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The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad's dream

The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad's dream

Salesi Foketi's Tongan father was denied the chance to play NRL because of his struggles with English. Now the Roosters star wants to fulfil his dad's dream.

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.

Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement

Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement

Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement

Kiss irked over Paisami suspension, coy on replacement

Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces a midfield reshuffle after Hunter Paisami's four-week ban, eyeing several options ahead of the crucial Eden Park Bledisloe clash.

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More levels: Cleary can get even better after Dally M

More levels: Cleary can get even better after Dally M

Ivan Cleary has spoken of the horror of watching his son Nathan's leg injury, and a belief he can still get better again after winning his first Dally M.

Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness

Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness

Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final.

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.

His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride

His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride

Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.

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Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt

Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt

Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt

Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt

A 44-year-old man allegedly cancelled a woman's return flight to Australia while she was in Egypt, and impersonated her online to cancel her visa.

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

Illegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

A state government has ramped up its crackdown on illegal e-bikes by destroying its first lot of illegal bicycles seized under new laws.

Free-spirited Southam laps up pressure with 100m gold

Free-spirited Southam laps up pressure with 100m gold

Free-spirited Southam laps up pressure with 100m gold

Free-spirited Southam laps up pressure with 100m gold

Flynn Southam has backed up his Commonwealth Games gold with victory in the 100m freestyle at the Australian short-course swimming championships in Sydney.

Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow

Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow

Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow

Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow

After beating the odds to play professional contact sport with cystic fibrosis, former Wallaby Nathan Charles has now been diagnosed with MND, aged 37.

Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF

Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF

Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF

Roosters star to make up for lost time in NRLW GF

Moving on from the "hardest part" of her NRLW career, Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken is set for a starring role in the grand final against Brisbane.

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision

Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named.

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.

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Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph

Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion.

Largest coal project in state history greenlit to 2045

Coal mining at a critical site is set to push on for the next two decades, with climate groups worried about an environmental catastrophe in the making.

The premiership record that shows Cherry-Evans' growth

Daly Cherry-Evans is on the verge of becoming the oldest premiership winner in 104 years, but it is another record that sums up his longevity.

Attacks on Muslim graves fuelled by One Nation: leader

Vandalism of several Muslim graves - combined with a previous attack on the same cemetery - point to growing divisions in Australia, a community leader says.

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Ink and paint to the fore as Knights fans dare to dream

Knights players are embracing the love from their city as Newcastle's fans turn to paint and ink to show their support for Justin Holbrook's side.

'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit

A student killed in a suspected mistaken identity shooting was "not simply a victim", his mother says, as three people face court charged over his murder.

Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial

How investigators established the movements of Beau Lamarre-Condon and his two alleged victims has become the major focus of the officer's trial.

Armed bank robber 'felt justified’ in inflicting pain

One of the country’s most prolific criminals has faced two of his victims nearly 30 years after he terrified them while holding up regional banks at gunpoint.

Star centre cleared for Cup action against All Blacks

Len Ikitau has overcome an ankle injury to be named in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with coach Les Kiss also including a Brumbies bolter.

Neighbour allegedly murdered family members weeks apart

A 32-year-old allegedly murdered a man who had come to sort out the estate of his relative, who police believe was killed by the same man a fortnight earlier.

A-Leagues ‘wait and see’ amid Manchester City turmoil

A-Leagues boss Steve Rosich has remained tight-lipped on Manchester City's financial scandal, believing it is too early to draw a connection to Melbourne City.

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