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Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race.

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Cronulla centre KL Iro needs no introduction to the man he'll be marking when Canberra host the Sharks for their NRL semi-final.

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'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.

Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University.

Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong

Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong

Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season.

'Thought that was me': Papalii's ankle fears revealed

'Thought that was me': Papalii's ankle fears revealed

Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training.

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Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts his young side will be able to recover for a do-or-die semi-final against Cronulla after a crushing defeat to Brisbane.

Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory.

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane.

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership.

Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Georgia Garnett kicked three crucial goals as GWS posted their first AFLW victory in 378 days by storming past the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Veteran prop Josh Papalii faces a crucial training test if he is to overcome an ankle injury to play in Canberra's qualifying final against Brisbane.

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.

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Senator urges Bishop to resign from ANU post

An independent senator has added his voice to the chorus of calls for Julie Bishop to quit her post as ANU chancellor.

Top uni executives face the music after chief quits

Julie Bishop has fended off questions about her future leading one of the nation's most prestigious universities after the resignation of its vice-chancellor.

No quarter for club that saved Raider's NRL dream

After waiting until his mid-20s for his NRL dream, Canberra second-rower Zac Hosking must knock over the side that gave him his start en route to a grand final.

'Like Mbappe': Toure sets big Socceroos target

After his first notable contribution for the Socceroos, 20-year-old striker Mohamed Toure wants to be Australia's answer to Kylian Mbappe.

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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

Inside meeting where Socceroos drew a line in the sand

Tony Popovic is not concerned with the past glories of his Socceroos as he looks for 26 players who can live by his elite standards for next year's World Cup.

Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out

The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL.

Socceroos win - but here's why Popovic isn't satisfied

Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.

Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand

Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda

In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.

Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo

New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.

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