Headline Archives for June 2003

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Rabbitohs News

Hall signs with Rabbitohs
(Telegraph - 1 Jul 2003) Also FoxSports

Jones lands first Golden Point drop-goal
(World of RL - 30 Jun 2003)

Souths sign Pethybridge
(Souths - 30 Jun 2003)

Souths downed by golden point Warriors
(Souths - 30 Jun 2003)

Jones delivers golden moment for Warriors
(NZHerald - 30 Jun 2003)

Jones sinks Souths with golden point
(OzLeague - 30 Jun 2003)

Souths blow it
(Telegraph - 30 Jun 2003)

Souths bunnies when it comes to organisation
(NZ Herald - 28 Jun 2003)

Craigie to captain Souths
(Souths - 28 Jun 2003)

NZ Warriors Match Preview
(Souths - 28 Jun 2003)

State of Origin Ratings to Crowe About
(Souths - 26 Jun 2003)

Coleman loses case over article
(SMH - 26 Jun 2003)

Fletch's cameo no ham
(OzLeague - 26 Jun 2003)

Carlaw back for Souths clash
(NZoom - 26 Jun 2003)

Seconds in, Crowe out
(FoxSports - 26 Jun 2003)

Souths name 19 for NRL Round 16
(Souths - 24 Jun 2003)

Dragons dump Rabbitohs
(Sportal - 22 Jun 2003)

Three-try Tingha back in business
(SMH - 22 Jun 2003)

Blacklock strikes thrice as Dragons double up on Souths
(OzLeague - 22 Jun 2003)

Dragons slay Souths
(NZoom - 22 Jun 2003)

Souths v St George-Illawarra Results
(NRL - 22 Jun 2003)

Blacklock blitzes Souths
(Telegraph - 22 Jun 2003)

Match preview - Stringer brings up ton
(Souths - 20 Jun 2003)

Souths keep the faith with injured prop
(OzLeague - 19 Jun 2003)

Lolohea to stay with Rabbitohs
(NRL - 19 Jun 2003)

Central Coast schools compete for Arrive alive Shield
(Souths - 18 Jun 2003)

Fletcher admits life in the red and green will make him a better Blue
(SMH - 18 Jun 2003)

Souths snare youngest MacDougall
(World RL - 17 Jun 2003)

Lolohea agrees to terms
(Souths - 17 Jun 2003)

Smith back in action
(Souths - 17 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs land Luke MacDougall
(Souths - 17 Jun 2003)

Sattler jnr stunned by Maroons call-up
(SMH - 17 Jun 2003)

Origin lifeline for Fletcher
(SMH - 17 Jun 2003)

Souths Sign McDougall Jnr
(Rabbitoh Warren - 17 Jun 2003)

Peters back but Walker gets another run at halfback
(OzLeague - 17 Jun 2003)

Sattler gets nod
(Telegraph - 17 Jun 2003)

Fletcher thrilled to be back in Blue
(ABC - 17 Jun 2003)

Perry to miss Origin II
(ABC - 16 Jun 2003)

Perry out, Fletcher in
(World of RL - 16 Jun 2003)

Fletch gets the call as Perry cops plea
(OzLeague - 16 Jun 2003)

"Spud" Carroll helps patient in mid-air seizure
(NRL - 16 Jun 2003)

Perry to miss Origin II
(Austar - 16 Jun 2003) Also The Telegraph

Crowe's $15,000 party for Souths
(Telegraph - 15 Jun 2003) Also FoxSports

Kearney commits to South Sydney
(Souths - 13 Jun 2003)

Rigon returns for Canberra clash
(Souths - 10 Jun 2003)

Something to crow about
(SMH - 9 Jun 2003)

Warne inspires Rabbitohs to win
(Australian - 9 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs storm home
(NZoom - 9 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs stun Storm
(BBC - 8 Jun 2003)

Bunnies bounce Storm
(Sportal - 8 Jun 2003) Also Ninemsn

Rabbitohs run over Storm
(World of RL - 8 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs wallop Storm for second win
(Souths - 8 Jun 2003)

Wise ways give Souths second win
(OzLeague - 8 Jun 2003)

Souths big winners
(NZoom - 8 Jun 2003)

Game Results
(NRL - 8 Jun 2003)

Souths sparkle over Storm
(Telegraph - 8 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs snap losing streak
(ABC - 8 Jun 2003)

Rabbitohs record worst start to season since 1946
(SMH - 8 Jun 2003)

Field a Jet but no chance for Souths
(SMH - 5 Jun 2003)

Door opens for Field return
(Telegraph - 5 Jun 2003) Also FoxSports Also Optus

Premier League side to play Wests
(Souths - 3 Jun 2003)

Death, Walker out to break hoodoo
(OzLeague - 3 Jun 2003)

Souths name Walker at half
(Fox Sports - 3 Jun 2003) Also Souths

Petersen slays Rabbits
(Sportal - 1 Jun 2003)

Parramatta too good for Souths
(World of RL - 1 Jun 2003)

"Sideshow" sparks Eels win over Souths
(Souths - 1 Jun 2003)

Winger gets four as Eels hit form
(SMH - 1 Jun 2003)

Peterson's four tries sink Souths
(NZoom - 1 Jun 2003)

Eels rout Rabbitohs
(ABC - 1 Jun 2003)

Snippets

Five-eighth Owen Craigie has been named skipper of the Rabbitohs for tomorrow's home game against the Warriors, following the withdrawal of Bryan Fletcher (hamstring). "It's great to get the opportunity to captain Souths," Craigie said. "With Bryan out, we need someone to speak up and take control on the field." Souths interchange forward Jamie Fitzgerald has struggled all week with a knee injury and will be checked today. If he is out, coach Paul Langmack will be left with the regulation four players on the bench.
(SMH - 28 Jun 2003)

Brett Kearney is keen to return from an eye-socket injury in Sunday's match against the Warriors.
(SMH - 24 Jun 2003)

Nathan Blacklock in only two NRL appearances has already crossed for five tries to stamp his mark on Rugby League and the Telstra Premiership. Blacklock had an unhappy 2002 season where he walked out on the Dragons to sign with the alleged sport of rugby union. Blacklock didn't fit in the leather patch brigade and returned to the Dragons recently. Blacklock has given the Dragons a great tryscoring asset and his support play around the ruck is as good as Terry Lamb in his hey day.
St George defeated Souths 34-20 in an entertaining match at Win Stadium with halfback Brett Firman along with Blacklock the two main stars. Firman laid on the Dragons opening try for Reece Simmonds with a deft little kick and scored a crucial try in the 50th minute to break the back of the Rabbitohs.
Souths battled hard but lacked the leadership of Bryan Fletcher due to State of Origin commitments. The Rabbitohs don't have the depth to cover for a loss of Fletcher's form and ability.
The Dragons should be relieved and happy to walk away with the two points with the likes of Jason Ryles, Luke Bailey and Shaun Timmins missing on State of Origin duty. The most pleasing aspect aside from Blacklock's triumph return is the continual improvement in Firman as a halfback. He's a young player who has received many wraps but does look the goods.
Ref: Sean Hampstead
(World of Rugby League - 24 Jun 2003)

Brett Kearney is keen to return from an eye-socket injury in Sunday's match against the Warriors.
(SMH - 24 Jun 2003)

St George Illawarra Dragons 34 South Sydney Rabbitohs 20 at WIN Stadium on Saturday night
Even without their two star Origin props Jason Ryles and Luke Bailey, the Dragons forwards led the way for their side to jump into a share of eighth on the ladder.
Without Trent Barrett for the remainder of the NRL season, young halfback Brett Firman has lifted his game to help fill the void.
His performance good enough to get the Dragons home. Nathan Blacklock scored three tries to go with his double last weekend, five tries in two games since returning from rugby union.
Dragons: Tries: Nathan Blacklock (3), Brett Firman, Reece Simmonds, Lance Thompson, goals: Mark Riddell (3), Firman (2)
Rabbitohs: Tries: Justin Smith, Nathan Merritt, Mark Minichiello, Lee Hookey, goals: Smith (2)
Ref: Sean Hampstead
(NZoom - 23 Jun 2003)

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA v SOUTH SYDNEY - WIN Stadium, tonight 7.35: Players going into games with facial injuries usually say they don't expect to be targeted because attacking the head is illegal. Not Dragons captain Lance Thompson. "I expect to get a whack or two," said Thompson, who has a fracture to his upper cheekbone and eye socket. "I'm not naive enough to think otherwise. It's a tough game." South Sydney interchange back Willie Peters has overcome a shoulder injury and will make the trip to Wollongong, while Dragons coach Nathan Brown still has two players to be omitted from his bench.
(Telegraph - 21 Jun 2003)

Goal-kicking second-rower Justin Smith returns to Souths' line-up for Saturday night's game against St George Illawarra, replacing NSW Origin recruit Bryan Fletcher. Also back from injury is halfback Willie Peters, but Shane Walker has retained the No.7 jersey.
(SMH - 21 Jun 2003)

ILLAWARRA ST GEORGE v SOUTH SYDNEY at WIN Stadium at 7.35pm.

DRAGONS: Reece Simmonds, Nathan Blacklock, Chris Nero, Matt Cooper, John Wilshere, Ben Hornby, Brett Firman, Quentin Pongia, Dean Young, Ian Donnelly, Henry Perenara, Lance Thompson (c), John Cross.

Interchange: Chris Leikvoll, Craig Stapleton, Mark Riddell, Dean Byrne, Brent Kite, Damien Bower (two to be omitted).

RABBITOHS: Brad Watts, Nathan Merritt, Lee Hookey, Russell Richardson, Wise Kativerata, Owen Craigie, Shane Walker, Andrew Hart, Jason Death, Paul Stringer (c), Justin Smith, Luke Stuart, Ashley Harrison.

Interchange: Mark Minichiello, Jamie Fitzgerald, Willie Peters, Duncan MacGillivray.

Referee: Sean Hampstead.
(Telegraph - 17 Jun 2003)

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm at Aussie Stadium 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon

Don't write the Rabbitohs off from winning this. Though they sit alone at the bottom of the table, they are not playing too badly.

A win will do them wonders and if they could string back-to-back wins, who knows what could happen?

Melbourne lose prop Robbie Kearns for the origin match but other than that remain unaffected.

Captain Stephen Kearney will have played the most first grade games by any New Zealander when he takes the field on Sunday.

His career, which started at Western Suburbs in 1993 and took in a handful of season with the Warriors, has produced a grand final ring with Melbourne in 1999.

Souths try yet another halves combination in Shane Walker and Owen Craigie. With Brett Kearney and Willie peters injured, Walker moves from hooker to halfback.

Jason Death returns at hooker in Walker's place.

Rabbitohs: 1. Brad Watts, 2. Nathan Merritt, 3. Lee Hookey, 4. David Fa'alogo, 5. Wise Kativerata, 6. Owen Craigie, 7. Shane Walker, 8. Andrew Hart, 9. Jason Death, 10. Paul Stringer, 11. Bryan Fletcher (captain), 12. Luke Stuart, 13. Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Frank Puletua, Jamie Fitzgerald, Mark Minichiello, Jess Caine.
(NZoom - 5 Jun 2003)

SOUTH SYDNEY v MELBOURNE at Aussie Stadium at 2.35pm.

RABBITOHS: Brad Watts, Nathan Merritt, Lee Hookey, David Fa'alogo, Wise Kativerata, Owen Craigie, Shane Walker, Andrew Hart, Jason Death, Paul Stringer, Bryan Fletcher (c), Luke Stuart, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Mark Minichiello, Jamie Fitzgerald, Jess Caine, Frank Puletua. STORM: Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steven Bell, David Kidwell, Marcus Bai, Scott Hill, Matt Orford, Kirk Reynoldson, Cameron Smith, Mitchell Sargent, Peter Robinson, Stephen Kearney (c), Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Danny Williams, Ryan Hoffman, Semi Tadulala, Glen Turner. Referee: Shayne Hayne.
(Telegraph - 3 Jun 2003)

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32 Wests Tigers 22 at Aussie Stadium on Saturday night
Paul Langmack's breathed a huge sigh of relief as his side finally got the monkey off their back and picked up two competition points.
Second-rower Justin Smith was outstanding for the Rabbitohs, collecting a personal haul of 20 points.
When Nathan Merritt scored to break an 11-match losing streak, the Rabbitohs celebrations clearly showed the passion that is present in the club.
The Tigers were disappointing and slip to wins from five matches.
The match marked many confrontational moments with Smith and John Skandalis throwing punches at each other at one point.
Rabbitohs: Tries: Justin Smith (2), Brett Kearney, Paul Stringer, Nathan Merritt, goals: Smith (6)
Tigers: Tries: Willie Manu, Corey Pearson, Michael Buettner, Daniel Fitzhenry, goals: Joel Caine (3)
Ref: Matt Cecchin
(SMH - 14 April 2003)

Captain Bryan Fletcher will be named tonight for Saturday's match against Wests Tigers after serving a one-week suspension, but he remains in doubt due to a back problem. Fellow back- rower Jamie Fitzgerald is out for four to six weeks with a grade-three medial ligament strain. Meanwhile, coach Paul Langmack said he had not cut any players despite telling as many as 10 players last Friday that their form was not up to scratch. "I just spoke to a few players and told them what the situation is at the moment and they respect that," Langmack said. "It was just about improving the performance of the team overall. No one's been cut, no one's been mentioned on that subject. Everyone needs reminding about how good you were and how good you can be ... I don't know what the drama is." Asked whether he expected the players involved to stay with the club, Langmack answered: "You'd have to ask them that."
(SMH - 8 April 2003)

NRL News

Clubs 'to suffer in tax regime'
(FoxSports - 27 Jun 2003)

NSW shuts out Qld to take Origin
(NRL - 26 Jun 2003)

State of Origin ratings to Crowe about
(NRL - 26 Jun 2003)

Blues backed
(SMH - 24 Jun 2003)

NRL clarifies dummy-half rule
(NRL - 24 Jun 2003)

Maroons will level series if we remain complacent
(SMH - 22 Jun 2003)

$50,000 threat
(Telegraph - 17 Jun 2003)

Swans financial woes sends out warning to NRL clubs
(World of RL - 3 Jun 2003)

NSW team has the goods
(Telegraph - 3 Jun 2003)

International News

{Overseas News}
Waite May Step Down as Britain Coach
(NRL - 14 Dec 2002)