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History: NSW players celebrate a first clean sweep in the women's State of Origin series. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Bluewash: NSW claim historic women's Origin clean sweep

NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.

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Sam Flanders is set for a stint on the sidelines.

‘Pathetic’ Saints’ record nightmare worsens as star stopped in his tracks

The injury flattened St Kilda further with players bracing for a ‘proper cooking’ from Ross Lyon.

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Kohli and Head

Nothing lower than trolling a star’s family

Virat Kohli should have known better before refusing to shake Travis Head’s hand after an IPL game.

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James Hird wants to lead the Bombers again.

Will King James’ return to the throne usher in a new empire?

Brad Scott is the latest fall guy for the Bombers’ woes, but I do have concerns over James Hird coming back to the club.

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Neale Daniher helped raised millions of dollars to fight the disease he call 'the Beast'. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

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Ex-Essendon board member and current interim coach Dean Solomon won't consider the full-time job.

Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Billy Slater has refused to say if he will hand Reece Walsh a State of Origin recall.
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Phil Gould turned his back on the cameras and refused to answer James Bracey’s Kalyn Ponga question.

Phil Gould refuses question in awkward moment of live TV

‘Ahh, James, I suggest you ask someone else, mate. I’d like you to keep your job.’

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A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland’s State of Origin collapse.

Kalyn Ponga makes raw admission with blood dripping from his ear

The Queensland villain faced reporters after the shattering loss and made a five-word confession.

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Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.

‘Outrageous’ act flips Origin series-opener result on its head

NSW have a moment of extreme controversy to thank for completing the greatest comeback of all time.

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NSW celebrate their come-from-behind win over Queensland in Game 1 of State of Origin. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Grandstand State of Origin finish as send-off divides fans

Ethan Strange has starred on his Origin debut to help NSW to a 22-20 win over Queensland in the series opener.

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Robbie Mortimer has been torched by fans for his rendition of the national anthem.

National anthem ‘murdered’ before Origin series-opener

‘Didn’t realise the national anthem was called Edvence Estrelia Feair.’

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Alastair Clarkson has admitted the club is interested in Zak Butters.

Alastair Clarkson confirms interest in rival superstar

The North Melbourne coach has made a big admission after being spotted outside of Victoria.

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Neale Daniher and Jai Arrow

The one shining light out of Arrow’s heartbreak

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

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Paul Gallen still despises Queensland in retirement.

Paul Gallen explodes at Queensland in relentless radio rant

The furious ex-NSW captain has called out ‘embarrassing’, ‘disgusting’ and ‘sickening’ behaviour from the Maroons.

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