Storm to play without a No.7

Melbourne Storm are set to take on Sydney Roosters without anyone playing a traditional half-back role and with 15-game five-eighth Gareth Widdop. read more

Stewart, not Stuart made call

Brett Stewart decided he wasn't ready for Origin II - not Ricky Stuart, and not Des Hasler. read more

Inside Ball: Friday late mail

French smash Daine Laurie's comeback; Wayne Bennett nears 400th win; discuss breaking NRL news at The Inside Ball. read more

NRL aims to ease player burnout

The NRL takes a major step towards easing the burden on the game's elite players by opening talks with broadcasters over a revised schedule. read more

Paterson signs with the Cowboys

North Queensland Cowboys sign Newcastle forward Cory Paterson until the end of the 2013 NRL season. read more

James O’ Connor on NRL radar

James O'Connor may be lost to rugby after his management holds informal talks with the prospective second Brisbane NRL franchise. read more

More NRL stars to join AFL

The AFL says they have had eight "genuine" expressions of interest from rugby league and union players interested in crossing codes. read more

NRL suffering from lack of tries

The most marketable job in rugby league has suddenly become a tough sell. read more

Ugly stats belie Marshall magic

A special investigation uncovers the NRL's heroes and villains at the half-way point of the 2011 Premiership season. read more

Willie Mason on Barbarians bench

Former NRL star Willie Mason to play second rugby union match for Barbarians, on bench to face Wales at Millennium Stadium. read more

Archive news

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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