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* TODAYS CONTENTS 12/05/03

* RLCM COMMENT - By Gary Roberts
Cowboys were full of errors, errors and more errors.

* RLCM - COACHING EXTRACT FROM RLCM BOOK
'The Get Out Sets' with Glenn Bayliss and Rick Stone

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RLCM COMMENT - By Gary Roberts


Cowboys were full of errors, errors and more errors.

The NQ Cowboys came to ANZ on Sunday full of hope and promise to give their
more illustrious Queensland cousins the Brisbane Broncos a tough game with
the hope of causing an upset.

They came to town looking like footballers and up until yesterday they had
showed some promise, they had put some games together, they have a good
coach in Graham Murray and their fitness trainer Billy Johnstone is one of
the best in the game.

But what did one of the smallest crowds at ANZ see?

A dismal performance by the Cowboys that was riddled with unforced errors
and a performance described by captain Paul Bowman as 'schoolboy stuff'.

Graham Murray was extremely disappointed after the game and said, " There
was far too many errors and I said to them elementary errors early in the
tackle count will kill you playing against any team."

When asked if the Cowboys have gone backwards he said, " Yes, that is
stating the obvious."

Briefly looking at some Cowboy statistics they tell the story.

The Cowboys had the ball for 35 sets.

They KNOCKED ON eleven times.

Kicked out ON THE FULL twice.

Kicked the BALL DEAD once.

TURNED IT OVER twice.

PASSED THE BALL to the opposition once.

On three occasions they GAVE THE BRONCOS PENALTIES whilst the Broncos had
the ball.

The above adds to 20 errors.

And besides those stats they had to kick the ball from between their 25m to
40m in their own half on 7 occasions, meaning they had problems gaining
positive field position.

The Broncos may well ask the question 'Were we that good or were they just
bad?'

Coach Bennett will not get carried away with the win, because the
opposition were simply woeful.

He said, " We did a lot of good things, but we could have done some things
better. Our major players did not take control of the game, when we got the
ball to the places where we wanted to be, they overplayed it or they took
the wrong options, but we are getting there."

The Broncos need to be tested as their wins to date have been against the
teams running 15th Souths, 14th Parramatta, 13th West Tigers, 12th
Cronulla, 11th Cowboys [twice] and 7th Penrith.

Their two losses have been dealt to them by premiership contenders the
Roosters and the NZ Warriors.

A question mark still hangs over the Broncos head, can they can beat the
top teams on what they have shown this year.

Maybe part of the question will be answered over the next three weeks. With
the forecast of tougher games against the Storm next weekend before they
take on the Bulldogs in Round 11 and then hopefully a full strength
Newcastle at the opening of Suncorp Stadium for Round 12.

They then have to combat coming out of the Origin series unscathed.

It may now get harder for the Broncos for the rest of 2003.


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* EXTRACT FROM LATEST RLCM BOOK 30 MAY 2003 EDITION

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THE 'GET OUT SETS'

OK, your team needs ball possession and the
opposition have just kicked it to you. However, you
are back in the danger zone, on your own line and
close to the side line.

What are your players going to do?

How are they going to manage the ‘Get Out’ sets?
They are going to need structured plays to handle the
pressure, ‘get out’ and be in good field position to
apply their own pressure by the end of the six.

Manly coach, Peter Sharp, talks of moving the ball
from the corner post to the middle of the 50metre line.
“There is a lot of football to be played there,” he
says.

RLCM spoke with the QRL’s Glenn Bayliss and
Burleigh Bears’ Rick Stone to get a successful coach’s
thoughts on ‘Get Out’ sets.

Glenn Bayliss begins by saying that you need to look
at what each team is trying to accomplish.
The side kicking the ball is attempting to gain the
advantage by putting the ball as far down field as
possible. Ideally, they are aiming to trap the defending
team in-goal. If not, they will try to keep the
opposition pinned close to their line and force an error
to regain possession.

In some circumstances, such as running with a strong
wind they may not be too disappointed if the ball rolls
dead. They can then set their defence in a controlled
fashion for a restart on the 20 metre line.

This may be a better option than having to contend with a
Lockyer or Peachey type with room to move.
For the same reason they will avoid kicking to the
centre of the field as their defence will not only have
to cover the running fullback or winger but will be
split to cover both sides of the field.

If the ball is kicked to the left or right side, their line can be
condensed and a more vigorous defence can be
inflicted on the opposition runners attempting to bring
the ball out.(i.e. The attack side has limited options).

In short then, a good attacking team is going to be
kicking to:
a) the in-goal area
b) the imaginary box bordered by the try line and
10m to 15m in from the side line
c) the left or right side of the field.

The side receiving the ball has the task of ‘getting
out’ of the danger zone.

Having evaded being tackled with the ball in the in-goal
or gathered the ball safely near the side line, the
‘Get Out’ set begins.......................read more

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* Andrew Johns' Mental Skills Checklist

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* What Type of Person Makes a Good Coach

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Sports Administration Officer (Grade 3)
Posted Sunday, May 4, 2003 by rlcm57
Sports Administration Officer (Grade 3)with the South West Sydney
Academy of Sport, NSW.

Salary and Conditions: Salary will be in the range of $ 13.83 to
$14.92 per hour, dependent upon skills and experience, with the
potential to increase rapidly on performance.

Conditions are as for the Clerical and Administrative Employees
Award.

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport conducts squad based
development programs for talented junior athletes in the Liverpool,
Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly, and Goulburn Council areas. The
Academys administrative base is located within the UWS Campbelltown
Sports and Recreation Centre.

This is a part-time position is for an initial period of 3 months
with a view to becoming a contracted part-time position. The
opportunity exists for the right person to develop this role
significantly. The successful applicant will be required to work 20
hours per week (5 hours x 4 days) and will be responsible for
providing clerical and administrative support to the Academy.

Essential Selection Criteria:

Excellent keyboard skills and demonstrated computer literacy
including experience in the use of Microsoft office programs.

Sound experience in the development and maintenance of office
administration functions including computer operations, filing,
records maintenance, dispatch of mail and preparation of
correspondence.

Well developed oral and written communication skills including an
ability to interact with clients and deliver high quality customer
service.

Ability to work unsupervised in a busy office environment and as part
of a team to achieve tight deadlines.

Ability to work flexible hours if required.

Understanding and appreciation of Sport.

Inquiries: David Toll (02) 4627 7622

Applications marked Confidentialto:

Recruitment,
South West Sydney Academy of Sport,
PO Box 307,
Macarthur Square 2560.

For you application to be considered, you must address all the
criteria listed above.

Closing date 16th May 2003.

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Bradford 30 defeated Castleford 10
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57
NOBLE PRAISE FOR BULLS DEDICATION

Bradford Bulls' coach Brian Noble paid tribute to the way his side
reacted following Leon Pryce's sending-off after 32 minutes.

"I thought we played extremely well with 12 men. I thought we were
pretty good," he said.

"There was some big performances throughout the team, but at half-
time I told them we needed more points on the board and we really got
the bit between our teeth in the second half."

On the dismissal itself, Noble commented: "I didn't see exactly what
happened because I was watching the ball from the kick.

"Leon claimed he just pushed Orr."

Castleford coach Graham Steadman did not attend the official post-
match press conference.

Challenge Cup holders Bradford Bulls overcame the dismissal of Great
Britain three quarter Leon Pryce to register the 10th successive
victory and keep up the pressure on Super League leaders Leeds.

Pryce, who started the game as the league's joint leading try scorer
with 13, had figured in the build up to Bradford's first two tries
before being sent off in the 32nd minute for a late tackle on
Castleford stand-off Danny Orr.

Referee Steve Ganson made the decision after the intervention of a
touch judge.

Orr was helped off the field only minutes after his half back partner
Mitch Healey had been injured and although Healey returned in the
second half the double injury blow clearly affected Castleford.

Paul Deacon put Bradford ahead with a first-minute penalty goal and
the visiting defence was soon under pressure but after weathering the
early storm Castleford grabbed the lead when Kiwi forward Michael
Smith forced his way over after 10 minutes despite the attention of
three defenders.

Read more Sporting Life


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Hagan agog at Origin option
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

By Steve Mascord, Brett Keeble and Rob Murray: Newcastle coach
Michael Hagan last night described as disgraceful the omission of
Test centre Matt Gidley from the Country Origin side to play City on
Friday night.

Gidley, who scored two tries in Australia's 32-23 win over New
Zealand on October 12, missed out to Parramatta's Jamie Lyon and St
George Illawarra's Shaun Timmins for the Gosford game.

The 25-year-old was the most glaring omission on a selection night
that gave caps to bolters such as the Dragons' Matt Cooper,
Canberra's Ryan O'Hara, the Knights' Daniel Abraham (Country),
Manly's Solomon Haumono, the Dragons' Lance Thompson and Penrith's
Joel Clinton (City).

"He's extremely disappointed, as we all are, and so he should be,"
Hagan said. "We're happy for all the others, especially Abes, but I
think it's disgraceful that they can't find a spot for Gids.

"It's a big oversight on their behalf that an incumbent Test centre
can't get a start for Country Origin.

Read more SMH

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Brown backs boost in cap
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

By Peter Frilingos: St George Illawarra coach Nathan Brown and his
captain Trent Barrett waded into the salary cap debate only moments
after going down to the Panthers in yesterday's thriller at the foot
of the mountains.

They are the first active football club staff to put their case since
Roosters chairman Nick Politis fired the opening salvo in the cap
controversy last week.

Politis wants the cap raised by at least half of the current Consumer
Price index which in dollar terms is around $250,000 and he has the
support of several clubs including the Bulldogs, Broncos, Newcastle
and St George Illawarra.

The issue will be the major agenda item at tomorrow's NRL chief
executives' meeting.

Yesterday Brown said the cap should be raised by about $300,000 to
ensure clubs who had developed players could retain them.

"At our club we don't want to go out and buy players, we just want to
retain the blokes we've got," Brown said.

"I'm sure most clubs feel that way but there will be clubs out there
like the Wests Tigers who'll have a couple of million dollars to
spend next year looking at players coming off contract.

"Their coach Tim Sheens will be there circling and he won't be the
only one with so many players becoming available, particularly at
Cantebury."

Read more Foxsports

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Dogs to give Sherwin choice
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

By James Hooper: Bulldogs halfback Brent Sherwin remains unaware of a
deadline suggesting he has 19 days to re-sign with the Belmore club.

It has been suggested Bulldogs management are set to table the
ultimatum of May 31 to their star halfback this week.

Sherwin and his manager Mark Rowan will go in for further contract
negotiations with Bulldogs chief executive Steve Mortimer early this
week.

"They're obviously going to put a deadline on him to sign which I
think is a bit silly," Rowan said.

"But that's their call -- I'd just like to see it get resolved
because it's no secret that Brent wants to stay.

"But he's also steeled up that if they don't come to where we are
then we'll wait and if they want to put a deadline on it then so be
it.

"I know nothing about the deadline but whatever they want to do is
fine -- we'll make our decisions based on what they tell us."

Bulldogs centre Nigel Vagana now appears certain to leave the
Canterbury club to link with an English Super League team next year.

Daily Telegraph


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Langmack berates battered Bunnies
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

South Sydney coach Paul Langmack doesn't care if his players knock
themselves unconscious stopping the opposition from scoring tries.

South Sydney coach Paul Langmack doesn't care if his players knock
themselves unconscious stopping the opposition from scoring tries.

If that's what it takes to win then that's what his players must do,
said Langmack after seeing his struggling National Rugby League team
concede eight tries in a 42-28 defeat by Newcastle at EnergyAustralia
Stadium on Sunday.

"I just think it's an attitude thing and a lack of commitment in
defence," said Langmack.

"Look, if you can't tackle you should just get in the way and knock
yourself out to stop them.

"It's our worst defensive performance of the year. I'd hate to see
what would've happened if Andrew Johns had played."

Read more Sportswatch


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Suprise selections for City v Country
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

Major selection surprises when the City and Country teams were
announced at NSWRL headquarters last night included:

* Solomon Haumono has only played five games of football in the past
three years yet City Origin selectors believe is the man to counter
the fearsome Country Origin forwards.

* Canberra's Ryan O'Hara making the Country starting side ahead of
the likes of teammate Luke Davico, Souths Paul Stringer and
Newcastle's Matt Parsons.

* St George Illawarra flyer Matt Cooper snaring NSW Origin winger
Jason Moodie's Country jersey.

* City selectors snubbing arguably their best performed player last
year in Wests Tigers prop John Skandalis.

* Canberra utility Jason Croker being overlooked for Country honours.

Read more The Australian
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Hull 34 defeated Huddersfield 6
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

Huddersfield coach Tony Smith admitted his disappointment after a
third straight defeat when beaten 34-6 by Hull at the Kingston
Communications Stadium.

Smith was left to count the cost of his side's slow start as Hull ran
in three tries inside the first 15 minutes.

"We started poorly and never really recovered," he said. "Hull got a
great start and after that we just became more and more frustrated."

Hull boss Shaun McRae was much happier, especially as his side had
been far more clinical than they were a week ago.

McRae was not happy to see his side throw away an 18-point lead at
Castleford, but said: "We were a lot better today and I felt our
first-half performance was as good as you'll see.

"We controlled the game, closed them down defensively and I felt we
scored some good tries. Getting that early try in the opening minute
set us on the way.

"The second half wasn't as comprehensive, but I still think we showed
a lot of good points, and at least on this occasion we didn't stop
playing."

Ananova

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UK National League results
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57


FT: Workington Town 10 Chorley Lynx 28
Chorley staged a remarkable fightback to earn a deserved 28-10
victory over Workington at Derwent Park.

FT: Keighley Cougars 38 York City Knights 26
York City Knights scored 16 points in the final 10 minutes but it was
not enough to avoid a 38-26 defeat against Keighley.

FT: Hunslet Hawks 28 Gateshead Thunder 14
Phil Hasty inspired Hunslet to a hard-fought 28-14 victory over
Gateshead in an error-ridden game.

FT: Leigh Centurions 50 Featherstone Rovers 12
Leigh maintained their unbeaten run in the National League One with
an impressive 50-12 victory over Featherstone.

FT: London Skolars 10 Barrow Border Raiders 41
London Skolars slumped to another heavy defeat as they were totally
outclassed 41-10 by Barrow Border Raiders at New River Stadium.

FT: Dewsbury Rams 12 Doncaster Dragons 16
Doncaster scrum-half Dean Colton scored a stunning last-minute try to
give the Dragons a thrilling 16-12 victory over Dewsbury Rams.

Read more Ananova

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Fremantle 56 defeated Joondalup 18 - Swan Brewery Cup
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

Roosters Slay Giants.

Pete Hewat: The Fremantle Roosters rugby league club took on the
Joondalup Giants last Saturday in round two of the Swan Brewery Cup,
and took up where they left off the previous week.

The Roosters came home with a wet sail against Canning only to fall
short at the bell but there was nothing slow about their performance
against the Giants.

The Roosters ambushed Joondalup scoring six try's to nil in the first
half to lead 34 - 2 at half time. The second half was simply
sensational as they overwhelmed the Giants further to eventually run
out winners 56 - 18.

The only disappointing aspect was allowing Joondalup to score late in
the match. Captain Jason Edmunds stated that "it was a positive
performance by his side, and it was good to finally show our
supporters what they are capable of".

Forward John Allanson was sensational off the bench making many
strong breaks and was punishing in defence. The whole forward pack
played well allowing the Roosters backline to click into action
scoring some of the best try's seen at Ken Allen Field for many
seasons.

The Roosters reserves went down in another tough encounter 24 - 16
with the U/18's remaining on top of the ladder after scoring a great
win 38-22 over the Giants. In other matches South Perth beat Canning
66 - 6 and North Beach defeated Rockingham.

Next week sees the Roosters travel to George Burnett oval to take on
South Perth. All inquiries contact the club on 93374044

Fremantle RL

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Newtown 24 defeated Parramatta 16 in Premier League
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57
JELLIED EELS GO DOWN A REAL TREAT AT HENSON PARK.

By Bumper: The Sydney Airport Jets claimed an impressive scalp in
defeating the previously unbeaten Parramatta Premier League team 24-
16, in the match played at Henson Park on Saturday.

Parramatta led 12-8 at half-time, after an absorbing struggle in
which no points were posted until the twenty-eighth minute. In-form
Sydney Airport Jets winger Alf Duncan scored a magnificent sixty-
metres try seven minutes prior to the break, with an exhilarating
surge up the eastern left-hand touchline that demonstrated speed,
athleticism, strength and determination as he fended off one blue and
gold defender after another.

Newtown turned in a tightly disciplined second half performance,
notable for a most satisfactory completion rate, resolute defence and
an effective kick and chase game. The intensity of the Jets' second
stanza effort is reflected in the fact that they were reduced by
injury to one man on the bench for much of the second half, but yet
their defensive line only cracked with two minutes left to play.

Best for the Sydney Airport Jets were David Fa'alogo, Russell
Richardson, Alf Duncan, Luke Hession and Trevor Schodel in the
backline, while Lee Trasler, crowd favourite Billy Najarrin, Aaron
Trinder, Troy Barnes and big Tabua Cakacaka were the standouts in an
all-round gutsy forwards performance.

There was no shortage of points and tries in the Jim Beam Cup curtain
raiser against the Sydney Bulls. Newtown led early in the match, but
once again gifted their opponents a huge lead, before staging another
late second half rally. The Jets narrowed the deficit to 40-32, but
the visitors kicked away for a final winning margin of 52-32.

Despite this loss, Newtown's coach Darryl Neville has reason to be
pleased with the form of some of the youngsters in his squad,
especially impressive ex-Redcliffe five-eighth Craig West, who
claimed three smartly taken tries.

This coming Sunday (May 18), the Sydney Airport Jets take on the
North Sydney Bears at historic North Sydney Oval, at the early
starting time of 2.00 pm. This NSW Premier League match is also the
second leg of the 2003 Frank Hyde Cup. Newtown's Jim Beam Cup squad
travels to Woy Woy on Sunday, with this game at Woy Woy Oval timed to
start at 3.00 pm.

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Ipswich 50 defeated CQ Comets 20
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

By Brett Harkin: Injury Ravaged Comets Go Down

The Rockhampton Leagues Club Central Comets went down at the hands of
2002 grand finalists the Ipswich Jets on Saturday May 10 at Browne
Park.

The Comets faced an uphill battle if they were to defeat the
competition heavy-weights with up to five key players going into the
game far from 100% and losing young Queensland back Ashley Alberts
and monster prop Peter Penaia during the week through injury.

From the time the match was kicked off the Comets were under the pump
with a knock on off the kick-off allowing the Jets to go on the
attack straight away.

Former international Graham Mackay then took an inside ball moments
later and went over under the posts. Winger Steven West converted and
after just two minutes the Comets were down 6-nil.

The Comets then were on the attack a few minutes later with a break
by centre Wes Goodwin. Goodwin got a quick play the ball away
allowing fullback Gavin Duffy to dive over out wide. Kimmorley failed
to convert and the Jets led 6-4 after ten minutes had gone.

For the next twenty minutes the Jets launched a huge on-slaught going
in for four tries. Ricky Bird grabbed two with some great support
play and fast feet while second rower Brain McCarthy crashed over the
line twice from close range. West converted all four tries and
suddenly the Jets were leading 30-4 with ten to go in the first half.

Stu Cheffirs put the home side on the board with a great bustling
effort with just under ten to go in the half and it was converted by
Craig Kimmorley and the Comets trailed 30-10.

However the Jets were not satisfied and a break once again on the
left side of the Comets put winger Steven West in the corner as the
half-time hooter went. West was unable to convert and his side went
into the break leading 34-10.

Any chances of a spirited come-back by the Comets were thwarted early
in the second half when Jets back rower Marcus Jensen went over for a
controversial try as he appeared to be held. The try was awarded
though and converted by West for the Jets to lead 40-10 five minutes
into the second stanza.

Minutes later the Comets were on the attack and a brilliant pass by
half Kimmorley
caught Graham Mackay out in defense and Wes Goodwin run hard for a 25
metre try. Kimmorley missed the conversation out wide and the Jets
led 40-14 with 30 minutes to go on the clock.

Bird scored his hatrick in the 57th minute off the scrum base with
his deceptive pace just being too much for the Comets line and the
match looked all but over with Graham Mackay going in for a converted
try moments later.

The Jets led 50-14 with 20 left to go however the Comets weren't
willing to lay down, trying extremely hard to break the Jets line and
almost doing it on many occasions with the last pass just going
astray.

Finally with ten to go on the clock the Comets hit back through
classy 19-year-old Rory Bromley going over the line. Kimmorley
converted and the Jets led 50-20.

In the final ten the Comets continued to do their best to get over
the line being disallowed a try and getting very close on several
occasions however in the end the injury toll was just too big for
them and the Jets were just too classy with the Jets scoring a 50-20
victory to place them on top of the Queensland Cup ladder.

Late in the game an incident that should of been put on report was
when the Comets made a break only to have Jets centre Graham Mackay
take interchange fullback Gerry Doyle out of play with a high shot.
If Doyle had of been allowed to run, he would of been more then
likely under the sticks.

The Comets played a lot better in the second half only losing it 16-
10 however the 20 minute passage in the first half where they let in
four converted tries really hurt them.

Best for the Jets were centre Graham Mackay, half-back Ricky Bird,
props Danny McCallister and Jamie Mathiou as well as second rower
Brian McCarthy while for the Comets Rory Bromley was once again great
for them on the wing as well as captain Terry Benson who tried hard
and lock forward David Faiumu.

The Comets will have a hard task a head of them facing the out of
form Redcliffe Dolphins in round nine at Dolphin Oval on Sunday and
the Wests Panthers the week after at Browne Park in round ten.

The Comets must win both of these encounters to stay in contention
for a finals birth. However if their luck with injuries does not
improve they will find it extremely hard.

IPSWICH JETS 50
Tries: Ricky Bird (12th, 25th, 57th), Brian McCarthy (15th, 19th),
Graham Mackay (1st, 60th), Steven West (39th), Marcus Jensen (44th)
Goals: Steven West (7)
Team: Darren Robinson, Jay ODoherty, Graham Mackay, Shane Williams,
Steven West, Brendan Lindsay, Ricky Bird, Jamie Mathiou (c), Jamie
Tomlinson, Danny McAllister, Marcus Jensen, Brian McCarthy, Danny
Coburn. Int: Aaron Lewis, Matt Cameron, Tasman Van Balen, Kerry
Theuerkauf

CENTRAL COMETS 20
Tries: Gavin Duffy (6th), Stu Cheffirs (32nd), Wes Goodwin (47th),
Rory Bromley (69th)
Goals: Craig Kimmorley (2)
Team: Gavin Duffy, Dallas Williams, Wes Goodwin, Heath Egglestone,
Rory Bromley, Jade Wogand, Craig Kimmorley, Rex Gamble, Terry Benson
(c), Damien Wilkes, Willie Scanlon, Wade Bidgood, David Faiumu. Int:
Stu Cheffirs, Wayne Phillis, Grant Broadhurst, Gerry Doyle
Venue: Browne Park Date: Sat May 10 7:30pm
Referee: Rob Alexander
Penalties: Comets 4-1
Half time: Ipswich 34-10
First Try: Graham Mackay (Ipswich)
Man of the Match: Ricky Bird (Ipswich)
Rleague Points: 3- Ricky Bird (Ipswich) 2- Brian McCarthy (Ipswich) 1-
David Faiumu (Comets)

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Salford Reds 44 defeared Oldham Roughyeds 12
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57


Salford bounced back from their defeat at Featherstone last week with
an easy 44-12 win over National League One rivals Oldham.

Reds' captain Malcolm Alker led the way, grabbing a brace of
touchdowns after only five minutes to take his tally for the season
to 14.

Other Salford tries from Lee Marsh, Neil Lowe, Simon Baldwin and two
from veteran Alan Hunte saw the home side into a 38-6 interval lead.

Oldham produced a better display in the second half with Gareth
Barber scoring to build on Dane Morgan's first-half effort, before
Hunte bagged his hat-trick.

Ananova

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Broncos 38 defeated Cowboys12
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

Halfback Shaun Berrigan grabbed his first National Rugby League hat-
trick as Brisbane punished a sloppy North Queensland Cowboys 38-12 in
a one-sided clash at ANZ Stadium.

Reserve utility Casey McGuire underlined his value by scoring a
second half double as Brisbane maintained its unbeaten record over
the Cowboys (13 wins and two draws).

North Queensland squandered far too much possession and turned up
with a sub-standard kicking game.

Brisbane led 18-6 after halftime in a game which apart from a popular
result, failed to reach any great heights for the disappointing crowd
of 13,197.

Berrigan, eyeing off the Origin halfback job, cashed in on some
shabby defence from the usually reliable Kevin Campion and winger Ty
Williams to score a soft try in the third minute for a 6-0 lead.

Read more Yahoo Sport

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City-Country Teams Announced
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57


By Matthew O'Neill: The teams for next Friday's City vs Country match
at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford have been announced with Robbie
Kearns to captain City with Andrew Johns captain of Country.

City: Anthony Minichiello, Hazem El Masri, Mark Gasnier, Michael De
Vere, John Hopoate, Braith Anasta, Brent Sherwin, Luke Ricketson,
Steve Menzies, Bryan Fletcher, Robbie Kearns (c), Craig Wing, Jason
Stevens. Subs: Solomon Haumono, Lance Thompson, Joel Clinton, Craig
Gower.

Country: David Peachey, Timana Tahu, Jamie Lyon, Shaun Timmins, Matt
Cooper, Trent Barrett, Andrew Johns (c), Glenn Morrison, Craig
Fitzgibbon, Ben Kennedy, Jason Ryles, Danny Buderus, Ryan O'Hara.
Subs: Josh Perry, Willie Mason, Daniel Abraham, John Morris.

rleague.com

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Penrith 30 defeated St George 26
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57

Wesser helps Panthers slay Dragons
Tryscoring fullback Rhys Wesser continued his run of hot form to help
Penrith to a nailbiting 30-26 over St George Illawarra in their
National Rugby League match at Penrith Football Stadium.

Wesser, the premiership's leading tryscorer, notched his 13th four-
pointer of the season and set up two more as the Panthers held on for
their fourth straight victory.


The Dragons scored five tries to four but rued their ill-discipline,
which gave the Panthers four penalty goals.

Penrith led 6-0 early after a Preston Campbell penalty goal and a
Luke Lewis four-pointer off a Craig Gower grubber kick.

St George Illawarra halfback Brett Firman struck back in the 13th
minute and Mark Riddell landed the conversion to put the Dragons back
on level terms.

Wesser turned provider for Penrith winger Brett Howland in the 23rd
minute when he combined with halfback Craig Gower to restore the
Panthers' six-point advantage.

Firman put interchange forward John Cross in for his try - against
his former club - to have the Dragons trailing 12-10 at the break.

Penrith advanced to 18-10 with Wesser's try in the 46th minute, after
the Dragons allowed the speedy Howland, who had been following a
Gower clearing kick for touch, to knee the ball infield for Wesser.

A second Campbell penalty goal preceded a great try for the brilliant
five-eighth.

Campbell did extremely well to initiate a Penrith attacking raid
inside his own half before being tackled and recovering to support
the movement and eventually accept a clever short ball from Wesser
and race over under the posts.

Lock Scott Sattler celebrated his 100th first grade game for the
Panthers with the easy conversion to give the home team an ultimately
matchwinning 26-10 lead after 52 minutes.

St George Illawarra captain Trent Barrett nudged the Dragons to
within two converted tries of the Panthers with a four-pointer soon
after.

Classy centre Mark Gasnier then capped a terrific match with the
Dragons' fourth try to set up a thrilling finale at 26-20 with 10
minutes remaining.

The Dragons looked to have self-destructed with two silly penalties
to gift the Panthers four points and 30-20 lead with five minutes
left on the clock.

But a Lance Thompson try in the 76th minute had Penrith fans on the
edge of their seats until referee Tim Mander blew fulltime amid
extraordinary scenes.

Gower had a brain explosion in the final seconds.

The Panthers won a scrum but the home skipper ridiculously turned
around and kicked the ball dead, forcing a drop-out.

Then the Dragons received a penalty goal and launched a desperate
final attack, almost pulling off the game-levelling try.

Sports Yahoo

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Newcastle 42 defeated Souths 28
Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003 by rlcm57
Knights down gallant Rabbitohs.

Newcastle proved it can win without captain Andrew Johns after
downing a gallant South Sydney 42-28 in the National Rugby League
clash at EnergyAustralia Stadium.

Winger Anthony Quinn, who last played in round two against the Sydney
Roosters when he fractured a cheekbone, scored a hat-trick of tries
in the 21st, 59th and 71st minutes.


The game was in the balance at 26-24 to the home side with 30 minutes
remaining before Quinn and centre Timana Tahu bagged three tries
between them to bury the enthusiastic Rabbitohs.

Souths, with just one win this season, have further problems
following the reporting of second-rower Ashley Harrison for a high
shot on Newcastle lock Ben Kennedy, who was forced off the field with
concussion.

Kennedy, in his first match back from a shoulder/sternum injury,
returned to the field to help the Knights to a 14-point victory.

The Knights were thrashed 46-6 by Melbourne last weekend without Test
and NSW halfback Johns, who will return next Sunday for the encounter
with premier Roosters at Aussie Stadium after serving a two-week
suspension.

Newcastle had won just one of 11 matches without Johns leading into
this game and that victory came against Souths, in round 16 last year.

Knights prop and stand-in skipper Matt Parsons, who delayed back
surgery by a week to help out his injury-ravaged team, suffered rib
cartilage damage and sat out the second half.

Yahoo Sports

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You can't beat tradition
Posted Saturday, May 10, 2003 by rlcm57

By Phil Gould: It's rep football time again with teams for the annual
City-Country clash to be named tonight. The game will be played next
Friday night at the popular Express Advocate Stadium in Gosford and I
hope we get a huge crowd up there to support this occasion.

And it is an occasion worth supporting.

We often hear that the City-Country clash is a time-honoured event
and how this match has stood the test of time. However, it wasn't all
that long ago when we took this particular part of our representative
program a little too much for granted.

At one stage it was questioned whether we even needed this tier of
rep football.

The debate has raged for several years about the amount of football
our elite players have to play each season. Are they forced to play
too much football? Are they risking burnout? Aren't we subjecting
them unnecessarily to the risk of injury?

Read more SMH


You can't beat tradition
Posted Saturday, May 10, 2003 by rlcm57

By Phil Gould: It's rep football time again with teams for the annual
City-Country clash to be named tonight. The game will be played next
Friday night at the popular Express Advocate Stadium in Gosford and I
hope we get a huge crowd up there to support this occasion.

And it is an occasion worth supporting.

We often hear that the City-Country clash is a time-honoured event
and how this match has stood the test of time. However, it wasn't all
that long ago when we took this particular part of our representative
program a little too much for granted.

At one stage it was questioned whether we even needed this tier of
rep football.

The debate has raged for several years about the amount of football
our elite players have to play each season. Are they forced to play
too much football? Are they risking burnout? Aren't we subjecting
them unnecessarily to the risk of injury?

Read more SMH

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Brisbane Second Division Rugby League Wrap-up


The top of the table clash in Open 1 Grade saw Easts beat Dayboro 34-
22 to remain undefeated on 16 points and open a 4 point lead over
Dayboro on 12 points. St Brendans, Rochedale and Souths Logan now
share third place, on 8 points, after St Brendans beat Banyo 34-26,
Rochedale beat a much-improved Brothers Juniors 28?20 and Souths
Logan beat Aspley 32-26.

In Northside 2 Pine rivers retain the lead on 13 points after beating
Arana Hills 28-0. Ferny Grove is one point behind, on 12 points, with
a 26-16 win over Brighton. Normanby-UQ retain third place, on 10
points after losing 22-42 to an improving Brisbane Natives. Brighton
and Brisbane Natives share fourth spot on 8 points. Brook Sharks
recorded their first win of the season with a 38-16 win over Samford.

Competition leaders in Southside 2, Sunnybank, had the bye to retain
the lead on 14 points. One point behind, on 13, is Bulimba Valleys,
who beat Capalaba Rhinos 38-4. Wynnum Juniors are in third place on
11 after beating St Brendans 24-16, while Carina beat Redlands 36-20
to take fourth place on 10 points.

The undefeated leaders in Northside 3, Burpengary, had the bye to
move to 16 points. One win behind is Mitchelton who beat Deception
Bay Bombers 52-0. Holy Spirit retain third place, on 10 points,
despite losing to Normanby 10-24 and Deception Bay are in fourth
place on 8.

The top two teams in Southside 3, Slacks Creek and Mt Gravatt, drew
22-all to leave Slacks Creek on top on 15 points and Mt Gravatt in
second place on 13. Beenleigh Juniors and Souths share third place on
12 points, after Beenleigh beat Inala 24-14 and Souths beat Logan
City Juniors 34-32.

North Stradbroke Island remains undefeated leaders in Southside 4, on
16 points, after beating Yeronga 56-6. Browns Plains and Waterford
share second place, on 12 points, after Browns Plains beat Edens
Landing 66-4 and Waterford had the bye. Sharing fourth place, on 12,
are Logan Brothers, who lost to Mustangs 28-32 and Yeronga. North
Stradbroke takes on Waterford next Saturday at Dunwich at 3.00 PM.

Norths Juniors remain undefeated on 16 points in the Albert Bishop
Shield after a hard fought 28-24 win over Rochedale. Logan Brothers
beat Arana Hills 34-4 to retain second place on 13. Sharing third
place, on 12, are Valleys juniors who had a big win over St Brendans
and Rochedale, who beat Capalaba 36-10.

Sunnybank and Springwood have qualified for the Ted Beaumont Trophy
in the Arthur Sparks Shield after Sunnybank beat Stafford 42-6 and
Springwood narrowly beat Albany Creek 22-20. Valleys Juniors are in
third place on 9 after beating Wynnum Juniors 28-24, while Albany
Creek and Wynnum Juniors share fourth place on 8 points.

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Sattler never misses a beat


Penrith coach John Lang can't remember a time he's looked at Scott
Sattler and thought the 31-year-old lock was running on empty.

When you take into account Sattler's work rate in his 99 first grade
games for the Panthers, Lang's statement says something about the
shape he's kept himself in since making his top grade debut with the
Gold Coast in 1992.

Sattler, a veteran of 162 first grade games for the Coast, Easts,
South Queensland and Penrith, brings up his century for the Panthers
against St George Illawarra on Sunday.

"He's a superbly fit bloke," Lang said.

"He does a lot of work. Luke Priddis is a fit bloke but there's times
in games when he looks tired. I can't remember when I've looked at
Satts and thought 'Gees, he looks like he's struggling'."

The Queenslander is cut out of the classic lock's mould.

His ball skills and kicking game allow him to slot comfortably into
five-eighth and his defence is as reliable as a Swiss watch.

This year he's averaged more than 30 tackles a game for the Panthers
and has been at the heart of the club's three-match winning streak.

Lang compares Sattler to the likes of ex-Cronulla lock Nick Graham
and the Bulldogs' Braith Anasta - players who have an array of skills
that transcend the back of the scrum.

"They can run the ball, they can use the ball, they can kick - often
your lock is the jack of all trades," Lang said.

"I think it's handy to have a bloke who does have multi-skills."

Read more NRL

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Storm burst Raiders' bubble


Melbourne Storm 30 Canberra Raiders 10
THE Melbourne Storm put the skids on Canberra's red-hot NRL season
with an impressive win at Olympic Park tonight.

Top-of-the-table Canberra had won their first seven NRL matches but
never looked likely tonight in a mistake-riddled performance.

Countless handling errors cost the Raiders dearly, as did a heavy
penalty count against them - particularly in the first half.

But for the second week running, it was the Storm's defence which
laid the platform for victory.

At times it bordered on brutal, forcing the Raiders into error after
error and left them dead on their feet by match's end.

"We highlighted where they were dangerous during the week," Storm
skipper Stephen Kearney said.

"They've built their wins on good go-forward from their front-rowers
and dummy half and we really had to try to stop that as much as
possible.

"Everyone defended really well tonight and that paved the way.

"We worked hard on identifying their strengths and did our best to
nullify them."

None tackled harder or more often than teenage hooker Cameron Smith,
who along with Kearney and prop Robbie Kearns tackled themselves to a
standstill.

Read more Foxsports

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Marsh reality as Parramatta fall

By CAMERON BELL: IF Brian Smith wasn't already distraught watching
many of his former players in top form at other clubs, last night in
Auckland must have been the final straw.

Despite his young Eels outfit pushing the Warriors in an indication
that things are on the improve, Smith would have had nightmares last
night about PJ Marsh.

The former Eel, now well established as the Warriors hooker,
virtually assured himself the Queensland No 9 jersey for State of
Origin I after ripping the heart out of his struggling opponents.

The Eels led the Warriors for much of the game, but last season's
grand finalists had just that little bit extra when it counted.

Led by Marsh and giant winger Francis Meli, a two-try hero in the
second half, the Warriors came back from a 16-6 halftime deficit to
over-run the visitors.

Marsh was the best player on the field, with his strong running from
dummy-half and stout defence, which verged on punishing at times.

Read more Daily Telegraph

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Peachey sparks Sharks to first win

Cronulla fullback David Peachey was back to his mesmerising best as
the Sharks picked up their first win of the National Rugby League
season with an emphatic 40-16 victory over Manly at Toyota Park.

With the Country side to be selected for Friday night's City-Country
Origin game in Gosford, Peachey showed his sense of timing with a
brilliant display.

The former NSW custodian scored a try in the 16th minute as the
Sharks, aided by a 5-0 penalty count, opened at a frenetic pace to
take an early 12-0 lead.

Read more SMH

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No cap increase thanks

Penrith Panthers chief executive Shane Richardson has led a chorus of
opposition to a proposed salary cap increase, even though his club
stands to benefit from its approval.

Sydney Roosters, the Bulldogs, Brisbane and St George Illawarra are
the clubs who will push for an increase of up to $500,000 on the
$3.25 million cap at next week's chief executives meeting in Sydney.

All those football clubs are heavily backed by their leagues clubs
and would benefit enormously from an increased cap. Penrith is in the
same boat, but Richardson said the game's powerbrokers and club
officials should ensure any extra funds are ploughed into junior
development.

"We're more financial than Eastern Suburbs," Richardson told
AAP. "But what I'm saying is sometimes you have to make decisions for
the betterment of the game as a whole, not just for the betterment of
only your club."

"I honestly believe an increase in the salary cap is not good for the
game...the only people who are going to benefit from it are the top
level players." Richardson added.

NRL boss David Gallop said he was interested to hear the views of the
chief executives next week.

Read more Sportswatch

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Stone admits he got it wrong

7sport: Experienced referee Mick Stone could become the second video
official in a week to be demoted from first grade after admitting he
made an error in awarding a crucial try to Andrew Ryan in the
Bulldogs' win over the Sydney Roosters.

Ryan was given the green light by Stone in the 58th minute of last
night's match at Telstra Stadium - won 32-26 by the Bulldogs -
despite being in an offside position as he chased a kick from Brent
Sherwin.

Roosters coach Ricky Stuart was scathing in his criticism of the
officiating after the game and he would have been seeing red today
after Stone admitted on Sydney radio station 2GB he made an error in
awarding the try.

Stone, one of the most experienced officials in the game, is now
under pressure to hold his spot.

Referees' boss Robert Finch said he would go through the decision
with Stone on Monday, claiming the video referee was devastated by
his mistake.

"He's distraught with the fact that he missed it," Finch said.

"It's not like him but I am sure he will come back bigger and better."

Finch set a precedent last week with his standing down of video
referee Chris Ward after he made several blunders in the Canberra-
South Sydney game last weekend.

Referee Bill Harrigan initially referred the try to Stone to check
whether Braith Anasta had taken out Roosters winger Todd Byrne in the
lead-up, with Stone ruling the contact between the pair was legal.

But the video ref missed Ryan being in front of Sherwin and within
the ten metres as Minichiello attempted to clean up the kick.

The try edged the 'Dogs within two points and they went on to win in
the last minute when winger Matt Utai crossed in the corner.

"It was unfortunate with the Byrne-Anasta incident," Finch said.

Read more Sportswatch


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The chosen one

MICHAEL WESTLAKE: When Wayne Bennett describes Darren Lockyer as "a
footballer", it is not because the Broncos coach holds a fascination
for stating the bleeding obvious.

One look inside the fullback's passport could have produced the same
revelation, but Bennett's description carries a little more weight
than putting a tag on Lockyer's occupation.

Bennett is talking about how coaches divide players, privately for
the most part, into two groups athletes and footballers.

Athletes are the ones with the size, the speed, the balance and the
strength to compete at the highest level of their sport.

Footballers are the ones who make things happen, the ones who play
the game.

Lockyer is a footballer and that is the reason he will be the first
player chosen for this year's State of Origin series, even though two
other Queensland fullbacks (Rhys Wesser and Clinton Schifcofske) are
at present enjoying the best form of their lives.

Read more Sunday Mail

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Wigan 22 defeated Widnes 18

By Ian Laybourn: Under-strength Wigan continued their revival with
hard-fought victory over Widnes in an entertaining Tetley's Super
League match at the Halton Stadium.

The Warriors, without eight of their first-team squad through injury,
scored four tries to two to put a dampener on the 41st birthday
celebrations of Vikings coach Neil Kelly.

However, Kelly will have been encouraged by a vastly-improved
performance on last week's 34-6 humiliation at Warrington.

Acting captain Adrian Lam led Wigan brilliantly as they established a
10-4 interval lead while hooker Terry Newton was the hero of the
second half by scoring one try and creating another as the Warriors
made light of a third game in nine days.

Read more Sporting Life

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Sharks 40 defeated Eagles 16

Written by: Steven Williams

The Sharks have notched their first win of the season in convincing
fashion defeating The Manly Sea Eagles 40-16 at Toyota Park tonight.

The Sharks raced away to an early lead of 12-0 before Manly came
back. At half time, the Cronulla side were leading by 12-10

After the break, the Sharks raced away to a 40-16 scoreline to post
their first win of 2003.

League Unlimited

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Brisbane sign a short-term contract for Suncorp

Brisbane has signed a short-term contract to play NRL games at the
city's new $280 million Suncorp Stadium.

Details of the deal were kept private but it's understood the Broncos
want to play several games at the re-developed Lang Park to ascertain
the costs and other details before eventually locking into a long-
term arrangement as major tenants.

Deputy premier and Queensland Minister for Sport Terry Mackenroth
assured Brisbane boss Bruno Cullen that all 52-thousand seats would
be available for sale to fans for the June 1 NRL blockbuster game
between the Broncos and Newcastle - 10 days before the first State of
Origin game which is already sold out.

"After meeting with the builders yesterday we were able to tell the
Broncos today that they can sell all 52,500 seats," said a beaming
Mackenroth.

"So when tickets go on sale on Tuesday, anyone who wants to be there
had better get in quick."

Mackenroth was annoyed by reports that the Broncos were holding off
on signing a long-term agreement and had only signed to play games at
Suncorp until the end of the 2003.

"That's not true.

Read more Yahoo Sports

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Eels' sharp Witt now mixing it with the big names

By Steve Mascord: This is the story of a half called Witt.

New Parramatta halfback Michael Witt has heard them all. His nickname
at the club is "half". His brother's moniker is best left unsaid in a
family newspaper.

Witt made his debut against the Sydney Roosters last Friday night but
his name has been floating around for several months - and not
because of its comic potential.

With Brian Smith's side enduring a less-than-fruitful start to the
season, first-choice No.7 Paul Green had plenty of detractors among
letter writers and callers to talkback radio.

And it seemed that every one of them had an update on how "young
Witt" was going in premier league. "Why isn't he in first grade?"
they said.

Read more SMH

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From chalk and cheese to cream at the top


Two young footballers have little in common except exceptional
talent, writes Roy Masters.

They are two young men born three months apart, an hour's car ride
away from each other, but quite a few socio-economic levels distant.

One is a trackwork jockey turned rugby league star; the other played
for Shore's rugby union first XV for three years before being drafted
by the Swans.

Only one kilogram separates them in weight but their skills are as
divergent as their backgrounds.

While Billy Slater sounds like someone from a Ginger Meggs comic,
Lewis Roberts-Thomson could be a character from a P.G. Wodehouse
novel.

Both have a cool moniker and a warm smile.

Read more SMH

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Gower set for life at Penrith

PENRITH captain Craig Gower has opened negotiations to remain with
the Panthers for life after having the controversial get-out clause
removed from his contract.

The move follows months of speculation over whether the home-grown
star would stay at the Panthers beyond this season.

Immediately after Gower's decision to wipe the clause out of his
deal, Penrith chief executive Shane Richardson began talks about the
Panthers star continuing at the foot of the mountains for the rest of
his career.

Gower has two years to run on his contract, tying him to the Panthers
until the end of the 2005 season.

Richardson wants to extend his deal for a further two seasons on top
of that, meaning he would stay with the club until the end of 2007
when he will be 29.

Read more Daily Telegraph

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CULLEN'S HAPPY WITH APPO

Warrington coach Paul Cullen praised hat-trick hero Graham Appo after
his side's 38-8 Tetley's Super League win at bottom club Halifax
tonight.

Cullen said: "Appo has been unfortunate that he hasn't scored in more
games. He is a clever player and great finisher.

"I am pleased with coming here, picking up no injuries and we now
have a massive game against Wigan at the JJB Stadium next Friday."

He said: "There is a league within a league and our task is still
about relegation avoidance."

Read more Sporting Life

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RHINOS DELIGHT COACH POWELL

Leeds Rhinos' coach Daryl Powell hailed his side's 'fantastic spirit'
after a third game in seven days took them five points clear at the
top of Super League.

"Three games in seven days is a massive effort from everyone. This is
always going to be a hard team to beat," Powell said after his side's
32-14 victory at London Broncos.

"This team does not know when it is beaten. It has been a good solid
start to the season.

"There is still room for improvement and they will make plenty of
improvement before the end of the season."

Read more Sporting Life


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WE GOT OUR JUST REWARD - McNALLY

By Ian Laybourn: Wakefield coach Shane McNally admitted his side's 16-
10 victory over St Helens made up for their heart-breaking one-point
defeat at Leeds a week earlier.

The Wildcats had gone desperately close against three of the big four
but finally got their just desserts tonight with their first win at
Knowsley Road for 23 years.

"It was just reward for all the efforts they've been putting in
without getting the results," said McNally, who rated the win among
the best of his coaching career.

Read more Sporting Life


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CASH BOOST FOR UK CLUBS

Rugby league clubs are set to benefit from a cash injection of
£1.75million thanks to a Government funding initiative.

The community club development fund, which will be delivered by the
Rugby Football League in partnership with Sport England, will help
clubs improve facilities and is a direct result of the re-unification
of the sport which took place earlier this year.

Gary Tasker, the RFL's development executive, said: "The funds will
enable progressive clubs to deliver existing and new services to
their community, such as school links, partnerships with other
community organisations and to increase participation."

Sporting Life

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Masters Rugby League

The game for Rugby League lovers and retired players over 35 years of
age with modified rules to protect old and tired bones.

Masters Rugby League has been played in New Zealand for the past 10
years and has been very successful in holding monthly and annual
tournaments, 3 of which have been held in Australia.

Two Queensland clubs (Runaway Bay and Redcliffe Old Boys) have
participated in tournaments in both countries.

The concept of the game is to put the emphasis on participation and
enjoyment of playing Rugby League.

To eliminate the urge to relive OLD GLORIES, there are no scores kept
or trophies to win. All games are strictly refereed by experienced
men and players wear coloured shorts to designate their age.

The New Zealand Masters have approximately 35 teams playing and are
looking for more Aussie Teams to participate.

To promote this great game, the Runaway Bay Rugby League Old Boys
Association are holding a Tournament in late September/early October
on the Gold Coast with New Zealand teams participating.

A great week of Rugby League, Golf, Fishing and Fellowship is
guaranteed.

For more information and copy of the rules please contact:
Wayne Overton
P.O. Box 6
Chirn Park
Queensland 4215

Phone: (07) 55 323 294
Mobile: 0418 713 956
Fax: (07) 55 323 298
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GB BARLA 70 defeated USA 10 - Victory Cup

GB run in 12 tries against US. Great Britain rugby league team ran in
twelve tries as they beat the USA 70-10 in the final of the Victory
Bowl in Moscow.

Blackbrook winger Paul Toole notched up 26 points from a try and 11
goals and Lee Wingfield completed a try hat-trick.

Woolston's Jon Cole, Wath Brow's Scott Teare and East Hull's Gary
Weymes all scored tries on their debuts.

Sporting Life

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France 29 defeated Russia 12 to win rugby league's Victory Cup

Julien Gerin scored two tries and added four conversions as France
beat Russia 29-12 in the final of the Victory Cup tournament in
Moscow.

France dominated the first half and took a 12-0 lead through tries by
Thomas Bosc and Gerin, who also put over two conversions.

Pascal Jampy added a drop-goal before half-back Yevgeny Bozhukov
scored the first try for Russia in the 35th minute.

Denis Nikolsky converted for the home side who were trailing 13-6 at
half-time. Seven minutes into the second half, Sergei Dobrynin scored
a try and Nikolsky narrowed the margin 13-12.

Russia's Frank Povira was sent off for foul play in the 60th minute
and Gerin, Mickael Cousseau and Christophe Moly scored more tries for
France.

Some 5,000 fans watched the final in the 83,000-capacity stadium.

Ananova

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Dogs 32 defeated Roosters 26

The pain of a devastating 2002 was eased somewhat for the Bulldogs
after they downed defending premiers the Sydney Roosters 32-26 in a
match that lived up to the pre-match hype of "the National Rugby
League grand final that never was".

The Bulldogs were easily the dominant side of 2002 but had their
campaign derailed by a salary cap rort while the Roosters went on to
claim its first title since 1975.

The match more than delivered on its five star billing with the arm
wrestle threatening to become the first NRL match to be decided by a
golden point with the scores locked at 26-26 in the dying minutes.

But Bulldogs winger Matt Utai proved the decisive factor, beating
four would be defenders to crash over down the left sideline in the
78th minute, with scoring machine Hazem El Masri adding the extras to
send the blue and white faithful into raptures.

El Masri had helped the Bulldogs to a 14-8 halftime lead with a 10
point personal tally by crossing for a try along with centre Ben
Harris to keep the Roosters on the back foot.

But the scores were locked up at 14-14 when Roosters winger Todd
Byrne dived on a Brad Fittler grubber just three minutes after the re-
start and Craig Fitzgibbon converted.

The Roosters were crowing again nine minutes later when Fitzgibbon
knocked over a penalty goal before teammate Shannon Hegarty crossed
in the 55th to make it 22-14.

But the Bulldogs fans found their voice again when bench forward
Andrew Ryan was awarded a 57th minute by video referee Mick Stone
even though it appeared teammate Braith Anasta took out Roosters'
Byrne in back play.

Suddenly it was only 22-20 to the Roosters.

Sydney looked to have finished off the Bulldogs when centre Ryan
Cross finished off a movement sparked by a sidestepping Anthony
Minichiello in the 66th minute to make it 26-20.

But the scores were locked up once again when reserve back Johnathan
Thurston pounced on a Brent Sherwin grubber in the 74th minute and El
Masri converted to make it 26-26.

Enter Utai who brought the majority of the 27, 132 crowd to its feet
with his sideline heroics.

It extended the Bulldogs' dominance over the Roosters who have now
won only three of their last 18 head to head clashes.

More importantly it handed early bragging rights to the Bulldogs who
had to watch the 2002 finals from the sidelines after being stripped
37 competition points for gross salary cap rorts.

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