Unionist Loses Long Battle With Cancer

"DARE to struggle, dare to win. If you don't fight, you lose." The BLF motto is an apt epitaph for union leader John Cummins, who died on Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer.

Manly's Retiring Turtle Ready To Hit The Beach After Finals Assault

THE finish is in sight for Turtle. After 14 years in first grade, Manly's Damien "Turtle" Cummins says this will be his final season - but exactly when he hangs up his boots is up to the 33-year-old and his teammates in the Tooheys New Cup finals.

Two On The Hop For Souths

SOUTH SYDNEY 32 N Merritt 3, M Minichiello, G Paulson, J Williams tries; J Williams 4 goals. PENRITH 26 P Campbell 2, M Gordon, C Gower, T Puletua tries; M Gordon 3 goals. Referee: B Cummins. Crowd: 9126 at Telstra Stadium. PENRITH have to find a uteload of enthusiasm and passion to make the finals series after failing to snatch a crucial two points in the match against cellar dwellers South Sydney yesterday.