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• Manly hooker faces strife for chicken wing

  04-06-2026 12:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Jake Simpkin is placed on report for a chicken wing against the Rabbitohs.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Western Bulldogs take to MCG in finals-like match-up as Cody Weightman returns

  05-06-2026 10:32 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Bulldogs have high hopes for 2026 but this clash at the MCG will test if either side are truly ready to push for a high finish this season. Follow along wide.
  
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• Live: Walker banned over dangerous mid-air push as Hawks prepare to face Dogs

  05-06-2026 10:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is slapped with a suspension by the AFL's MRO as Hawthorn hosts the Western Bulldogs in a Friday night blockbuster. Follow live.
  
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• LIVE AFL: Dog’s 637-day wait over in big boost as Gunston-less Hawks await in MCG blockbuster

  05-06-2026 10:24 via foxsports.com.au
  A blockbuster Friday night clash sees the in-form Western Bulldogs looking to upset Hawthorn at the MCG. Live updates below!
  
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• Toole gives Brumbies fans some cheer

  05-06-2026 10:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Corey Toole gives Brumbies fans some cheer against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
  
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• Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

  05-06-2026 09:56 via abc.net.au
  
  A sense of calm has swept over Andrew Moloney since arriving in Japan for a world title shot built on years, and hundreds of thousands of dollars, of sacrifice.
  
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• AFL legend bites back at Carlton captain

  05-06-2026 09:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Jason Dunstall has had a cheeky dig back after copping some criticism from current players.
  
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• Live: Storm cross first after Knights lose forward to nasty head knock

  05-06-2026 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland leaves the game early in the first half as the Knights look for a drought-breaking victory in Melbourne. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Storm and Knights trade blows after Newcastle forward's nasty head knock

  05-06-2026 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland leaves the game early in the first half as the Knights look for a drought-breaking victory in Melbourne. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Knights chasing first win in Melbourne for 11 years

  05-06-2026 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights are looking to end a winless drought in Melbourne stretching for more than a decade as they head south to take on the Storm in the NRL. Follow live.
  
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• Hurricanes blow Brumbies away

  05-06-2026 09:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hurricanes blow the Brumbies away with an early try to Caleb Delany in Wellington.
  
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• AFL Teams Round 13: Ten changes for Swans-Saints clash; Bombers tweaks, premiers’ big blow

  05-06-2026 09:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Sydney and St Kilda have made a combined ten changes for their Sunday afternoon clash at the SCG, with big names back in the fold.
  
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• Walker learns fate for ‘dangerous’ act; Scott’s takedown of Adelaide Oval ‘nuffies’

  05-06-2026 09:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Chris Scott spoke with Adelaide Oval security as he walked out to the Cats’ huddle after fans he later labelled “nuffies” interacted with him with his side trailing by two points.
  
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• Racing NSW investigating trainer John O’Shea over conduct while disqualified

  05-06-2026 09:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Racing NSW investigators are looking into the conduct of John O’Shea while he serves a four-month disqualification regarding concerns over a race at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
  
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• Lees pleased to see nemesis take flight for his Bob Charley contenders

  05-06-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Newcastle trainer Kris Lees could have three starters in the listed Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick, which the feature race on Saturday’s program.
  
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• Can Aussie teams upend history?

  05-06-2026 08:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Can Australian teams upend history in the Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals?
  
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• LIVE NRL: Red-hot Knights looking to clinch top-four spot against defiant Storm outfit

  05-06-2026 08:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The red-hot Newcastle Knights travel to Melbourne on Friday evening as they face the Storm, who bounced back recently, winning three of their past four games.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Knights star sent to hospital in ‘big blow’ against defiant Storm

  05-06-2026 08:45 via foxsports.com.au
  Newcastle Knights forward Phoenix Crossland had to be stretchered off just five minutes into his team’s clash with Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park tonight.
  
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• Crows star’s MRO fate revealed after ‘incredibly reckless’ act that hurt opponent, captain

  05-06-2026 08:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide stalwart Taylor Walker has received a one-match suspension for a push that caused a young Cat to tunnel Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson on Thursday night.
  
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• ‘I belong again’: Star opens up on secret Benji chats, teammates’ touching move in Tigers return

  05-06-2026 08:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nothing is guaranteed in rugby league, even less so on a train-and-trial deal.
  
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• A new Butters frontrunner? Inside four-club race; Dons’ ‘complicated case’ for draft help — In and Under

  05-06-2026 08:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The race for Zak Butters is starting to heat up. Plus Essendon’s ‘complicated case’ for draft assistance.
  
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• ‘Two-way street’: Benji responds to star’s ‘loyalty’ comments; Seven players leading Storm into new era — NRL Daily

  05-06-2026 08:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has encouraged Terrell May to continue to speak his mind after the star prop forward opened up on his exits from rival clubs and then dropped a bombshell that his only loyalty was to his current coach.
  
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• Broncos reveal likely return date for injured star; Madge’s reasoning for shock axing — Late Mail

  05-06-2026 08:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has opened up on his decision to drop Origin star Ezra Mam while Pat Carrigan’s likely return date has been revealed.
  
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• AFL Teams Round 13: Star out for weeks in latest Lions blow; shock call gifts cult hero 658-day return

  05-06-2026 08:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The besieged Lions have copped another blow, this time in the form of a hurt star.
  
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• ‘I belong again’: Inside the return of a fallen Tiger ahead of Panthers grudge match

  05-06-2026 08:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nothing is guaranteed in rugby league, even less so on a train-and-trial deal.
  
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• ‘This is my moment’: Aussie champion ready to complete boxing fairytale

  05-06-2026 07:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Aussie boxer Andrew Moloney is on the verge of a career-defining moment this weekend, with the former world champ stepping into a world title showdown against Mexico’s Willibaldo Garcia in Japan.
  
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• Peter V’landys walks a tightrope chasing his $4b NRL broadcast dream

  05-06-2026 07:45 via smh.com.au
  
  The boss of the NRL has long set his sights on surpassing the AFL’s seven-year $4.5 billion deal struck in 2022. Opinion is split on whether he can achieve that magic number.
  
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• You are what you eat: Why Socceroos’ World Cup edge starts at the dinner table

  05-06-2026 07:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Tony Popovic was told his career was over at 23 due to injury. Instead of accepting his fate, he embarked on a journey of discovery into sports nutrition.
  
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• ‘Long hair? Fair game’: Why it’s time to stop punishing NRL players for pulling hair

  05-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL’s embrace of the mullet and its many variations is just one good reason the NRL should no longer punish players for yanking the locks of an opponent.
  
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• Aussies in the hunt after opening round of US Open

  05-06-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Four of the six Australian golfers competing at the 81st Women's US Open are within sight of the leader after the opening round in Los Angeles.
  
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