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NRL 2024

‘Best of both worlds’: Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double

Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Why Souths have parked any plans to move Latrell Mitchell to the centres

Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre

He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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Insight & Analysis

Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field

Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough

Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

The shocks and shake-ups of a faster, younger, tougher NRL in 2024

As the season moves past the halfway point, attacking football is in vogue, big names have made way for new talents and the off-field wheeling and dealing is as intriguing as ever.

Dan Walsh
Dan Walsh

Sports Reporter

Cricket

Soccer

The Mariners celebrate their A-League Men grand final win earlier this year.

‘Spent too much money’: A-League club distributions slashed to $500,000

APL chairman Stephen Conroy says the competition was facing financial ruin unless it passed a $20 million hit onto club owners.

  • by Vince Rugari

Turkey, Netherlands book last spots as Euro quarter-finals set

A stunning last-minute save ensured Turkey held on to their slender lead in Leipzig while a more routine win for the Dutch ensured their place in the last eight.

  • by Ciaran Fahey

AFL

Basketball

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson.
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Paris 2024

‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.

  • by Konrad Marshall
Dyson Daniels drives to the basket.

‘It doesn’t get any easier’: Boomers wait for Thursday night selection news

The Australian Boomers will play on Thursday night and then wait to hear from coach Brian Goorjian about whether they will be going to Paris 2024.

  • by Roy Ward

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Australian sprint star Torrie Lewis.

Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race

Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.

  • by Michael Gleeson
Min Woo and Minjee Lee.

Minjee and Min Woo Lee might not see each other in Paris. Why aren’t they playing together?

The star golfers will be the 16th set of siblings to compete for Australia at the Olympic Games in the same sport but admit their paths might not cross. Why isn’t golf moving to team events?

  • by Adam Pengilly

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