NRL 2020: Newcastle Knights prop Daniel Saifiti signs two-year extension
Newcastle Knights and NSW prop Daniel Saifiti has signed a two-year extension with the club, keeping him in the Hunter until the end of the 2022 NRL season. The 23-year-old has come through the Newcastle ranks alongside brother Jacob, making their NRL debut together for the club in 2016.However, 2019 was a breakout year for Daniel, earning selection in the NSW Origin side for the final two games. © Getty Images The Fijian international was pleased to extend his stay at the club, believing that there is 'something special' in the current crop of players at the Knights.
St George Illawarra hooker Cameron McInnes is ready to take over the captaincy of the NRL club following the departure of former skipper Gareth Widdop. McInnes , who is already a part of the club's leadership group, said he is ready for the challenge if he's selected for the job.
Switching between roles hasn't sapped Cameron McInnes 's energy, with the hooker-lock hybrid topping the VB Hard Earned index in round 13. Roosters prop Siosiua Taukeiaho helped ensure that McInnes 's work would be in vain by unleashing a monster performance of his own to lift his depleted
© Getty Images Cameron McInnes of the Dragons St George Illawarra hooker Cameron McInnes is a die-hard club man and would be "honoured" to take over as skipper of the NRL club in 2020.
The reigning player of the year is still burning from the Dragons' lowly finish in 2019 and has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Gareth Widdop as captain for next season's NRL recovery mission.
McInnes, who is already a part of the club's leadership group, said he is ready for the challenge if he's selected for the job.
Pictures: The greatest moments in NRL history
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From 1908 until 1994, Australia’s first rugby league competition was ran by New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). However, the league along with other minor premiers were re-unified to form National Rugby League in 1998. A look at some of the most memorable moments over the years.
NRL 2020: Newcastle Knights sign North Queensland Cowboys centre Enari Tuala on one-year deal
The Newcastle Knights have announced the signing of young North Queensland Cowboys centre Enari Tuala on a one-year deal. The 21-year old has joined the club for 2020 after managing just 18 appearances for the Cowboys since debuting in 2017.A former Junior Kangaroo and PM's XIII representative, Tuala thanked the club and is looking forward to the 2020 season. "I'm excited to join the Club," he said. © Getty Images "It's a fresh start and great opportunity for me."Everyone has been welcoming and I'm looking forward to learning from Adam O'Brien.
After Win..Rohit's Shocking Statement- ' I am ready for Long Term Captaincy '.
nrl . ‘ I ’ m more than capable’: DCE ready for Maroons captaincy . Daly Cherry-Evans says he’s “more than capable” of captaining Queensland in State of Daly Cherry-Evans is ready to be Queensland’s next State of Origin captain if required, saying he’d feel comfortable taking on the role if it was offered
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2015 - North Queensland Cowboys vs. Brisbane Broncos
In first NRL final that ended in a draw, North Queensland claimed victory over Brisbane 17-16 in golden point extra time. It was their first premiership title. The winning goal was scored by Johnathan Thurston (R), who was awarded the Clive Churchill medal.
(Pictured) Matthew Scott and Johnathan Thurston of the Cowboys hold aloft the premiership trophy after winning the 2015 NRL Grand Final match.
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2014 – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
Since 1971, Rabbitohs won their first ever title with the help of Sam Burgess’ (pictured) incredible performance that earned him the Clive Churchill Medal. The final score was 30-6.
NRL: Trbojevic brothers 'never entertained' offers from other NRL clubs
They were never going anywhere, were they?The Trbojevic's signed six-year deals with the Sea Eagles after months of speculation over their futures.
Rabbitohs skipper Greg Inglis is ready for the honour and challenge of the Queensland captaincy , should he get the call up to replace Cameron Smith in the role . "If the captaincy does come around it's a great honour individually. There have been great captains there in the past, Cameron Smith has
Watch, Rohit Sharma said about his captaincy for India क्रिकेट से जुड़ी लेटेस्ट खबरों के लिए हमारे चैनल को अभी सब्सक्राइब कीजिए।
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2013 – Sydney Roosters vs. Manly Sea Eagles
With 18-8 lead, Manly had everything under control until the last 25 minutes when Roosters made a stunning comeback to win the final for the first time since 2002. Roosters secured 26-18 victory when Michael Jennings (pictured) broke through to ground James Maloney's grubber in the last few minutes of the game.
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2012 – Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
In one of the most controversial moment in NRL history, Bulldogs’ James Graham (R) bit the ear of Storm’s Billy Slater (L), for which the former received a 12-match ban. Storm won the final 14-4.
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2008 – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Melbourne Storm
Team Manly thrashed their opponents by the biggest ever margin (40-0) in the game’s history. The highlight of the game was Michael Robertson’s (L) hat trick tries that made him the first player to score three tries since Steve Renouf in 1997. The final also saw Steven Menzies equal Terry Lamb's record of 349 first-grade games.
NRL club's public pitch for Latrell as battle intensifies
The battle for Latrell Mitchell's signature has reignited with the Tigers and Cowboys going to extreme lengths.From 1908 until 1994, Australia’s first rugby league competition was ran by New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). However, the league along with other minor premiers were re-unified to form National Rugby League in 1998. A look at some of the most memorable moments over the years.
Dhoni ready to resign captaincy when he had issues over team selection at 2008. It is not yet confirmed whether it is true or just a rumour. ஒரு வீரருக்காக
But one thing that never changes is his genius, and his sense of humor. This means, that every four years or so, when the actors playing the Doctor decide to move on to different projects and leave the show, the producers can find a new actor to take on the iconic role .
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2005 – Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys
It was the first ever grand final appearance for both the teams, where West Tigers’ won 30-16. Tigers’ Brett Hodgson displayed an incredible performance by scoring five goals.
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2004 – Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Sydney Roosters
In the first half of the game, Bulldogs were trailing 13-6, but in the second half they quickly covered the lead with the help of Matt Utai and Hazem El Masri. During the last few minutes of the game, Bulldogs were leading 16-13, when Roosters’ Michael Crocker (pictured) made a break on the 40m line but was tackled by Bulldogs Captain Andrew Ryan. The Bulldogs win the final 16-13.
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2003 – Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters
In the last game with Penrith, Scott Sattler made one of the greatest tackle in NRL history. It was a turning point of the game when Sattler chased down and made a tackle on the Roosters’ winger Todd Byrne (in white), sending him out of the field. Panthers won the game – 18-6.
Marsters' NRL scenery change at Cowboys
North Queensland NRL recruit Esan Marsters has begun life at the Cowboys after his surprise move from the Wests Tigers.Marsters has begun life at the Cowboys after his surprise release last month from the final year of his contract at Concord.
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2001 – Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels
Parramatta Eels were trailing 24-0 at high time and did everything to fight back but fell short. Knights won the final 30-24. The highlight of the match was Timana Tahu's (pictured) second-half try, where he got tangled up with Luke Burt before putting the ball down inside the chalk.
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1999 – Melbourne Storm vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
At half-time Dragons were leading 14-0 and everyone thought the game was going to end in their favor. However, Storm made a stunning comeback when Anthony Mundine knocked on over the try line that proved to be a turning point in the game. Storm quickly covered up the lead to 18-14. In the 77th minute, Brett Kimmorley bombed to winger Craig Smith but before he could ground it, Dragons’ Jamie Ainscough knocked him unconscious. The video referee gave a penalty try to Storm, which was successfully converted. Storm won the game 20-18.
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1997 – Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Newcastle Knights’ Andrew Johns helped his team reach their first final against defending champions Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Before the final game, there were concerns about Johns’ health as he had suffered a punctured lung, however, he went ahead and played the final. Both the teams were tied at 16-all and in the final moment of the game Johns ran down a narrow blind side and slipped a pass to winger Darren Albert who successfully scored, giving the Knights a 22-16 win over Manly.
Focused Norman out to end NRL horror show
St George Illawarra five-eighth Corey Norman is determined to end a run of losses stratching over two NRL seasons.This time last year, Norman was preparing to rebound after a horror campaign with Parramatta that resulted in a wooden spoon.
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1989 – Canberra Raiders vs. Balmain Tigers
In one of the greatest final, Canberra Raiders defeated Balmain Tigers 19-14. The final witnessed Canberra’s Steve Jackson come off the bench to score his memorable try that earned his team their first premiership.
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1975 – Eastern Suburbs vs. St George
The 1975 final is best remembered for Graeme Langlands wearing white boots rather than the standard black. But the main highlight was his groin injury for which he was given a painkilling injection just before the game. Instead of reducing the pain it numbed his leg completely. Talking about the incident, he wrote in his book “Larrikin and Saint” – "It was an injection that went wrong. It wasn't the doctor's fault. The injection went in where the nerves shouldn't have been. They had moved because of all the injuries that I've had around the groin." Eastern Suburbs won 38-0.
(Pictured) Graeme Langlands talks to media during an NRL press conference at Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2014.
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1970 – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
In the 1970 final between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, South’s captain John Sattler turned out to be a star player. In the opening moments of the game, Sattler suffered a double fracture of his jaw after being punched by Manly’s John Bucknall. However, he decided to continue playing and said to his teammate Mike Cleary, "Hold me up so they don't know I'm hurt." South Sydney won the final 23-12.
Canterbury Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate re-signs with club until end of 2021 NRL season
He's been one of the shining lights for the club in recent seasons, and Canterbury Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate has extended his stay at the club until the end of the 2021 NRL season. The 27-year old was contracted for 2020 but has made the decision to re-sign for a further season in a huge boost for the rebuilding side.Pictures: The greatest moments in NRL history 1/15 SLIDES © Mark Nolan/Getty Images From 1908 until 1994, Australia’s first rugby league competition was ran by New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL).
(Pictured) John Sattler talks to the media during a NRL Grand Final media opportunity at Rugby League Central in Sydney on Oct. 3, 2014.
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"If I get the opportunity I'd love it," he said.
"It is a big job, but it's not just me if I was in that role.
"There are many high-profile players here who play rep footy and have been around a long time, a lot of our coaches have played so it's never just the one man.
"Captain is an honour and you get the privilege of leading the side out, but it's everybody doing their bit as well. But it would be a great honour, that's for sure."
The 25-year-old is one of the hardest-working players in the NRL and his leadership qualities have long been heralded by the Dragons.
He was tipped to be a future captain at South Sydney and led the Junior Kangaroos in 2014.
In his three years at the Dragons, McInnes has earned such esteem that coach Paul McGregor spoke to him out of courtesy before signing his former teammate and fellow hooker Issac Luke for one season.
It's was a show of respect that McInnes said he didn't need, but appreciated from the coach as the pair look to work in tandem in 2020.
However, McInnes is blunt when asked if he would be happy to move to lock to accommodate Luke at hooker throughout games.
"I don't care, hey. We came 15th last year," he said.
"Obviously I want to play 80 minutes, every player wants to, but I'd rather win before my personal agendas.
"He's one of the most skilful hookers out there, more skilful than me that's for sure.
"His craft and how deceptive he is, that's something that I learned from him at Souths and I'll continue to learn.
"He's obviously a great runner of the footy and he's just a footy player.
"If I have to go to lock, or if there's some other role I can do for the team to get him out there, if he's going to help us, I'll do that.
"There's no point coming 15th again and getting to play 80 minutes every week. If it's going to be him helping us to be better than I'll do it."
Broncos need NRL veteran Boyd: Hodges .
Former Brisbane captain Justin Hodges says under-fire skipper Darius Boyd can still be a force in the NRL next year.Starting spots at Brisbane appeared to be running out for the besieged Boyd after news broke that Melbourne's Brodie Croft was Broncos-bound, sparking a backline reshuffle.