Sport
‘Phenomenal’: How suspended Latrell has helped steer Souths to a grand final
South Sydney players knew their season was about to change the moment Latrell Mitchell clattered into Joseph Manu. But the star fullback has become an inspiration behind the scenes.
- by Phil Lutton
Updated
NRL Grand Final
Edwards in doubt as Pangai jnr reveals why he ruled himself out of grand final
- by Michael Chammas
NRL
NRL flags desire to test players’ hair for drugs after end-of-season incidents
The NRL wants to put hair follicle testing for illicit drugs back on the agenda following the latest off-field incidents.
- by Adrian Proszenko
NRL slams ‘unhealthy obsession’ over referees ahead of grand final
The NRL has put the onus onto players and trainers not to milk injuries in the code’s showpiece event.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL off-field behaviour
Munster, Smith to be interviewed by NRL over white powder footage
- by Christian Nicolussi and Sarah Keoghan
Insight & Analysis
Rabbitohs spirit of ’55 alive and well in class of 2021
No doubt rugby league has changed considerably but this is how I see Sunday’s line-up compared with the remarkables of 1955 onwards.
Max Presnell
Racing writer for The Sydney Morning Herald
Why Cooper can lead Wallabies to World Cup final
Even after his last-gasp penalty goal to defeat the Springboks, the expectation was he was a seat warmer. But this is very much a changed Quade Cooper.
Wayne Smith
‘I shot myself in the foot’: How Crowe botched Bennett signing in secret Tinkler meeting
The Souths co-owner has revealed how channelling his inner Kerry Packer during a face-to-face with Newcastle boss Nathan Tinkler cost him the supercoach’s signature in late 2011.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Rugby Union
Wallabies 27 Argentina 8
Rugby Championship
Wallabies make it three on the trot thanks to Kerevi masterclass but Rennie could be ‘grumpy’ in review
- by Tom Decent
Cricket
Nervous wait for elite women’s cricket after COVID-19 outbreak
A Sheffield Shield match has been postponed in Brisbane but the one-off Test against India is still expected to begin on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
- by Malcolm Conn
Warner’s IPL axing a blow to Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations
Australia’s preparations for the T20 World Cup have received another major setback, with David Warner dropped in the IPL as other Australians struggle.
- by Malcolm Conn
Soccer
AFL
Analysis
AFL 2021
Why the Blues can take heart from Demons’ triumph
With similar access to a lot of high draft picks, Carlton can look at following Melbourne’s rise. But there is a critical difference between the two clubs’ approaches.
- by Jake Niall
Updated
AFL 2021
Bombers back Caldwell; rule out play for Dunkley ‘at this stage’
Essendon coach Ben Rutten is keen to pursue development from within and hopes two injury-hit midfielders can have a strong 2022 campaign.
- by Jon Pierik
‘Whoa, it’s back’: May asked medicos not to tell him extent of injury
- by Jake Niall and Daniel Cherny
Racing
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Barty withdraws from Indian Wells, WTA Finals campaign in doubt
The Wimbledon champion’s withdrawal is another blow for the California tournament, with 2018 champion Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams also sitting it out.
- by Reuters
Smart players key to winning on the international stage
New Diamonds captain Liz Watson and vice-captain Stephanie Wood have the smarts and skill to ensure Australia adapts to the rogue pace of internationals.
- by Liz Ellis
