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The first step toward NRL redemption will be taken by once-troubled halfback Tim Smith on Saturday night.

Mason makes feisty start at Cowboys (AAP)
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Dragons name strong squad for NRL trial (AAP)
- Tue 9 Feb @ 7:00pm
St George Illawarra have named a strong squad for their first NRL pre-season trial against Parramatta in Perth this Sunday.

NRL: Carney hopes to steer clear of trouble
newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz - Tue 9 Feb @ 6:20pm
Off the drink and off the road, controversial playmaker Todd Carney is determined to steer clear of trouble in his return to the NRL with Sydney Roosters this season.Carney has not tasted any first-grade action since being sacked...

Cowboy Mason ready to rip in
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Carney closes in on Roosters' debut (AAP)
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Off the drink and off the road, playmaker Todd Carney is determined to steer clear of trouble in his return to the NRL with Sydney Roosters this season.

League: Brett Seymour a changed man with Warriors
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All Stars match to boost NRL programs (AAP)
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Big Willie fires up
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Todd: No more carnage
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Sydney Roosters star utility Todd Carney has revealed he is 40 days into a self-imposed grog ban as he seeks to win back acceptance from a sceptical rugby league community following a litany of off-field dramas.

Vatuvei lapping up All Stars gig (Newstalk ZB)
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Minichiello 'feels great' for Roosters (AAP)
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Storm name understrength team for trial (AAP)
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Melbourne have named an understrength team for their first NRL pre-season trial match against Brisbane in Rockhampton.

Vatuvei lapping up All Stars gig
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Manu Vatuvei has admitted he felt a little intimidated when he arrived at NRL All Stars training; pressure on him to perform

Fenech likes Burgess
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South Sydney great Mario Fenech needed just 20 minutes to liken new Rabbitohs recruit Sam Burgess to decorated ex-New Zealand captain Mark Graham.

League: All Stars camp intimidates Warrior Manu Vatuvei
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Giant Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei is feeling a bit intimidated after settling into the NRL All-stars squad

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Editorials

Schirnack brother’s make West Tigers squad

Schirnack brother’s Alan and Jason have recently put pen to paper and signed fulltime contracts with the popular NRL West Tigers club for 2010 and 2011. Born and raised in staunch Rugby League suburb Wainuiomata, the former Te Aroha Eels are looking to make their mark against the best of the best next season. 

Having migrated across the ditch 3 years ago and plying their trade in the lower grades, it’s a coincidence that they both had outstanding years on the field in 2009 to gain fulltime contracts. Ex Te Aroha Eels coach and League legend Johnny Lomax was instrumental in getting the boy’s to the Tigers through his contacts, Lomax was a dominant figure in the NRL during glory days of the Canberra Raiders. Even more extraordinary is that both played their grand finals (NSW Cup & Toyota Cup) at ANZ stadium, in curtain raiser games for the main event where the Melbourne Storm claimed their 3rd NRL Premiership in 10 years. Alan aged 23 is an imposing front rower prop who played most of the year for the feeder club Balmain Ryde in the NSW Cup. His strong hit ups and tireless tackling caught the eye of the Tigers and Australian head coach Tim Sheens earning him 5 first grade games during the season playing alongside the likes of Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah. Younger brother Jason aged 20 an aggressive second rower, played a starring role for the West Tigers Toyota Cup team which had a fairytale run to the grand final only to lose in a tight game against the Storm. Read on..