Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm
There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.
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‘I wasn’t aware’: Lions coach blindsided by Neale tour
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‘Full support’ for FIFA president as pressure mounts
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Geelong avoids sanction over player concussion deal
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Bears’ English raid continues, sign Canberra forward
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‘Kleptomaniacs’: media empire vows to slay AI thieves
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Souths’ Mitchell ‘hurting’ to miss Indigenous Round
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Aussie open water swimmers rallying for Olympic future
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Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp
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Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe
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Fresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss
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Giants Super Netball team set for big takeover
The owner of the Melbourne Mavericks has acquired a second Super Netball licence with Craig Hutchison's Sport Entertainment Group taking over the Giants.
Collingwood utility added to growing injury list
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‘That’ll do me’: Clarkson addresses North future
As speculation mounts over his future at Arden St, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed his contract situation.
Roosters enforcer finally back from head knock
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Devils nab development guru to boost AFL build
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Young breakout star’s 12-year connection with Cleary
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Why Blues coach phoned Slater after landing Origin job
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Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt
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Hawthorn coach Mitchell makes call on future
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2030 AFL season.
Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test
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How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
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Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy
Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.