en-AU http://www.rugbyleaguelive.com/ RugbyLeagueLive.com.au | News http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3843/2008/12/05/Rickys_nervous_wait_nearly_over.aspx Australian coach Ricky Stuart will discover the consequences of his "offensive" World Cup actions early next week. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:25:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3843/2008/12/05/Rickys_nervous_wait_nearly_over.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3842/2008/12/05/Bears_back_in_the_NRL.aspx The North Sydney Bears have emerged from hibernation to launch a bold campaign aimed at an NRL return. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:18:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3842/2008/12/05/Bears_back_in_the_NRL.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3840/2008/12/04/Bennett_offers_insight_into_Kiwis_Cup_triumph.aspx Wayne Bennett says he backed off at times during New Zealand's triumphant rugby league World Cup campaign to ensure coach Stephen Kearney assumed as much responsibility as possible. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:24:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3840/2008/12/04/Bennett_offers_insight_into_Kiwis_Cup_triumph.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3839/2008/12/04/NRL_More_to_Maitua_axing_than_meets_the_eye.aspx The NRL has suggested there is "significantly more" to the Bulldogs' sacking of Reni Maitua than one last missed training session. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:52:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3839/2008/12/04/NRL_More_to_Maitua_axing_than_meets_the_eye.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3838/2008/12/04/Bird_arrives_for_Ddaybut_where_are_the_fans.aspx Embattled Shark Greg Bird has arrived at Sharks headquarters for the board meeting that will decide his fate, but the planned fan rally over his expected axing has thus far failed to eventuate. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3838/2008/12/04/Bird_arrives_for_Ddaybut_where_are_the_fans.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3837/2008/12/04/Bennett_preparing_for_life_under_two_refs.aspx Less than one week into his new role with the Dragons, Wayne Bennett has revealed he'll be teaching his players how to adjust to life under two referees. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:35:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3837/2008/12/04/Bennett_preparing_for_life_under_two_refs.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3836/2008/12/04/NRL_prepare_to_ban_Reni_Maitua.aspx Reni Maitua is expected to be banned from the NRL until 2010 after he was axed by the Bulldogs for missing a training session. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:44:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3836/2008/12/04/NRL_prepare_to_ban_Reni_Maitua.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3835/2008/12/04/Titans_sweating_of_Farahs_signature.aspx After an official "meet and greet" on Wednesday, the Gold Coast Titans are hopeful of a final decision from Wests Tigers rake Robbie Farah by Christmas. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:01:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3835/2008/12/04/Titans_sweating_of_Farahs_signature.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3834/2008/12/04/Crunch_time_Bird_buoyed_but_fans_divided.aspx Greg Bird's manager says the NRL star has been heartened by news that Cronulla fans may demonstrate over his mooted sacking from the club - but its been revealed the Sharks' official fan club is not supporting the rally. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3834/2008/12/04/Crunch_time_Bird_buoyed_but_fans_divided.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3833/2008/12/03/Reni_Maitua_sacked_Another_Bulldog_bites_the_dust.aspx Former Kangaroos lock Reni Maitua has been shown the door by the Bulldogs after missing the team's training session on Monday. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3833/2008/12/03/Reni_Maitua_sacked_Another_Bulldog_bites_the_dust.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3831/2008/12/03/Rovelli_signs_with_Cowboys.aspx The "wear and tear" taking its toll on Johnathan Thurston's battered body has led to the North Queensland Cowboys signing former New Zealand Warriors halfback Grant Rovelli as his back-up. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:08:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3831/2008/12/03/Rovelli_signs_with_Cowboys.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3830/2008/12/03/Sharks_fans_rally_behind_their_fallen_Bird.aspx Frustrated Sharks supporters are planning a rally to protest the expected axing of Greg Bird in a last ditch bid to save the career of their fallen star. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:24:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3830/2008/12/03/Sharks_fans_rally_behind_their_fallen_Bird.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3829/2008/12/03/Farah_firms_as_Titans_hooker.aspx Frustration at missing out on Cameron Smith was quickly forgotten by the Gold Coast Titans when Robbie Farah flew into the tourist strip on Tuesday. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:43:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3829/2008/12/03/Farah_firms_as_Titans_hooker.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3828/2008/12/02/QRL_backs_Mal_to_take_Stuarts_job.aspx 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. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:03:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3828/2008/12/02/QRL_backs_Mal_to_take_Stuarts_job.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3827/2008/12/02/Ribots_ARL_nod_no_forgone_conclusion__QRL.aspx As the NSW Rugby League prepared to go to war over ex-Super League boss John Ribot's mooted ARL board appointment, QRL boss Ross Livermore wondered what all the fuss was about. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3827/2008/12/02/Ribots_ARL_nod_no_forgone_conclusion__QRL.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3826/2008/12/02/UKbound_Carney_stranded_by_visa_delay.aspx Red tape - not Todd Carney's long rap sheet - has stalled the former NRL bad boy's departure for England, according to his manager. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:14:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3826/2008/12/02/UKbound_Carney_stranded_by_visa_delay.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3825/2008/12/02/Titans_withdraw_Cameron_Smith_deal.aspx A breakdown in the negotiations between Cameron Smith and the Gold Coast Titans is likely to see the Australian hooker remain in Melbourne, and could open the door for Robbie Farah to head north in 2010. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:22:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3825/2008/12/02/Titans_withdraw_Cameron_Smith_deal.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3824/2008/12/02/Bird_of_prey_Sharks_circling_as_Greg_builds_his_defence.aspx The Cronulla Sharks are just days away from sacking Greg Bird and lobbying the NRL to ban him - but Bird's manager, Gavin Orr, may just have the defence to save his fallen star. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3824/2008/12/02/Bird_of_prey_Sharks_circling_as_Greg_builds_his_defence.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3823/2008/12/02/Bellamy_starts_picking_up_the_pieces.aspx 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. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:34:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3823/2008/12/02/Bellamy_starts_picking_up_the_pieces.aspx http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3822/2008/12/01/Tough_guys_Dragons_try_on_their_new_reputation.aspx He says he doesn't know too much about his squad yet, but new St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett can promise fans one thing in the 2009 NRL season. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:26:00 GMT http://rugbyleaguelive.com.au/Articles/3822/2008/12/01/Tough_guys_Dragons_try_on_their_new_reputation.aspx