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South Sydney get first 2008 NRL win

May 4th 2008 13:44

South Sydney Rabbitohs Bunnies get first NRL win in 2008 against North Queensland Cowboys

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It's finally happened. South Sydney get their first NRL win and finally register some favourable NRL Results in 2008.

Supported and cheered on by co-owner Russell Crowe - in the stands for the first time this season, the Bunnies came out much more hungry then in previous weeks. They looked focused and kept their concentration for the majority of the 80 minutes.

Coach Jason Taylor would have been ecstatic with the win, Issac Luke slotting in well at halfback and giving up the hooking position for the short term it seems. Former captain David Kidwell having a big game and making up for his dramas through the week.

The opponents were the North Queensland Cowboys, but it didn't matter - Souths were eventually going to break their duck and there was going to be a team caught out no matter what. the Cowboys tried hard to make their luck,but simply couldn't dim the bright Bunny light.

Souths now move to 2 competition points and should garner some confidence from the win this weekend.

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NRL Player Poll 2008

May 3rd 2008 17:58

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Forget NRL Results and how your team is travelling so far in 2008, spare a though for the South Sydney Rabbitohs - the Russell Crowe owned side copping a flogging not only on the field but in NRL player polls as players vote poorly for the struggling club.

The poll found that Souths are the team most players would least likely sign with in the future, have probably the least desirable coach and are also specials to collect the wooden spoon in 2008.

While the Bunnies have struggled in Rugby League circles in the past few years - 2007 saw new owners and a surge by the reborn club - making the Top 8 Finals Playoff Series for the first time in 15 years.

2008 was supposed to be even bigger and better, but so far the team is yet to win a match and simply don't look likely to crack it for a win any time soon.

With Craig Wing and other big name talent sitting on the bench, many fear the worst for Souths and the NRL player poll seems to back that theory.

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Rugby League: City vs Country 2008

May 3rd 2008 01:23

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While many in the NRL community think that the City vs Country Rugby League Concept is on the way out and the crowd was also poor on game night - the game itself was of a high quality ending in a 22-22 draw in 2008.

Several batches of players, put their best foot forward for NSW Origin Selection - in particular Mitchell Pearce and Braith Anasta put in a great showing, considering their forward pack was probably beaten overall by the Country big men - they still had a top shelf game.

Jarryd Hayne the out of sorts Eels - burst back to life and had a strong game to push his chances and Parramatta Team Mate Brett Finch also didn't do anything wrong in a strong performance for his side.

Fortunately their weren't too many injuries from the City vs Country clash and NSW Origin coach Craig Bellamy must now sit down and work out which players he wants for the eventual Blues Squad to face Queensland in the weeks ahead.

The side will need to be good, forget NRL Results - the Qld Origin side boast a new Australian side with one of the best backlines seen in years. NSW will certanily have their work cut out.

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