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Monday, May 20
Dugan's attitude defeats bullies writes Phil Gould - Sydney Morning Herald
New St George Illawarra poster boy Josh Dugan admitted he "feels right at home" in the Red V - barely a week after ending two months of torment where he had prepared for a return to the workforce - Illawarra Mercury
Josh Dugan shapes as a State of Origin wildcard for NSW coach Laurie Daley and the new St George Illawarra fullback says he wants to help break Queensland's seven-year stranglehold on the interstate series - Illawarra Mercury
Daniel Vidot provided a fresh dose of selection headaches for coach Steve Price, but still looms as collateral damage when the Dragons outside back artillery returns to full strength - Illawarra Mercury
You gotta love rugby league. As a newcomer in a strange land, Josh Dugan looked as though he'd been part of the furniture at the Dragons for a year and a half, not just a few training sessions - Illawarra Mercury
Jack De Belin was outstanding as was Trent Merrin who must be a certainty for the New South Wales Origin side say "Noddy" Kimmorley in Weekend Washup for Fox Sports
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Sunday, May 19
JOSH Dugan was the spark in his first game for the Dragons in a performance coach Steve Price described as their best of 2013 - Daily Telegraph
All the best pics from Josh Dugan's return for the Dragons - Daily Telegraph
If Josh Dugan's form in his debut is any indication, he may be the man to finally end Queensland's dominance - Sydney Morning Herald
Josh Dugan helped put the swagger back in St George Illawarra, then revealed he thought he would never return to the NRL until the Dragons threw the wayward star a lifeline - Illawarra Mercury
Josh Dugan shows his delight after scoring his first try for the Dragons who beat hapless Parramatta last night. Photo / Getty Images. Dragons 32. Eels 12. The Dragons got their season back on track on a fairytale night for NRL bad boy Josh Dugan - New Zealand Herald
St George Illawarra coach Steve Price hailed Josh Dugan's superstar qualities as the former Canberra fullback enjoyed an impressive return to the NRL in the Dragons' 32-12 win over Parramatta on Saturday night - TVNZ
Saturday, May 18
NSW Coach Laurie Daley says Dragons' New Fullback Has Part To Play - The Australian
Wendell Sailor, the great St George Illawarra redemption story, has emphatically endorsed new Dragon Josh Dugan, insisting: "His will be the story of sinner to Saint" - Daily Telegraph
St George Illawarra have struggled to score points since Darius Boyd's defection to Newcastle but former Dragons lock Dean Young believes Josh Dugan can solve their attacking woes - Sydney Morning Herald
Name any sort of Dragons paraphernalia and the chances are the Williams twins have got it - Illawarra Mercury
Recovering Dragons star Brett Morris will only need to play one NRL match to be included in Laurie Daley's NSW squad for the State of Origin opener next month - Illawarra Mercury
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Parramatta Eels player Dean Pay discuss his team's preparation with Eels Reels - www.dragons.com.au
St George Illawarra Dragons Red V members and fans are in for a treat this weekend with winger Brett Morris joining the Digital Dragon in an exclusive pre-game Q&A this Saturday for the Women in League Round 10 clash against the Parramatta Eels - www.dragons.com.au
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Friday, May 17
St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust has confirmed the club still hopes to reunite the Morris twins and revealed the reason Josh left was because Wayne Bennett didn’t think he would become a regular first-grader - Sydney Morning Herald or see full interviews click here
Josh Dugan will play his first game for the Dragons at fullback with Cameron King expected to drop off an expended bench says the Late Mail for Daily Telegraph
He's laid the foundations for a career after rugby league, but fit-again Dragons enforcer Michael Weyman hasn't completely written off piecing together the remnants of a stalled representative career - Illawarra Mercury
Is Josh Dugan set for shock Origin recall? asks "Blocka" Roach - Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels match preview - Sydney Morning Herald
Miss Gallimore and fellow Flames member Stephanie Buncombe are part of a push to debunk the "cheerleader myth" on the eve of the NRL's Women in League round this weekend - Illawarra Mercury
The Cutters play the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at 1:10pm in the NSW Cup which will be followed by the 'Women in League' matches between the St George Illawarra Dragons and Parramatta Eels at NYC and NRL level - Dragons
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Thursday, May 16
St George Illawarra are wary about becoming collateral damage of Jarryd Hayne's quest to play in the NSW fullback position in this year's State of Origin series - Illawarra Mercury
Hooker Mitch Rein has revealed his desire to become a leader of St George Illawarra in the mould of Ben Hornby and Dean Young - Illawarra Mercury
Origin selections are coming around with a few Dragons in the frame - Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra and Penrith have emerged as the front-runners to lure high-profile code-hopper Israel Folau back to rugby league - news.com.au
St George Illawarra Dragons hooker Mitch Rein knows its business as usual as he prepares for the Parramatta Eels at WIN Stadium, Wollongong on Saturday - Dragons
Wednesday, May 15
ST GEORGE Illawarra and Penrith have emerged as the front-runners to lure high-profile code-hopper Israel Folau back to rugby league - The Australian
JOSH Dugan will make his return to the NRL on Saturday after being named at fullback in the Dragons' side to take on the Parramatta Eels - Daily Telegraph
Hooker signs three-year contract to remain at club until at least the end of 2016 season - Illawarra Mercury
Dragons hooker Cameron King admits his patience, rather than his ability, has been tested more than he'd like this year - Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra coach Steve Price has rushed Josh Dugan into his side to help break the Dragons' three-game losing streak - Illawarra Mercury
Former Origin fullback completes first training run with Dragons at WIN Stadium - Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday, May 14
St George Illawarra rookie Adam Quinlan accepts the addition of Josh Dugan to the club is likely to hinder his immediate first-grade career - Illawarra Mercury
Price was disappointed with the loss and says the team were too stiff and careless with their penalties which ultimately cost them the game - Dragons
Tale of the tape - statistics from Round 9 v Titans - Dragons
Monday, May 13
Adam Quinlan got the nod to make his first grade debut in place of injured three-quarter Brett Morris and Price was impressed by his speedy performance against the Titans - Daily Telegraph
St George Illawarra coach Steve Price says former Canberra star Josh Dugan is no certainty for next weekend's Parramatta clash in Wollongong - Illawarra Mercury
Refs in the crosshairs after both coaches feel aggrieved - Illawarra Mercury
Off-contract Dragons veteran Nathan Fien says he still has plenty to offer - Sydney Morning Herald
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GOLD Coast coach John Cartwright has branded Trent Merrin the master of the offload and a key focus for today's match against the Dragons says news.com.au
GOLD Coast co-captain Greg Bird believes a desperate St George Illawarra would be gambling by rushing recruit Josh Dugan into their NRL line-up - News
DRAGONS recruit Josh Dugan opens up on his new deal, his spat with David Furner, his Broncos backflip, social media and NRL counselling - News
Canberra Raiders hold no ill will towards Josh Dugan, says David Shillington - News
Dugan's Dragons debut to be put on hold - Sydney Morning Herald
He hasn't picked up a football in two months, but Josh Dugan will be given 90 minutes today to prove he's ready for a shock debut for St George Illawarra on Sunday - Illawarra Mercury
Jack de Belin, the odd man out in an early-season St George Illawarra forward squeeze, is convinced he's got the engine to turn into the Dragons' next ironman in the middle of the park - Illawarra Mercury
Friday, May 10
Junior Vaivai could also come into the team if Cooper is unavailable write the Daily Telegraph
Hunt relishing task of locking horns with 'Bull' - Illawarra Mercury
While St George Illawarra await the impending arrival of Josh Dugan, coach Steve Price is set to hand under-20s graduate Adam Quinlan his first-grade debut as the Dragons deal with a bulging back-line casualty ward - Sydney Morning Herald
Sacked Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan signs with St george Illawarra for rest of 2013 season - Fox Sports
Thursday, May 9
14:44 Matching it with NRL heavyweights Manly didn't raise the spirits of St George Illawarra captain Ben Creagh - WWOS
St George Illawarra Dragons winger Brett Morris is expected to be sidelined for between 2-4 weeks as he recovers from knee surgery says the Daily Telegraph
St George Illawarra Dragons second-rower Tyson Frizell is adamant the Red-and-Whites need to improve their start to matches, ahead of the away trip to take on the Gold Coast Titans at Skilled Park, Gold Coast on Sunday - Dragons Official Site
The NRL could register Josh Dugan's contract to join St George Illawarra for the rest of the season as early as today - Illawarra Mercury
Emerging hooker Mitch Rein has hinted a contract resolution will arrive "sooner rather than later" - Illawarra Mercury
Josh Dugan should be at St George Illawarra by next week after the NRL said yesterday it was satisfied with the changes he has made to his life off the field - The Australian
Wednesday, May 8
HIS father is a Roosters legend and now the Bondi-based club is trying to steal Jackson Hastings from under the nose of St George Illawarra reports Dean Ritchie for Daily Telegraph
Josh Dugan has received a ringing endorsement from would-be skipper Ben Creagh as St George Illawarra await word if they can sign the former Canberra No.1 in a bid to fill their growing back-line casualty ward - Sydney Morning Herald
Morris has a knee injury but Dragons coach Steve Price will give him and centre Matt Cooper, who was a late scratching from the game against Manly, until the 11th hour to prove their fitness writes the Sydney Morning Herald
He stands to benefit most from Matt Cooper hanging up the boots, but Nathan Green has backed the veteran centre to play on for another year or two after starring in his absence on Monday night - Illawarra Mercury
Gordon Tallis and Nathan Hindmarsh praised the Dragons effort in Noddy's Weekend Wash Up for Fox Sports
Tuesday, May 7
Brett Morris' knee injury could have ramifications for New South Wales. Daily Telegraph
ONE of rugby league's most respected champions, Steve Mortimer, has appealed to new NRL boss Dave Smith not to allow Josh Dugan to play for St George Illawarra this year - Daily Telegraph
Just a few weeks ago, St George Illawarra were considered little more than a rabble. But they have now emerged as premiership contenders - next season - reports Border Mail
Monday, May 6
The St George Illawarra Dragons were defeated 24-18 by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Monday. Dragons
Injury to Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks captain Paul Gallen could certify Trent Merrin as a lock-in for NSW Blues selection. Illawarra Mercury
Jason Nightingale and Chase Stanley are aware of the threat the inform Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles pose at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. Illawarra Mercury
Sunday, May 5
Jason Nightingale believes the Dragons family environment would be a positive influence for linked former Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan. Daily Telegraph
Saturday, May 4
Gallery NRL best young players - Daily Telegraph
Jason Nightingale has cleared the least problematic hurdle for Josh Dugan's St George Illawarra switch, conceding he's "more than happy" to hand over the No 1 jumper to the former Blues fullback writes the Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra Dragons winger Brett Morris is expecting another tough outing against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Monday - Dragons
Friday, May 3
St George Illawarra chief executive Peter Doust says Josh Dugan did himself no favours by snubbing the Dragons last month but concedes there's still a chance he could end up at the joint-venture - Dragons
Dugan's Dragons deal is still to be done says the Brisbane Times
St George Illawarra coach Steve Price says Josh Dugan deserves a second chance at Dragons on Fox Sports
The impending arrival of out-of-favour South Sydney outside back Dylan Farrell has muddied the waters for St George Illawarra's starting centres, whose playing futures remain unsettled beyond this season - Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra have continued their spending spree by securing the signature of Rabbitohs centre Dylan Farrell - The Daily Telegraph
St George Illawarra Dragons CEO Peter Doust discusses the season so far as well as recruitment alongside Red V Member and radio broadcaster John Stanley - Dragons
Dragons sign Dylan Farrell from 2014 for three years - Dragons
Thursday, May 2
St George Illawarra Dragons are set to offer Josh Dugan a 15 game 'ask first tweet later' contract says Fox Sports
Dugan close to finalising deal with Dragons - Illawarra Mercury
St George Illawarra continue signing spree, securing captain Ben Creagh on a two-year extension News.com.au
Dragons captain Ben Creagh is certain the club can win another NRL premiership in the next three years after re-signing with the club yesterday - Illawarra Mercury
Wednesday, May 1
Dragons captain Ben Creagh has re-signed with the Club until at least to the end of 2015. Jamie Soward opens up about being one of the most polarising players in the NRL. Dragons
Michael Weyman admits he needs to re-stake his claim on a starting position in the props. Illawarra Mercury
Jamie Soward shares his reasons for signing for the Penrith Panthers in 2014. Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday, April 30
The Dragons have announced the signing of Warrington Wolves prop Mike Cooper for 2014. Dragons
Head Coach Steve Price has named his round 8 line-up for the clash against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at WIN Jubilee Oval on Monday. Dragons
Jamie Soward opens up about being one of the most polarising players in the NRL. Daily Telegraph
Monday, April 29
Despite the score line, the Dragons certainly put in the effort for their coach who re-signed with the club on the same day says Brett Kimmorley in Noddy's Weekend Wash Up for Fox Sports
With Steve Price's short-term future secured as head coach, St George Illawarra have taken the unusual step of allowing Price to focus on day-to-day coaching as other staff members look to strengthen the club's roster beyond this year reports the Sydney Morning Herald
Friday, April 26
Post match Press Conference - "we are a better footy team than wat we displayed today" say Steve Price
Head Coach Steve Price has avoided the axe but some of his players may not after they were pumped by the Roosters reports the Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph understands Super League star Sam Tomkins will cost an NRL club a whopping $900,000 a season
The St George Illawarra Dragons announced Thursday that the Club and Head Coach Steve Price have agreed to terms for a contract extension beyond this season - Dragons
On the surface, this was a test and fail for the Dragons, put to the sword by a rampant Roosters team reports the Illawarra Mercury
The whingers who think every NRL side should get their chance to play on Anzac Day should go and find something else to complain about says "Blocka" Roach for the Mercury