Posts Tagged "Kangaroos"

Tim Sheens is a lot like Ricky Stuart. Both were terrific in their heyday, both had brilliant starts to their coaching career, yet both are dramatically overrated in terms of their current coaching ability.

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New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney says three contentious video referee decisions cost his side a crucial 12-point half-time lead in the Anzac Test at Canberra Stadium.

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Can New Zealand finally register victory in the annual ANZAC Test or will Australia once again prove too strong at Canberra Stadium? Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.30pm AEST.

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Skipper Cameron Smith has warned his Australian team not to breathe life into New Zealand rugby league – for fear of having Queensland’s State of Origin domination replicated on the international stage.

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Greg Inglis has scoffed at suggestions Friday’s rugby league Test against a weakened New Zealand will be a meaningless walkover.

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For one to say rugby league and rugby union have been great friends through history, you’d need a pretty hopeful view of the battle lines that have traditionally been drawn between the two.

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Cameron Smith’s perfect year has hit a new high with the Australian captain being named the Rugby League International Federation’s player of the year.

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Australia downed New Zealand 18-10 in a high quality rugby league Test in Townsville on Saturday night.

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Can the Kangaroos continue their recent dominance over the Kiwis or will New Zealand finally play to their potential en route to an upset victory? Join us for live Australia vs New Zealand Test scores and blog from 7.30pm AEDT.

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Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith is aiming to add his name to an illustrious group of Queensland greats by lifting a hat-trick of trophies in a single season when Australia host New Zealand in Townsville on Saturday.

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Such is Benji Marshall’s frustration after a torrid year with the Wests Tigers, he’s been counting down the days until he can take it out on Australia in Saturday’s one-off Test.

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It’s one-off Test at the end of a long NRL season, but Kangaroos fullback Billy Slater says Saturday’s clash with New Zealand in Townsville is the first step on the road to reclaiming the Rugby League World Cup.

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Adam Blair admits it’s time to step up after struggling to adjust during a disappointing first season with Wests Tigers following his high-profile switch from Melbourne.

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It’s fair to say New Zealand debutant Dean Whare has fond memories of playing in Townsville.

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On one hand, we hear Jonathan Thurston cautioning his team-mates about commitment. On the other, coach Tim Sheens is concerned about his players’ motivation.

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Australia coach Tim Sheens admits motivation is a concern that must be addressed before Saturday’s rugby league Test against New Zealand in Townsville.

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Johnathan Thurston says New Zealand have the potential to rack up 40 points against Australia in Saturday week’s rugby league international in Townsville if the Kangaroos lack intensity in potential heatwave conditions.

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Kangaroos forward David Shillington isn’t disappointed by Sam Kasiano’s decision to pledge his international rugby league allegiance to New Zealand and has wished the big Bulldogs star well.

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The sting of a previous loss to New Zealand will act as motivation for Australian forward Greg Bird when he finally gets a chance for some payback on Saturday week.

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Australia’s plans to dominate New Zealand in the upcoming one-off Test will be fuelled by a back-row of redemption stories.

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