League pioneer Filipaina dies aged 64
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64.
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McGowan defends WA allowing AFLW games
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Finch excited by McDonald’s audition
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Donaldson has dibs on Tahs’ No.10 jumper
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Green holds share of Vic Open lead
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Mixed fortunes for Test stars at the Gabba
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Suns fear star Ben King has torn ACL
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Scotty James primed to ride for Oly gold
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Lions strive to better AFL finals record
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Rudan tells Wanderers to rise to City task
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Redmayne facing Sydney FC starting battle
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James qualifies second in Games halfpipe
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Chumpy still inspires Aussie snowboarders
Two years after his death, the presence of Alex "Chumpy" Pullin still inspires the Australian Olympic snowboarders, as the men set out in the snowboard cross.
Painful replays fuel Parramatta’s Paulo
Parramatta co-captain Junior Paulo watched the replay of last year's elimination semi-final loss a torturous 20 times.
Pride, passion driving Kerr in All Stars
Indigenous All Stars forward Josh Kerr and coach Laurie Daley have expressed their pride at representing their culture in the showpiece game.
Kyriacou set to make her mark at Vic Open
Steph Kyriacou, Hannah Green and Su Oh are the headline acts at the women's Vic Open.
Gawn backs under-fire Dees coach Goodwin
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he will continue to socialise with AFL premiership-winning coach Simon Goodwin.
Kefu praises Super effort to support Tonga
Every try scored across the first 10 rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament will see $500 donated to the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal.
Jed Morgan the headline act at 13th Beach
Jed Morgan will be among the favourites to snare a prized ticket to the British Open when he tees it up at the Vic Open.
Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials
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Georgiades prepared for Power lead role
Port Adelaide are hopeful Charlie Dixon will be ready for round one of the AFL season, but they have several replacement options if he is still sidelined.
League Immortal Raper ‘a true champion’
Johnny Raper was one of Australian rugby league's most decorated players, and for many that played with and against him he was "the greatest".
Patty Mills’ historic NBA All-Star call-up
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Europe ‘next step’ for Mariners’ Rowles
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Cummins breaks silence on Langer’s exit
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AFL finalises exemptions to enter WA
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Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper dies
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Captain in sole charge won’t work: Khawaja
Australian batter Usman Khawaja says the suggestion Australia's Test captain should be in sole charge of the national team is unworkable.