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Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin

Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that he will play Trai Fuller again at fullback next week and rest Queensland representative Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

Kristina Clonan was struggling to tie her shoelaces a year ago, but now she has sights on Olympic glory as part of a new-look women's team sprint unit.

Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers

Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers

Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers

Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers

Brisbane premiership forward Eric Hipwood will reach his 200-game milestone when he makes his return in Sunday's clash with Richmond in Hobart.

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Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink

Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink

Queensland prop Thomas Flegler's comeback to the State of Origin arena after shoulder nerve surgery is testament to a footballer who could not be broken.

Tigers urged to farewell Leichhardt in style

Tigers urged to farewell Leichhardt in style

Before Leichhardt Oval closes down for redevelopment, Benji Marshall wants his side to give Wests Tigers' beloved venue a fitting send-off.

Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters

Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters

Dolphins halves Kodi Nikorima and Isaiya Katoa combined superbly in a 48-10 win over the Sydney Roosters, who lost two players to concussion.

Licence to thrill: Walker at home in Maroons 007 role

Licence to thrill: Walker at home in Maroons 007 role

Queensland halfback Sam Walker is ready to play his expansive way in his second State of Origin match, with his partner in mayhem Cameron Munster a dynamo ally.

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Double jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Double jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Double jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Double jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Prosecutors are seeking to retry a man acquitted of rape after claiming forensic retesting uncovered new evidence following a state's DNA lab debacle.

Alleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

Alleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

Alleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

Alleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

A man's lies after his girlfriend went missing show his intent to kill her, prosecutors have told a jury but his defence argued she could still be alive.

Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

One of Australia's worst pedophiles may be extradited interstate to face more charges after his bid to reduce a life sentence for years of sex offences failed.

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

Missing out on an AFL senior coaching role has given a Geelong assistant plenty of perspective, with Carlton and Essendon in the market this time around.

Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur

Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur

Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur

Another AFL-listed player banned for homophobic slur

An AFL-listed player who admitted using a homophobic slur in a VFL match has been banned for four games, with the league saying more work needs to be done.

'Freak' and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies

'Freak' and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies

'Freak' and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies

'Freak' and French muscle bolster Junior Wallabies

Tom Robinson will lead a Junior Wallabies team that will for the first time include overseas talent in two hulking French-based props, and a local freak.

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'Five Phingers' of Maroons set to hand Blues a fistful

The Dolphins have emerged as the power NRL club behind the Queensland side, with their famous five in the squad after building an unbreakable bond in clubland.

Katoa gives Dolphins boost after Blues camp release

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has praised the NSW staff for the way they handled co-captain Isaiya Katoa this week as he prepares to play Sydney Roosters.

'Joke': Fotuaika details shock at co-captain promotion

Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika wasn't expecting to be elevated to co-captain mid-season, but he's savouring his moment in the role.

'You won't win': public servant details union clash

A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.

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Murder accused 'lied' about girlfriend being deported

A man accused of murdering his missing American girlfriend admitted to police he lied to her friends because he was hurt by their break-up, a jury has heard.

Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree

A man allegedly started a six-hour carjacking and dangerous driving spree by breaking into a woman's home and demanding car keys at knifepoint, a judge heard.

'Smash him': defection spices up Ashes velodrome battle

Leigh Hoffman will defend the Commonwealth Games team sprint title in Glasgow that he won alongside defector Matthew Richardson, who will be riding for England.

'We've got to pay the price': Suns coach on keeping duo

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the club has to pay the price to keep two sought-after key forwards at the AFL club.

'Not worried': Bennett focused on Souths, not Broncos

Super-coach Wayne Bennett insists his focus is solely on his struggling South Sydney, not trying to put another nail in the coffin of his former side Brisbane.

'In my heart': Tino's tears for ill dad as Haas looms

Emotional Queensland prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is spending every possible moment with his sick father as he eyes another showdown with fierce rival Payne Haas.

'Lay off the food': Kuli to serve it up for Maroons

Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is a powerhouse footballer and great character who says "young Kuli" would be proud of the off-field calls he made.

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