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Sharks seek NRL ban on Bird: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT - CRONULLA are expected to finally sack Greg Bird on Thursday and then call on the NRL to ban the bad boy for two years - leaving the English Super League as his only career lifeline.
Mal could handle Qld and Roos: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:57:00 GMT - MAL Meninga would be able to handle both the Maroons and Kangaroos reins if the national coaching job became available, Queensland Rugby League chairman John McDonald said.
Ribot's ARL nod "no forgone conclusion": Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:47:00 GMT - AS the NSWRL prepared to go to war over ex-Super League boss John Ribot's mooted ARL board appointment, QRL boss Ross Livermore wondered what the fuss was about.
Carney move delayed by red tape: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:10:00 GMT - Red tape - not Todd Carney's long rap sheet - has stalled the former NRL bad boy's departure for England, according to his manager.
French boss regrets signing SBW: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT - THE president of French rugby club Toulon has indicated he regrets signing superstar recruit Sonny Bill Williams.
Bennett looks to toughen up Dragons: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT - WAYNE Bennett has a reputation of being a tough coach who is not afraid to make hard decisions.
Titans lose patience with Smith: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT - CAMERON Smith is running out of options after Gold Coast withdrew its offer amid reports Melbourne has issued him with a decision-making deadline.
Bellamy forecasts tough times: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:40:00 GMT - CRAIG Bellamy is ready for one of the toughest challenges of his coaching career, rebuilding a Storm side shattered by NRL grand final defeat and post-season departures.
Top coaches don't want Stuart's job: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:22:00 GMT - HE doesn't know if Ricky Stuart should resign as Australia coach, but predecessor Wayne Bennett says he can understand the pressure the Kangaroos boss is feeling.
Bellamy confident of combining roles: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:03:00 GMT - Craig Bellamy says delegating some of his NSW State of Origin duties has him confident he can successfully combine coaching both the Blues and Melbourne in 2009.