Ben Harris News

Injuries have forced several Louisiana Tech freshmen into starting roles at wide receiver and defensive back this season.

Though sophomore Kris Cavitt started at right guard in Louisiana Tech's final six games last season, the first-string job belongs to junior Jared Miles, who started the first seven.

North Queensland coach Neil Henry has issued a challenge to his backline stars ahead of the team's must win NRL match against Newcastle this weekend.

Louisiana Tech finds itself in a fortunate - not to mention extremely rare - circumstance as it enters the 2009 season.

RUSTON - In Lon Roberts' mind, there's no room for comfort during training camp.

Maroons Origin hopeful Matt Scott is being shopped around the NRL with Brisbane Broncos thought to be among the clubs keen to poach him from North Queensland Cowboys.

The Bulldogs have continued on their merry way in the NRL, disposing of North Queensland 30-18 in a dominant display at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

Speculation that fullback Matt Bowen could return for North Queensland against the Bulldogs on Friday night has been quashed by the Cowboys.

NORTH Queensland's rollicking charge up the NRL ladder has hit a major hurdle with strike centre Ash Graham set to be sidelined for up to six weeks with a foot injury.

The Bulldogs will field their strongest possible team against Penrith at ANZ Stadium tonight, with centre Josh Morris rejoining the team after spending several days as a shadow player for NSW.