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NRL News - March 2008

NRL Sunday Scores

March 30th 2008 09:05
Penrith Panthers 26
Tries: Brad Tighe 2, Maurice Blair, Adam Woolnough
Goals: Jarrod Sammutt 5
defeated
South Sydney Rabbitohs 22
Tries: Fetuli Talanoa, John Sutton, Michael Greenfield, Dean Widders
Goals: Isaac Luke 2, George Ndaira

At CUA Stadium

Canterbury Bulldogs 32
Tries: Luke Patten 2, Hazem El Masri, Sonny Bill Williams, Heka Nanai, Andrew Ryan
Goals: Hazem El Masri 4
defeated
Wests Tigers 12
Tries: Beau Ryan, Dene Halatau
Goals: Brett Hodgson

At ANZ Stadium

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Titans reel in Sharks

March 29th 2008 12:39
The Gold Coast Titans have kept their imposing home record intact, grinding out a gutsy 18-4 victory over a scrappy Cronulla Sharks outfit at Skilled Park tonight.

In what was a dour spectacle featuring brutal, rugged defence, the Titans fought back from a 0-4 half-time deficit to score 18 unanswered second half points to cement themselves a top eight position.

Gold Coast co-captains Luke Bailey and Scott Prince led the way for the home side, with the star duo sparking their team-mates into action much to the adoration of the vocal 19,050 strong Robina crowd.

The Titans dominated both possession and field position from the opening kick-off, and were unlucky not to post first points through rookie winger Ben Jeffery.


Video referee Graeme West was called onto adjudicate on the potential four-pointer, only for Jeffery to be denied thanks to centre partner Luke O’Dwyer being marginally offside from the Scott Prince bomb.

But after being under the pump for the opening twenty minutes, the Cronulla playmakers clicked into gear with their first foray inside the Titans red zone, with Brett Kimmorley and Blake Green perfectly executing a set move for Sharks speedster David Simmons to cross wide out.

Luke Covell’s sideline conversion cannoned into the left hand upright, leaving the Sharks holding a 4-0 lead after 24 minutes.

With points hard to come by, Covell again failed with a 39th minute penalty shot, sending the Sharks to the sheds with a 4-0 half-time advantage.

The Titans hit back early in the second half thanks to the sublime skills of Mat Rogers, with the dynamic five-eighth grubbering and regathering to finally get the home side on the board after a glut of possession.

However, in what was turning into a poor night for goal kickers, Jeffery’s conversion attempt also cannoned into the upright, leaving the game all tied up after 46 minutes.

Rogers try sparked the home side into action, this time backrower Brad Meyers barrelling over for a four-pointer from close range off the back of a weaving Prince charge, with Prince’s conversion allowing the Titans some breathing space at 10-4 after 56 minutes.

A 68th minute Prince penalty goal pushed the Gold Coast’s lead out to eight, before Titans winger Jordan Atkins wrapped up the two competition points with his fifth try of the season in the 75th minute.

The Titans will again entertain their adoring home fans next Saturday when they play host to the Canberra Raiders, whilst the Sharks continue their road trip thanks to their home ground renovations, this time meeting the St George-Illawarra Dragons next Saturday night at ANZ Stadium.

Gold Coast Titans 18
Tries: Mat Rogers, Brad Meyers, Jordan Atkins
Goals: Scott Prince 3
defeated
Cronulla Sharks 4
Tries: David Simmons
Goals:

At Skilled Park

Referee – Jason Robinson
Crowd – 19,050
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NRL Super Saturday Score

March 29th 2008 08:23
SATURDAY


Sydney Roosters 10
Tries: Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Goals: Craig Fitzgibbon
defeated
Melbourne Storm 6
Tries: Billy Slater
Goals: Cameron Smith

At Sydney Football Stadium


Canberra Raiders 21
Tries: Joel Monaghan 2, Troy Thompson, Terry Campese
Goals: Todd Carney 2, Todd Carney field goal
defeated
St George-Illawarra Dragons 14
Tries: Jason Nightingale 2
Goals: Mark Gasnier 3

At Canberra Stadium

Gold Coast Titans 18
Tries: Mat Rogers, Brad Meyers, Jordan Atkins
Goals: Scott Prince 3
defeated
Cronulla Sharks 4
Tries: David Simmons
Goals:

At Skilled Park


Sydney Roosters 10 defeated Melbourne Storm 6

The Sydney Rosters have recorded a dour 10-6 victory over the Melbourne Storm in a fiery encounter at the Sydney Football Stadium tonight.
It was a lacklustre performance from the defending premiers, with the Storm’s poor showing consigning them to back-to-back losses for the first time in two seasons.
The Roosters dominated for the majority of the match, leading from start to finish cementing a top four position.

Canberra Raiders 21 defeated St George-Illawarra Dragons 14

The Canberra Raiders have come from a 0-14 deficit to beat the St George-Illawarra Dragons 2-14 at a chilly Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium tonight.
Two second half tries to Raiders centre Joel Monaghan put the home side in front for the first time, before a late Todd Carney field goal sealed the victory.
St George-Illawarra can feel a tad unlucky with some crucial decisions going against them, with the Raiders now firmly entrenched in the top eight.


Stay tuned for a full report of the Gold Coast v Cronulla match from Skilled Park.

Cheers,

StephenP

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Undermanned Broncos gun down Cowboys

March 28th 2008 12:34
The Brisbane Broncos proved that they can dominate without their big guns, dishing out a 36-2 hiding to a demoralised North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium tonight.

The six tries to nil victory was even more impressive considering that Brisbane skipper Darren Lockyer and fullback Karmichael Hunt withdrew just hours before kick-off, with new Broncos recruit Peter Wallace producing another stellar performance


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NRL Round 3 Results

March 28th 2008 11:56
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Parramatta Eels 24
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Eels home in golden point thriller

March 28th 2008 11:30
Parramatta fullback Luke Burt has booted an 84th minute field goal to hand the Eels a heart stopping 24-23 golden point victory over the Newcastle Knights at Parramatta Stadium tonight.

Newcastle seemingly had the match wrapped up when Jarrod Mullen nailed a 74th minute field goal, only to see the match head into extra time thanks to a miraculous 77th minute Nathan Cayless one pointer


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NRL News Round 3 Tips

March 28th 2008 02:55
Well, wasn’t there some upsets last weekend – and I don’t think that will be the last time I say that this season!

I will try to redeem myself this week after selecting a paltry two correct tips in Round 2, although each match this weekend is another toss of the coin job. Please check back here later tonight for full match summaries of both the Broncos v Cowboys and Eels v Knights matches, whilst be sure to visit here tomorrow night for my match report of the Titans v Sharks match from Skilled Park


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NRL News Snippets

March 27th 2008 03:23
New Zealand Warriors

New Zealand Warriors coach Ivan Cleary has named Wairangi Koopu to replace injured centre Jerome Ropati for this weekends Round 3 clash with the Manly Sea-Eagles


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Parker re-signs until 2011

March 26th 2008 00:16
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NRL Round 3 Teams

March 25th 2008 07:26
Teams for Round 3 of the NRL Premiership

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Ross given boot

March 25th 2008 04:39
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Broncos make one change

March 25th 2008 04:27
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Zillman's season ends

March 25th 2008 03:12
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Smith returns for Knights clash

March 25th 2008 02:55
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Monday Night NRL Results

March 24th 2008 09:57
St George-Illawarra Dragons 30
Tries: Matt Cooper 2, Jason Nightingale, Mark Gasnier, Rangi Chase
Goals: Jamie Soward 4, Mark Gasnier


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Sunday NRL Results

March 23rd 2008 07:29
Apologies to all the NRL News fans out there - we have had some 'behind the scenes' issues this weekend, but we hope to be back up and running in time for the Round 3 action!

Join us tomorrow night for a full match report of the Dragons v Titans match


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Broncos defeat spirited Roosters

March 21st 2008 11:37
The Brisbane Broncos continued their stellar early season form by completing a nail-biting 20-14 victory over a spirited Sydney Roosters outfit at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.

In front of a boisterous Good Friday crowd, the Broncos repelled a barrage of late attacking raids from the fast finishing Roosters to remain the only undefeated team after two rounds


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NRL Round 2 Results

March 21st 2008 09:24
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Brisbane Broncos 20
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NRL Round 2 Tips

March 20th 2008 14:50
Well, what an action packed start to season ’08!

Despite all the injuries incurred, Round 1 exhibited some breathtaking rugby league, kicking off with a spectacular opening of the Titans Skilled Park. For all you Titans and Broncos fans out there, the focus will particularly be on your teams in ’08, as I will be working closely with the clubs media departments at all home games


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NRL Team Lists - Round 2

March 18th 2008 07:35
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Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos @ Sydney Football Stadium, 7.30pm
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Storm remain unchanged despite injured Hoffman

March 18th 2008 05:59
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Broncos make two changes

March 18th 2008 05:40
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Paea replaces Wing

March 18th 2008 05:18
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NRL Results - Round 1

March 14th 2008 13:59
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Gold Coast Titans 36
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Titans christen new home with big win

March 14th 2008 12:33
The Gold Coast Titans have opened the NRL’s Centenary season in electric fashion, romping to a dynamic 36-18 thrashing off a lethargic North Queensland Cowboys outfit at Skilled Park on Friday night.

The capacity crowd of 26,974 were part of a real party atmosphere at the Titans sparkling new cauldron, with both the Gold Coasts first grade and Under 20’s outfits entertaining with some scintillating, attacking rugby league


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Titans smash mistake riddled Cowboys

March 14th 2008 09:20
The Gold Coast Titans Under 20 side signalled their arrival in the new junior Toyota competition, recording a 46-10 thrashing over a mistake riddled North Queensland Cowboys at Skilled Park on Friday night.

The nine tries to two carve up kicked off the celebratory festivities on the Titans opening night, with former Tweed Heads fullback Shannon Walker and rookie half Sam Stewart particularly lethal


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NRL Round 1 Tips

March 13th 2008 23:34
Well, NRL Season 2008 is finally upon us, with the games Centenary season set to kick off with tonight’s double header. I will be live at the Gold Coast versus North Queensland game tonight, and will be posting a match report live from the game later this evening. For all you Titans and Broncos fans out there, the focus will particularly be on your teams in ’08, as I will be working closely with the clubs media departments at all home games.

For the remaining NRL fans, I will still be covering the other weekend matches, however due to time constraints; I will be only posting match reports for four matches a week. I will be providing short match summaries for the other four matches though, as well as complete results and NRL Table updates


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NRL Club Analysis for Season '08 - Sydney Roosters

March 13th 2008 13:26
Sydney Roosters

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NRL Club Analysis for Season '08 - South Sydney

March 13th 2008 01:34
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NRL Club Analysis for Season '08 - St George-Illawarra

March 12th 2008 11:21
St George-Illawarra Dragons

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NRL club Analysis for Season '08 - Penrith

March 12th 2008 00:30
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NRL Team Lists - Round 1

March 11th 2008 06:11
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Gold Coast Titans vs North QLD Cowboys @ Skilled Park, 7.30pm
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