From the archives: In January, Eric learnt to swim ... now in September, he's an Olympic hero
Eric Moussambani's stroke may have been possibly the worst seen at Olympic level but his effort was nothing less than a triumph. Meet Eric the Eel.
- by Brad Walter
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State of Origin 2017: What it takes to play like Pearce
Imagine repeatedly running the 120m length of a rugby league field from dead ball line to dead ball line for 80 minutes, while making tackles and being tackled, or passing or kicking the ball and continually shouting directions to teammates.
- by Brad Walter
NRL All Stars 2017: Greg Inglis reveals what journalist Stan Grant said to inspire Indigenous players
"When you run out on the field and you look to each other, and you look to our people in the stands and see our flag flying you can say that on this day and on this field, they are not going to take it."
- by Brad Walter
The Guildford Owls U14s league team: where religion is bringing boys together
"Brotherhood. Effort. Discipline". That is the motto of the Guildford Owls under 14s rugby league team, whose players have proudly embraced the melting pot of cultures and religions within the side.
- by Brad Walter
NRL won’t let Parramatta Eels star Kieran Foran waltz back in to game
Kieran Foran would need to convince the NRL he was in a fit state to resume playing if he succeeds in gaining a release from Parramatta and wanted to join another club next season.
- by Brad Walter
NSW Blues v Queensland Maroons: Perth confirmed for State of Origin 2019 series
State of Origin is headed to Perth, with the second game of the 2019 series to be played in the West Australian capital.
- by Brad Walter
State of Origin 2016: NSW Blues still face shake-up but coach Laurie Daley safe
A review of NSW's Origin campaign is expected to result in some big changes but coach Laurie Daley's job is safe.
- by Brad Walter
State of Origin 2016: A case of what might have been for the Blues
If only this NSW team had played the entire State of Origin series the outcome could have been different.
- by Brad Walter
State of Origin 2016: Greg Inglis facing ban amid fears over Josh Dugan's jaw
Josh Dugan has told NSW officials he believes he has a crack in his jaw from a collision with Greg Inglis's shoulder.
- by Brad Walter
South Sydney Rabbitohs sack troubled forward Paul Carter
Troubled South Sydney forward Paul Carter has been sacked after missing a training session following a weekend bender.
- by Brad Walter
State of Origin 2016: Dead rubber to be last time Sydney hosts two Origins
Origin III at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night is likely to be the last time Sydney hosts two matches in a series as the NRL prepares to take a game to a neutral venue each season.
- by Brad Walter
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