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Knights v Roosters | Energy Australia Stadium | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:30
The recent announcement of Knights coach Brian Smith signing to take over from Brad Fittler at the Roosters next year has given this game an exciting new twist, especially with Fittler’s volatile claims aimed at Smith this week.

Fittler is of the belief Smith rested stars Jarrod Mullen and Kurt Gidley from last weekend’s match against the Sea Eagles solely so they could be fresh to take on Freddie’s Roosters, as a loss to the tri-colours wouldn’t be so good for the Smith ego.

The Knights’ boss has dismissed the claims but even so it sets up a ding-dong battle in Newcastle come Saturday night.

The Knights are in a must-win position. They are still safely in the top eight at the moment in seventh spot despite the loss to Manly last week but with the chasing pack getting a sniff in recent rounds they cannot afford to let a home match against the last-placed Roosters go to waste.
The History
Played 37; Knights 16, Roosters 19, drawn 2. Newcastle belted the Roosters 38-6 earlier this year in Sydney to make it four wins from the past six games against the tri-colours. But the Roosters have no problems travelling to EnergyAustralia Stadium: they actually hold a 9-6 advantage over the Knights (two matches drawn). In fact, the Knights haven’t beaten the Roosters in Newcastle since a semi-final victory way back in 2001!

Conclusion
You have to tip the Knights here because they are a top-eight side playing at home against the last-placed side – but don’t miss the small sidenote which reads an upset could be possible.

The coaching drama adds a bit of spice and Roosters players all of a sudden have something to prove… not to mention the fact they have had tremendous success at the venue in recent times.

If you watched the Roosters against Souths you would know it is hard to get any sort of buzz going for the tri-colours right now, but stranger things have happened. Tip Newcastle… unless you are desperate.

Match Officials: Referees – Ben Cummins & Brett Suttor; Sideline Officials – David Abood & Luke Potter; Video Ref – Phil Cooley.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.

Panthers vs Warriors Live Streaming Rugby Game Online

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Panthers v Warriors | CUA Stadium, Penrith | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:30
Do the 2009 Panthers have the instincts to go for the kill when the situation presents itself? We are about to find out.

Penrith have surprised the pundits who were predicting they would fall out of the finals zone before season’s end, moving up to sixth spot in the NRL ladder after beating the Cowboys last week. But it is this match at home that will give a better indication of their desire.

They have the perfect chance here to well and truly kill off one of the contenders, albeit the Warriors are pretty much dead and buried already, in a game they are expected to win.

If they do so, in impressive fashion, then all and sundry will sit up and take notice – despite their injury worries. But if they can’t, and if they allow a struggling Warriors unit to get the better of them, you can expect their premiership odds to drift significantly.

The Warriors pretty much put up the white flag of surrender last weekend with a 29-4 loss to St George Illawarra. They sit in 13th spot on the NRL ladder, five competition points out of eighth place, and while a six-game run would get them to 29 points and give them some hope of qualifying for finals football it is about as likely as Barack Obama offering his job back to George Bush.
Conclusion
Penrith is the sane tip. They have it all to play for and they are at home against a team who have been a major disappointment this season.

The Warriors can be good on their day but they appear to be playing without motivation and this can be a real killer to your chances.

The Panthers should win by 20 – and it’s likely they’ll post at least 40 points on the scoreboard.

Match Officials: Referees – Steve Lyons & Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials – Daniel Eastwood & Ricky McFarlane; Video Ref – Russell Smith.

Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.

Raiders vs Broncos Live Streaming Rugby Video on PC

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Raiders v Broncos | Canberra Stadium | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 17:30
Last week the Green Machine was spluttering… now it’s broken down. Last week the Broncos were limping… now they are facing the veterinarian’s shielding curtain and a shotgun if they don’t find something fast.

This Saturday-afternoon game pits two struggling sides desperate to get something back into their season.

The Raiders, languishing in 14th position on the ladder, basically lost all hope of a fairytale run to the finals when they were taken apart 25-4 by the Wests Tigers last weekend.

They can still push up to 28 competition points if they remain undefeated for the final six rounds, which might be enough to sneak into the top eight – but the chances of that happening are akin to you winning Lotto and Powerball in the same week.
The History
Played 35; Raiders 14, Broncos 20, drawn 1. Brisbane has won five of the past seven matches between the two teams, although the past five have gone on a win-loss trend which, if it continues, points to a Canberra victory.

In the 16 games played at Canberra Stadium Canberra has won eight, Brisbane seven with one draw. Significantly the Broncos haven’t won in Canberra since 2005.

Conclusion
The enthusiasm of youth will keep the Raiders well in this contest, not to mention the paper-thin Brisbane defence. But the Broncos have made a habit of pulling out of Origin hangovers in the past and usually that happens right about now.

With the big guns coming back into the side Brisbane look much stronger and the Raiders gave us no reason to fear them at home with a lacklustre showing last week. They are by no means out of this, but Brisbane has so much more to play for.

Match officials: Referees – Jason Robinson & Gerard Sutton; Sideline Officials – Peter Kirby & Mohamad Fajajo; Video Ref – Chris Ward.

Televised: Fox Sports – Live 5.30pm.

South Africa vs New Zealand Live Streaming Tri-Nations Rugby Video

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Date: August 1, 2009 Saturday
Time: 11:00 EDT, 15:00 GMT, 1:00 AEST
Venue: The ABSA Stadium, Durban
Competition: Tri-Nations Cup
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Peter de Villiers' Springboks will be out to secure rare back-to-back victories over New Zealand in Durban on Saturday following their powerful 28-19 victory over the All Blacks in Bloemfontein last time out.

The brutal power of the Springbok pack was highlighted last weekend with a first-half barrage against an All Blacks side that struggled at the lineout and was put on the back-foot by a stunning performance from openside Heinrich Brussow.

With a Test against Australia in Cape Town on August 8, the Boks will fiercely want to secure three wins from their home games before heading out on tour.

Graham Henry will be keenly aware of his side's deficiencies in the set-piece, but has not decided to alter his pack aside from an enforced change at tight-head, where Owen Franks will make his first start in place of the injured Neemia Tialata. Andrew Hore retains his place at hooker despite two wayward performances, while Isaac Ross and Brad Thorn have been tasked with better containing the rampant Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha.

Brendon Leonard's rusty performance in Bloemfontein has seen Jimmy Cowan recalled to the No.9 jersey, while Stephen Donald starts at fly-half. Donald will have one eye on Dan Carter's return to action with Canterbury this weekend, but will be confident that he can produce the excellent form shown against the Springboks last weekend and the Wallabies in their opening game.

The home side have also been forced in to a change, with fly-half Ruan Pienaar failing to recover from the ankle injury picked up during last weekend's showdown. His place is taken by Morne Steyn, who will be hoping to punish the All Blacks should their indiscipline resurface at Kings Park.

Jean de Villiers was a doubt after limping off at Free State Stadium, but fears over his fitness were allayed when his injury was shown to be cramp. The Munster-bound centre starts alongside last weekend's winning try-scorer Jaque Fourie, and will win his 50th cap. Joining him in achieving this milestone is winger Bryan Habana, who starts in an unchanged back-three alongside Frans Steyn and JP Pietersen.

Reinforcements have arrived on the replacements bench, where both centre Adi Jacobs and lock Andries Bekker are included. Both players will make their first appearances of the Tri-Nations if called upon.

All Black skipper Richie McCaw knows that the pressure is on his stuttering side, but is looking to last weekend's second-half fightback for inspiration. He is expecting his charges to show their resilience back at sea level this weekend.

"Come Monday, we looked at the game and knew we hadn't played as well as we could have," said McCaw. "Now whoever you're playing for, that's bloody disappointing. But here, you expect everyone to perform.

"We made vital mistakes all the way through that never allowed us to really put pressure on the Boks. "When you throw lineouts and penalties into it, they were the things that started to cost us and we just didn't get a roll-on or put any pressure on. There was perhaps a period just before they scored their late try when we really started to get going."

South Africa: Frans Steyn, JP Pietersen, Jaque Fourie, Jean de Villiers, Bryan Habana, Morné Steyn, Fourie du Preez, Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis, John Smit (capt), Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield, Heinrich Brüssow, Juan Smith, Pierre Spies

Replacements: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Jannie du Plessis, Andries Bekker, Danie Rossouw, Ricky Januarie, Adi Jacobs, Wynand Olivier

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald, Jimmy Cowan, Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, Owen Franks, Brad Thorn, Isaac Ross, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Rodney So'oialo, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino

Replacements: Keven Mealamu, John Afoa, Jason Eaton, Kieran Read, Piri Weepu, Luke McAlister, Cory Jane

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Southland vs Waikato Live Streaming Online On PC

SOUTHLAND v WAIKATO

Air New Zealand Cup 2009

Date: 1st August, 2009

Time: 7:35 GMT, 3:35 EDT, 17:35 AEST

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Sky Sports 2 (08:30-10:30)

Huddersfield Giants vs Hull FC Live Streaming Rugby Video

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Match Official: S Ganson
Venue: Kingston Communications Stadium
Date: 31 July, Friday
Time: 19:00 GMT
Centre Kirk Yeaman (groin) is included in Hull FC's squad after two weeks out but is still rated doubtful. Jamie Thackray (hamstring) is again ruled out and new signing Epalahame Lauaki (hand) is not quite ready to feature.

Jamahl Lolesi (foot) and Keith Mason (calf) are fit again for Huddersfield Giants and David Faiumu could return after being rested. Andy Raleigh (Achilles) is still out.

Hull FC squad

Berrigan, Burnett, Cordoba, Calderwood, Hall, G. Horne, R. Horne, Houghton, King, Lee, Manu, Moa, Raynor, Radford, Tickle, Thorman, Tansey, Yeaman, Whiting.

Huddersfield Giants squad

B. Hodgson, Aspinwall, Brown, D. Hodgson, Fulton, Robinson, Faiumu, D. Griffin, Lolesi, Wild, Finnigan, P. Jackson, Mason, Kirmond, Lawrence, Moore, Cudjoe, Lunt, Sculthorpe.

St Helens vs Wigan Warriors Live Streaming Rugby Video

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Match Official: B Thaler
Venue: GPW Recruitment Stadium
Date: 31 July, Friday
Time: 19:00 GMT

St Helens could welcome back full-back Paul Wellens after a quicker than expected recovery from a broken hand and winger Ade Gardner has overcome illness. Sean Long, James Roby, Maurie Fa'asavalu, Jason Cayless, Gary Wheeler and Jonny Lomax are all missing.

George Carmont is fit for Wigan Warriors despite suffering a shoulder injury in last week's win over Leeds Rhinos and Phil Bailey (quad) is pushing to return. Captain Sean O'Loughlin (knee) is close to making his comeback after a month out but not yet in contention.

St. Helens squad

Wellens, Gardner, Gidley, Meli, Pryce, Cunningham, Graham, Gilmour, Wilkin, Flannery, Puletua, Clough, Eastmond, Dean, Dixon, Ashurst, Armstrong, Emmitt, Johnson.

Wigan Warriors squad

Roberts, Goulding, Carmont, Richards, Leuluai, Fielden, Riddell, Paleaaesina, Bailey, J. Tomkins, Coley, Hansen, Prescott, Pryce, Phelps, Gleeson, Mossop, S. Tomkins, Flanagan.

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