Tag: NRL
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‘MAN-FLU’ STRIKES TITANS DOWN
A flu virus is causing more dramas at the Titans, with several players forced to miss training. In another blow, ‘try-scoring-sensation’ James Roberts limped from the paddock with a sore hip… While we’ve been told it won’t prevent him lining up against North Queensland…Paul Carter’s foot injury might be another story.
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GOLF FUNDRAISER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ALEX McKINNON
The Rise for Alex NRL round may be finished, but the generosity continues to flow. Today, Newcastle Super Putt held a fundraiser for the injured Knights forward, with more than 180 keen golfers taking to the greens. The day raised close to $1,000 for the Rise for Alex fund. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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DAVID MEAD RETURNS TO TITANS
David Mead will return for the Titans this weekend, with Kalifa Fai Fai Loa ruled out with a knee injury. William Zillman will miss another week.
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GIDLEY BACK TO REPLACE MULLEN IN KNIGHTS LINE UP
Knights five eighth Jarrod Mullen could miss up to two games after suffering an abdominal strain. Kurt Gidley will return from injury to replace him in the halves for the clash with the Rabbitohs, while the Mata’utia brothers have retained their places in the backline. KNIGHTS V RABBITOHS Round 21 S.MATA’UTIA\MAMO\GAGAI\LEILUA\C.MATA’UTIA GIDLEY (c)\ROBERTS SNOWDEN\CLYDSDALE\MASON SCOTT\ROCHOW\SMITH…
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER AS KNIGHTS FINALLY RISE FOR ALEX
The Roosters premiership defence just got a whole lot harder with Sonny Bill Williams out for up to a month with a fractured thumb, while Mitchell Aubusson will be missing for 1 to 2 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Roosters lost 16-12 in thrilling circumstances against Newcastle. The Knights redeemed themselves following last…
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WAYNE BENNETT PRAISES YOUNG KNIGHTS TRIO
The Knights’ win was even more remarkable considering the high profile players they were missing, including James McManus, Akuila Uate and Darius Boyd. Jake Mamo was a late addition to the side, while Sione and Chanel Mata’utia became the first brothers to debut together in the NRL since 1942. After facing some early tests, the…
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TITANS’ DESPERATE MEASURES
With seven rounds to play, the Titans are taking desperate measures to ensure a home win for their fans tomorrow night. The team will bunk down at a Gold Coast hotel to try and replicate their away form.
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TITANS FINALS BOUND?
Daniel Mortimer was part of Parramtta’s grand final charge back in 2009. The Eels were third last and facing the wooden spoon before a fairytale run. Five years on he finds himself in a very similar position.
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TAYLOR GETS A SHOT TO PLAY IN CENTRES
Dave Taylor ran for more than 200 metres on the weekend, and did it playing left centre. He’ll retain his position on the flank this weekend in a move that could prove a master-stroke for coach John Cartwright.
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KNIGHTS ENCOURAGED TO REPLACE WAYNE BENNETT NOW
Knights officials say Wayne Bennett will leave with the club’s best wishes. CEO Matt Gidley believes the supercoach will see out the season, but there are growing calls for Newcastle to hand the reins to a replacement, as soon as possible.