NRL bans cannonball tackle

The cannonball tackle is no longer legal, with the NRL banning "unnecessary" hits targeting the legs of held players. read more

Elliott must replace Smith: Tallis

Sydney Roosters Brian Smith must step down from his post and let assistant Matt Elliott take over, Gorden Tallis believes. read more

Harrigan backs Origin refs to shine

Bill Harrigan is backing State of Origin referees Shayne Hayne and Tony Archer to ignore Ricky Stuart and Mal Meninga's 'head games'. read more

Dwyer out for the season

Wests Tigers' Simon Dwyer is expected to miss the remainder of the 2011 NRL season with a brachial plexus injury. read more

Naiqama re-signs with Knights

Newcastle Knights retain in-form fullback Wes Naiqama until the end of the 2014 NRL season with a new three-year deal. read more

King signs with Rabbitohs

South Sydney confirm former Kangaroos and NSW centre Matt King will join the club for two NRL seasons from 2012. read more

Walker slams Rogers return

Former Brisbane Bronco Ben Walker is puzzled by the return of 35-year-old retiree Mat Rogers for Gold Coast Titans. read more

Brett Kimmorley’s round 17 preview

Fox Sports commentator Brett Kimmorley offers his thoughts and predictions for round 17 of the 2011 NRL Premiership season. read more

Toyota Cup: Rd 17 preview

Fox Sports commentator Matt Russell previews round 17 of the Toyota Cup. read more

Cleary was first choice: Gould

Phil Gould reveals he was prepared to wait until 2013 to sign Ivan Cleary, such is his high opinion of the current Warriors boss. read more

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Gotye favourite to win 2012 Triple J’s Hottest 100

Gotye’s smash hit Somebody That I Used To Know is a dominant $1.11 favourite to take the number one spot in Triple J’s annual Hottest 100 countdown on Australia Day.

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Lleyton Hewitt to struggle against Viktor Troicki

Lleyton Hewitt is given little hope of victory in his first round Sydney International clash with Viktor Troicki on Tuesday, with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au installing the Australian as the $2.82 outsider and his Serbian opponent the $1.40 favourite.

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Serena Williams loses Australian Open 2012 favourtism

Speculation surrounding Serena Williams’ ankle injury has cost her favouritism at next week’s Australian Open, with punters getting on board Petra Kvitova to win the Grand Slam with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.

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Away teams favoured in NBL

Three of the four away teams will start favourites in their respective Round 14 NBL matches this weekend with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au tipping Townsville, Gold Coast and the New Zealand Breakers to each earn valuable road wins.

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