Reasons behind Tahu’s impending return to Parramatta began to emerge as the runaway Waratah finally sat down with ARU officials on Friday night at St Leonards to ask for a release. [...]
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OF all the little big men who have played rugby league, few have stood taller than Johnny Kolc. Former St George halfback Mark Shulman and ex-English international and Cronulla half Tommy Bishop might stop below him, but there would be a centimetre in it. Kolc stood 155centimetres in very big boots but that didn’t stop [...]
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MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy says tonight’s clash with Parramatta marks the start of a finals preparation free of distractions. With State-of-Origin finished his full squad is available for all training sessions, allowing Storm to work out any kinks before September. With so many key playmakers constantly absent over the past six weeks, Bellamy said [...]
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Fox Sports commentator Laurie Daley previews round 19 of the NRL
As the NRL approaches the business end of the season, Fox Sports commentator Laurie Daley provides his predictions for a tricky round 19 of NRL action. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney, Friday 6:40pm (EST), Suncorp Stadium Not so long ago this game would have been a formality for Brisbane, but suddenly it appears as anything [...]
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