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• It is time Australian rugby started to throw some punches

  04-07-2026 01:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallabies have a poor recent record against Ireland and has no right to go into the Sydney Test with high expectations, but they need to take a stand.
  
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• Quick hits: England star hurt in celebrations, Haaland surprises himself

  06-07-2026 06:34 via abc.net.au
  
  England revels in a famous victory over Mexico, but the celebrations come at a cost for one star, while Erling Haaland's brilliance even has the man himself dumbfounded. Here are today's World Cup quick hits.
  
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• Molineux proves inspired choice after leading Aussies to World Cup win

  06-07-2026 06:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Sophie Molineux is praised for her leadership ability after guiding Australia to its Women's T20 World Cup victory.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Ten-man England edge Mexico in five-goal thriller; Norway defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in round of 16

  06-07-2026 06:11 via smh.com.au
  
  The round of 16 matches continue with Norway knocking out Brazil and England overcoming a red card and hostile reception at the Azteca Stadium to defeat Mexico.
  
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• Aussie captain’s iconic tribute to Warnie after candid admission on ‘messy’ transition

  06-07-2026 05:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Two hours after the conclusion of the Women’s T20 World Cup final in London, Australian captain Sophie Molineux emerged from the Lord’s dressing room and poured a bottle of beer on her head.
  
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• Round 17 Talking Pts: Daicos act that tells all on trade query; free agent’s $900k question amid Butters pursuit

  06-07-2026 05:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It was subtle, but it might’ve been the moment Carlton’s strange coaching search took a turn.
  
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• ‘Absolute belter’: Azteca thriller among ‘greatest of all time’ as ‘Hand of God’ demons vanquished

  06-07-2026 05:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jude Bellingham’s double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.
  
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• Ice-cold Haaland triumphs again at World Cup, Brazil with a long road back

  06-07-2026 05:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Brazil has long been trying to re-capture its glory days, but they are fading further into obscurity, while Erling Haaland proves Norway is a genuine World Cup threat in 2-1 win. 
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Ten-man England edge Mexico in five-goal thriller; Norway defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in round of 16

  06-07-2026 05:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The round of 16 matches continue with Norway knocking out Brazil and England overcoming a red card and hostile reception at the Azteca to defeat Mexico.
  
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• Coming home? Instantly iconic win as Poms through after World Cup’s most INSANE game

  06-07-2026 05:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England somehow banished their demons at the iconic Estadio Azteca with a 3-2 victory against co-hosts in Mexico in the wildest game of this World Cup so far.
  
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• Smoking gun behind ‘strange’ 56-year FIFA backflip... as furious rivals slam ‘April Fool’s joke’

  06-07-2026 05:12 via foxsports.com.au
  USA are celebrating but much of the football world is up in arms over the news star striker Florian Balogun will be free to play against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England edge Mexico in five-goal thriller; Norway defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in round of 16

  06-07-2026 05:07 via smh.com.au
  
  The round of 16 matches continue with Norway knocking out Brazil and England returning to Mexico’s Azteca Stadium for the first time since 1986.
  
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• BREAKING: Blues make huge call on injured playmaker Ethan Strange

  06-07-2026 05:07 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Ethan Strange has reportedly been given the green light to take his place in the Origin decider on Wednesday night having been passed fit after rolling his ankle late last week.
  
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• Tigers skipper Koroisau receives verdict on pectoral injury

  06-07-2026 05:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Tigers’ finals hopes were hanging in the balance as they awaited the results of scans on injury suffered by their captain on Saturday night.
  
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• Sweet relief for two clubs after 13 weeks, two hamstring tears and a match-winner

  06-07-2026 05:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Parramatta recruit and Broncos-bound half Jonah Pezet was relieved just to get back on the field in the NRL on Sunday. A starring role in the shock win over Manly was a bonus.
  
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• Munster ready to 'run through a brick wall' for Maroons in Origin decider

  06-07-2026 04:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Cameron Munster wants to honour Queensland State of Origin greats by leading the Maroons to a series victory over NSW in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
  
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• WC’s most INSANE game as goals galore, two penalties... and a ugly red card stun — LIVE

  06-07-2026 04:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England will take on co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Monday with kick-off potentially delayed due to thrunderstorms.
  
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• Verdict on shock riser’s insane 96-pt half; Bombers still yet to bottom out in horror 2026: Round 17 Report Card

  06-07-2026 04:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  How on earth do we grade the year’s wildest game to date?! Plus, another shocking Essendon performance that suggests they’re still yet to bottom out in 2026.
  
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• Haaland powers Norway to upset over Brazil

  06-07-2026 04:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Erling Haaland's brace leads Norway to a World Cup knockout win over Brazil.
  
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• Blues star’s Origin admission in Roosters contract talks ahead of rugby switch

  06-07-2026 04:42 via foxsports.com.au
  Mark Nawaqanitawase is yet to set foot on a rugby union field as part of his two-year cross-code sojourn, but already the Roosters star has confirmed talks with club supremo Nick Politis on potentially returning to the club by mid-2028.
  
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• Ethan Strange cleared to play in Origin decider, Burton heading home

  06-07-2026 04:21 via theage.com.au
  
  The NSW Blues have received a huge boost 48 hours ahead of the Origin decider.
  
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• Aussie women channel Warnie with balcony dance after crushing World Cup win

  06-07-2026 04:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Sophie Molineux was a surprise choice as skipper but on Monday morning she led Australia to a crushing T20 World Cup win over England at Lord’s. She celebrated accordingly.
  
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• Why Eddie Hearn wants Zerafa-Tszyu II as deal done to bring back ‘bad boy of Aussie boxing’

  06-07-2026 04:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian boxing bad boy Michael Zerafa has declared a Nikita Tszyu rematch could absolutely be part of the “fireworks” coming after inking a shock new deal with heavyweight UK promoter Eddie Hearn.
  
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• Dragons star quits NRL in Broncos twist — Transfer Whispers

  06-07-2026 03:59 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Another Dragons player is off to the UK next season following reports that powerhouse back rower Luciano Leilua has signed with Catalans.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England score two in two minutes against Mexico; Norway defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in round of 16

  06-07-2026 03:47 via smh.com.au
  
  The round of 16 matches continue with Norway knocking out Brazil and England returning to Mexico’s Azteca Stadium for the first time since 1986.
  
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• WC game for the ages brews as England thriller ERUPTS in six minutes of madness — LIVE

  06-07-2026 03:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England will take on co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Monday with kick-off potentially delayed due to thrunderstorms.
  
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• FIFA reaches a new low, with Trump again a gloating winner

  06-07-2026 03:31 via theage.com.au
  
  FIFA’s decision to allow the previously suspended US striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium has left the football world astounded.
  
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• ‘Can’t be serious’: Great questions whether Reid is ‘adjudicated differently’ as ‘feather’ free kick called out

  06-07-2026 03:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Western Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson has questioned whether Harley Reid is being “adjudicated differently” after being left flabbergasted by a free kick paid against the young Eagles star.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mexico and England finally kick off in raucous atmosphere; Norway defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in round of 16

  06-07-2026 03:24 via smh.com.au
  
  The round of 16 matches continue with Norway knocking out Brazil and England returning to Mexico’s Azteca Stadium for the first time since 1986.
  
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• Broncos twist as star forward inks deal with new club in Dragons cleanout — Transfer Whispers

  06-07-2026 03:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Another Dragons player is off to the UK next season following reports that powerhouse back rower Luciano Leilua has signed with Catalans.
  
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