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Friday, 21 November 2008

Gallen a 'certain starter' against Kiwis  

Paul Gallen | AAP

13 hours 25 minutes ago. Kangaroos lock Paul Gallen has been declared a certain starter for Saturday night's World Cup final against New Zealand, with medical staff clearing him of a thigh injury.

Paul is fine. He'll definitely play... Australian team doctor Hugh Hazard

 

Steve Price out of World Cup final  

Steve Price training today before his injury | Getty

1 hour 48 minutes ago. Australia is facing a front row crisis ahead of Saturday night's World Cup final with the Kangaroos preparations thrown into disarray on Friday when prop Steve Price was ruled out with a torn calf muscle.

You've got to have a little bit of fear of failure, it's (Australia's 24-0 loss in 2005) definitely been mentioned. Assistant coach John Cartwright

 

Nothing sinister planned for Benji: Kangaroos  

Benji Marshall | Getty

2 hours 23 minutes ago. Australia have denied there is anything sinister in their plans to rough up New Zealand superstar Benji Marshall as the Kiwi camp rallied around their talismanic playmaker on the eve of the World Cup final.

They're going to target Benji, he's worked really hard on his defence and he's got to stand up... Kiwi skipper Nathan Cayless

 

War of words erupts as Eels fans push for change  Comments

Denis Fitzgerald | AAp

12 hours 10 minutes ago. The rebel ticket threatening to wrestle control of the Parramatta Eels from Denis Fitzgerald has earned the support of more than 90 per cent of the club's fan base.

As a mate . . . pull your bloody head in... Terry Leabeater to Denis Fitzgerald

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League cashes in on World Cup success  

Billy Slater | Getty

20/11/2008 10:24:00 PM. Rugby League International Federation will use the $5 million in profits generated by the World Cup to fund an expanded Test calendar.

What I'm keen to do is make sure that the international game maximises the revenue that it can earn from this event. RLIF chairman Colin Love

 

Renouf won't rule out Bennett-backed Kiwis  

NZ | Getty

20/11/2008 6:00:00 PM. Former Kangaroo Steve Renouf has no doubts ex-Australian coach Wayne Bennett will be a significant factor in the Kiwi camp ahead of Saturday's rugby league World Cup final in Brisbane.

They've (NZ) been getting better as they've gone on in the World Cup and they have the factor of Wayne Bennett sitting there. Steve Renouf

 

Kearney: We don't care about the weather  

Stephen Kearney | Getty

2 hours 57 minutes ago. Having denied the Kangaroos one last training run at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane's big wet now threatens to rob the Australians of their anticipated World Cup final triumph.

We don't really care what the weather tosses up for us on the weekend - we know who we're playing against... NZ coach Stephen Kearney

 

Stuart's World Cup silence continues  

Ricky Stuart | AAP

4 hours 4 minutes ago. Australian coach Ricky Stuart's snubbing of the media continued unabated on Friday with the embarrassing no-talk brilliantly contrasted by a candid New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney.

Just generally the day before the game, day of the game, Ricky likes to focus his attention with the team. Australia assistant John Cartwright

 

No regrets for Kiwi outsiders  

Nathan Cayless AAP

4 hours 45 minutes ago. New Zealand skipper Nathan Cayless said his final words to his teammates ahead of Saturday's night's World Cup final would be simple and concise: "No regrets."

We've spoken a lot this week about not having any regrets after the match, just making sure we leave everything out there on the field New Zealand skipper Nathan Cayless

 

Rape charges against NZ Warrior dismissed  Comments

Michael Crockett | AAP

7 hours 45 minutes ago. Rape charges against New Zealand Warriors NRL player Michael Crockett have been dismissed by a Sydney court.

In my view, there are a number of inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence that may wield difficulties for the prosecution case... Deputy Chief Magistrate Helen Syme

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