Pressure on as Demetriou storms out of press conference
Jason Demetriou has shown the first public signs of succumbing to pressure at South Sydney, with the coach storming out of a press conference after 27 seconds.
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Oates driven by one thing he feels he owes the Broncos
Brisbane veteran Corey Oates, who returns to the wing against the Dolphins, is inspired by the pain of never having won a premiership and time is running out.
Inside the Roosters’ celebrations for Jennings’ 300th
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Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there's been "hysteria" over the non-selection of Nelson Asofa-Solomona but insists he will be among first picked when fit.
No risk to Walsh from early return: Broncos’ Walters
Fit-again Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh will wear precautionary headgear as he makes a faster-than-expected return from a facial fracture to face the Dolphins.
Tale of two cities shows why Tigers need Campbelltown
Wests Tigers are putting an emphasis on embedding themselves in the Macarthur, desperate to make use of a junior talent nursery previously gone to waste.
Schuster can still make it big in the NRL: Marshall
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‘That interests me’: Meninga makes pitch for Souths job
Mal Meninga has conceded he would be keen to coach South Sydney until the end of the year as Jason Demetriou's job prospects diminish by the day.
Cowboys’ Feldt polishes baseball bats for Eels clash
Winger Kyle Feldt secured North Queensland's all-time NRL try-scoring record last week but against Parramatta he wants his team to fire the entire game.
Players union marks 300-gamer Jennings despite NRL snub
Controversial NRL player Michael Jennings' looming 300-game milestone has been highlighted by the Rugby League Players Association.
Schuster searching for new home as Manly let him walk
Josh Schuster's turbulent stay with Manly may be coming to an end, with the big-money second-rower told he can start talks with rival NRL clubs.
South Sydney downplay Meninga links as Cook left angry
South Sydney chief Blake Solly says claims the club has lined up a short list topped by Mal Meninga to replace Jason Demetriou as coach are "rubbish".
Concussion research gives Roosters an edge with Tedesco
Lessons from a medical-staff trip to Pittsburgh have given the Sydney Roosters confidence that James Tedesco is fine after his latest concussion.
Be patient with teen fullback Chevy Stewart: Raiders
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Ciraldo won’t make Crichton a lock at fullback for Dogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is backing Stephen Crichton to seize the chance of playing at fullback.
Gutherson defends Brown, warns of more Eels shake-ups
Clint Gutherson has backed Dylan Brown's ability to adjust to the halfback role as Parramatta coach Brad Arthur shakes up his NRL squad.
Cook angry, sad and frustrated after South Sydney axe
Damien Cook has insisted he can fight back into South Sydney's first-choice team, after being left angry, sad and frustrated when axed from the No.9 jersey.
Sea Eagles tell Schuster he can talk to other clubs
Josh Schuster's turbulent stay with Manly may be heading to an end, with the big-money second-rower told he can commence talks with rival NRL clubs.
Adam Reynolds pencils in Broncos return date
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds insists his hamstring strain will not keep him out of action long-term as he targets a round eight return against Wests Tigers.
Roosters’ Crichton says it’s now or never on rugby move
Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has confirmed he is still attracted to a switch to rugby union, conceding it is almost a now-or-never decision for him.
Jennings’ return ‘not disrespectful to women’: Robinson
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has rejected claims Michael Jennings' return to the NRL is disrespectful to women, on the eve of the centre's 300th game.
Broncos heads safe from Flegler fire: Dolphins’ Kaufusi
Thomas Flegler will be keen to get after his ex-Brisbane teammates but the 'born again' prop will remain within the rules, fellow Dolphin Felise Kaufusi says.
Reynolds insists Walker, Latrell not to blame at Souths
Former Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds has backed under siege coach Jason Demetriou and says Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell are not the side's problem.
Walsh lucky to return v Bennett’s Dolphins: Reynolds
Fullback Reece Walsh's return from a facial fracture couldn't come against a better team than the Dolphins, injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says.
Cook axed by Souths as Parramatta dump Sivo
Jason Demetriou has axed NSW State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as his South Sydney coaching career goes on the line against Cronulla.
‘Learned our lesson’: Sharks wary of lowly Rabbitohs
Cronulla's players say they have learned from their Wests Tigers setback not to underestimate a South Sydney side down on their luck.
Latrell apologises as Wighton rallies struggling Souths
Jack Wighton believes Latrell Mitchell has the hunger to continue playing in the NRL as scrutiny intensifies on Souths coach Jason Demetriou.