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• Live: Crows defender left stranded as Bombers and Dees swing late deals

  14-10-2026 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The future of a number of players remains up in the air as the AFL's trade period reaches its dramatic final hour. Follow live.
  
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• De Minaur falls to world number one Zverev in Shanghai

  15-10-2026 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Top-ranked Alexander Zverev said he felt good on court after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 at the Shanghai Masters.
  
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• Hobart stadium facing 'cost pressures' as price tag remains unclear

  15-10-2026 20:54 via abc.net.au
  
  With an updated price tag for Hobart's AFL stadium expected to be released by the end of the year, the Tasmanian premier has skirted around questions on whether he would limit Tasmania's contribution to $875 million.
  
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• How the joy of Pride is 'a form of resistance' against queer discrimination

  15-10-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  GWS player Tilly Lucas-Rodd said the conversations around AFLW Pride Round are important to keep platforming, as the joy is a counter to the discrimination queer people still face in sport.
  
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• Why a cricket cult hero from across the ditch is coming for one of our biggest races

  15-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark Greatbatch once took two days to make a Test hundred. He hopes to take less than three minutes to win a Caulfield Cup.
  
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• The Rising part II: We know how this movie should end, but wet track could deliver Everest boilover

  15-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Ka Ying Rising is simply too good and remains the horse to beat in the $20 million race. However, if the track is really wet, Tempted could change everything.
  
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• ‘I’d only do it for Cheik’: Lebanon’s secret weapon to silence home PNG crowd

  15-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Lebanon coach Michael Cheika has recruited his former Wallabies general Will Genia to help the Cedars negotiate their Rugby League World Cup opener in Port Moresby.
  
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• Her job is to produce our best-ever Olympic team in 2032. She says we’re on track

  15-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  AIS director Matti Clements has been re-appointed for three years, just days after it emerged Brisbane organising committee chief Cindy Hook was on the way out.
  
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• Boland bids for recall as ‘Rolls-Royce’ Rabada firms for return against Australia

  15-10-2026 19:11 via smh.com.au
  
  South Africa have swung the selection axe as they consider recalling spearhead Kagiso Rabada for the second Test on Sunday.
  
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• ‘Lot of discomfort’: Ponga has suspected broken arm as Walsh, Bostock break Kiwi hearts

  15-10-2026 17:08 via smh.com.au
  
  A Reece Walsh blinder and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.
  
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• Superstar gives Kevvie big headache; Latrell’s wake-up call — Crawls’ Kangaroos Player Ratings

  15-10-2026 16:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Australian Kangaroos produced a magnificent come from behind victory against New Zealand to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign.
  
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• ‘Insane’ moment in 20yo’s World Cup statement; star shown up by teammate — Kiwis Player Ratings

  15-10-2026 16:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia and New Zealand have produced one of great World Cup matches of all time, with the home side recording a thrilling 24-22 win in the tournament opener.
  
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• Kangaroos debutant’s dream World Cup statement as ‘unbelievable’ twist in sad Ponga sight

  15-10-2026 16:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga may have a broken arm, Reece Walsh chucked up his guts and Jack Bostock broke New Zealand hearts as Australia stormed home late to start its World Cup defence with an all-time epic victory at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• ‘He’ll play next week’: Kevvie outlines halves plan following Moses disaster

  15-10-2026 16:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has outlined his halves plan for next weekend’s fixture against Fiji with Mitch Moses set to miss some time with a leg injury.
  
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• ‘A lot of discomfort’: Grim fears for NZ superstar as coach earmarks ‘obvious’ replacement

  15-10-2026 16:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There are fears New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga has fractured his arm and could miss the rest of the World Cup after he bravely played 20 minutes with the injury and scored two tries in a cracking battle with Reece Walsh.
  
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• ‘Sinister’ fear as Moses sweats on scans, brutal Ponga blow

  15-10-2026 14:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian Kangaroos halfback Mitchell Moses and New Zealand Kiwis fullback Kalyn Ponga could be ruled out for the rest of the 2026 World Cup campaign after being dealt disastrous injury blows.
  
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• Quick hits: Walsh vomits after try, Ponga shines then suffers in epic duel

  15-10-2026 14:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia and New Zealand have set a high standard for the 17th edition of the Rugby League World Cup, opening the 2026 tournament with an all-time classic. Here are the quick hits from the opening match. 
  
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• Rugby League World Cup live: Bostock, Walsh star as Australia beat New Zealand 24-22

  15-10-2026 13:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Jack Bostock scored three tries as Australia outlasted an impressive Kiwi side in the opening match of the tournament.
  
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• Rookie bags three tries as Australia and New Zealand deliver World Cup classic opener

  15-10-2026 13:32 via smh.com.au
  
  A Reece Walsh blinder, and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock, sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.
  
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• Ponga scores amazing solo try in Kiwis debut

  15-10-2026 12:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga breaks through and steps Reece Walsh cold to score a crucial New Zealand try.
  
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• Moses limps off in huge Aussie blow

  15-10-2026 12:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Kangaroos halfback Mitchell Moses limps off with a calf injury against New Zealand.
  
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• Aussies’ first Test thumping sees South Africa swing axe with triple change on the cards

  15-10-2026 11:59 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South African head coach Shukri Conrad axed batsman Tristan Stubbs and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne on Thursday when he announced his squad for the second Test against Australia starting Sunday.
  
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• Turbo lights up World Cup with 90m try

  15-10-2026 11:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Kangaroos winger Tom Trbojevic races away to score a 90-metre intercept try against the Kiwis.
  
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• McLean scores freakish try for Kiwis

  15-10-2026 11:23 via theage.com.au
  
  New Zealand star Casey McLean scores the first try of the Rugby League World Cup in freakish fashion.
  
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• Wildcats rocked by training scare as coach reveals latest; Hawks plot import shake-up – NBL Daily

  15-10-2026 10:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Perth Wildcats have escaped a serious injury scare involving one of their superstars following a worrying sight at training, while the Illawarra Hawks are eyeing a former NBL import.
  
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• Rugby League World Cup live updates: Australia v New Zealand battle for first night honours

  15-10-2026 10:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The Kangaroos kick off their RLWC campaign with a blockbuster against their trans-Tasman rivals at Allianz Stadium. Follow the action.
  
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• ‘He wants to be back in the game for us’: Kiss opens up on Nawaqanitawase’s Wallabies future

  15-10-2026 10:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Mark Nawaqanitawase might be unavailable for November’s Nations Championship, but Les Kiss is confident he will declare his allegiance to Australia for the 2027 World Cup.
  
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• Proteas swing the axe as ‘Rolls-Royce’ Rabada firms for return against Australia

  15-10-2026 10:05 via smh.com.au
  
  South Africa have swung the selection axe as they consider recalling spearhead Kagiso Rabada for the second Test on Sunday
  
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• Kangaroos, Kiwis lock in final teams as Kevvie reveals reason for shock No.1 call: Late Mail

  15-10-2026 09:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has revealed that all 23 players of his squad will feature across the first two games of the tournament.
  
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• Debutants ready to take on Kiwis

  15-10-2026 09:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Jacob Preston and Jack Bostock speaks to reporters ahead of their Rugby League World Cup debuts.
  
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