Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash
Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.
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Storm clouds gather as fresh injury hurts finals hopes
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Sharks solidify top-four spot with third straight win
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Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms
The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.
A-Leagues reveal next rescue act after saving Canberra
Australia's capital city could have a team in the A-League Men in two years after investors rescued the licence for Canberra United.
Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ’s lost brother
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It’s not about the numbers: Eagles back in Elliot Yeo
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Hardwick apologises to Suns after ’emotional’ comments
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Souths set star’s timeline as absence rolls on
Wayne Bennett could be without Latrell Mitchell for another three weeks as the South Sydney star battles to overcome a calf injury.
Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach
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Bulldogs give Crichton update, reveal Kikau outlook
Captain Stephen Crichton has been ruled out of Canterbury's Saturday night clash with Wests Tigers.
‘Circuit-breaker’: Bulldogs drop out-of-form young gun
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‘Motherland’ calls as Reds brace for dominant Drua
Tanya Kalounivale says she is buzzing with excitement at finally playing a professional game in her native country, even if it is for the Queensland Reds.
‘Had to give back’: Bronco backs teammate-led axing
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Young keeps head down as Dragons coaching call looms
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Suber-sonic! Shock British Open leader at Birkdale
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Walsh wizardry helps Broncos edge past Panthers
Three try assists and a late goal from the sidelines from Reece Walsh have helped Brisbane edge past Penrith in a 14-12 NRL thriller.
Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback
Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines.
Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact
The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.
BMX world descends as Aussie pursues elusive title
Australian Olympic champion Saya Sakakibara has the chance to clinch the one trophy missing from her cabinet when Brisbane hosts the BMX World Championships.
‘Write us off’: Dolphins vow response as star cleared
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Coach rolls dice on rookie half in Storm survival bid
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy believes Trent Toelau has the game to tame the Sydney Roosters as the Storm face their rivals without their first-choice halves.
‘Not true’: Pendlebury’s swift answer to future plans
Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future.
‘Dark times’: Young gun reveals the cost of his injury
Noah Martin has opened up about his recent ankle surgery, while speculation spreads on Corey Horsburgh's future in Canberra.
‘I’m the big fish’: superstar Spence’s warning to Tszyu
Undefeated American superstar Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney with a word of warning to Australian rival Tim Tszyu ahead of their blockbuster bout.
‘Realistic’ Frost opens up on Wallabies omission
Second-rower Nick Frost doesn't feel like he performed to the level of a Wallaby for the ACT Brumbies as he looks to earn his spot back in the national team.