http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/Sport/League Latest League articles. en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:24:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Leeds_already_thinking_of_Manly_717190.html Leeds have one eye on Friday's World Club Challenge as they prepare for their Super League clash with Wigan. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Leeds_already_thinking_of_Manly_717190.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/ARL_Commission_a_fresh_start_for_league_716977.html The ARL Commission has been launched by chairman John Grant who hailed it a fresh start for the game. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:48:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/ARL_Commission_a_fresh_start_for_league_716977.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/New_dawn_for_rugby_league_gets_underway_716917.html Australian Rugby League Commission officially launched at the code's new HQ in Sydney's Moore Park. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:49:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/New_dawn_for_rugby_league_gets_underway_716917.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ennis_ready_to_roll_716826.html New Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis says he is completely over the neck injury that threatened his career. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ennis_ready_to_roll_716826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/RL_commission_to_usher_in_new_era_716779.html A new era for rugby league will start today when the independent commission takes control of the game. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:01:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/RL_commission_to_usher_in_new_era_716779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Ennis_confident_about_his_NRL_fitness_716756.html Bulldogs skipper Michael Ennis confident he'll be fit for his side's NRL opener against Penrith on March 3. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:07:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Ennis_confident_about_his_NRL_fitness_716756.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Taufuas_focus_on_NRL_not_Twitter_716679.html New Cronulla prop Mark Taufua claims his only focus is on securing a berth in the Sharks NRL squad. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:50:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Taufuas_focus_on_NRL_not_Twitter_716679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Kearney_still_to_choose_Eels_kicker_716308.html Parramatta coach Steve Kearney is yet to decide whether Luke Burt or Chris Sandow will kick for the Eels. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Kearney_still_to_choose_Eels_kicker_716308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bennett_names_squad_for_Panthers_clash_716303.html Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has named a 27-man squad for Saturday's NRL trial clash with Penrith. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:53:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bennett_names_squad_for_Panthers_clash_716303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Dugan_to_fight_speeding_charges_in_court_716199.html Canberra NRL fullback Josh Dugan is set to appear in an ACT court next week to fight charges of speeding. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Dugan_to_fight_speeding_charges_in_court_716199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Manly_is_out_to_prove_a_point_-_Kite_716073.html Manly prop Brent Kite admits proving the club's success was not all Des Hasler's doing is major motivation. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Manly_is_out_to_prove_a_point_-_Kite_716073.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_stars_out_to_prove_their_NRL_worth_715931.html The Manly Sea Eagles are out to prove they can defend their premiership title with new coach Geoff Toovey. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_stars_out_to_prove_their_NRL_worth_715931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_brace_for_cool_welcome_in_Leeds_715709.html Manly are bracing for a cold snap as they prepare to meet Leeds at Headingley in the World Club Challenge. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:04:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_brace_for_cool_welcome_in_Leeds_715709.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Inglis_set_to_miss_NRL_season_opener_715707.html Greg Inglis will miss the start of the NRL season after scans confirmed he will be out for up to six weeks. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Inglis_set_to_miss_NRL_season_opener_715707.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/GI_to_miss_season_start_715265.html Greg Inglis is likely to miss the start of the NRL season due to an injury picked up in the All Stars game. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/GI_to_miss_season_start_715265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Warriors_prop_Lillyman_out_for_3_months_715164.html Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman faces surgery and 3 months out after tearing a bicep muscle off the tendon. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Warriors_prop_Lillyman_out_for_3_months_715164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Trial_wins_for_Bris_Bulldogs_Warriors_715055.html New Warriors coach Brian McClennan has started with a win, 26-10 over Gold Coast in Auckland. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:19:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Trial_wins_for_Bris_Bulldogs_Warriors_715055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Inglis_sweating_on_ankle_injury_715056.html South Sydney's Greg Inglis will undergo scans to determine the extent of the left ankle injury suffered. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:03:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Inglis_sweating_on_ankle_injury_715056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/NRL_All_Stars_win_Gold_Coast_thriller_714989.html The NRL All Stars have claimed the Arthur Beetson Trophy with a 36-28 win over the Indigenous All Stars. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:11:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/NRL_All_Stars_win_Gold_Coast_thriller_714989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Warriors_beat_Titans_in_NRL_trial_714966.html Brian McClennan's tenure at the helm of the Warriors started with a 26-10 NRL trial win over Gold Coast. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:35:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Warriors_beat_Titans_in_NRL_trial_714966.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Bulldogs_start_Hasler_era_with_trial_win_714956.html Des Hasler kick-started his new campaign at Canterbury with a 28-18 NRL trial win over the Dragons. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Bulldogs_start_Hasler_era_with_trial_win_714956.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Carney_comes_of_age_714894.html Todd Carney's two-try performance for the Sharks has given fans a glimmer of hope for 2012. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:59:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Carney_comes_of_age_714894.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/All_Stars_set_for_Gold_Coast_battle_714679.html The Indigenous All Stars take on the NRL All Starts tonight on the Gold Coast. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/All_Stars_set_for_Gold_Coast_battle_714679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Carney_shines_in_Sharks_trial_win_714597.html Todd Carney scored two tries on debut for the Sharks in a 38-6 NRL trial win over defending premiers Manly. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Carney_shines_in_Sharks_trial_win_714597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bentley_appointed_Parramatta_Eels_CEO_714569.html With the NRL season under a month away, Parramatta announced Bob Bentley as their new CEO on Friday. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bentley_appointed_Parramatta_Eels_CEO_714569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Power_play_to_cut_back_All_Stars_714539.html Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley admits their preparations haven't focused on the experimental rules. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Power_play_to_cut_back_All_Stars_714539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Beetsons_legacy_to_light_up_AllStars_714524.html Rugby league gets its first opportunity to pay tribute to Arthur Beetson in the NRL All Stars clash. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:46:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Beetsons_legacy_to_light_up_AllStars_714524.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Dragons_Dogs_out_to_impress_new_coaches_714433.html The trial match between the Dragons and the Bulldogs on Saturday night will be all about the new coaches. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Dragons_Dogs_out_to_impress_new_coaches_714433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Tooveys_faith_in_Carney_714360.html Manly coach Geoff Toovey is happy to see Todd Carney back playing rugby league after going off the rails, Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:52:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Tooveys_faith_in_Carney_714360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Craig_Gower_to_lead_London_Broncos_714014.html Former Kangaroo Craig Gower will lead the London Broncos in his first season in Super League. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:16:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Craig_Gower_to_lead_London_Broncos_714014.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Sandow_positive_about_Eels_future_713871.html Chris Sandow admits he shed tears when he left South Sydney to join Parramatta at the end of last year. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:09:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Sandow_positive_about_Eels_future_713871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Gold_Coast_life_is_a_beach_for_Idris_713847.html NRL's Jamal Idris says he's loving life on the Gold Coast and vowed to make a huge difference to the Titans. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Gold_Coast_life_is_a_beach_for_Idris_713847.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bennett_wisdom_helped_Tates_NRL_return_713807.html Wayne Bennett persuaded North Qld centre Brent Tate that he had the mental strength for another year. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bennett_wisdom_helped_Tates_NRL_return_713807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Carney_looks_to_Gallen_for_inspiration_713717.html Todd Carney will follow in Paul Gallen s footsteps to transform from bad boy to popular player. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Carney_looks_to_Gallen_for_inspiration_713717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Marshall_tips_Thurston_to_shine_at_six_713555.html All Stars skipper Benji Marshall says Johnathan Thurston's move to five-eighth will make him a better player Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:37:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Marshall_tips_Thurston_to_shine_at_six_713555.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cronk_keeping_mum_on_Storm_future_713488.html Off-contract Melbourne Storm NRL star Cooper Cronk is remaining coy on where he will play next year. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:57:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cronk_keeping_mum_on_Storm_future_713488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/All_Stars_on_the_move_713478.html The Gold Coast's days of hosting the NRL Indigenous All Stars clash are numbered. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/All_Stars_on_the_move_713478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Carney_set_to_follow_Gallens_lead_713477.html Todd Carney says he's determined to shed his bad-boy image with new NRL club Cronulla. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Carney_set_to_follow_Gallens_lead_713477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/New_Shark_Carney_leaves_worries_behind_713294.html Cronulla recruit Todd Carney says he is on track for success in the upcoming NRL season with his new club. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/New_Shark_Carney_leaves_worries_behind_713294.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Toovey-led_Sea_Eagles_to_be_unveiled_713059.html The Geoff Toovey coaching era will begin for Manly on Friday when they take on Cronulla in an NRL trial. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:53:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Toovey-led_Sea_Eagles_to_be_unveiled_713059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Daley_backs_Inglis_to_make_Souths_fire_713050.html Laurie Daley is backing Greg Inglis to fire South Sydney to their first NRL finals appearance in five years. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:26:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Daley_backs_Inglis_to_make_Souths_fire_713050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Hunting_together_for_Lockys_jersey_713049.html Broncos coach Anthony Griffin is set to name Ben Hunt and Corey Norman for Saturday s game against North QLD Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Hunting_together_for_Lockys_jersey_713049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Chambers_rejoins_Storm_in_NRL_712996.html Will Chambers has returned to the Melbourne Storm after two years playing rugby union. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:41:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Chambers_rejoins_Storm_in_NRL_712996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Manly_to_name_strong_squad_for_NRL_trial_712931.html Manly coach Geoff Toovey is expected to name a strong squad for Friday's NRL trial against Cronulla. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Manly_to_name_strong_squad_for_NRL_trial_712931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Choc_into_Stars_squad_1st_Ld-Writethru_712885.html Manly's international back-rower Anthony Watmough has been called for Saturday night's NRL All Stars game. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:58:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Choc_into_Stars_squad_1st_Ld-Writethru_712885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Five_captains_for_Souths_712779.html South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has made a big change to the Rabbitohs leadership structure for 2012. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Five_captains_for_Souths_712779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/IRB_name_Brophy_as_acting_CE_712176.html The International Rugby Board has appointed Robert Brophy as acting chief executive. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/IRB_name_Brophy_as_acting_CE_712176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Payne_get_All_Stars_call-up_711746.html Aaron Payne has been called into the NRL All Stars squad by coach Wayne Bennett for the February 4 clash. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:40:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Payne_get_All_Stars_call-up_711746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NRL_punters_jump_on_Broncos_and_Knights_711745.html Changes in 2012 have bookmakers unable to recall a more compressed NRL betting market in decades. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:39:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NRL_punters_jump_on_Broncos_and_Knights_711745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_Ben_Galea_out_of_action_for_Hull_711441.html New Hull KR captain Ben Galea is facing up to three months on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_Ben_Galea_out_of_action_for_Hull_711441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Tonga_asked_to_explain_Origin_no_show_711430.html Qld Rugby League has given Parramatta centre Esi Tonga a chance to explain why he should not be banned. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Tonga_asked_to_explain_Origin_no_show_711430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Raiders_commence_Dugan_talks_711093.html Fullback Josh Dugan has commenced talks over his future with Canberra Raiders. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Raiders_commence_Dugan_talks_711093.html