Kurt Gidley

Nothing can break our focus: Lockyer

Margie McDonald | November 14, 2008 Article from: The Australian NOT even the resurfacing of sexual assault allegations involving Darius Boyd and Karmichael Hunt this week could rock the Australian team, according to captain...

Subs in fierce battle

QUEENSLAND Origin duo Scott Prince and Karmichael Hunt are locked in a two-way battle for Australia's "super-sub" Test jumper ahead of Sunday night's World Cup semi-final clash. Kangaroos coach Ricky Stuart is keeping his...

Stuart's dilemma

The likely availability of Johnathan Thurston will give Kangaroos coach Ricky Stuart a welcome selection headache ahead of Sunday's Townsville clash with Papua New Guinea. Having dominated a week earlier against New Zealand,...

Stuart to give regulars a rest

AUSTRALIA coach Ricky Stuart will give the peripheral members of his World Cup squad a run against Papua New Guinea on Saturday night. Stuart's move comes after the Kangaroos all but confirmed top spot in pool A heading into...

Smith to go it alone in Cup

CAMERON Smith's World Cup campaign has turned into a marathon, with the Australia hooker poised to play 80 minutes for the rest of the tournament. Following the "massive loss" of utility Kurt Gidley to a knee injury, Kangaroos...

Smith basking in life at the top

HOOKER Cameron Smith has questioned the patriotism of Australians barracking for England in this weekend's World Cup match-up in Melbourne. Upset with suggestions the tournament - and international rugby league in general -...

Eager Man of Steel Graham is ready to carry the fight to Australia

James Graham, Super League's new Man of Steel, is already making his mark in his first World Cup. Now red-haired Scouser Graham, 23, is ready to take on the world champions here on Sunday with huge respect for the elder...

League: Kumuls primed for Kiwis after England battle

Encouraged after stunning England with a first-half lead before losing by just 10 points, the Papua New Guinea Kumuls are now disregarding their future games in the World Cup to throw everything at New Zealand. They will use...

Thurston yet to test shoulder

Thurston injured his shoulder in the opening match against New Zealand. (Getty Images: Matt King) Australian half-back Johnathan Thurston remains in doubt for Sunday's rugby league World Cup match against England in Melbourne....

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