Titanic bid for clear sale path
GOLD Coast boss Graham Annesley dismissed fears the Titans are in danger of going broke despite the club recording another million-dollar loss.
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Johns Jr ready to continue famous legacy
IT is the surname that conjures up so many wonderful memories for Newcastle fans and the latest Johns to join the Knights says he doesn’t feel any pressure at all.
Wary Roos won’t be trumped by Poms
DONALD Trump is the latest underdog to claim an “impossible” wins this year but the Kangaroos will do everything to end the run of fairytales in 2016, writes Mal Meninga.
Greenberg’s compassion call to Barba family
TODD Greenberg has taken the unprecedented step of contacting the partner of suspended Cronulla Sharks star Ben Barba to offer his personal support.
Boyd’s surprising confession about Bennett
THE relationship between Darius Boyd and Wayne Bennett is the most intriguing in rugby league. Now the fullback has lifted the lid on the pair’s seemingly unbreakable bond.
Choc to train for Eels if money not paid
ANTHONY Watmough’s pay dispute with Parramatta is set to escalate with the retired forward prepared to do “whatever it takes” to secure his contract money from the club.
Why bad boy Barba’s not on Knights’ radar
DESPITE coming off one of the worst season in the club’s history, the Newcastle Knights say they won’t be tempted by the X-factor value of sacked Sharks star Ben Barba.
How Idris finally found inner peace
FOR years Jamal Idris was uncomfortable in his own skin, forever worrying about what people thought as they stared at the 195cm representative star. Not any more.
Fergo plays nurse for wounded roomie
BLAKE Ferguson may have snatched Josh Mansour’s wing spot but the Kangaroos flanker is doing his bit to try and repay his injured roommate on and off the field.
Tools down! Knights throw Starling lifeline
LESS than a fortnight ago, Josh Starling was preparing to drag out his carpentry tools and look for a job, believing his 67-game NRL career was done and dusted.
Big Joe’s resurrection all in the mind
YOUNG Broncos forward Joe Ofahengaue has given himself an off-season mental overhaul following a disappointing rookie year in 2016.
Wicks walks out on Eels and rugby league
AFTER returning to the game in 2015 following a stint in prison, Danny Wicks has quit the Eels and retired from the NRL just three months after signing a new deal.
Carney v Sandow: Fight of the Century!
MAYWEATHER v Pacquiao, Tyson v Lewis, Ali v Frazier … Carney v Sandow! The former Dally M winner has all but agreed to fight the former Souths and Eels halfback.
How Ch 9 is cashing in on Farah-Taylor feud
EVERYONE loves a good feud in rugby league and the Robbie Farah v Jason Taylor war is set to take centre stage in 2017. IT’S THE MONDAY BUZZ!
Monday Buzz: Highlights, Lowlights, Shoosh
BLAKE Ferguson repays Mal Meninga’s faith; Michael Clarke and Kevin Pietersen get commentary tick; Kevin Muscat ugly sideline act. IT’S ALL IN MONDAY BUZZ!
Kangaroos triumph in historic Test
AUSTRALIA has won the first rugby league Test match played in Perth, proving too class for New Zealand in a 26-6 dismantling at nib Stadium.
Boyd maintains perfect Test record
DARIUS Boyd can’t lose. Seriously, when the Broncos fullback pulls on the green and gold, he can’t seem to lose.
Fifita: ‘I’m on my last chance with the NRL’
BESIEGED Cronulla star Andrew Fifita has revealed he is ready to walk out on rugby league, convinced people in power are determined to rip up his NRL contract.
‘The Menace’ saves biggest play for last
SCHEMING, ruffling and attacking. It was vintage Mick Ennis as the polarising veteran completed his fairytale finish the only way he knows how – by being a pest!
NRL Grand Final betting guide
MELBOURNE has an excellent overall record against Cronulla, winning 21 of the 31 meetings, including 11 of 13 since their 2008 finals meeting.
Revealed! Dirty tactics to ignite GF fuse
THEY may have been all smiles at the grand final media day, but we can reveal why there is a bitterness that bubbles beneath the surface between Cronulla and Melbourne.
Defence will turn off Shark attacks
GRAND finals, like all big games, are won on defence. That’s why I am leaning towards the Storm over Cronulla on Sunday. Here’s big Mal’s big five for Friday.
Destiny is on Cronulla’s side
TWO remain. Melbourne, a team who define success against Cronulla, a club turning 50 and yet to get their hands on the trophy. MATTHEW JOHNS declares the winner.
Storm stars clean up at Dally Ms
MELBOURNE Storm will be hoping Wednesday night’s winning run extends into the weekend after scooping the pool at the Dally M awards.
Cronk, Taumalolo in Dally M double
COOPER Cronk pushed closer to immortality and Cowboys sensation Jason Taumalolo grabbed a slice of history as the pair shared a thrilling tie for the Dally M Medal.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 19
THREE of our tipsters picked the short round last week, meaning things are still tight at the top. Will this week’s six-match round separate the pack.
My pick for a brighter Blue era: Johns
GAME 3 of State of Origin showed NSW have a great future — and here’s how the Blues could shape up in 2017, if MATTHEW JOHNS has anything to do with it.
Full squads: Round 19 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 19 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
Odds favour a Maroons clean sweep
HISTORY weighs heavily in the Maroons’ favour in tonight’s State of Origin III clash at ANZ Stadium but the statistics still give the Blues a glimmer of hope.
NRL Lowdown: ‘As impressive as it gets’
ONE team’s victory was “as impressive as it gets” – but how did your side fare? Find out in the Round 18 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Bulldogs backed to bag Tigers scalp
HOMEBUSH heroes the Bulldogs are heavily favoured to overcome poor travellers the Wests Tigers tonight at ANZ Stadium.
NRL Late Mail: Rankin free to fill Teddy void
JORDAN Rankin has been cleared of an ankle injury and is ready to step into the massive fullback void left by James Tedesco at the Wests Tigers.
The twin towers of Storm’s success
MANY teams ponder form, confidence, luck and injuries when assessing their title chances. The Storm only believe in two things, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 17
PAUL Kent extended his lead at the top of the ladder with a perfect round last week. If you’re looking at hints and advice for your own tips he’s the one to follow at the moment.
Full squads: Round 18 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 18 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
Graham makes good on early promise
IT was 14 years ago that Wade Graham promised his dad that he would one day play for NSW. Now the Cronulla backrower gets to live that dream.
Reynolds’s fitness under scrutiny
THE NSW camp will closely monitor the confidence levels of halfback Adam Reynolds over concerns niggling injuries could be affecting his play.
Brown wants to take Mata’utia forward
KNIGHTS coach Nathan Brown believes former Kangaroos winger Sione Mata’utia has the potential to make a spectacular transition into a backrower.
I’m ready for Origin career to end: Gallen
OUTGOING NSW skipper Paul Gallen says he’s ready to end his State of Origin career, but is not going to stand down from Game Three.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ: Israel Folau NRL rumours start up again, Michael Ennis’s hurt over lost wedding ring, and Michael Jennings dodges Eels fine.
Dogs and Roosters’ feeding frenzy over Foran
WHAT’S THE BUZZ: THE Bulldogs and Roosters are closely monitoring Kieran Foran’s position at the Parramatta Eels.
Fulton quits as NSW Origin selection adviser
RUGBY league Immortal Bob Fulton is to quit his role as the NSW Blues State of Origin selection adviser, because of his responsibilities with Manly.
Tamou’s 80 minutes to keep Blues spot
PENRITH’S $3 million recruit James Tamou has 80-minutes to show NSW coach Laurie Daley how much the Blues jersey means to him.
Call me a grub if you want: Brown
NATHAN Brown has been labelled rugby league’s dirtiest player but the South Sydney enforcer has a simple message — “I’m not changing the way I play”.
NRL Late Mail: Semi to play
NEW VIDEO: The Eels say Semi Radradra will take the field against the Sharks on Saturday despite domestic violence charges hanging over the star winger.
Brisbane home away from home for Storm
MELBOURNE will walk on to Suncorp Stadium for tonight’s clash with the Broncos with plenty of confidence having won nine of their past 10 meetings in Brisbane, including seven straight.
The fans have spoken — we’re sick of Origin
RUGBY league’s showpiece event, State of Origin, is slowly dying, with Channel Nine TV ratings show 680,000 viewers have disappeared in the last two years
Matty Johns’s must-picks for Origin III
MATTHEW JOHNS: It’s time NSW selected players on their attacking strengths, not defensive shortcomings. Here are my selections to make the Blues great again.
Parramatta owe me: Semi
SEMI Radradra claims he is still owed $125,000 in third-party payments even though Parramatta are adamant the star winger is not owed a cent.
Daley’s fear of tough calls holds NSW back
LAURIE Daley didn’t select Bryce Cartwright because he “doesn’t want to expose him” but how else will he get Origin experience? It’s time for things to change.
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