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• Why Cameron Munster is always Queensland's Origin saviour

  15-06-2026 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Ever since his first State of Origin match, Queensland has looked to Cameron Munster in times of trouble. Now, with the series on the line at the MCG, his state will ask its greatest modern hero to do so again.
  
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• Amateur hour: It’s time for NSW to clear the decks … from Trodden and Daley down

  18-06-2026 07:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The Blues are packed with premiership winners, but they just don’t fire under coach Laurie Daley – while NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden has been the architect of the whole mess. It’s time for a change.
  
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• Nobody saw Popovic’s Turkey masterclass coming. Now for his next trick

  18-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  For a guy who is obsessed with the finest of details, it’s very difficult to imagine Tony Popovic doesn’t have something else up his sleeve for the United States. But good luck guessing what it is.
  
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• How the US v Socceroos clash could trigger an actual earthquake

  18-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Seattle’s Lumen Field, where the Socceroos will face the US in a crunch Group D clash on Saturday, was designed to amplify crowd noise to an ear-splitting volume.
  
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• Blues capitulation becomes the most watched Origin of them all

  18-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  NRl executives have got their wish, with the State of Origin series going to a decider just as they attempt to finalise a rich broadcast deal.
  
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• Folau's wife sets record straight on Tigers deal

  18-06-2026 07:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Maria Folau sets the record straight about the conversations her husband Issy has had with the Wests Tigers about returning to the NRL.
  
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• Maria Folau sets record straight on Tigers deal

  18-06-2026 07:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Maria Folau sets the record straight about the conversations her husband Issy has had with the Wests Tigers about returning to the NRL.
  
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• Daley’s ‘shocking’ selection call backfires; why Billy faces toughest decision of his career — Origin II Talking Points

  18-06-2026 07:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Queensland Maroons have set up a series decider after humiliating the NSW Blues in Melbourne.
  
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• ‘Should be banned’: Controversy rocks England’s opener; late winner sparks epic scenes – Wrap

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway with Congo DR making history with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston.
  
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• ‘Should be banned!’ Controversy rocks England’s opener; late winner sparks epic scenes: World Cup Wrap

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway with Congo DR making history with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston.
  
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• ‘Pretty harsh’: F1 legends slammed for ‘odd’ Piastri criticism

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Demand for Oscar Piastri in the driver market contradicts claims that the Australian’s reputation has collapsed this season, according to six-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander.
  
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• ‘Pretty harsh’: F1 legends ripped over ‘odd’ Piastri criticism amid strange Lando claim

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Demand for Oscar Piastri in the driver market contradicts claims that the Australian’s reputation has collapsed this season, according to six-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1; Ghana defeat Panama 1-0; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo

  18-06-2026 06:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1, Ghana scored in added time to beat Panama 1-0, and England beat Croatia 4-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  
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• Pies debut confirmed; Suns cult figure’s return... and latest academy debut — Team Tips

  18-06-2026 05:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood will unleash its fourth debutant of the year this weekend. Plus the Suns and Hawks have confirmed a few ins and outs for their Friday night clash.
  
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• ‘Could be anything’: Inside the rise of 113kg teen dubbed ‘next SBW’ ...and why ‘it sucks’ for Blues fans

  18-06-2026 05:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Few teenagers have generated as much hype as Bishop Neal, whose combination of size and skill has quickly seen him build a reputation as rugby league’s next big thing.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Bevo takes aim at Jordan Lewis over Tim English trade speculation

  18-06-2026 05:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Luke Beveridge has returned fire at Jordan Lewis over speculation that a key Bulldog wants out of the kennel, while Craig McRae welcomes the Pies’ push for Lachie Neale.
  
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• Benji’s hilarious quip after shock Blues snub as Tigers star’s likely return date revealed: Early Mail

  18-06-2026 05:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed the likely return date of injured playmaker Adam Doueihi.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Dogs coach fires back at ‘left-field’ trade mail; Pies star ‘battling’ — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 05:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Luke Beveridge has laughed off Tim English trade speculation, while the AFL has issued a warning to a North Melbourne player after his social media comments.
  
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• ‘Would’ve killed somebody’: US star’s blow-up set to reignite ‘heated’ Aussie rivalry — Socceroos Daily

  18-06-2026 05:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  US-based Socceroos duo Kai Trewin and Aiden O’Neill are chomping at the bit ahead of a “very heated” chance to claim bragging rights over the majority of their club teammates, including US goalkeeper Matt Freese.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Dogs coach fires back at ‘left-field’ trade report — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 04:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL has issued a warning to a North Melbourne player after he posted social media comments about a teammate’s suspension, while the Saints have defended Mattaes Phillipou.
  
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• ‘We’ve all just got to thank Australia’: Socceroos seeking next win

  18-06-2026 04:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Socceroos Kai Trewin and Awer Mabil on what is inspiring them as they prepare to face the USA.
  
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• How Max Plath became Queensland's newest Origin cult hero

  18-06-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The players who fill the spaces in between the stars are the secret to Queensland's Origin dominance and in Max Plath the Maroons have found yet another player who knows just how to do it.
  
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• ‘I was angry’: Former Socceroo Harry Kewell reflects on ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup incident

  18-06-2026 04:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Harry Kewell became emotional as he reflected on the controversial decision which saw him sent off in his final World Cup game.
  
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• USA legend Charlie Davies reacts to Mike Grella sledging the Socceroos

  18-06-2026 04:25 via smh.com.au
  
  Mike Grella called Australia a "layup" and said there's "no shot Australia can compete with the US". CBS Sports soccer analyst and host of the Call It What You Want podcast Charlie Davies has responded.
  
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• ‘You know it’s coming’: Dejected Daley’s admission as Blues coach responds to big Latrell question

  18-06-2026 04:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A disappointed Laurie Daley has faced the media the morning after his side’s 44-24 loss to Queensland, stopping short of committing to any team changes.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Colombia face Uzbekistan; Ghana defeat Panama 1-0; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo

  18-06-2026 04:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Colombia and Uzbekistan go head-to-head, Ghana scored in added time to beat Panama 1-0, and England beat Croatia 4-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Follow all the action.
  
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• Watch: The three moments that prove Harry Grant is in a league of his own

  18-06-2026 04:13 via theage.com.au
  
  These were the subtle moments that summed up Grant’s wizardry, and cemented his reputation as rugby league’s leading hooker.
  
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• ‘Haven’t been the fastest’: Supercars leader on Ford switch ‘hurdles’ and Darwin domination

  18-06-2026 04:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Does Broc Feeney know what it takes to win the Darwin Triple Crown?
  
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• World Cup quick hits: Star whacks US pundit and Mabil's heartwarming moment

  18-06-2026 04:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops "ignorant" bomb to Fox Sports colleagues, Scotland's fans almost drink Boston dry and Awer Mabil gets starstruck in front of SBS legend David Basheer. Here are the quick hits from today at the FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Dejected Daley responds to big Latrell question as calls for Blues changes grow louder

  18-06-2026 04:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A disappointed Laurie Daley has faced the media the morning after his side’s 44-24 loss to Queensland, stopping short of committing to any team changes.
  
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