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The Weekend Wrap: 29/4/18

April 30, 2018, 12:04 am By Joel Leave a Comment

The Rabbitohs are concerned that the season of centre Richie Kennar could be over, due to an ankle and foot injury suffered in their loss to the Broncos.

There’s no timeline yet for the return of Broncos forward Josh McGuire, after scans revealed he tore an ankle ligament in the Broncos’ win.

Despite still being under contract until the end of 2019, the Broncos have already commenced negotiations to extend rookie for Payne Haas, who exploded onto the scene on Thursday night.

The Sea Eagles injury crisis deepened on Friday night, this time losing five-eighth Lachlan Croker for the year to the third ACL tear of his career.

The Panthers have revealed that fullback Dylan Edwards suffered a labral tear and damage to the ball of his humerus, when his shoulder was dislocated in the win over the Bulldogs; and he’ll visit a specialist to determine how long he’s out for.

Cowboys coach Paul Green has revealed that Michael Morgan could be shifted to fullback in an effort to spark their sputtering attack.

Eels forward Tony Williams has had his season ended early, after suffering a second ACL injury in his side’s win over the Tigers.

It’s believed that an announcement will be made this week that the Auckland Rugby League have purchased the Warriors, after an agreement was reached with current owner Eric Watson.

Having failed to buy the Warriors, Richard Fale has said that he and his consortium remain on the hunt for another opportunity to buy an NRL club.

The NRL have announced the first 25 candidates up for selection in the NRL Hall of Fame.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Dylan Edwards, Eric Watson, Lachlan Croker, Michael Morgan, Paul Green, Payne Haas, Richie Kennar, Tony Williams

Doyle steps down as Warriors CEO

August 24, 2017, 2:36 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

Disgruntled Warriors fans will be pleased to hear that change is coming, though it’s probably not the change they’d hoped for.

According to the New Zealand Herald, Warriors CEO Jim Doyle has resigned from his role, and move into an executive chairperson role. Current COO Cameron George will take over as CEO. 

Also, owner Eric Watson will relinquish his position as chairperson.

“With succession in mind, this was always our plan and we’re ideally positioned to implement these moves with minimal disruption,” Watson said in a statement.

George was previously the CEO of Auckland Racing Club.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Cameron George, Eric Watson, Jim Doyle, New Zealand Warriors News

The Weekend Wrap: 13/8/17

August 14, 2017, 12:04 am By Joel Leave a Comment

Titans fullback Jarryd Hayne and coach Neil Henry are scheduled to have a meeting with club management Monday to “seek further explanation of recent developments and determine the appropriate course forward”. It comes after Hayne told reporters he’s prepared to move on “if (Henry) doesn’t want me here”.

Still on the Titans, forward Jarrod Wallace is in some doubt for the remaining three weeks after suffering a suspected medial ligament injury, while Hayne is waiting to see how he pulls up from a lateral ankle sprain.

The Cowboys are expected to be without centre Justin O’Neill for the rest of the season, after he suffered a dislocated elbow during his side’s loss to the Panthers.

It’s believed that the Sea Eagles have lost outside back Brad Parker for the rest of the season, after he went down late in the match with a suspected ACL injury.

Broncos half Benji Marshall will return home to the Tigers, re-joining the club on a one-year deal.

Warriors owner Eric Watson has confirmed that he’s currently in negotiations to sell the club.

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg will spend Monday in negotiations with the RLPA, rather than attend a meeting with Bulldogs chairperson Ray Dib about a potential “soft cap”.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Benji Marshall, Brad Parker, Brisbane Broncos News, Canterbury Bulldogs News, Eric Watson, Gold Coast Titans News, Jarrod Wallace, Jarryd Hayne, Justin O'Neill, Manly Sea Eagles News, Neil Henry, New Zealand Warriors News, North Queensland Cowboys News, Ray Dib, Todd Greenberg, Wests Tigers News

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