While all the talk has been about Latrell Mitchell, the other fullback on Saturday night has been Penrith's rock during their title defence. A read on how a boxing ring Russell Crowe used in Cinderella Man inspired the fighter in the humble No.1
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Greg Norman interview on LIV Golf's plan for Australia:
- the secret stake for Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman
- did he really open talks with Adam Scott?
- decision on Australian venue imminent
- why he wants the majors to remain "Switzerland"
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Mick Potter guaranteed job at Bulldogs next year after impressing as interim coach
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NRL red zone: Why it’s time for all eight games in the final round to be played at the same time
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Incredible gesture by the family, who are asking for donations to be made here if possible: mycause.com.au/page/290298/in
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Paul Green’s brain donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank | @proshenks @app85 smh.com.au/sport/nrl/paul
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Cameron Ciraldo now has a head coaching deal lasting as long as Craig Bellamy, Trent Robinson and Ivan Cleary. Will it work at the Bulldogs?
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The NRL has tabled a proposal to make its season even longer by starting a week earlier than usual and scheduling 27 regular season rounds
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Latrell Mitchell is playing centre in the second half for the Rabbitohs with Kodi Nikorima at fullback. Big call from Jason Demetriou #nrlsharkssouths
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LOVE IS LOVE: Toby Rudolf on an NRL Pride Round and his sexuality
‘I’ve kissed gay men … I’m not a one-stop shop.’
If we all had Toby’s outlook on love and sexuality, the world would be a beautiful place❤️🌈🦈
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Updated story with full list of seven Manly players who will boycott game over club's pride jersey
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BREAKING
7 Manly players won't play this weekend
Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley have stood down over pride jersey.
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Manly coach Des Hasler has told his players he will support their decision to stand down from this week's game over the pride jersey
Looking likely 3-4 Manly players will be unavailable at this stage. Club won't renege on wearing the jersey
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State of Origin coaches Brad Fittler and Billy Slater have walked away from being Australia selectors - only weeks after the NRL wrote to the states about them helping choose the Kangaroos' World Cup squad
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Cameron Munster and Muray Taulagi now officially out of Origin after PCR tests returned overnight came back positive
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Dale Finucane will join the NSW squad in camp less than 24 hours after playing for the Sharks against Storm after Jordan McLean ‘heartbreak’
Australia’s most prestigious golf award is named after Greg Norman. But the PGA of Australia has finally broken its silence on his Saudi tour - and the Shark won’t like it
The NRL has responded to the Isaah Yeo concussion controversy, claiming there were "indicators that could have supported category two" diagnosis but content with on-field handling from the Blues
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NSW medico says the independent doctor in the bunker was the only one to see vision of Isaah Yeo after the first tackle, while the Blues star said he "just lost a bit of balance"
Peter V’landys to join selection panel for the Kangaroos' World Cup defence alongside State of Origin coaches Brad Fittler and Billy Slater
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Greg Norman unveils field for Saudi league with former world No.1 a shock entry, four Australians to play for mega money
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NRL hits Eels hard over trainer incident during Cleary kick
Aussie young gun set to join Greg Norman’s $190 million rebel golf tour after Great White Shark offers spots for top two on Australasian order of merit
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The $6 million Broncos contract which stayed on the table: Inside the feud between Payne Haas and one of the NRL's most powerful player agents
‘Two years in jail during Magic Round last year’: Griffin fumes at Tupou escape
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Funny side note to Adam O'Brien refuting the Knights have pulled Kalyn Ponga's contract extension ... the captain couldn't even leave the press conference for several minutes due to severe cramps after his best game of the year
It’s a play not uncommon in the NRL, but been very impressed with how lethal the Sharks have looked with the slingshot move early in the year. Bit of a dive into it here. “Just compare the Sharks to other teams, who go through their plays at half pace”
It's very, very early, but it's also Masters Monday with Cameron Smith chasing Australia's second green jacket. Manning the tools on the live blog right through the morning
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Bit of a twist to Nash Rawiller's genius ride in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Think It Over. Stewards have just issued one of the biggest fines in Australian racing history, slugging the jockey $40,000 and suspending him for two weeks for excessive whip use (20 in total).
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Always been fascinated by the 15th hole at Augusta National, the one which can make a Masters champion, but also broke one when Sergio put five balls in the water en route to a 13. So, what's the best way to play it?
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‘He liked the cap’: Benaud to go from baggy green to blue riband
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‘His shots are like a little butterfly’: It's Masters week so did a bit of a dive into why Cameron Smith's short game is so good, including his unique method for the one-handed chipping drill
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'I'm a bit of a throw back, but winning is what drives me': Why Willie Pike will never really get used to his cult hero status and the reasons why he's so good through the eyes of his 92-year-old first boss, Bob Peters and
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Shelby right, mate: The inside story of how a new cult hero is helping Danny Williams recover from rock bottom. “I couldn’t look people in the eye and didn’t want to be there”
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The NRL has sent a reminder to all clubs on the eve of round two about strict policing of incorrect play-the-balls and a warning on cannonball tackles
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A day after the NRL wiped the judiciary slate clean, Dragons have request rejected for Tyrell Fuimaono’s five-game ban for trial tackle to be reduced under new code
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Racing NSW has moved to ban Alligator Blood's owner from racing his horses in the state over bankruptcy claims, with Allan Endresz planning to fight the sanction
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