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• ‘Don’t get caught up’: Popovic’s plan to avoid another World Cup meltdown

  03-07-2026 18:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia is through to the World Cup knockout rounds for a third time, playing a Pharaohs side who Popovic says will give the Socceroos their toughest challenge.
  
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• New Titans recruit makes statement on debut... but Roosters send ominous NRLW warning

  04-07-2026 07:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Former sevens star Teagan Levi dazzled on her NRLW debut, but it was Roosters rival Tarryn Aiken who stole the show in her return from injury as last year’s beaten grand finalists made a statement on the Gold Coast.
  
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• Round 1: Titans vs Roosters | NRLW Highlights

  04-07-2026 07:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Catch all of the exhilarating tries, lightning pace, and defining big-match moments from the opening round match between the Titans and Roosters.
  
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• ‘Does no one actually care?’ Why this has been Australia’s invisible World Cup

  04-07-2026 07:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Ask an Australian sporting follower whether they care about this T20 World Cup, and they will invariably tell you they do, but cricket has not made it easy for them to follow it.
  
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• Rugby convert scores on debut for Titans

  04-07-2026 06:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Teagan Levi muscles over the tryline to score on debut for the Gold Coast Titans.
  
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• Roosters gun bags a double

  04-07-2026 06:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Jayme Fressard crosses for her second try against the Titans.
  
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• ‘So far off’: Hawks stunningly ‘brutalised’ as record tumbles in ugly scene — LIVE AFL

  04-07-2026 06:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An undermanned Hawthorn will have its depth tested on Saturday as it aims to win its third-straight game in a Tassie clash with Melbourne. Live updates below!
  
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• Battered Giants threaten boilover in fiery first half duel with Fremantle — LIVE

  04-07-2026 06:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  GWS’ wildcard hopes officially hang by a thread on Saturday afternoon, as they face competition heavyweights Fremantle in sunny —but chilly — Canberra conditions.
  
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• Battered Giants ignite fiery first quarter duel with Fremantle in search of minor miracle — LIVE

  04-07-2026 06:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  GWS’ wildcard hopes officially hang by a thread on Saturday afternoon, as they face competition heavyweights Fremantle in sunny —but chilly — Canberra conditions.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hawks star cops nasty-looking injury as Demons’ stunning burst sets tongues wagging

  04-07-2026 05:52 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Dominant Dees in command in Tassie as Hawks star suffers nasty wound

  04-07-2026 05:52 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Dees ‘brutalising’ Hawks in Launceston as Barrass suffers nasty wound

  04-07-2026 05:52 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.
  
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• Socceroos v Egypt as it happened: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0; Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time; Australia knocked out of World Cup by Egypt after penalties

  04-07-2026 05:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Colombia, Egypt and Argentina have booked their spots in the round of 16 after eliminating Ghana, Australia and Cape Verde on Saturday morning.
  
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• ‘I found out when you guys did’: Ryan and Beach didn’t know goalkeeper switch was coming

  04-07-2026 05:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Redmayne’s memorable penalty shoot-out cameo in the 2022 World Cup play-off was planned well in advance. This time, Australia’s goalkeepers were kept in the dark until the last moment.
  
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• ‘Unbelievable’ blow in ominous upset bid as contender gets shock ‘whack’ — LIVE AFL

  04-07-2026 05:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An undermanned Hawthorn will have its depth tested on Saturday as it aims to win its third-straight game in a Tassie clash with Melbourne. Live updates below!
  
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• AFL LIVE: Dees strike early as Mraz, Hill make debuts for Hawks

  04-07-2026 05:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.
  
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• ‘Nowhere near good enough’: Grella’s final parting shot to Aussies after World Cup exit

  04-07-2026 05:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Mike Grella has delivered a parting shot to the Socceroos following the team’s World Cup exit, declaring the Australians are “nowhere near good enough” to compete with top-tier nations.
  
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• Live: Hawks look for revenge against Dees as Giants host ladder-leaders Freo

  04-07-2026 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn hosts Melbourne in Tasmania as the GWS Giants take on a red-hot Fremantle side in Canberra. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Demons smashing Hawks as Giants, Dockers in close Canberra clash

  04-07-2026 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn hosts Melbourne in Tasmania as the GWS Giants take on a red-hot Fremantle side in Canberra. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Demons blitz Hawks early as Giants, Dockers meet in Canberra

  04-07-2026 05:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn hosts Melbourne in Tasmania as the GWS Giants take on a red-hot Fremantle side in Canberra. Follow live. 
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hawthorn and Melbourne go head-to-head in Tasmania as round 17 continues

  04-07-2026 04:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Demons open a bumper day of AFL action with their clash in Launceston. Follow along for AFL Saturday live coverage, news and reactions.
  
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• Cody Walker learns fate over ‘selfish’ act that left league greats stunned

  04-07-2026 04:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cody Walker is facing a ban over a “selfish” and “completely unnecessary” brain snap that saw the Rabbitohs five-eighth binned and cost a try in Friday night’s loss to the Penrith Panthers.
  
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• Why the Dolphins couldn’t keep their most prolific player

  04-07-2026 04:32 via smh.com.au
  
  A blossoming metre-eating phenom has forced a favourite son – who hasn’t missed a single Dolphins game since their inception – to find a new home.
  
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• ‘Never seen anything like it’: Reveal over looming Hird pitch; Crows conundrum — AFL Daily

  04-07-2026 04:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An Essendon legend has made a reveal over James Hird’s looming pitch for the Essendon job.
  
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• Popovic’s candid admission over huge gamble as Socceroos coach makes stunning ref claim

  04-07-2026 04:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has conceded his penalty shootout gamble backfired following Australia’s World Cup exit, also taking aim at the officiating during the Round of 32 clash against Egypt.
  
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• Hawks down stars, nine combined changes as Dees look to cause Tassie stir — LIVE AFL

  04-07-2026 04:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An undermanned Hawthorn will have its depth tested on Saturday as it aims to win its third-straight game in a Tassie clash with Melbourne. Live updates below!
  
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• Battered wildcard hopeful needs Giant miracle as flag fancy Freo eyes off rare air — LIVE

  04-07-2026 03:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  GWS’ wildcard hopes officially hang by a thread on Saturday afternoon, as they face competition heavyweights Fremantle in sunny —but chilly — Canberra conditions.
  
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• ‘Big mistake’: Ex-Socceroos attack Popovic’s gambles as Australia exit World Cup

  04-07-2026 03:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s gallant World Cup campaign has ended in heartbreak after they suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat against Egypt in Dallas.
  
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• Socceroos v Egypt LIVE updates: Colombia lead Ghana 1-0; Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time; Australia knocked out of World Cup by Egypt after penalties

  04-07-2026 03:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Colombia and Ghana are going head-to-head for a spot in the round of 16, after Australia and Cape Verde were eliminated from the World Cup by Egypt and Argentina earlier this morning. Follow the action.
  
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• Socceroos v Egypt LIVE updates: Colombia and Ghana kick-off in Kansas City; Argentina beat 3-2 Cape Verde in extra time; Australia knocked out of World Cup by Egypt after penalties

  04-07-2026 03:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Cape Verde take Argentina to extra time after the Socceroos are knocked out of the World Cup. Follow the action.
  
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