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Todd Carneys analysis with Jon Wells and Oldhams famous win over Hull KR feature in this weeks Set of Six. Slammin Sam?Souths decision to bring home Sam Burgess and make him the NRLs highest-paid player has yet to pay dividends.The Rabbitohs were thumped in Townsville by North Queensland. Burgess got on the scoresheet late on, but the Cowboys ran out convincing 44-18 winners in a contest between the two most recent NRL champions. Sam Burgess of the Rabbitohs is tackled by Gavin Cooper and Jake Granville of the Cowboys The Rabbitohs are a shadow of the side that climbed the Australian summit in 2014, with three wins from seven earning them eighth place in the standings.Though the South Sydney slide cannot be pinned on Burgess alone, the Rabbitohs have not seen the impact they would have hoped when they lured him back from rugby union.Carney analysisCatalans have shed their usually poor away form this season to make an ideal start to the season. A 30-12 win over Saints on Thursday night was their fifth away win out of six, with Wigan in round one the only side to repel Catalans on home turf in 2016. Catalans stand-off Todd Carney will joins Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse another impressive victory on the road Todd Carney pulled the strings at Langtree Park as his side registered their sixth successive Super League victory to move level on points with leaders Warrington.The Dragons stand-off joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen after the game to provide a fascinating insight into the on-field decision-making that has brought the Dragons into Grand Final contention as the first half of the season comes to a close.Oldham produce the goodsOldham offered up the biggest shock for years with a mixture of players signed from the amateur game and academy graduates who had been shown the door at various clubs. Leading 24-6 at half-time, Oldham saw out a 36-22 win over Hull KR at the KC Lightstream Stadium.Rovers, one of four Super League sides to join the competition at the fifth-round stage, reached last years final but the Championship team ensured they fell at the first hurdle this season. James Webster did not hold back after his side suffered a shock loss The Roughyeds, in their first campaign back in the second tier, provided a big boost for the town that has produced former players such as Iestyn Harris, Kevin Sinfield, Paul Sculthorpe and Barrie McDermott - with Chris Bridge, Marc Sneyd, Jordan Turner and Lee Jewitt currently plying their trade.Rovers coach James Webster admitted the result was the worst he has ever experienced.It was the biggest embarrassment of my career, since before I left school, said Webster. What we dished up was an utter embarrassment.Challenge Cup fifth roundThere was another shock later on Saturday afternoon as Kingstone Press League 1 side Toulouse Olympique XIII edged past Championship leaders Leigh Centurions 10-8 at Stade des Minimes.The French side have now won all six of their matches on their return to British rugby league, Highlights of Batley Bulldogs 28-10 victory over Featherstone Rovers Batley Bulldogs will join Oldham and Toulouse in the next round after beating Championship rivals Featherstone Rovers 28-10 at Mount Pleasant.Elsewhere in the Challenge Cup, Salford produced a solid display to record a 50-14 victory over part-timers Hunslet at the South Leeds Stadium.Fellow Super League side Widnes ran in 12 tries against unbeaten League One leaders Rochdale, in a 62-6 victory at Spotland as they booked their place in the sixth-round draw.Scrum collapseLast season Stevo had one of his trademark rants, with scrums on his agenda.This may sound strange coming from a battered, bald old-style hooker, said the Sky Sports pundit, But I think it is time to revolutionise the game of rugby league by getting rid of the scrum. They are a total farce! Leeds Rhinos and North Queensland Cowboys in a scrum during the World Club Series match, 2016 The debate around the scrum has long raged on, and last weekend it became a talking point once again when Paramatta surprised Manly in the NRL by competing in a scrum.If more teams compete in the scrums, there is a chance that we could see a resurgence in the old set piece. If not, there needs to be consideration about the scrums place in the game.So long, SollyAnother name returning to Australian shores is that of Super League general manager Blake Solly, who this week announced he would be joining up with the Rabbitohs.Solly began his career with the RFL seven years ago, but has opted to return to his home country.The decision to leave was extremely difficult but this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best clubs in rugby league, said Solly. South Sydney Rabbitohs are a powerhouse on and off the field, the most successful club in NRL history with a passionate fan base and extremely strong board. Blake Solly joins the Rabbitohs next month The competition is in great shape, and in a strong position to grow quickly in the coming years. However, the time is right to return with my family to Australia after over 11 years in the United Kingdom.With Solly joining the Rabbitohs on 17 May, the search for his replacement has begun immediately. Also See: Rugby League on Sky Fixtures and results Follow @SkySportsRL Pundits Buccaneers Jerseys China . JOHNS, N. Jamel Dean Jersey . -- Louisville backup quarterback Reggie Bonnafon ran for two touchdowns and passed for another and the No. http://www.cheapbuccaneersjerseysauthent...in-white-jersey. According to a report from ESPN, sources said Manuels college coach Jimbo Fisher told teams he didnt think Manuel had the tools to be an NFL starter. Ronde Barber Jersey . 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The eighth-seeded Wildcats (27-10) led for a grand total of 65 seconds in this Midwest Regional semifinal. Theyll play Michigan on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four. "I told them before the game, youll get punched in the mouth and youre going to taste blood," coach John Calipari said. "You can fight or you can brace yourself for the next shot. They fought." Fourth-seeded and defending champion Louisville ends its season at 31-7. Few expected a run this deep for the Wildcats as this season played out and their five freshmen starters struggled to play a team game. But theyve been learning slowly. They trailed by 13 midway through the first half, then by seven with 4 1/2 minutes left. Suddenly, things kicked in. Actually, it was a sophomore, Alex Poythress, who scored five points and blocked a Russ Smith layup attempt during a 7-0 run that tied the game at 66 with 2:11 left. "Alex Poythress won the game for us," Calipari said. "We were begging him the whole game to start playing, and he played at the right time." From there, it was the Kentucky freshmen -- the Kiddie Cats -- who showed all the poise against the defending national champs, who were led by seniors Smith (23 points) and Luke Hancock (19). Harrison took a pass from Julius Randle and spotted up in the corner for the go-ahead shot. Both finished with 15 points, as did yet another freshman starter, Dakari Johnson. On the next possession, Louisvilles Wayne Blackshear got fouled. The 71 per cent career free throw shooter missed the first. Randle came down and made two free throws to put Kentucky ahead by three. Harrison guarded Smith and forced him to miss a tough 3-pointer on the next possession -- "His first stop of the game," Calipari quipped. A few seconds later, the Wildcats were chest bumping and Calipari wass pumping his fists to a loud stadium that was about two-thirds Kentucky blue, one-third Cardinals red.dddddddddddd Kentucky has now knocked off previously undefeated Wichita State, defending national champion Louisville and has a meeting with last years runner-up, Michigan, coming next. Earlier, the Wolverines beat Tennessee 73-71. The latest win for Kentucky was the ultimate lesson in patience for a team that, for so long, had trouble showing any. They were touted on T-shirts as the team that would go 40-0 and win the national title, then all head off to the NBA. Two out of three is still possible. "They finally have surrendered and lost themselves in the team," Calipari said. "Its just taken a long time." Louisville coach Rick Pitino, who fell to 11-1 in Sweet 16 games, produced a matchup zone that the Wildcats had trouble working through. The Cards took the double-digit lead early, yet went to halftime only up three despite holding Kentucky to 33 per cent from the floor. The difference in Pitinos mind: Louisville went 13 for 23 from the free throw line while Kentucky went 22 for 27. And the Wildcats had a 37-29 rebounding edge, which also led to eight more second-chance points. "I told them we probably beat ourselves a little bit down the stretch," Pitino said. "But how can any of us complain with the run weve been on?" Louisvilles string of Final Fours will end at two and there will be a new national champion. Making this win even more impressive for the Wildcats: They played almost the entire game without Willie Cauley-Stein, an NBA-caliber forward who sprained his left ankle early. "Its not a good ankle injury, let me just put it that way," Calipari said. Another NBA prospect, James Young, fouled out with 5:32 left. That left it to Harrison, his twin brother, Andrew (14 points) and Randle, a lottery pick in waiting who was a monster inside. He had 12 rebounds to go with the 15 points. Hes had a double-double in all three tournament games. Calipari makes no apologies for recruiting the best talent and taking his chances theyll leave before they really set up shop at Kentucky. That strategy helped him bring the eighth national title back home two years ago. Now, Kentucky is a win away from the programs 16th trip to the Final Four. 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