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Smith 'pinching himself' after icon's advice
Sandon Smith received some stellar advice from Newcastle Knights icon before Sunday's NRL grand final.
Referees strike over as Football Australia reaches deal
Soccer referees are no longer on strike and will be on deck for the Australia Cup final and the A-Leagues season after Football Australia struck a deal.
Young gun Shayne Lumsden makes incredible hole-in-one during Como Secondary College golf competition
The high school student finished his last day of Year 12 on cloud nine after hitting the shot of a lifetime during a school golf competition.
Lachie Neale ‘excited’ for new Collingwood chapter as Pies unveil superstar signing
Newly minted Collingwood superstar Lachie Neale admits leaving Brisbane ‘still doesn’t feel real’ as he donned the black and white stripes for the first time.
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and George Gregan have played in a combined 12 World Cups, and won five. They’ve shared some insights into fast-approaching 2027 tournament in Australia.
A year ago, Nic Maddinson was battling testicular cancer. Now he’s in line for a Test recall
When the NSW captain took the call from chief selector George Bailey on Thursday evening, he was over the moon. But then he realised there was a big problem.
Fremantle big man Mason Cox responds after grand final ‘stinker’ against Brisbane
The polarising American has penned a long reflection after copping it for his performance on the biggest day.
Schofield looks to defy history with topweight Ceolwulf in the Epsom
Jockey Chad Schofield has put the call out again for a helping hand with Ceolwulf in the Epsom Handicap.
The final countdown: Everything you need to know ahead of the NRLW decider
Brisbane and the Roosters face off in a repeat of the 2025 grand final. The Broncos were too strong on that occasion – but the Roosters insists they won’t carry any scars into Sunday’s clash.
‘Tears every day’: The Roosters fans who are feeling crushed
Days before kick-off in the NRL grand final, many supporters have been left disappointed because of the shortage of tickets.

