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• Live: Wallabies leading world champion Springboks after pulsating first-half

  27-09-2026 11:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Wallabies coach Les Kiss is presented with his toughest challenge yet, as his troops take on the top-ranked men's team in world rugby, the Springboks. Follow live.
  
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• Dance Monkey plays after first grand final try

  04-10-2026 23:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Tones and I's most popular hit was blasted through stadium speakers during the NRL match she was supposed to perform at.
  
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• Live: AFL trade period officially opens as stars eye blockbuster moves

  04-10-2026 23:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL trade period officially opens as stars like Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King chase blockbuster moves. Follow all the news and debate live.
  
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• NRLW Roosters head coach hasn't slept yet

  04-10-2026 23:25 via theage.com.au
  
  John Strange is 'extremely proud' of his winning team, and has yet to go to sleep the morning after the grand final.
  
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• De Minaur advances to China Open semis

  04-10-2026 23:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur advances to the China Open semi finals after beating Andrey Rublev.
  
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• What to look for during the AFL trade period

  04-10-2026 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  As one footy season ends, the next one begins almost immediately with free agency, trade and the draft period.
  
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• Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months

  04-10-2026 22:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Marnus Labuschagne makes his case to keep the number three spot in Friday's first Test against South Africa, with a timely century in a warm-up match.
  
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• Heartbroken Holbrook speaks as team bus pulls into Newcastle

  04-10-2026 22:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Knights head coach Justin Holbrook is 'so disappointed' the team didn't win the grand final, but 'really proud'.
  
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• De Minaur fights back to reach China Open semis

  04-10-2026 21:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Alex de Minaur pulls out a comeback win to reach the semifinals of the China Open in Beijing. 
  
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• NRL grand final celebrations LIVE updates: Roosters celebrate NRL and NRLW premierships

  04-10-2026 21:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters fans across Sydney are celebrating winning the 2026 NRL and NRLW premierships on Sunday. Follow all the action.
  
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• The Roosters were always more than just the villain in Newcastle's fairytale

  04-10-2026 21:12 via abc.net.au
  
  A Knights win was always going to be the romantic story, but to show the Roosters anything but the utmost respect is to misunderstand their journey to NRL glory.
  
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• Roosters were always more than just the villain in Newcastle's fairytale

  04-10-2026 21:12 via abc.net.au
  
  A Knights win was always going to be the romantic story, but to show the Roosters anything but the utmost respect is to misunderstand their journey to NRL glory.
  
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• The tiny grand final moments turned on a dime by NRL’s biggest marquee buys

  04-10-2026 20:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters most criticised signings stood tallest. Newcastle’s biggest name produced more effort than anyone. And the smallest moments mattered most.
  
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• ‘You’ve earned it’: How Connor Watson felt about receiving a premiership ring from his coach

  04-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Not for the first time, Trent Robinson handed his premiership ring to a player who missed out on a grand final win.
  
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• Why this nephew of a premiership Pie is getting attention ahead of the draft

  04-10-2026 20:00 via theage.com.au
  
  This top AFL draft prospect just obliterated a long-standing combine record and might be about to continue his family’s legacy at Collingwood.
  
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• Joey praises 'superhuman' Newcastle effort

  04-10-2026 16:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns analyses the brave performance of the Newcastle Knights.
  
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• Politis celebrates with fans, drops NRLW signing news

  04-10-2026 16:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Nick Politis speaks to Nine's Brad Fittler after the Roosters won the NRL and NRLW titles.
  
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• Russell sighs as he's forced to retire

  04-10-2026 15:19 via theage.com.au
  
  George Russell lets out a loud sigh at the Malaysia GP after retiring.
  
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• Verstappen ends drought with win, Russell retires with five laps to go

  04-10-2026 14:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Max Verstappen's long wait for another Formula 1 race win is finally over, and the drivers' championship race might be over, too.
  
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• Knights coach ‘couldn’t be prouder’ as Roosters celebrate grand final victory

  04-10-2026 13:57 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s a Roosters double at Accor Stadium, after the Tricolours won both the NRL and NRLW grand final. Follow all the action.
  
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• Newcastle's magic NRL premiership tilt ends in defeat, pride and honour

  04-10-2026 13:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle came as close to winning a premiership as a team can without winning one but there is still honour to be found after their grand final loss. 
  
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• False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam

  04-10-2026 13:35 via theage.com.au
  
  There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.
  
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• Ponga: 'It hurts so much'

  04-10-2026 13:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Kalyn Ponga speaks to Johnathan Thurston after Newcastle's grand final loss.
  
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• Quick hits: Ponga lights up the grand final as DCE seals the premiership

  04-10-2026 13:13 via abc.net.au
  
  In a match where the Roosters statistically dominated but the Knights managed to lead in the second half, these were the key moments from the 2026 NRL grand final.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Roosters v Knights - 2026 NRL Grand Final

  04-10-2026 13:06 via smh.com.au
  
  See all of the scoring plays and iconic moments from an unforgettable 2026 Grand Final — the Roosters and Knights faced off for the NRL's ultimate prize!
  
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• Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice

  04-10-2026 13:05 via smh.com.au
  
  The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.
  
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• Spirited Knights strike in dying minutes

  04-10-2026 13:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Newcastle finds a try late as Greg Marzhew goes over.
  
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• Tedesco in tears after colossal game in grand final win

  04-10-2026 13:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Roosters captain James Tedesco is overcome by emotion.
  
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• NRL grand final player ratings: Who shone brightest on league’s biggest day

  04-10-2026 12:59 via smh.com.au
  
  We rate the performances of every player who took the field in Sunday’s NRL grand final between the Roosters and Knights.
  
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• Mark of a champion: Nawaqanitawase’s brilliance sinks valiant Knights

  04-10-2026 12:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Cross-code star Mark Nawaqanitawase added NRL premiership winner to his astonishing list of achievements on Sunday night.
  
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