Buzz: Clubs threaten NRL as Origin war gets ugly
The fight over State of Origin scheduling has escalated – and clubs are in a powerful position to negotiate the outcome they want, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Teddy takes holiday with Roosters’ season on line
As his teammates unsuccessfully fought to save their season, Roosters captain James Tedesco had the weekend away in Byron Bay with his wife, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Suaalii snap to create major angst for dudded Wallabies
They say a picture speaks a thousand words – and this is the holiday snap of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii that is set to cause major angst for Wallabies stars, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Shoosh: Gould lures boom Dragon to play halfback
He still has more than two seasons to go on his contract, but expect the Dragons to lose one of their young guns to the Bulldogs next year, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Monday Buzz: Roosters’ huge contract call on JWH
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Buzz: Tigers boss hits back after embarrassing gaffes
Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe is refusing to stand down despite calls for his sacking over two embarrassing blunders that were caught on camera.
What’s the Buzz: NRL legend wounded on SAS TV show
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Buzz: Tigers legend banned from working with bookie
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Latrell rubbishes talk of Origin ban for rugby-bound Suaalii
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