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• Irankunda fires epic warning shot

  25-09-2026 12:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda has a long shot saved early against Brazil.
  
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• Mulitalo details 'abuse' from Samoan fans

  26-09-2026 22:00 via theage.com.au
  
  New Zealand winger Ronaldo Mulitalo lifts the lid on the abuse he cops from Samoan fans each year.
  
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• Fremantle's recovery from inexplicable collapse begins by sitting in grief

  26-09-2026 21:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Even before Fremantle's heartbroken players left the field of play at the MCG, the recovery from one of the most devastating losses in league history had already begun. 
  
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• Russell wins in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli’s F1 lead

  26-09-2026 21:46 via smh.com.au
  
  George Russell closed the gap to his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. after fending off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win.
  
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• More woe for Piastri as Russell wins in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli’s F1 lead

  26-09-2026 21:46 via theage.com.au
  
  George Russell closed the gap to his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. after fending off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win.
  
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• George Russell wins in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli’s F1 lead

  26-09-2026 21:46 via theage.com.au
  
  George Russell closed the gap to his championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. after fending off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win.
  
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• Peter V’landys has revealed his vision for rugby league. It doesn’t include more rule changes

  26-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Days after becoming the NRL’s first executive chair, V’landys has revealed his key priorities. Changing the rules again isn’t one of them.
  
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• Once, he couldn’t even pass left to right. Now Mitch Kenny is critical to Penrith’s title shot

  26-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The hooker is the not-so underrated cog in the Panthers’ premiership machine, seven years after making his NRL debut with no idea how to play dummy half.
  
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• ‘Given everyone hope’: After 25 years of mostly pain, Knights ready to rise again

  26-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  There have been more downs than ups since Newcastle’s last premiership win in 2001. However, the Kalyn Ponga-inspired Knights are ready to create history.
  
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• Cleary is aiming to do a Cronk. But have Panthers already clinched the ultimate prize?

  26-09-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The star halfback will attempt to emulate Roosters great Cooper Cronk by leading his side to a premiership while carrying a serious injury. Meanwhile, the whispers over his future are getting louder.
  
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• Wildcats star joins growing casualty ward

  26-09-2026 15:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Jo Lual-Acuil becomes the latest NBL star to go down with injury, spotted with ice on his lower-leg.
  
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• Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra

  26-09-2026 15:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters are through to the NRLW grand final, continuing their perfect season with a 20-10 victory over Canberra.
  
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• Piastri falls out of podium contention

  26-09-2026 14:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Oscar Piastri races off the track after attempting to overtake Isack Hadjar.
  
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• Wildcats 'rattled' amid first-quarter blitz

  26-09-2026 14:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlin Davison comes up with a steal and a lay-up to continue the Breakers' first-quarter blitz against the Wildcats.
  
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• Brisbane Lions surge late for third flag in a row, breaking Docker hearts

  26-09-2026 14:05 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions have come from 17 points down to win their third-straight AFL grand final beating Fremantle by seven points. Follow all the reaction.
  
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• NRLW Highlights: Roosters v Raiders - Finals Week 2

  26-09-2026 14:03 via theage.com.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters host the Canberra Raiders in Finals Week 2 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• Roosters book third consecutive grand final spot with victory against Raiders

  26-09-2026 13:51 via smh.com.au
  
  There were hair pulls and bloodied noses, but the Roosters managed to secure a 20-10 victory against Canberra to book themselves a spot in the NRLW grand final.
  
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• Kernick reacts to gritty Roosters triumph

  26-09-2026 13:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Roosters enforcer Olivia Kernick speaks to Nine after her side's NRLW preliminary final victory.
  
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• Bloodied Blackwell speaks after Raiders exit

  26-09-2026 13:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Raiders five-eighth Krystal Blackwell speaks after her side's NRLW preliminary final defeat.
  
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• Aiken seals grand final spot with solo effort

  26-09-2026 13:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Tarryn Aiken screams on to the ball and runs through the Raiders defence to clinch victory.
  
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• Horror jugement gifts four points to Sergis

  26-09-2026 13:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Canberra fails to take a bomb which leads to Jess Sergis running away to score.
  
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• Desperate effort saves Roosters

  26-09-2026 13:17 via smh.com.au
  
  The Raiders are denied a try thanks to the desperate work of the Roosters' goal-line defence.
  
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• Ankle tap stops certain Roosters try

  26-09-2026 13:17 via smh.com.au
  
  Krystal Blackwell brings Isabelle Kelly down just before the try-line.
  
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• Roosters winger fails to return

  26-09-2026 13:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Nine's Marlee Silva reports Jayme Fressard did not return from half-time due to injury.
  
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• This Lion pulled off the tackle of the grand final, but he barely remembers it

  26-09-2026 13:04 via smh.com.au
  
  With less than seven minutes to go in the final quarter, Fremantle’s Josh Treacy sprinted towards goal and looked certain to extend the Dockers’ lead. Enter Ryan Lester.
  
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• Lachie Neale is used to being the villain. He stepped up in ‘go time’ of a heist for the ages

  26-09-2026 12:49 via smh.com.au
  
  After the grand final, the superstar onballer kissed his new girlfriend and hugged his dad. After his final game for the Lions, it was mission accomplished.
  
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• Bleeding Blackwell splits Roosters defence

  26-09-2026 12:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Krystal Blackwell produces an epic moment as she runs through a gaping hole after just returning to the play.
  
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• Raiders star bleeds profusely from cut

  26-09-2026 12:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Krystal Blackwell has to patched up as she struggles to control her bleeding.
  
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• Roosters lose challenge after half's fiery demand

  26-09-2026 12:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Tarryn Aiken's demand for a challenge leads to a disadvantage for the Roosters.
  
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• Roosters forward too tough to handle

  26-09-2026 12:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Rima Butler extends the Roosters' lead with a set play four-pointer.
  
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