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Bledisloe Cup rugby is set to become a feature of Anzac Day. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.

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South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined for at least a week. (AAP PHOTOS)

Latrell Mitchell sidelined with lower-back injury

In-form centre Latrell Mitchell will miss up to two weeks with a back injury, his NRL side South Sydney have confirmed.

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Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Last week the AFL ‘fixed’ the draft, but there is a much bigger problem at play they need to address ASAP.

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Koby Evans has received a four-match ban.

WA youngster cops huge ban for homophobic slur

Brisbane Lions’ WA youngster Koby Evans has copped a hefty suspension for using a homophobic slur.

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Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars.

Stars set to miss Aussie’s ODI tour of Pakistan

Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars, with their upcoming tour of Pakistan scheduled to begin during the Indian Premier League finals.

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Adelaide's turnout at LIV Golf has helped the city earn men's Australian Open hosting rights.

They're telling us that: LIV to continue, says premier

South Australia's premier has been told LIV Golf will continue in Adelaide as the city strikes a deal to host the men's Australian Open.

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Mark Keane has returned home to be with his family following the death of his brother Vinny.

Adelaide Crows mourning death of Irish star’s brother

The Crows are rallying around another much-loved teammate following a family tragedy.

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Jarome Luai.

Chiefs ahead of the ball game

PNG has the momentum as NRL expands at a rapid rate home and abroad

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Chris Fagan wants to move on from the off-field drama that has stained Brisbane's win over Essendon. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

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Scott Pendlebury has been described as selfish by some but coach Craig McRae couldn't disagree more.

‘Least selfish person in our team’: McRae defends Pendles

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Cow manure has thrown Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos.

Cow poop throws Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos

Cow manure has thrown Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos, with ‘half the peloton’ struck down with severe illness.

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The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record.

WA gun Connolly breaks decade-old IPL record

The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record on Thursday (AWST).

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David Warner allegedly parked short of the testing site when officers approached and breathalysed him.

New details as David Warner owns up to ‘reckless, foolish’ decision

The 11-minute timeline between the Aussie cricket great’s last drink and police stop has been revealed in court.

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Alex Johnston will honour his PNG roots as a foundation Chiefs player.  (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

'Like an obligation': Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal

The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.

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