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NRL 2021
Rehab has changed my life, says Burgess
The former South Sydney star says his next ambition is to become involved in rugby league again.
- by Danny Weidler
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NRL 2021
‘I can’t imagine what she’s going through’: Williams apologises for Hayne post
- by Adrian Proszenko
Reds 19 Brumbies 16
Match report
O’Connor try after the siren seals Reds win in thrilling final
- by Tom Decent
Tigers 28 Titans 36
NRL 2021
‘That was embarrassing’: Tigers botch chance to honour Raudonikis ... again
- by Christian Nicolussi
NRL
Cowboys 19 Broncos 18
Match report
A reliable rivalry delivers again as stars rise to save Cowboys
Valentine Holmes and Jason Taumalolo would make the telling plays as the Cowboys came from behind to beat the Broncos 19-18 in a thriller in Townsville.
- by Phil Lutton
Two years after hitting rock bottom, Panthers producing special kind of magic
It is impossible to think just two years ago Penrith were headed for the wooden spoon after an embarrassing night during Magic Round. They’ve come a long way since then.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2021
Roosters star still in hospital, Brown facing three-week ban as bunker fallout continues
- by Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France
Andrew Mehrtens
A few months ago, I said Australia should not expect to win a match in their upcoming three-Test series against France. I’d like to retract those comments.
Rugby Union
Reds 19 Brumbies 16
Match report
O’Connor try after the siren seals Reds win in thrilling final
- by Tom Decent
Cricket
National cricketers in line for vaccinations as Hussey tests negative
On the back of Australia’s Olympians beginning their vaccination program ion Monday, National Cabinet ruled other sportsmen and women can now join the queue.
- by Malcolm Conn
Eerie silence and sacred cows as Cummins awaits passage from India
Cooped up in his Ahmedabad hotel as the Australian contingent began to leave India for the Maldives to wait out the government’s travel ban, Pat Cummins had time to reflect on a very different IPL experience.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘Not involved in any other backstory’: Police say MacGill did not owe alleged kidnappers a debt
- by Andrew Wu, Fergus Hunter and Laura Chung
‘I am OK’: COVID-positive Hussey to remain in India as exit confirmed for other Australians
- by Malcolm Conn and Andrew Wu
Soccer
AFL
Demons dig deep to keep Swans at bay
There will come a point this year when long-suffering Melbourne fans allow themselves to dream. That moment cannot be too far away after the Demons held off a late challenge from Sydney.
- by Andrew Wu
Giants 16.11 (107) Bombers 16.9 (105)
Match report
Giants strike late to hold off comeback by battling Bombers
Greater Western Sydney survived a brave fightback from Essendon, with a left-foot snap from Jacob Hopper at the death sealing a heart-stopping two-point win.
- by Vince Rugari
Racing
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Giants make strong start to keep the Magpies winless
Kiera Austin’s teenage replacement Sophie Dwyer stood tall as the Giants continued their winning start to the new Super Netball season.
- by Roy Ward
‘The Games will go ahead’: Coates shuts down talk of Tokyo cancellation
IOC vice-president John Coates said there was no ‘hypotheticals’ being entertained as he backed a vaccine program plus health protocols to see Tokyo succeed.
- by Phil Lutton