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Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas

Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald

Three of the Wests Tigers four sacked independent board members: (from left), Barry O’Farrell, Charlie Viola and Michelle McDowell.

O’Farrell, sacked directors make stunning return as Tigers confirm new Marshall deal

The deposed chairman and two of the three independent Wests Tigers directors sacked just 10 days ago will be reinstated to their positions on the board, as the club confirmed a new deal for coach Benji Marshall.

  • Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh

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Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson.

Wests Tigers CEO Richardson at centre of NRL integrity unit probe after whistleblower tip-off

The NRL integrity unit has conducted several preliminary interviews over concerns about the conduct of CEO Shane Richardson and senior staff.

  • Michael Chammas
Australia dominated the game at Leeds’ Headingley Stadium, but it was an underwhelming perfomance overall.

Underwhelming Kangaroos win Ashes 3-0, but is it enough to earn Walters an extension?

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters was given a three-game contract and will meet with NRL powerbrokers when he returns to Australia to find out whether he’s done enough to earn an extension.

  • Michael Chammas
York Knights owner Clint Goodchild sits in the grandstand at the 8000-seat LNER Community Stadium in York.

Meet the Aussie businessman doing rugby league’s version of Wrexham

Clint Goodchild’s York Knights have just been elevated into the top flight Super League competition after a 40-year stint in England’s lower leagues.

  • Michael Chammas
Kevin Walters.

‘Would’ve been nice for them to believe in me’: Walters opens up on Broncos sacking

Kevin Walters admits he struggled emotionally after being shown the door by the club just a year after guiding them to a grand final. But the fire to return to the NRL still burns bright.

  • Michael Chammas
Reece Walsh celebrates with teammates after scoring a try, during the rugby league match between England and Australia.

‘Never want to give away your jersey’: Kangaroos resist changes for third Ashes Test

The Australian coaches had been giving thought to handing the six players who haven’t featured in the series a chance. The senior players didn’t want to step down.

  • Michael Chammas
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Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur.

‘I needed it’: Arthur reflects on Eels sacking and his desire to coach in NRL again

This masthead caught up with Arthur at a cafe near his home in Leeds, where he revealed his ambition to one day return to the NRL following his stint in the Super League.

  • Michael Chammas
Lachlan Galvin was a lightening rod for criticism after joining the Bulldogs midway through the season.

NRL set to tighten rules to avoid repeat of Galvin signing saga

The NRL will introduce beefed-up anti-tampering rules prohibiting club officials and agents making public comments deemed to be enticing or inducing a player to break a contract.

  • Michael Chammas
Reece Walsh was on fire in his Kangaroos debut.

‘Pretty crazy’: Reece Walsh responds to English fans’ homophobic and vile abuse

The Kangaroos fullback endured a verbal barrage from locals who made homophobic references, called him a bastard and mocked him for wearing nail polish.

  • Michael Chammas
Daniel Jarvis links arms with Munster during the Australian national anthem.

Notorious pitch invader stands arm-in-arm with Kangaroos during anthem

A renowned prankster who has managed to orchestrate major security breaches around the world, added the second Ashes Test to his list of feats when he joined the Aussie anthem.

  • Michael Chammas