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Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost

Experts hope a fresh development in the battle against motor neurone disease will become a national priority, as a state helps researchers develop better care.

Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait

Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait

Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait

Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait

Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters to end their wait for an NRL premiership. But can he do it without Sam Walker?

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Broncos want Haas back after Rabbitohs stint

Broncos want Haas back after Rabbitohs stint

Brisbane have not given up hope of Payne Haas one day returning to the Broncos, as CEO Dave Donaghy also weighed into coach Michael Maguire's future.

Knights prop ruled out of NRL finals with mammoth ban

Knights prop ruled out of NRL finals with mammoth ban

Jacob Saifiti's sole hope of playing in the NRL again in 2026 relies upon the Newcastle prop successfully contesting a reckless high contact charge.

Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG

Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG

For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG.

'No malice' as Volkman faces Dragons for first time

'No malice' as Volkman faces Dragons for first time

Ronald Volkman is not holding any grudges as he prepares to play against St George Illawarra for the first time since they bungled his contract.

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'Idiots': Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place

'Idiots': Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place

'Idiots': Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place

'Idiots': Webster slams critics as Wahs eye first place

Centre Adam Pompey was involved in a social media pile-on during the week, but coach Andrew Webster insists he wasn't affected by any hate.

Dragons stun Warriors, Brigginshaw's Broncos thump Eels

Dragons stun Warriors, Brigginshaw's Broncos thump Eels

Dragons stun Warriors, Brigginshaw's Broncos thump Eels

Dragons stun Warriors, Brigginshaw's Broncos thump Eels

St George Illawarra have picked up a rare win, and five-eighth Ali Brigginshaw has returned to help Brisbane get their NRLW season back on track.

Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels

Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels

Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels

Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels

Cronulla are set to finish the regular season in either fifth or sixth place after a shock loss to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.

Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights

Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights

Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights

Cleary shines, prop sent off as Warriors beat Knights

The Warriors have overcome a spirited 12-man Newcastle to keep their hopes of claiming the NRL's minor premiership intact.

Dolphins' relief as stars dodge bans before finals

Dolphins' relief as stars dodge bans before finals

Dolphins' relief as stars dodge bans before finals

Dolphins' relief as stars dodge bans before finals

The Dolphins have received good news from the match review committee so will have a trio of important forwards on deck for their first finals campaign.

Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery

Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery

Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery

Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery

Sam Walker's ankle injury is set to thrust Daly Cherry-Evans into the main-man role at the Sydney Roosters with NRL finals less than a fortnight away.

Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength

Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength

Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength

Channel Jai: Rabbitohs switch on finals wavelength

South Sydney players continue to be inspired by the example of Jai Arrow whose role in the side's qualification for the NRL finals has proven integral.

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'It's huge': Mitchell and Bennett set for finals first

Latrell Mitchell's long-awaited return for South Sydney hinted at what a difference the strike weapon will make in the finals series.

'No sugar hit': Hannay won't buy Titans out of trouble

Gold Coast are on track to finish 16th for the second season in a row but coach Josh Hannay has rubbished suggestions they should buy a quick fix.

NRL top eight sealed as calls overshadow Cowboys' win

North Queensland have secured their spot in the NRL finals, despite some calls that Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall described as "outrageous".

Rooster's injury adds more pain as Dolphin stocks soar

Sam Walker has suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the Sydney Roosters' 26-12 loss to the Dolphins, who now loom as serious NRL premiership contenders.

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Broncos mourn death of former club chief executive

Former Brisbane chief executive Shane Edwards has died after a brave battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

Titans the clear challengers as Roosters march on

Gold Coast have won their eighth NRLW match in a row with a victory over Canberra, but the team everyone is chasing remains the Sydney Roosters.

'Emotional' Souths arrow into finals, Mitchell reported

Jai Arrow's 99th match for South Sydney has coincided with a vital 42-22 win over Gold Coast, which secured the Rabbitohs their first finals berth since 2022.

Cleary in with four Warriors halves now injured

The table-topping Warriors have been forced into using their ninth different spine combination of 2026, after Chanel Harris-Tavita joined the injured brigade.

Sharks chase top-four spot, but it's not all or nothing

Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required.

'Do us a solid': Aussie-born Warrior's World Cup plea

Wayde Egan is arguably the form hooker in the NRL right now. And there's growing speculation that he could be included in New Zealand's World Cup squad.

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the Pacific Islands Forum.

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