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Coach: Neil Henry Gains: Shannon Gallant (Tigers), Isaak Ah Mau (Broncos), Will Tupou (Broncos), Leeson Ah Mau (Warriors), Willie Mason (from the wilderness) Losses: Shane Tronc (Wakefield), Travis Burns (Panthers), Dayne Weston (Burleigh Bears) In 2009, the Cowboys finished 12th. 2010 Squad: Mitchell Achurch, Isaak Ah Mau, Leeson Ah Mau, Clint Amos, Michael Bani, Scott [...]

Coach: Rick Stone Gains: Evarn Tuimavave (Warriors), Dale Verstappen (Turangawaewae NZ) Losses: Luke MacDougall (Melbourne Storm), Jono Ford (Sydney Roosters), Danny Wicks (NSW Corrective Services XIII) In 2009 the Knights finished 7th in the regular comp but did not get past week on of the finals. 2010 Squad: Cameron Ciraldo, Ben Cross, Isaac De Gois, [...]

Coach: Ivan Cleary Gains: James Maloney (Storm), Brett Seymour (Sharks), Jeremy Latimore (Parramatta) Losses: Michael Witt (New Zealand rugby union), Stacey Jones (retired -again), Denan Kemp (Broncos), Evarn Tuimavave (Knights), Leeson Ah Mau (Cowboys), Daniel O’Regan (Storm) In 2009, the Warriors finished 14th. 2010 Squad:Aaron Heremaia, Alehana Mara, Ben Matulino, Brent Tate, Brett Seymour, Elijah [...]

Jonathan Thurston is finding that talk about going to play rugby once his contract is up is likely to end up as just talk. THE Australian Rugby Union has pulled out of the chase for Johnathan Thurston – telling the rugby league superstar: “You’re just not worth $2 million.” Off-contract Thurston had expressed his interest [...]

Firstly, to the Sydney Morning Herald, having a front page teaser of “League’s desperate recruitment drive” really distorts what is a good article on how the NRL clubs are building membership numbers. For example:

Coach: Craig Bellamy Gains: Chase Stanley (Dragons), Atelea Vea (Sharks), John Kite (Bulldogs),Todd Lowrie (Eels), Luke MacDougall (Knights), Bronx Goodwin (Sharks), Daniel O’Regan (New Zealand Warriors) Losses: Joseph Tomane (Titans), Steve Turner (Bulldogs), Will Chambers (Queensland rugby union), Arana Taumata (given the boot), James Maloney (Warriors), Matt Cross (Sea Eagles), Dallas Johnson (Catalans), Scott Anderson [...]

Coach: Des Hasler Gains: Dean Whare (Dragons), Joe Galuvao (Eels), Matt Cross (Storm), Terrence Seu Seu (Sharks) Losses: Adam Cuthbertson (Sharks), Heath L’Strange (Bradford), Glenn Hall (Bradford), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Roosters), Matt Orford (Bradford) In 2009 Manly finished fifth during the regular season and exited during the first week of the finals. 2010 Squad: Chris Bailey, [...]

Almost a full round of trials this weekend. Some very interesting games with pre-season bragging rights up for grabs. And the Storm start their mini-campaign in England to win the World Club Challenge. The full list of the games this weekend is: Saturday Raiders v Broncos, Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane, 7:30pm Cowboys v Warriors, Barlow Park, [...]

Coach: John Cartwright Gains: Joseph Tomane (Storm), Greg Bird (Catalan), Clinton Toopi (Leeds Rhinos), Riley Brown (Sydney Roosters), Marshall Chalk (Celtic Crusaders) Losses: Daniel Conn (Roosters), Brett Delaney (Leeds), Siosaia Vave (NYC, Sharks), Siosaia Vave (Cronulla Sharks), Brenton Bowen (Northern Pride QLD Cup), Ben Jeffery (Released), Chris Walker (Catalan) In 2009 the Titans finished 3rd [...]

Coach: Brian Smith Gains: Jason Ryles (Catalans), Todd Carney (Atherton Roosters), Phil Graham (Raiders), Daniel Conn (Titans), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sea Eagles), JP Du Plessis (Seth Africa Rah Rah) Losses: Craig Fitzgibbon (Hull FC), Mark O’Meley (Hull FC), Iosia Soliola (St Helens), Shane Shackleton Eels), Setaimata Sa (Catalans Dragons), Willie Mason (Cowboys), Rohan Ahern (Broncos) 2010 [...]