Central Coast News

Ten priorities for the Australian Rugby League Commission
The introduction of a truly independent commission to run the sport of rugby league is an historic occasion for the code. However, David Gallop and his Knights of Moore Park have little time to feast on the carcass of the former rulers and celebrate. These are the important matters which need urgent attention.

Olympic official defends Spain after Contador ban
MADRID (AFP) - The head of Spain's Olympic committee stepped up to defend Spanish sport Wednesday in the wake of champion cyclist Alberto Contador's two-year ban for doping.

Super Rugby going global
SUPER Rugby's future stars could find themselves based in Los Angeles or Tokyo if dollars make sense in the next broadcast deal.

WA Football Commission appoints new CEO
THE West Australian Football Commission has appointed Fremantle Dockers chief operating officer Gary Walton as its new chief executive officer.

'Historic day': new dawn for rugby league
Rugby league has entered a new era with the formation of the Australian Rugby League Commission as the single controlling body and administrator of the game.

New dawn for rugby league gets underway
Australian Rugby League Commission officially launched at the code's new HQ in Sydney's Moore Park.

'Historic day': new dawn for rugby league begins
Rugby league has entered a new era with the formation of the Australian Rugby League Commission as the single controlling body and administrator of the game.

Rugby Union: Sharpe calls it quits
Western Force and Wallabies stalwart Nathan Sharpe will retire from professional rugby at the end of the upcoming Super Rugby campaign.

Rugby Union: Reds out to defend title
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has rejected suggestions the defending Super Rugby champions will have to drastically alter the way they play in the absence of injured playmaker Quade Cooper.