Ex-AFL player Cam McCarthy found dead, aged 29
Former Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy has died in Perth at the age of 29.
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Suns focused on Roos clash after Powell homophobia ban
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Storm’s Sua ready for Sharks aerial assault: Bellamy
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Judiciary gaffe ‘weird’, but no issue for Jarome Luai
Spencer Leniu is set to make his return from a ban for a racial slur, but the man wrongly caught up in the judiciary case says he was not offended by the error.
Eagles eyeing Flyin’ Ryan return as confidence rebuilds
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Dolphins weed out shirt sponsor over ad rule bungle
A medicinal marijuana clinic's logo has been wiped from the Dolphins' NRL jerseys after its sponsorship was found to have breached advertising laws.
‘Desperate’ Giants bent on first Super Netball win
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Force chase ‘double points’ in unlikely finals bid
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Maroons rehab queen Robinson back from shoulder injury
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No Gamble as re-signing boosts Waratahs’ finals hopes
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Penrith’s Cleary limps out of Bulldogs clash
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury during Penrith's clash with Canterbury, leaving the field before halftime.
Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with hamstring injury
Manly expect their gun No.1 Tom Trbojevic to miss seven weeks with a hamstring injury, in a powerful blow for the Sea Eagles and NSW.
‘Shattered’ Cleary hurt against Bulldogs, in NSW doubt
Nathan Cleary has aggravated his right hamstring injury in Penrith's win over Canterbury, throwing his State of Origin hopes into doubt.
Pearson earns NSW recall for women’s Origin opener
NRLW halfback star Rachael Pearson will make her return to the Origin arena after being named in the NSW side, with young gun Jesse Southwell getting the chop.
Luai desperate to make amends for NSW in Origin
Jarome Luai has detailed his desperation to make up for the pain of last year's State of Origin series, as he fights to win back the NSW No.6 jersey.
O’Connor in Reds return, Hoopert earns Force debut
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Brattan firms for Sydney as Talay laments Lolley injury
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Farnworth boost for Dolphins as ‘Hammer’ nears return
The Dolphins welcome back strike centre Herbie Farnworth from injury against Manly as back-rower Felise Kaufusi prepares to spend time at prop.
Titans adamant Fifita can win premiership on Gold Coast
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Injury piles on Warriors’ woes amid winless run
Second-rower Kurt Capewell is set to miss three high-pressure fixtures for the Warriors, who hope to break a four-game winless run against the in-form Roosters.
Storm skipper Grant expects speedster Fa’alogo to shine
Harry Grant says young gun Sua Fa'alogo has worked hard learning from Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen to be ready for his first Storm start at fullback.
Blues raring to face close-game specialists Melbourne
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Star Aussie out of Paris Olympics with achilles injury
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Waratahs dominate Wallaroos side for Pacific Four rugby
The NSW Waratahs have been rewarded for their Super Rugby Women's domination with nine players in Australia's starting side to face Canada in the Pacific Four.
Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash
Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Reece Walsh mustn't try for too much too early against Parramatta, while the "time is not right" for Tristan Sailor to return for Brisbane, Kevin Walters says.
Fifita tells Chooks he’s in after knocking back Titans
David Fifita is set to join the Sydney Roosters in 2025 after deciding to tear up the last years of his Gold Coast deal and knock back an offer from Penrith.