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State of Origin
Only fools rush in to write off Maroons
The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.
- by Andrew Johns
NRL
'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment
Queenslanders are likening Brad Fittler to Mal Meninga for the way he has ignored the critics and stuck solid with Nathan Cleary and a core group of Blues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Blues’ hopes of three-peat soar as Kelly and Apps win fitness battle
The inclusion of the Dragons pair is a huge boost for the Blues who are looking to claim their third-straight Origin win on Friday.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Insight & Analysis
Rugby Union
Cricket
In-form Abbott hammers home Test message with maiden first-class ton
Sean Abbott is on the cusp of a Test call-up after crunching a century but Mitchell Starc could not conceal his frustration after being denied the same feat.
- by Andrew Wu
Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test
The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.
- by Andrew Wu
'Tiresome on the mind': Starc warning on challenges of hub life
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
Soccer
AFL
AFL trade period live: Blues, Dons do Saad deal, Cats trade Cockatoo, Fogarty
Join us for live coverage of day six of trade period.
- by Claire Siracusa
How Joe Biden fared at the footy in Melbourne
As he approached Carlton's captain, president and chief executive in the middle of the MCG, the man slated to become the 46th president of the United States, wanted to kick the footy that he held in his hands.
- by Jake Niall
Racing
Roots 'n' All
Horse racing
NSW trainers want Racing Australia to take over welfare of Cup horses
- by Chris Roots
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'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage's surprise return a chance to talk Olympics, race and fertility
On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive, why political statements matter and, on a personal front, how she is considering freezing her eggs to preserve her fertility.
- by Roy Ward
